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CYLCHGRAWN MISOLMONTHLY MAGAZINE

Awst/August 201450c/50p

BroCyfeiliog a Mawddwy

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I am reading the autobiography of a great hero, Nelson Mandela. His is astory about reconciliation, between black and white, oppressed and oppres-sor; about how great things can happen whenever people of goodwill areprepared to talk and seek peace. However, it is also a book that challengesour prejudices.We are blessed as Christians in believing in a Saviour who reconciles eachand everyone of us to God. This is the gift of Christ's grace, Jesus does allthe reconciling for us, by the cross and his resurrection; it is a one way proc-ess. We simply have to desire grace, to believe in Christ as Saviour in orderto make that reconciliation a reality in our own lives. Perhaps that is why wetend to fall so easily into the trap of thinking of Mandela as the sole sourceof reconciliation in South Africa. We put him on a pedestal, and give him allthe credit for avoiding bloodshed and civil war.Nelson Mandela's own autobiography corrects these misconceptions.1. Mandela was a radical freedom fighter, who supported the armed strug-

gle. (That's a shock!)2. The white South Africans were not monsters! Yes they followed a vile,racist policy of Apartheid, but : a. They have a firm Christian faith. b. They have a deep seated respect for the law and an independent judi-ciary – the foundation of all decency and democracy.In the implementation of oppressive and tyrranical regimes, the South Afri-cans were not even in Kindergarten compared to many so called Westerncivilisations. If Mandela had been a citizen of the Soviet Union or fascist Ger-many, he would have been “eliminated” disappeared off the face of theearth, decades before he could ever have been a thorn in the side of govern-ment; and no one would have batted an eyelid. The leniency and adherenceto law of the South African government was breathtaking. When it came toreconciliation in South Africa it was a two way process. The whites and theblacks had equal distance to travel. The blacks had everything to gain, thewhites had everything to lose. We should salute all those willing to treadthat dangerous path to common ground and peace, even the one time sup-porters of Apartheid.I wonder what it will take to bring reconciliation between Islam and the restof the world, a conflict riddled with prejudice, ignorance and hatred? Per-haps reconciliation might begin when people and leaders on both sides, seeeach other as fellow human beings, all loved by God. We all; ChristianChurches, Islamic Mosques, other faith groups and those with no faith, havea responsibility to begin to walk that path to reconciliation. In human con-flicts both sides are required to move, if there is ever to be a permanentpeace.

"To make peace with an enemy, one must work with that enemy, and theenemy becomes your partner."(Long Walk to Freedom - Nelson Mandela p.735)

Roland Barnes

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CANON CADEIRLAN BANGOR

CANON OF BANGOR CATHEDRAL.

Gyda gwerthfawrogiad a pheth anniddigrwydd derbyniais wahod-diad yr Esgob i fod yn Ganon yn y Gadeirlan. Feddyliais i erioedy byddai’r fath anrhydedd yn dod i fy rhan ond gan ei fod ynfraint, nid yn unig i mi ond i’r hyn ydym yn ei wneud gyda’n gily-dd yn yr ardal yma fe dderbyniais ei wahoddiad caredig. Cynheliry gwasanaeth sefydlu a choladu ar ddydd GwenerAwst 1 yn y CadeirlanDiolch i chi i gyd am yr holl gefnogaeth a dymuniadau da a dder-byniais yn ystod yr wythnosau diweddar ac ers cymryd cyfri-foldeb am y plwyfi. Rwy’n edrych ymlaen at weithio gyda chidrwy ras Duw yn y blynyddoedd i ddod.

Gyda chariad a phob bendith i chi a’ch ceraint.

Y Parchedig Kathleen

It is with gratitude and some trepidation that I have accepted theBishop’s invitation to become a Canon of Bangor Cathedral. Thisis something that never even came close to my wildest dreamsbut because it is such an honour and not just for me but for whatwe all do together in this area that I have accepted his generousinvitation. The Installation and Collation Service is to be held onFriday 1st August at the Cathedral.Thank you so much for all the support and the best wishes I’vereceived both in these last few weeks and since taking responsi-bility for these parishes. I look forward, with God’s grace, toworking alongside you all in the years to come.

