Peninsula Papers Information and news for the communities of St Ishmaels, Hasguard, Robeston West, Walwyn’s Castle, Dale, St Brides and Marloes. Papurau Penrhyn Gwybodaeth a newyddion am gymunedau St Ishmael’s, Hasguard, Robeston West, Walwyn’s Castle, Dale, St Bride’s a Marloes. MAY 2019 MAI The Church in Wales Parishes of Dale, St Brides with Marloes, Hasguard with St Ishmael's, Walwyn’s Castle & Robeston West Parish PriestsPriests: Fr. Andrew Johnson 01646 636966 [email protected] Rev’d. Dr Rhiannon Johnson 01646 636966 Postal Address: The Vicarage, 172 Castle Way, Dale, Haverfordwest, SA62 3RN Curate: Rev’d Gaynor Ford 01646 693452 [email protected] Church Wardens Dale: Peter Morgan 636625 Harriet Bishop 636668 St Brides: Mary Lewis 636430, William Richards 636242 Marloes: Yvonne Evans 636251 St Ishmaels: Heather Phippen 636261 Walwyn’s Castle: Jayne Edwards 01437 781575, Kate Morgan 01437 781270 Robeston West: Gill Thorne 01437 890693, Geoffrey Harries 01646 692736 Baptist Chapels: Moriah --- Marloes Paul James 01646 636241 Aenon --- Sandy Hill Anne Hardacre 01437 763639 LOCAL SERVICES SHOPS: Marloes Village Store and Post Office 01646 636968 Open: Monday 9-3, Tuesday to Saturday 8:30—5, and Sunday 9-12:30 MOBILE LIBRARY: Next dates: Friday 24th May, 21st June St. Ishmaels Burgage Green Layby - 10.50 am to 11.20 am Dale - Blue Anchor Way - 11.35am to 12.05am Marloes - Toilets - 12.15 am to 12.45 am Contact 01437 776126 or 07774 230200 (van) MOBILE POST OFFICE: Tuesday: St Ishmaels 14:00—15:00 Dale 15:15—16:15 Thursday: St Ishmaels 13:00—14:00 Dale 14:15—15:15 CONTACTS FOR HALL HIRE: FOR HIRE THE CORONATION HALL AND JUBILEE Marloes: Bridget Lister 01646 SUITE DALE 636274 St Ishmaels Memorial Hall: Yvonne Evans 01636 636251 St Ishmaels Sports & Social Club: Sports Club: 01646 636444 or Steve Richards 07413 005893 BOOKINGS: WENDY KEHOE 01646 636721 Walwyns Castle Village Hall: EMAIL– [email protected] Jean Rees 01437 929813 Dear Friends, On the Monday in Holy Week, Notre Dame Cathedral went up in flames. Like many of you, I am sure, we watched the footage, remember- ing times we had visited, thankful that there was no loss of life, grieving but also fascinated by how it was being reported. I was struck by the overwhelming sense of bereavement from the people of Paris, the crowds who lined the bridges to watch in silent vigil. Then there were the remarkable people they found to interview, a Ger- man young woman whose experience of the presence of God in the Cathe- dral had changed her life and brought her to live in Paris. You might have thought that she would be particularly bereft but although sad she said that the church was the people not the building and the people remain. Then there were the journalists, catching on a little late to the irony of this happening in Holy Week and saying, with a tone of surprise that the Easter story of death and resurrection had a lot to say and a lot of com- fort to give. Then, for me, there was the puzzle of how to rebuild. With enough money and skill it could be put back as if nothing had happened, but would that be real? It could also be the chance to make something that shows the scars of the fire but tries to say something new. Notre Dame always struck me as very dark, could it become something filled with light? In theological terms this is the difference between resuscitation and resur- rection. When Jesus rises from the dead, he still has scars but his life is somehow more than it was before. It is not just a matter of looking as if the bad stuff never happened. Of course too, it made me think of our own church buildings, going through some big organisational change but also suffering as fewer and fewer people express their faith communally. Will people be bereft if they disappear and what are they willing to do to prevent that happening? Are all the things we are trying to do about resuscitation or resurrec- tion? With every blessing to you all, Andrew, Rhiannon and Gaynor Produced by the Church in Wales Parishes of Hasguard with St Ishmaels, St Brides with Marloes, Walwyns Castle, Robeston West and Dale St. Brides and Marloes Summer Fete – Thursday 1st August 2019 Following on from the notice requesting help in the last edition of PP, I am delight- ed to report that a few volunteers have come forward to help with the Fancy Stall on the evening of the summer fete, and also with preparation work beforehand. This is wonderful news and a big relief. Having said that, a few more volunteers would be very