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Parish Magazine Including Sundays in February We warmly welcome you to our worship, and we hope you can stay for refreshments after the service. If you are a visitor to one of our Eucharists and are baptised, you are welcome to receive Holy Communion with us. Please note that we follow Church in Wales guidelines and do not practise intinction (dipping) of the Communion wafers.

Please take this newsletter home with you for reference.

Parish Information

Due to security issues within the Parish Hall, we have

unfortunately no option but to install front door security. In order to gain access please press the intercom button during office hours. Out of hours, a code is available on request from Maggie or Allie The Vicar: The Rev’d Maggie Thorne 01656-652247 [email protected] The Assistant Curate: The Rev’d Mark Broadway 01656-652788 [email protected] Parish Office: Mon – Fri, 9.00am – 12.00pm Allie Rogers 01656-667690 [email protected] Wardens: Philippa Coulson (CNB) 07553 928088 Gaynor Coles (CNB) 01656-647847 Lisa Spratt (Coychurch) 07717 778483 Sandra Arnott (Coychurch) 01656-862211 Lay Readers: Christine Judd 01656-653488 Peter Craven 01656-645459 Huw Jones 01656-653899 John Dixon 01656-655404

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Contents

Page 1 A Message from our Vicar 2 A Message from Chris Robinson 3 Sundays in February 4 Collects 5 Weekly Services and Events 6 Bible Studies and Prayer Group 7 Dates for your Diary 8 News and Announcements 9 Children’s Ministry 10 Prayer Page 11 Life Events 12 Annual Vestry Meeting 13 St Mary Nolton Concert Series 14 Coity Flower Club 15 CNB Eco Page 16 Your Parish Needs You

From Our Vicar:

Dear friends

You may have noticed by now that we have a new, special candle in each of our churches. These were given out at the Diocesan event at the cathedral in January, marking the beginning of the year of pilgrimage. By lighting the candle each time we meet together for worship, we are reminding ourselves of our ongoing journey of faith, not just as individuals, but as fellow travelers. Various other artefacts are also going to be used throughout the Diocese over the coming months and you’ll be informed of the events that are planned more locally.

One of those artefacts is a Tedi Pererin (Pilgrim Bear). There are 4 of these making trips across the schools of the Diocese, but we have our own too. She is called Penny and her photograph is below. She helped me judge the Christmas Trees (this is the winning tree) and also had a lovely time. I don’t doubt that she’ll popping up around the Benefice when you least expect her!

I’ve named her Penny after Penelope, the wife of Odysseus. Traditionally, her name is associated with marital fidelity, but I prefer to think more generally that her message to us is one of faithfulness and loyalty to our Christian beliefs, to our Benefice and to the Diocesan 2020 Vision. This comes in 3 parts: Telling a Joyful Story, Growing the Kingdom of God and Building our Capacity for Good.

I encourage you to take your own spiritual journey seriously, but also to consider how you might be able to join in with those things that are already taking shape around the Benefice, or indeed what you might like to see happen.

If you are interested in exploring and progressing your personal journey, you might like to commit to An Hour Out. It won’t hurt, I promise, but it will involve discussing with me your prayer and devotional practices. Just give me a ring or drop me an email if you’d like to take that step.

Every Blessing Maggie

A message from Chris Robinson, soon to be licensed (probably in March at Coity Church) as NSM in our Benefice.

It will be great, finally, to make a start and work with you in the churches and in the community. Maggie has asked me to write a short introduction about my background.

Durham Diocese sponsored me through theological college after which I ran a church for five years. It is surprising how the big questions have not changed at all, however, some of the opportunities today are better than ever.

The main part of my life was in a boarding school looking after other people's children. My wife and I looked after around 60 girls aged 11 - 18. We were told to be like a father and mother to them. The main thrust of the job was to provide motivation. Often, we found that we had more belief in their ability or integrity than they had. It was by working together as a team that their abilities were enhanced, and confidence was increased. May God guide us in our efforts and help our work to be fruitful, Chris.