With love and every blessing to you and yours.

Rev Kathleen

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It’s strange to realise that it’s already nearly a month since my ordi-nation as deacon in Bangor Cathedral. The service on 28 June wasthe most wonderful affirmation of the call I have been exploring, onand off, for many years, although my sense of ‘I think this is it!’ onlyfinally came into focus after I moved to Wales early in 2011.The three day pre-ordination retreat at St Beuno’s was excellentpreparation, under the guidance of Bishop Dominic Walker, but I stillhad no idea what to expect at the service itself. As it turned out,when the bishop place his hands on my head, I felt a deep sense ofpeace filling me, a feeling of ‘Everything will be OK.’ There was nosense of being changed into somebody different, but of being bless-ed and strengthened as me, just as I am, to begin the new workthat lies before me.And it’s wonderful to be training for that work with the Revd (Can-on!) Kath in the communities of Machynlleth and the Dyfi valley. Myfirst Sunday was one of warm welcome, with the lovely meal at PlasDolguog, and I am looking forward so much to all that I will learn -and to getting better acquainted with both people and places - overthe coming months.

Naomi Starkey

ORGAN RECITAL

The rain didn’t dampen the spirits on the evening of Friday 4th Julyas a good crowd came together at St Peter’s to listen to the talentsof Mr Alistair Auld at the organ, Ali Greely on the Oboe and HarryJepson on the Clarinet. Their programme included music by J’sBach; Frank Bridge; Cimarosa and Brahms to name but a few. Itwas a friendly and enjoyable evening and we look forward to wel-coming Alistair, Ali and Harry back to St Peter’s in the future.Proceeds from the Recital amounted to £195 to Church funds.

Blodau’r Allor Eglwys Machynlleth Parish Church.

Awst 3 August: Mrs Doreen Ellis, Bryn Teg.Awst 10 August: Mrs Gwenda Price, 2 Tregarth.Awst 17 August: Mrs Liz Jones, Caemaenllwyd.Awst 24 August: To be arranged.Awst 30 August: To be arranged.

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Report of the Ministry Area Council MeetingWednesday 16th July Cemaes

Four issues were discussed.Mrs Jen Evans gave a report on her work in setting up a Pastoral Team forthe Ministry Area. The need for vetting of all volunteers using the DBS sys-tem was emphasised, and it was suggested that team members carry a for-mal identification badge when visiting.The council expressed its thanks to Jen for her her excellent work.

The Reverend Kath Rogers gave a report on the arrangements for the licenc-

ing service with the bishop, on Sunday 27th July, in which many parishion-ers will take part. All are warmly invited to this very special, historicalservice.

The Reverend Roland Barnes gave a report on developments concerning themajor repairs to Darowen Church roof. It is proposed to use the STORMFLEXsystem, a process which will avoid the need to re-slate, and has been ap-proved by the DAC at its last meeting. The meeting agreed to support thisproposal.

The Reverend Roland Barnes presented figures showing how the clergy andother Ministry Area expenses might be apportioned between the 8 churchesof the MA. The figures were calculated based on church's average attend-ance. After discussion the members decided to recommend the figures tothe churches. The figures will be passed on to the treasurers and churchmembers for discussion, before being brought back to the Ministry Area

Council for a final decision to be made on the 15th October. It is planned tointroduce the new formula from the first of January 2015. Until then, exist-ing arrangements will continue. The Diocese is undergoing a review of the Parish Share. The proposal is asfollows :1. The diocese will prepare a budget for the diocese. The money needed tobe raised will then be apportioned to the various synod regions of the dio-cese.2. Each church is asked to prepare a budget reflecting its likely annual in-come and expenses. This figure will reflect the ability of each church to raisemoney to pay the parish share. 3.There will be synod meetings in October in order to try and balance theDiocesan budget requirements with the churches (or synod's) ability to pay. Treasurers are therefore asked to prepare budgets for their churches, try-ing to reflect their most likely incomes and expenses, and to give a pictureof their savings and financial stability for the future. Finally it was decided that from 2015 the ministry area would introduce aClub 100 in order to raise funds for the covering of expenses, as this hasbeen very successful in a number of parishes.