welcome! We are envisaging that items for the stall will include craft (any medium), bric -a-brac, jewellery, household goods, toys and games etc and possibly even unwanted tools. At the risk of causing offence which I hope will not be the case, we need good quality items only please. We are almost starting afresh this year, so please put to one side likely items that you would be willing to donate and if you wish to knit, sew, crochet, paint etc. items to sell on the day. Nearer the time we can let you know where to deliver your contributions for sort- ing for the stall tables. If you can help this year, then please get in touch with Hila- ry 636 741. Your help would be most appreciated and would make a significant difference to the overall success of the fete. Thank you so much. The ALTAR GUILD With Cake Stall, Book Stall and raffle BANK HOLIDAY SUNDAY 5th MAY 3 – 5.30 p.m. CORONATION HALL DALE In aid of the Church and Cemetery ALL WELCOME Spring Squill Scilla verna For an amazing floral display head for the iron age fort due west from Marloes Mere and look at the rocky banks at the side of the gully where the stream tumbles over the edge of the cliffs. The sloping grassy areas are covered with a fantastic display of Spring Squill, which, if you are not familiar with it, is like a small bluebell in which the flowers face upwards. It lives in short grass by the sea and is something of a speciality of our western coasts. COMMUNITY COFFEE MORNING Friday 17th MAY 10.00 - 12.00 MARLOES VILLAGE HALL To Raise Funds for Alzheimer’s, Christian Aid & MU projects ALL WELCOME MOTHERS’ UNION We are indebted to Fr Andrew for standing in for Rhiannon at the Deanery Quiet Day. The theme Stations of the Resurrection gave a different perspective on Passion Week and also allowed us to reflect on a good number of things - be warned ladies changes are coming! In May we move away from talks and on to a more active programme. To help us raise much needed funds for three projects there is a Community Coffee Morning on Friday 17th May in Marloes Village Hall - see separate flyer for details. The different funds we are supporting are all, in their different ways, so relevant to those of us who live here. We sadly see the effects Alzheimer's has on members of our community, so the money needed for research is vital. Christian Aid has many projects which help with those facing difficult times either long term ones or as a result of misfortune, and the MU always has projects aimed at those who have not got the resources many of us take for granted - such as holidays. So please come along, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and help us support these different charities. For more information contact Harriet 636668, or Bridget 636274. Marloes & St Brides 50 Club prizes: First Prize £100 William Richards Second Prizes £50; Kate Roch; Christina Nellist; Sue Twidale Third Prizes £30: Linda Owen; Pat Ward; Stephen Ford. ROGATION SUNDAY SERVICE BROOMHILL FARM, DALE SUNDAY 26TH MAY 11.00AM A service to bless the new crops as they start growing and to give thanks for the work of our Farmers and Fishermen as they provide the food we need. ALL WELCOME Everybody’s going through changes… On Wednesday 8 th May, our parishes become part of a new Local Ministry Area (LMA). Previously we were in a group of nine churches with Walton West, Talbenny and Haroldston West, but the new LMA is much larger, taking in Milford Haven, Neyland, Llangwm, Johnston, Freystrop and Steynton. This is a new thing and like all newborns there are sure to be teething problems and nappy rash but there is also hope and new opportunities. The reasons for this change are complex, but some statistics may give a sense of the problem. There are a quarter of the number of people making their Easter Communion in the Church in Wales as there were in 1927. This means that the average size of Easter congregation, typically one of the biggest of the year, has gone down from 105 to 38. At the same time the number of clerics has fallen by 60% and the number of church buildings by only 37%. At the same time the whole population of Wales has risen by 15%. Simply put, unless we find ways of sharing our resources and energy better than we do at present, our future does not look good. If we can share what we have better, we stand a greater chance of weathering this storm and having something to offer other genera- tions. So to practicalities, this is the planned pattern for Sunday service times on the peninsu- la.