New Missal Translation

NEW MISSAL TRANSLATION: Please let each family in the Church take a copy of New Order of Mass Card home. Please study the responses with your family. We shall use the new translation as from next week.

* Order of Mass Booklet is at the porch for sale. £1.50 per copy.

This Week's Reflection

To be traumatized or demoralized should never be our story. Things may happen to bring down our morale but God's power in us can conquer the worst. As a rule of faith, never focus on the rising storm that stands before you; focus on the power of the One who created you. The word of God is full of promises, and they will come to pass in your life. Psalm 121:3-4 says, "God will not allow your foot to slip; your guardian does not sleep. Truly, the guardian of Israel never slumbers nor sleeps."

27th/28th August: Priest Training Fund Collection

PRIEST TRANING FUND:

Collection for Priest Training Fund will be taken on the 27th /28th August. Parishioners on the Gift Aid Scheme will be handed an envelope for this collection next weekend. The Diocese relies on your kind generosity.

Reflection

REFLECTION: We are the fragrance of Christ!

“We are Christ’s fragrance rising up to God, and perceived by those who are saved as well as by those who are lost. To the latter, it smells of death and leads them to death. To others it is the fragrance of life and leads to life” (2nd Corinthians 2: 15-16)

Reception and Funeral of John 'Jack' Rees

TRANSITION: With gratitude to God for a life well spent, I formally announce the passing away of John REES, a devoted and dedicated member of our Parish. His funeral arrangement is as follow:

Monday 25th @ 4:00pm reception of the body into the Church (BP)
Tuesday 26th @ 10:00am Requiem Mass (BP)

The Word of God

“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, refuting error, for correcting and training in Christian life. Through Scripture the man of God is made expert and thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2nd Timothy 3:16-17)

* Do we take time to reflect on the word of God?
* Is our Bible a mere decoration on our book shelves?
* Is our Bible a mere book of recording births and deaths in the family?
* Remember, the word of God is a lamp for our steps, just as a bird cannot fly without wings, we cannot be a true Christian with the word of God.

Sad News: Jack Rees R.I.P.

Some very sad news this evening from Fr. Benedict Koledoye:

"Jack Rees passed on this evening after being fortified with the rites of the Church. His death is our loss but certainly Heaven's gain.

"There will be sacrifice of Holy Mass for the repose of his soul tomorrow [Tuesday] at 8.45am.

"Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

"Jack's funeral will be announced later by his family."

Reflection

When a sparrow builds its nest in the forest it occupies but a single branch. When the deer slakes its thirst at the river it drinks no more than its belly can hold.

LESSON:
(1) We amass material things because our hearts are empty
(2) Spirituality is not knowing what you want but understanding what you do not need.

Apostleship of the Sea

SEA COLLECTION: There will be second collection next week in the aid of Apostleship of the Sea. Thanks for your generosity in advance.

Well Done Bernard

Well done to parishioner Bernard for his appeal for the Hafan Dementia Care centre in Ammanford.

Vote now for Hafan Demetia Care's Memory Cafe Project:


Jubilee People's Millions.

Or phone: 0871 62 68 112

It only costs 11p to vote and you have till midnight tonight (Tuesday 28th).

You can watch the programme, and Bernard's appeal again: here until tomorrow.

Hafan's film starts around 21 minutes into the programme.

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Post Script:

Sorry to have to report that the Hafan Dementia Care in Ammanford did not win the vote and therefore the Lottery grant is going to the farm project in Swansea so it can have a cafe.

But well done to Bernard for promoting this great cause and for all his hard work, in memory of his wife. He is an inspiration to us all.

Summer fayre a Success

SUMMER FAYRE: Many thanks to all who contributed time and resources to make this year’s Summer Fayre a success. A total of £515.00 was raised from the fundraising.

Ordinary Time of the Year Readings and Liturgy

ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR: The Season of “ordinary Time of the Year” resumes on Monday. Please note the following:

(1) Sunday readings are from Year A
(2) Weekday readings are from Year 1
(3) We start from the 11th week of the year in the ordinary time
(4) The recitation of resumes on Monday

Christian Aid Service

> ANNUAL CHRISTIAN AID SERVICE: The Annual Christian Aid Service will be held this year at Trinity Methodist Church on Sunday 19th June 2011 at 6:00pm.

Parish News Update

> FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: Preparation for the reception of First Holy Communion, will commence very shortly, please kindly contact/register with the Parish Priest.


> VISIT AND COMMUNION TO SICK AND HOUSEBOUND: Please contact the Parish Priest.


> MAINTENANCE DONATION: A sincere appreciation for your kind and generous donation.


> DIOCESAN YEARBOOK 2012: If you are interested in having a diocesan yearbook for 2012. Please kindly contact the Parish Priest, this will enable us to know how books the parish will place order for.

Parish Notices: First Holy Communion, Communion for the Sick & Maintenance

> FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: Preparation for the reception of First Holy Communion, will commence very shortly, please kindly contact/register with the Parish Priest.

> VISIT AND COMMUNION TO SICK AND HOUSEBOUND: Please contact the Parish Priest

> MAINTENANCE DONATION: While thanking you for your past generosity, I am soliciting for more generosity in carrying out some urgent repairs and replacement in the presbytery.

Please Pray for the Soul of Bernard Mullins

CONDOLENCE:

Please kindly pray for the happy repose of Bernard Mullins (85) the brother of Bishop Mullins.

Our heartfelt condolence goes to Bishop Mullins and the family.

Parish Summer Fayre: 11th June 2011

SUMMER FAYRE: The Summer Fayre will be on Saturday June 11th at 2:00pm.

Lots of support is needed. Donations for the Tombola stall and cake stall will be very welcome

Pembrey Concert for Court Farm

"Concert for Court" at St Illtyd's Church 7pm May 20, featuring:

Cor Meibion, Llanelli - conductor: D Eifion Thomas
Sarah Pottinger, soprano
Pembrey School Choir – conductor: Jessica R Davies
Harp – Carwyn Tywyn.

from
Pembrey Post Office
Pembrey Pottery
Mr Conway – Pembrey School
Secretary: 01554 835573
Court Farm Mobile : 07913 297853
Price : £8.00

Pilgrimage to Cardigan

CENTINARY CELEBRATION: Parishioners wishing to go to Cardigan for the centenary celebration on the 22nd of May, please give names by 10th of April so that transport can be arranged and fare decided. (Please see the notice board.

Stela Maris

Apostleship of the Sea “Stella Maris” Day of Prayer & Pilgrimage:

Will be on Saturday 25th June 2011.