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MISSION TO SEAFARERS.

Please note:The Mission to Seafarers Flag Day this year will be on Wednesday27th August on Maengwyn Street Machynlleth. Volunteer collec-tors please contact Rev Kathleen.

CONDOLENCES.

We send our sincere sympathies to all who are mourning the lossof loved ones. We remember especially the family of MargaretJones, 4 Tregarth, Machynlleth, and Ellis Holt, 22 Brickfield StreetMachynlleth, whose funerals took place in July.We pray for them as they get used to their loss and pray for theirloved ones as they get used to their glory.

THE REORDERING OF ST PETER’S CHURCH.

This work has been in the planning for some years now but I ampleased to say that work will begin, in the capable hands ofJ.B.Roberts, on the 1st September 2014. As you will appreciate thecapacity of the church will be greatly reduced during the buildingwork but it will be “business as usual” with no foreseeable changesto Sunday or mid-week services. We apologise for the inconveniencethis work will cause, please be patient because the benefits will beworth waiting for. We will be giving regular updates on the progressof the work in the monthly magazine and on our website.

THE EDWARD MORGAN & NATIONAL SCHOOL MACH-YNLLETH EDUCATION FUND.

Grants from the above fund are available for the benefit of per-sons of either sex, resident in the Ecclesiastical Parish of Machynl-leth, who have not attained the age of 25 and are embarking onan education, career or apprenticeship. The recipient or his or herparents must be members of the Church in Wales. Applicationforms are available from Mrs Gwenan Phillips, 56 MaengwynStreet, Machynlleth or the Reverend Kathleen Rogers. Formsmust be returned by Friday 29th August 2014.

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MACHYNLLETH, LLANWRIN, PENEGOES & CORRISGWASANAETHU’R SUL/SUNDAY SERVICES.

Awst 3 August Pentecost 88.00 a.m. Holy Eucharist9.30 a.m. Y Cymun Bendigaid (Llanwrin)9.30 a.m. Holy Eucharist/Y Cymun Bendigaid (Corris)11.00 a.m. Family Service with Baptism

Awst 10 August Pentecost 99.30 a.m. Y Cymun Bendigaid (Penegoes)9.30 a.m. Morning Prayer (Corris)11.00 a.m. Bilingual Holy Eucharist

Awst 17 August Pentecost 108.00 a.m. Holy Eucharist9.30 a.m. Morning Worship (Llanwrin)9.30 a.m. Holy Eucharist/Y Cymun Bendigaid (Corris)11.00 a.m. Bilingual Holy Eucharist

Awst 24 August Pentecost 118.00 a.m. Holy Eucharist9.30 a.m. Y Cymun Bendigaid11.00 a.m. Y Cymun Bendigaid (Penegoes)11.00 a.m. Holy Eucharist3.00 p.m. Ministry Area Licensing Service

Awst 31 August Pentecost 1210.30 a.m. Gwasanaeth Dwyieithog Undebol

Eglwys St Cadfarch Penegoes

Medi 7 September Pentecost 138.00 a.m. Holy Eucharist9.30 a.m. Y Cymun Bendigaid (Llanwrin)9.30 a.m. Holy Eucharist/Y Cymun Bendigaid (Corris)11.00 a.m. Family Service with Baptism

Every Wednesday10.00 a.m. Holy Eucharist

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ROTA OF READERS.

