Forthcoming
Events at St Michaels
2011
Churchyard Working Party
The Churchyard Working Party held a 'Sponsored Walk' and raised funds to purchase a ride-on mower to maintain the churchyard. Thanks to all who participated in any way or contributed towards the cost of the mower. The mower is now in use and the Churchyard is showing the benefit of the lastest machinery.
May Fayre 2011
The May Fayre held on 28th May 2011 raised a total of £1100 for church funds. Thanks are extended to all who helped to make this event so successful.
Gift Day
The Gift Day has raised £773 in aid of the Organ Fund. The Church Organ has been tuned and serviced with minor repairs carried out. The advice received indicated that more extensive repairs are necessary and could cost up to £10,000. The Organ Fund has been set-up to ensure that funds will be available as and when the repairs are required.
Quiet Day
A Quiet Day was held on 3rd June in Llantarnam Abbey. The day was led by Dorothy and Harald Thomas.
Quiz Night
Quiz Nights have been arranged for 8th October, 5th November and 17th December, please make a note and come along for plenty of laughter and friendly banter. Tickets at £5 includes Fish & Chips or Chicken & Chips supper.
Coffee Morning
A Coffee Morning has been arranged for Thursday 22nd September from 10.30 am to 12 noon. The proceeds are in aid of famine victims of North Africa. The next coffee morning will be held on Thursday 18th October in aid of funds for St Michaels Church and the following one will be held on Thursday 17th November in aid of Mary's Meals.
Youth Club
St Michael's Youth Club for ages 10 to 14 is held on Wednesday Evenings from 7.0 to 9.0 pm in term time. All youngsters are welcome.
Annual Vestry Meeting 2011
The Annual Vestry Meeting was held on Tuesday 5th April 2011 when the officers for the year were appointed. Alan McGill and Amanda Page as Wardens, Ivan Jones as Treasurer and Colyn Evans as DCC Secretary. 12 members of the congregation will form the DCC.
Electoral Roll 2011
The electoral roll was completely re-newed in 2010. The total on the Roll for St Michael's is 110.
The opportunity was taken at the May Fayre to officially open the re-furbished Meeting Room (formerly the Guild Room) that was performed by Terrie Smith, Church Warden. (see Picture below)
The team of volunteers who worked on upgrading the rooms at the rear of the Hall, were all present and received the grateful thanks of all present. Their wives were all presented with a bouquet of flowerers to mark the occasion.
The picture above shows from left to right John with Diane, Malcom, Stuart, Anne with Willis, Trish and Marjorie.
"The
Embroidery" by Mair DeGare Pitt
The St Michael's Players performed "The
Embroidery", a play written by Mair, one of our Church members about the experiences of a Second World War Veteran . The performance was held in the Church Hall on Saturday 20th June 2009 to a packed audience.
Alan McGill playing the role of the 'old soldier'.
Rev'd Tony Turner in the uniform of an American Officer with the
'Embroidery' projected on the wall behind him.
Taize Service
The regular Taize Services at St Michael's are a regular feature and are held on the evening of the fourth Sunday of each month at 6.0 pm. The service appeals to to both young and old regardless of nationality, culture or religious tradition. If you have not been to a Taize Service before, please join us on the last Sunday of the month.
Floor painting
On Saturday 16th August 2008 the newly painted garden path wa unveiled. However, many of those attending braved
the rain to see the 'floor painting' on the garden path
at the Vicarage. The design for the painting was by David Everett,
a member of the congregation, and the painting was carried out
by the young people of the Church who enjoyed the opportunity
to be 'pavement artists' for the day.
Artists at work
Path painted in the style of a stained glass window
by the young people of the church under the guidance of David.
Review of Mission
The Bishop has requested all Parishes to carry out a Mission Action Planning programme to provide more focus on the direction the congregation believes that God is directing them. On the 23rd February 2008, Judith Hatthaway the Dioscesian Mission Advisor led a Workshop to review the Mission Statement of the Church and the aims and direction for next three to five years. The plans have been further developed by the Vicar and agreed by the DCC. The plans for St Michael's were submitted to the Rector and have been incorporated into the overall plans for the Benefice.
Our Vicar
Rev'd Anthony (Tony) J Turner took up the post of team Vicar at St Michael's Church in October 2007. Rev'd Turner was previously at the Rectorial Benefice of Monkton, Pembs in the Diocese of St David's where he was based in Angle with responsibility for seven churches in part of the Benefice and part-time chaplain to the armed forces based in that area.
Rev'd Turner is married to Valerie a lay-reader who joins the Ministerial team in the Benefice.
Fair Trade
St Michael's Church supports Fair Trade and has urged members to purchase Fair Trade items. Samples of Fair Trade coffee have been made available and a list of local suppliers has been circulated.
Look for this 'Fair Trade' mark when you shop
At St Michael's we support the Fair Trade initiative and have asked the congregation to remember this when they shop.
