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The Second Sunday after Trinity 13th June 2021

Today’s 11.15 am service is live streamed at: www.llandaff-cathedral.live/sundayeucharist Today’s 4.00 pm Choral is live streamed at: https://llandaff-cathedral.live/choral-evensong

The Collect and Readings for today Lord, you have taught us that all our doings without love are nothing worth: send your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of love, the true bond of peace and of all virtues, without which whoever lives is counted dead before you. Grant this for your only Son Jesus Christ’s sake, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

A reading from the book of the prophet Ezekiel. Thus says the Lord GOD: I myself will take a sprig from the lofty top of a cedar; I will set it out. I will break off a tender one from the topmost of its young twigs; I myself will plant it on a high and lofty mountain. On the mountain height of Israel I will plant it, in order that it may produce boughs and bear fruit, and become a noble cedar. Under it every kind of bird will live; in the shade of its branches will nest winged creatures of every kind. All the trees of the field shall know that I am the LORD. I bring low the high tree, I make high the low tree; I dry up the green tree and make the dry tree flourish. I the LORD have spoken; I will accomplish it. Ezekiel 17.22-24

Psalm 92.1-4,11-14 - It is a good thing to give thanks to the Lord. It is a good thing to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to your name, O Most High; To tell of your loving-kindnesses early in the morning and of your faithfulness in the night season; R

On the psaltery and on the lyre and to the melody of the harp. For you have made me glad by your acts, O Lord; and I shout for joy because of the works of your hands. R

The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree and shall spread abroad like a cedar of Lebanon. Those who are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God. R

They shall still bear fruit in old age; they shall be green and succulent; That they may show how upright the Lord is, my rock, in whom there is no fault. R

A reading from the second letter of Paul to the Corinthians. Brothers and sisters, we are always confident; even though we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord – for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we do have confidence, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him. For all of us must appear before the judgement seat of Christ, so that each may receive recompense for what has been done in the body, whether good or evil. The love of Christ urges us on, because we are convinced that one has died for all; therefore all have died. And he died for all, so that those who live might live no longer for themselves, but for him who died and was raised for them. From now on, therefore, we regard no one from a human point of view; even though we once knew Christ from a human point of view, we know him no longer in that way. So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! 2 Corinthians 5.6-10,14-17

The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St Mark Such a large crowd gathered around Jesus that he got into a boat and began to teach them using many parables. Jesus said, ‘The kingdom of God is as if someone would scatter seed on the ground, and would sleep and rise night and day, and the seed would sprout and grow, he does not know how. The earth produces of itself, first the stalk, then the head, then the full grain in the head. But when the grain is ripe, at once he goes in with his sickle, because the harvest has come.’

Jesus also said, ‘With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable will we use for it? It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes the greatest of all shrubs, and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the air can make nests in its shade.’ With many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it; he did not speak to them except in parables, but he explained everything in private to his disciples. Mark 4.26-34

Prayers of Intercession for this week As we give thanks for the teaching of Jesus, encouraging us to be his disciples, we remember his lessons of compassion for our fellow human beings and pray for all those in need.

Let us pray for those who teach us more about Jesus, especially for ministers of the Church who may be struggling in difficult circumstances.

Let us pray for governments and rulers around the world; that they may always pursue the kingdom values of justice and peace.

Let us pray for all those who care for their neighbours, in local situations or in the wider world, and for all who suffer in body, mind or spirit.

Let us pray for those we love, and for those we find it difficult to like; that our small seeds of compassion may grow into understanding.

As we give thanks that Christ died for all, we pray for those who mourn, and remember with gratitude our loved ones awaiting us in eternal life.

Eternal God, we thank you for the splendour of the universe, for the beauty of our planet, and for hearing the prayers we offer in the power of your Spirit.

THE WEEKLY PRAYER INTENTIONS and PRAYER RESOURCES

Those who are sick and have asked for prayer: Roger Rathbone, Catherine Hughes, Archie Conway-Gardner, David Barron, John Rogers, Jane Craig, Kate Robinson, Alison Lewis, Alyson Grant, Rhys Ghazaros, Lisa Wright, Gerwyn Capon, the Dean.