Awst 3 August : Pentecost 8 Pentecost8:00 am Mr Ken Searson11.00 am Mrs Ann Armstrong / Mrs Marilyn Brunton

Awst 10 August : Pentecost 9 Pentecost11:00 am Mrs Muriel Evans / Capt Richard Lambert

Awst 17 August: Pentecost 10 Pentecost8:00 am Miss Pru Probert11:00 am Mrs Joyce Price / Mrs Jeanne Kerridge

Awst 24 August Bartholomeus Apostol /Bartholomew Apostle9:30 am Mrs Ann Armstrong11:00 am Mr Grahame Cox

Medi 7 Sept: Pentecost 13 Pentecost8:00 am Mr Ken Searson11:00 am Mrs Joyce Price/Mrs Jeanne Kerridge

ROTA OF SIDESPERSONS.

Awst 3 August: Pentecost 8 Pentecost8:00 am Mr Elfyn Rowlands11:00 am Mrs Muriel Evans /Mrs Margaret Searson

Awst 10 August: Pentecost 9 Pentecost11:00 am Capt Richard Lambert / Mr Geraint Davies

Awst17 August: Pentecost 10 Pentecost8:00 am Mr Geraint Davies11:00 am Mrs Gwenda Price / Mrs Margaret Davies

Awst 24 August: Bartholomeus Apostol / BartholomewApostle9:30 am Mr Emyr Roberts11.00 am Mrs Dorothy Edwards/ Mr Ken Searson

Medi 7 September: Pentecost 13 Pentecost8:00 am Mr Ken Searson11:00 am Mr Elfed Jones / Mr Henry Holt

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CEMAES, DAROWEN, MALLWYD & LLANBRYNMAIRGWASANAETHU’R SUL/SUNDAY SERVICES.

Awst 3 August: Drindod 7

Cemaes 09:45 am. PW (E)Darowen ................Mallwyd 11:15 pm. PW (E)Llanbrynmair 10:30 am. RPB (E)

Awst 10 August: Drindod 8

Cemaes 09:45 am. RPB (E)Darowen 14:00 pm. Hwyrol Undebol i’r Gweinidogaeth. Sung Welsh Evening Prayer for Ministry Area.Mallwyd 11:15 am. RPB (E)Llanbrynmair ................

Awst 17 August: Drindod 9

Cemaes 09:45 am. JE (BW/MP)Darowen ................Mallwyd 11:15 am. EJ (BW/MP)Llanbrynmair ................

Awst 24 August: Bartholomeus AspostolBartholomew Apostle

Cemaes 09:45 am. RPB (E)Darowen 14:00 pm. RPB (E)Mallwyd 11:15 am. RPB (E)Llanbrynmair 10:30 am. PW (MP)

Awst 31 August Drindod 11

Cemaes 09:45 am. RPB (E)Darowen .................Mallwyd 1:15 am. RPB (MP)Llanbrynmair .................

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Cynhelir gwasanaeth arbennig i'r Ardal Gweinidogaeth (AG) Ddy-dd Sul 10fed Awst yn Eglwys Tudur Sant Darowen. GwasanaethCymraeg o’r Hwyrol Weddi ar gân fydd hwn .Y gobaith yw, ybydd pobl sydd eisiau addoli yn y Gymraeg, a chadw’n fyw ytraddodiad ysbrydol o ganu’r gwasanaeth yn ymuno â ni. Yn ymisoedd dilynol, bydd y gwasanaeth hwn yn cael ei gynnal ynfisol yn eglwysi yr AG. Ar yr un Sul mae cymdeithas Darowenyn trefnu “Gŵyl” a fydd yn  cynnwys y band “Bitartean” o wlad yBasg Sbaen. Fe hoffen nhw ymuno â ni yn y gwasanaeth fel rhano'r dathliadau. Bydd y gwasanaeth yn cychwyn am 2yp, gydagwasanaeth byr o'r Hwyrol Weddi. Wedyn am 2.30yp fe fydd yband yn perfformio caneuon gwerin. Bydd cantorion lleol yn cym-ryd rhan hefyd. Yn dilyn y gwasanaeth mae gwahoddiad ichi ifferm Gwernbere i fwynhau Te Cymreig, chwareaon a dawnsiogwerin.