Please welcome Chris and pray for him as he prepares for his ministry here

Sundays in February Feb 2nd Feb 9th Feb 16th Feb 23rd Presentation of 3rd Day Before Creation Sunday Before Christ Lent Sunday Lent Coity 08.00am Eucharist

09.30am 09.30am 09.30am 09.30am Eucharist Eucharist Eucharist Mattins

06.00pm 06.00pm 06.00pm 06.00pm Evensong Evensong Evensong Evensong

Nolton 11.00am 11.00am 11.00am 11.00am Eucharist Eucharist Eucharist Eucharist

Brackla 09.30am 09.30am 09.30am 09.30am Café Church Eucharist Café Church Eucharist

Coychurch 09.30am 09.30am 09.30am 09.30am Eucharist All Age Eucharist Eucharist Readings Morning Morning Morning Morning Malachi 3:1-5 Isaiah 58: 1-9a Genesis 1.1 – 2.3 Exodus 24: 12-18 Psalm 24: [1-6] 7-10 [9b-12] Psalm 136 or 136: Psalm 2: [99] Hebrews 2: 14-18 Psalm 112: 1-9 [10] 1-9, 23-26 2 Peter 1: 16-21 Luke 2: 22-40 1 Corinthians 2: 1-9 Romans 8: 18-25 Matthew 17: 1-9 [13-16] Matthew 6: 25-34 Matthew 5: 13-20

Evening Evening Evening Evening Psalm 122: 132 Psalm [1; 3;] 4 Psalm 148 Psalm 84 Haggai 2: 1-9 Amos 2: 4-16 Proverbs 8. Sirach 48: 1-10 John 2: 18-22 Ephesians 4: 17-32 1:22-31 Or Revelation 4 2 Kings 2: 1-12 Matthew 17: [1-8] 9-23

Collects

THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST: Almighty and everlasting God, clothed in majesty, whose beloved Son was this day presented in the Temple, in substance of our flesh: grant that we may be presented to you with pure and clean hearts, by your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

3rd BEFORE LENT: Almighty God, who alone can bring order to the unruly wills and passions of sinful humanity: give your people grace so to love what you command and to desire what you promise, that, among the many changes of this world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

CREATION SUNDAY: Almighty God, you have created the heavens and the earth and made us in your own image: teach us to discern your hand in all your works and your likeness in all your children; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit reigns supreme over all things, now and for ever.

TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY: Almighty Father, whose Son was revealed in majesty before he suffered death upon the cross: give us grace to perceive his glory, that we may be strengthened to suffer with him and be changed into his likeness, from glory to glory; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Weekly Services and Events

Mondays 09.30am Morning Prayer, Nolton Church 10.00am Healing Eucharist, Nolton Church 10.30am Ministry Team Meeting, The Rectory

Tuesdays 07.00am Morning Prayer, Coity Church 07.30am Holy Eucharist, Coity Church 10.00am Open the Book in Archdeacon School (OTB Team) 06.30pm Coity Church Choir (By announcement, see Mari Dixon)

Wednesdays 10.00am Holy Eucharist, Coychurch 07.00pm Tower Bells, Coity Church

Thursdays 06.45pm Nolton Church Choir (By announcement, see John Davies)

Fridays 09.30am Morning Prayer, Nolton Church 10.00am Holy Eucharist, Nolton Church 10.30am Coffee & Chatter, Nolton Hall

Saturdays 09.30am Open Church, Coity

Bible studies and Prayer groups

Bible Studies Coychurch 2nd week of the month - Either on Tuesday or Thursday evening - led by Peter Craven. Please contact the church wardens or the office for details

Bible Studies Brackla 2nd Monday of the month - contact Helen and Brian Harrison for details: 658074 or 07760586575

Bible Studies Nolton 3.30pm Sunday on 9th February and 1st March in the Rectory ending with Celtic Evening Prayer at 5pm. The Pilgrim course - very gentle Bible study and discussion. Suitable for those wanting to explore the basics of faith a little more. Contact Maggie for details: Call 01656 652247

Prayer Groups Nolton Noon on Mondays at the Shentons. Call 665368 for details.

