What's On...
Here is your weekly update from the Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area.
As we enter Passiontide, our hearts turn more intently toward the suffering and sacrifice of Christ. Passion Sunday invites us to walk more closely with Jesus on the road to the cross to reflect not only on His pain, but on the depth of His love.
In a world that often avoids suffering, the cross stands as a powerful reminder that God does not turn away from human pain, but enters into it. Christ’s passion reveals a love that is steadfast, self-giving, and redemptive. Through His wounds, we are healed; through His sacrifice, we are reconciled.
This week, we are called to quiet our spirits, to examine our hearts, and to draw nearer to God. Whether through prayer, scripture, or simple acts of compassion, may we respond to Christ’s love with renewed faith and devotion.
As we journey toward Holy Week, let us not rush ahead to the joy of Easter without first pausing at the foot of the cross. For it is here that we come to understand the true cost of grace and the immeasurable depth of God’s mercy.
"We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world."
You can listen to Fr Edwin presenting the Daily Service on BBC Radio 4 on Friday 20th March at 9.45am. This is on Radio 4 Extra, and you can also catch up with the programme after it has been broadcast, using this link:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002snl9
Help needed
St Illtuds Church are organising a BIG spring clean on Saturday 11th April 10:00-13:00. If anyone can spare any time please come along and bring any cleaning equipment, long handled brushes and cloths. Men and women please.
Donations wanted of indoor plant cuttings, indoor plant pots/ ceramics to put plant in as we have a spring fair coming up in May and we really hope to have a plant stall. Please bring them to St Illtuds Church porch and it'll be checked for collection.
The Church in Wales since COVID have started to roll out how you can give to your Church making it a lot easier with Gift Direct. Gift Direct allows you to set up a standing order for as little or as much as you like every single month. This can help secure the future of your church by this regular guaranteed giving. See the poster attached or follow this link. Please note when you set this up that you can decide exactly where this money is going.
*Click here*
Easyfundraising help.
Another way you can help without giving money is Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area is now registered with ‘easyfundraising’, which means you can raise FREE donations for us every time you shop online. Over 7,000 brands will donate to us when you use ‘easyfundraising’ to shop with them – at no extra cost to yourself! Once you have signed up it will happen automatically every time you shop with the chosen brands. For example Amazon.
These donations really mount up and make a BIG difference to us, so we’d really appreciate it if you could take a moment to sign up and support us. It’s completely FREE and only takes a moment.
You can find our ‘easyfundraising’ page
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How to Video
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Events TONIGHT
Friday 20th March at 7.30 Llantonian Hall- Our wonderful mayor is holding a quiz and karaoke night in aid of the Church Restoration Fund. Tickets are £7, which includes a glass of wine/soft drink and nibbles.
The Llantwit Major Chamber Music Festival returns to St Illtud’s Church from the 20th to the 22nd of March.
It promises to be an outstanding weekend of concerts featuring a great variety of classical music.
The Festival was founded in 2019 by local cellist Ben Tarlton. Each year he invites world-class musicians from afar to perform with him over the Festival weekend and this year is no exception. Details of the concerts and performers are available on our website.
Alongside the main Festival concerts, we have once again partnered with the Worshipful Company of Musicians Young Artist Scheme. This year will feature an hour-long solo guitar recital by Hope Cramsie, at 2:30pm on Sunday 22nd March.
For the first time, the Festival is hosting a FREE Children’s Concert at St Illtud’s Church, on Saturday 21st March, 11:00-11:30am. All are welcome!
This is organised on top of our ongoing outreach work in local schools and care homes.
Tickets for the five concerts are easy to get a hold of. Either through our website (follow the QR code on the poster), at Bardic Vintage Books on Church Street or on the door before the concerts.
We are hugely looking forward to welcoming you and sharing live music making with the community!
Events
Saturday April 11th 7:30pm Holy Cross, Cowbridge- St Donats Chorale is a community choir based in Llantwit Major . This is the annual Spring Concert which will include Faure’s Requiem and other celebratory music. Guest musicians include Matthew Welch (baritone), Helen Huntley (Cello), Caroline Green (Violin) with accompanist Sally Tarlton.
Please click here to see the poster and how to get tickets.
Tuesday 14th April- Julie Brown has VERY KINDLY put on a Coach trip to Hay on Wye to raise money for St Illtuds Church. So get your tickets and enjoy a lovely day out. Tickets available at Bardic Books or contact Julie on 07780475877.
Massive call to all of our Ministry Area congregation and followers, A wonderful group of ladies are putting all of their times and efforts into this wonderful event to raise money for the Ministry Area. We really could use hands to help with cake stands, tea and coffee and general helpers. If anyone can spare any time we would really appreciate it. These wonderful events cant happen with man power and ever bit of help would be so needed to make sure we raise enough money for our amazing Ministry Area. Please also note the free clay workshop is a children's activity.
The Early Voices are back!!!! Keep your eyes peeled for updates....
Worship Information
Sunday 22nd March: The Fifth Sunday of Lent: Passion Sunday.
To see the readings please click here.
8.00am Eucharist at St Illtud’s Church, Llantwit Major
9.30am Eucharist at Ewenny Priory Church with St Brides Major Church in Wales School
9.30am Eucharist at St Illtud’s Church (& on Facebook
11.00am Eucharist at St Bridget’s Church, St Brides Major
11.00am Eucharist at St Cattwg’s Church, Llanmaes
11.00am Eucharist at St James Church, Wick
11.15am Prayer & Praise at St Donat's Church
Facebook Live link
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Morning Prayer: Monday at 9.00am on Zoom.
The meeting code is 592 850 026, and the password is Prayers, or
click on this link to join…
The liturgy for Morning Prayer is available in the worship section of this website.
Prayers for the Parish, led by the Mothers Union on Tuesday at 11.00am.
The Meeting ID: 879 7812 1918 and the password: MU, or
click on this link to join…
Morning Prayer from Wick on Thursday at 8.30am.
The Meeting ID: 872 7024 3106 and the password: James, or
click on this link to join…
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With our prayers and good wishes,
The GHC Ministry Team