The long-term sick and housebound, among them: Sid Baldwin, Tom Bailey, Dafydd Hughes, Ray Edwards, Alan Robinson, Marjorie Mudge.

Those who have died recently.

Those whose anniversary of death falls this week: 13th June no deaths recorded on this date 14th June William Glyn Hughes Simon,(), Natalie Kay Flavell, Michael Jenkins, Joan Buckingham 15th June Robert Henry Jenkins, Heber Francis Stanley Watkins, 16th June Grace Enid Whiting, Winifred Rachel Allen, 17th June Elizabeth Beryl Ware, Florrie Webb, Pascal Conn-Favillier, Victoria May Keohane 18th June Dennis Perry, Christopher David Owen, Jo Price 19th June Stephen Howard Tarbet

Please pray for the 1Family project and for the family of being supported by this project.

The Cycle of Prayer for this week in the Anglican Communion and in this Diocese: Sunday: The Anglican Church of Nigeria The Parish of : the Rev’d Vicki Burrows

Monday: The Diocese of Chandigarh (North India) The Parish of St ’s & Michaelston-super-Ely: the Rev’d Vicki Burrows

Tuesday: The Diocese of Chelmsford (England) The Parish of Tongwynlais: we pray for the appointment of a new Parish Priest

Wednesday: The Diocese of Chester (England) The Diocesan Department of Communication & Engagement: Matt Batten

Thursday: The Diocese of Chhattisgarh (North India) The Rectorial Benefice of Whitchurch Ministry Area: the Rev’d John Davis, Ministry Area Leader

Friday: The Diocese of Chicago (USA) The Rectorial Benefice of Whitchurch: the Rev’d John Davis, Rector

Saturday: The Diocese of Chichester (England) The Deanery of Merthyr Tydfil & Caerphilly: the Rev’d Canon Steven Kirk, Area Dean

Services Today & this week 9.00 am ‘All-age’

11.15 am Holy Eucharist Service setting: Mozart - Mass in C major “Krönungsmesse”, K.317 Offertory Motet: Ave verum Corpus

4.00 pm Choral Evensong Victoria - Jesu, dulcis memoria Smith Responses; Psalm 39; Byrd - Second Service Parsons – Ave Maria

Thursday 17th 5.30 pm – Choral Evensong

Cathedral News

Christian Aid Week 2021 - we raised thousands! Kate Bates and the CA team write: Our 2021 campaign was restricted by Covid regulations, but this only served to stimulate innovation. The final total is not yet finalised but we raised a huge amount of money yet again. We were pleased to welcome Dr Nathan Munday from the Christian Aid Team to speak at our Sunday morning Services and he was very well-received. We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who helped with activities or who made donations. We would particularly like to mention the schools’ contributions which were tremendous. They were totally committed despite restrictions. Through their fundraising the pupils had fun, but more importantly perhaps, they once again learned a great deal about the problems that Christian Aid is trying to tackle in partnership with local communities across the world. We should all feel tremendously proud and appreciate that through our efforts we are literally changing thousands of lives for the better! THANK YOU EVERYONE!

Pop-Up Cathedral Café: We would like to extend our hospitality to summer visitors by offering simple refreshments on Saturdays in July and August, serving tea, coffee and cakes in Prebendal House with inside and outdoor tables. We are looking for volunteers to bake cakes and/or to serve in the cafe. Do sign up if you can offer any times and dates; training will be provided by a qualified catering manager, and older children are welcome to work with parents as a team! Contact Canon Jan to discuss or offer times, or sign up on the big board near the west door.

Cathedral Bible Study Group: a message from Canon Jan – “My apologies that owing to an IT problem, I can't access the group list of email addresses. If group members would email me, I can reinstate you on a new list. If there are others who would also like to receive a weekly commentary on the Sunday gospel passage, do email me as well, on [email protected]

Ring Out Wild Bells ! For the last 15 months Covid restrictions meant that our bellringers have been unable to ring the Cathedral bells. Since services began again last July, one person has used the Ellacombe apparatus so you may well have heard the chimes for a few minutes before either the 9 o’clock or 11.15 service. Government and advice now permits ringing and we are delighted that ringing starts again today! At the moment social distancing means that we can ring only 6 of the bells but we look forward to a time when we can gradually return to ringing all 12. Our ringing team says, “Please listen out for us : we’ll ring for about half an hour before the 11.15 service on Sunday mornings and hope you will be as happy to hear us as we are to be ringing again”. Our thanks and good wishes to the ringers as they return!