Prayer Group Brackla House of Prayer every Wednesday at 7.30 at the Parfitt's: Call 01656 647773 for details

6 Dates for Your Diary

1st February 2020 Upcycle/ Repair Workshop Saturday 3pm Always held on the first Saturday of the month 3- 4.30pm @Nolton Hall - Saturday 1st February and 7th March for the next workshops. Join us to be Eco aware, upcycle an item that's not quite fulfilling it purpose for you, mend an item, learn skills, share skills or just to have a chat.

2nd February 2020 A service at Llandwfodwg where the Diocesan pilgrimage Sunday 6pm symbols (Rucksack, Staff, Bear) will be received into the Deanery

10th February 2020 Vocation Group – Held at the Rectory Monday 7pm 11th February 2020 Fellowship Meeting where Mrs. Glenda Oglesbee will be Tuesday speaking about The Life of an Ordainand.

12th February 2020 Events Committee to meet at the Rectory Wednesday 7pm 15th – 22nd February Rev Maggie – will be away from the 15th February

20th February 2020 Christian Aid Quiz Thursday 7pm Get your thinking caps on! Nolton Hall will be the venue for the Christian Aid Quiz. Thursday 20th February @ 7pm, £5 entry per person. Build a team or play as an individual. NO refreshments but feel free to bring your own. There will also be a raffle to complement the quiz. All proceeds from this event will be for Christian Aid.

23rd February 2020 A Gymanfa Ganu Service to be held at All Saints Penyfai. Sunday 6pm (Please note that there is not a huge amount of parking at All Saints and car-sharing is recommended. Parking is also limited within the Pheasant Pub opposite the church. Parking is not allowed on the private road that runs in front of the church.

25th February 2020 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Party held at Coity Hall Tuesday 7pm 26th February 2020 Ash Wednesday Service at Coychurch 10am and Coity 7pm Wednesday 14th March 2020 Coffee Morning to be held jointly with Nolton Parish and Saturday TBC Bridgend United Church to raise proceeds for Christian Aid. Venue at Bridgend United Church.

7 News and Announcements

Monday Morning Eucharists: At 10am every Monday there is a Eucharist with laying on of hands and anointing for healing in Nolton Church. All very welcome.

Ash Wednesday: Please return Palm Leaves for burning ready for Ash Wednesday before 23rd February. You may leave the them at the back of the Church or the Parish Office.

Homeless Lounge: The homeless lounge has now closed. A big thank you to all the volunteers who helped to support the homeless lounge at Nolton Hall each Wednesday and Thursday.

Crisp Bag Collection It's another small step to becoming Zero Waste! Please look out for collection boxes in Coity, Nolton, Brackla Church or the office. As a parish we hope to collect Crisp bags in collaboration with Pencoed Comprehensive School. Please collect and bring empty, flattened, any brand even large share bags. Please note this not an excuse to eat more crisps!!!

Electoral Roll: The Electoral Roll for the Parish is valid for 5 years and will lapse immediately before the 2020 AVM. All Parishioners will have to re-register before the middle of March to be included on the new Electoral Roll, which will be valid until 2025. Electoral Roll registration forms will be produced early in the New Year and distributed so that all parishioners can re-register

1st Communion/Confirmation: Anyone wishing to be confirmed or receive 1st Communion this Year, please contact Maggie to discuss dates.

Please pray for our curate to be, Ceri Holloway, as he prepares for her Ordination on 27th June 2020.

Children’s Ministry

Help Needed! If you can help out at any of our regular events or help with refreshments after Messy Church – Please let us know!

Family friendly services 1st Sunday of the month: Brackla Cafe Church 2nd Sunday of the month: Coychurch Family Service 3rd Sunday of the month: Brackla Cafe Church Every Sunday at 9.30: Coity Sunday Club

Messy Church dates • 23rd of February 2-4 - Lent/Shrove Tuesday. • 10th of April 12pm-2pm - Good Friday. • 31st of May 2pm-4pm – Pentecost.

Open The Book Most Tuesday mornings in term-time, a dedicated group of volunteers thrill the children of Archdeacon John Lewis Primary School with exciting re-tellings of classic Bible stories. For more information, please see Maggie.

Prayer Page

Vision Prayer Gweddi Gweledigaeth Loving Heavenly Father, you Nefol Dad Cariadus, call us to grow your Kingdom. gelwaist ni i dyfu dy Deyrnas. Help us to tell a joyful story Cynorthwya ni i adrodd stori and to build your goodness in lawen ac i adeiladu dy ddaioni our world, through Jesus Christ yn ein byd, trwy Iesu Grist ein our Lord. Amen Harglwydd. Amen.

Parish Mission Prayer Father, pour out your Spirit upon the people of this parish, and grant us a new vision of your glory, a new experience of your power, a new faithfulness to your word, and a new consecration to your service, that your love may grow among us and your kingdom come; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

10 Life Events

Baptisms Alfi Martin – 16th February 2020 9:30am Gwendolyn Roderick – 23 February 2020 13:00pm

Weddings Gregory Eaton & Victoria Myers - 14th March 2020 13:00pm

Funerals Steven Paul Mochan Kathleen ‘Kit’ Williams

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.

11 Annual Vestry Meeting

The Annual vestry meeting of the Parish of Coity. Nolton & Brackla will be held on Monday 30th March 2020. The business of the AVM is set out by Church in Wales law and dictates that the meeting must approve the Annual report and Accounts of the Parish. The Annual report will be made available to all parishioners so that it can be reviewed before the meeting. Any organisation secretaries who normally produce a report for annual report are asked to complete and submit their reports as early as possible in the New Year and submit them to PCC Secretary for inclusion. The AVM must also appoint and elect PCC members for the next year and agree the appointment and election of wardens. Nomination forms for these will be available in all churches. If you want more information speak to Clergy, Wardens or current PCC members.

Electoral Roll. The Electoral Roll for the Parish is valid for 5 years and will lapse immediately before the 2020 AVM. All Parishioners will have to re-register before the middle of March to be included on the new Electoral Roll, which will be valid until 2025. Electoral Roll registration forms will be produced early in the New Year and distributed so that all parishioners can re-register

For further information please contact PCC Secretary – Stuart Davidson (email [email protected])

St Mary’s Nolton Concert Series Tickets £8 per concert Raffles and Drinks Available

29th March 2020 Dave Roberts (guitar) and Kirstie Miller (cello), playing for Latch Cardiff based charity supporting children with cancer and their families.

Toby Hay (12 string Guitar), Playing for the Guide Dog Association

31st May 2020 Amanda Whiting (Harp), playing for TBC.

30th August 2020 David Grubb (Scottish Fiddle), playing for ‘Heads Above the Waves’ Cardiff based charity supporting self-harming young people with depression.

These concerts form part of the CNB on-

going fund raising. If you can help or if you have any raffle prizes to donate. Please contact Maggie or Andrew

Coity Church Flower Club

Spring Flowers Practice Evening

Your opportunity to create a Spring Decoration

Coity Church Hall

th Tuesday 4 February 2020 7:30pm

New Members Always Welcome

CNB Eco Page

Please join us if you have an item you would like to repair or upcycle! We will give it our best shot before you need to think about replacing it. We have been mainly textile items but are expanding our range to other products. We meet the first Saturday of each month in Nolton Hall between 3 and 4.30pm.

Good News on reducing your waste Please bring in your empty, flattened crisp bags to the deposit boxes in church or the office. Any Any Brand! brand and even the big share bags. Look up Terracycle to see the benches they make with them! This Fundraises for Pencoed Comp

Ask Philippa for more details! 15

Parish

If you want to help, but are not sure where to start, please speak to either Maggie, Mark, or one of the Wardens.

16 The Vicar: St Mary’s Coity (CF35 6BG) The Rev’d Maggie Thorne 01656 652247 [email protected] The Assistant Curate: The Rev’d Mark Broadway 01656 652788 [email protected] Parish Office: St Mary’s Nolton (CF31 3NH) Allie Rogers 01656 667690 [email protected] Mon – Fri, 9.00am – 12.00pm Wardens: Philippa Coulson (CNB) Gaynor Coles (CNB) Lisa Spratt (Coychurch)

Sandra Arnott (Coychurch) St Mary’s Brackla (at AJL School) Lay Readers: Christine Judd Peter Craven Huw Jones John Dixon

www.coychurchparish.org.uk cnbcparish.com St Crallo’s Coychurch Registered Charity

Diocese of Llandaff www.llandaff.org.uk

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