Cathedral Kids toddler group will meet each Wednesday in term time from 16th June in Prebendal House, with play, chat, snacks, songs and times for the little ones to get to know the Cathedral as their church. The group is led by Emma Sturgess ([email protected]) and Canon Jan, please contact them to register for the group. Numbers are limited at present so register now!

Following on from David & Sue Smith’s sponsored pilgrimage to Penrhys, another member of the Cathedral community is taking up a challenge. Mr writes: Dear Friends - I am taking on the challenge to raise £1000 for a homeless charity in Wales which is run by my daughter Bonnie. Housing Justice Cymru mobilises Christian action on homelessness and housing need through love, justice, advocacy and nurture. They really do excellent work. I will make four pilgrimages to holy places this year starting with a mini pilgrimage from Llandaff cathedral to the holy shrine and statue of Mary at Penrhys in the Rhondda. My final pilgrimage will be to some Orthodox monasteries in Greece. Please donate to this good cause. The link to my JustGiving page is https://www.justgiving.com/fundra.../Alun-Davies-walks-Wales

Foodbank news – from time to time, you may wonder if there is anything specific that the food bank value amongst its donations. Items in short supply at any time are listed at this link: Donate food | Cardiff Foodbank The general list of items suitable for a food parcel is here: What’s in a food parcel? | Cardiff Foodbank Thank you for your support, it is greatly appreciated. The crate to put food into is currently positioned near the South East door.

Information relevant to the pandemic restrictions

We display the QR code that links with the NHS Tracing App. If you have the app on your mobile device you can scan the code through the app. This means that if people visit the building and later test positive for coronavirus, other app users who were there at the same time may be sent an alert, if local public health teams think this is necessary.

Sunday Worship guidelines – a reminder…. Here are some of the key things to note:

• There are currently three services in term-time: 9.00 am, 11.15 am and 4.00 pm • Both morning services are celebrations of the Holy Eucharist with the 9.00 am service catering particularly for children and families. • Social distancing guidelines must be maintained at all times – especially before and after the services. Given that the rows are 2 metres apart, they can act as a useful guide when standing in the Nave. • Hand sanitiser must be used on entry. • Face-coverings: Welsh Government regulations now make the wearing of face coverings compulsory in public buildings. This includes the Cathedral. • Everyone attending will be invited to complete a ‘track and trace’ card - please bring a pen! • Communion will be administered standing and in one kind only. • There will be no congregational singing. • Ritual and ceremony will be kept to a minimum. • No service sheets will be used – the order of service will be available online to print in advance and bring with you or to follow on a phone or other mobile device. They are also available through QR codes displayed at each service. • The ‘2-metre distance’ rule means that the capacity of the Cathedral will be between 80 and 90 individuals although family groups sitting together will legitimately increase the number. • 5 cathedral chairs must be left clear between households.

Please note that there will be a legal maximum capacity number and it may be necessary to impose restrictions on entry to ensure that number is not exceeded.

The Welsh Government, the Church in Wales and the Diocese have all produced and issued protocols and detailed instructions to clergy and parishes. We are following them all.

THE CATHEDRAL OFFICE You may email [email protected] or call on 029 2056 4554. The answering service is checked regularly for messages.

CLERGY The Dean: The Very Rev’d Gerwyn Capon

The Dean is currently on sick leave

Precentor: The Rev’d Canon Mark Preece Chancellor: The Rev’d Canon Dr Jan van der Lely @llandaffcathedral.org.uk : 029 2056 8842 [email protected] : 029 2115 6258

PARISH OFFICERS Churchwardens John R. Kenyon - [email protected] Ian Macdonald - [email protected]

Safeguarding Officer Stewardship Secretary Kathryn Bates - [email protected] Helen Patterson - 029 2061 9166

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