On Sunday the 10th August there will be a special service in StTudur's Church Darowen for the whole Ministry Area (MA) Thiswill be a Welsh service, a sung Evening Prayer. It is hoped thatthose who wish to worship in Welsh and keep the wonderful, spir-itual tradition of singing the service will join us. In following months this service will be held in other churches ofthe MA. On the same Sunday the community of Darowen is cele-brating a “Gŵyl,”a  festival which will  include  the Folk Band

“Bitartean” from the Basque country Spain. They would like to joinus at the church, as part of the celebrations. Our service will be-gin at 2pm with a short Evening Prayer. At 2.30 the band will joinus to perform folk songs. Local singers will also take part.Following the service, you are invited to Gwernbere Farm to en-joy a traditional Welsh Tea, games and folk dancing.

Contributions to Magazine.

Please inform Maureen Hughes (Ministry Area Secretary) if you wishto place any news in the Parish Magazine. You will need the personsconcerned permission (E.G. News of Celebration, or Event) Myphone number is 01654 700377, email address ismo@lletygwyn.co.uk

The magazine goes out at the begiining of each month, so contribu-tions need to be a t least a week before.

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Bro Ddyfi Uchaf Diary for August 2014

Awst 1 August Dydd Gwener / Friday. Y Parchedig Kath Rogers i gael eibenodi fel Canon yn y Cadeirlan Bangor am 5.30yp. The Reverend Kath Rog-ers to be appointed Canon of the cathedral.Awst 13 August Dydd Mercher / Wednesday Stondin Cynnyrch Machynlleth,er budd Eglwys y Llan Llanbrynmair. Produce stall Machynlleth in aid of LlanChurch Llanbrynmair.Awst 13 August Dydd Mercher / Wednesday Clwb Ieuenctid Canolfan Cy-muned Llanbrynmair 3 – 5yp. (Gweler isod) Youth Club Community CentreLlanbrynmair 3 – 5pm. (Details below)Awst 30 August Dydd Sadwrn / Saturday Taeth yr Haf i Clynnog Fawr.Summer Trip to Clynnog Fawr. (Manylion isod, details below)Awst 31 August Dydd Sul / Sunday Cyfarfod y Tim Gweinidogaeth machyn-lleth 3yh. Meeting of the Ministry Area Team Machynlleth 3pm.Medi 2 – 4 September Ysgol Haf / Clergy Summer School.Medi 9 September Dydd Mawrth / Tuesday “Swap Shop” Machynlleth7.30pm (Manylion i ddilyn / details to follow)

We are starting a new youth club in Llanbrynmair.Somewhere to relax, mix with friends and make new friends.If you play a musical instrument, or are just starting to learn,bring it along to “jam” and make music.If you are 13 – 18join us in the Community Hall.Various sport activities and chill out.

Wednesday 13th August, 3 – 5pmand then fortnightly from September 7 – 9pmOrganised by Llan Church.For more details contact Roland Barnes 01650 531 650rolandmawddwy@outlook.comor Linda Davies 01650 521 533

Rydym yn cychwyn clwb newydd i ieuenctid yn Llanbrynmair.Rhywle i ymlacio gyda ffrindiau ac i wneud ffrindiau newydd.Os ydych chi'n 13 -18ac yn chwarae offeryn ac yn hoffi miwsig a chwaraeonymunwch a ni yn Y Ganolfan.Dydd Mercher Awst 13, 3 – 5 o'r gloch,ac yna bob pythefnos o fis Medi rhwng 7 – 9 o'r gloch.Trefni'r gan Eglwys LlanAm fwy o fanylion cysylltwch a Roland Barnes 01650 531 650rolandmawddwy@outlook.comneu Linda Davies 01650 521 533

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Ministry Area Licensing Service.As from the 27th July we are now officially the Ministry Area of Cyfeiliog aMawddwy. At a well attended service at St Peter's Church the Ministry AreaTeam Leaders, the Rev Roland Barnes and the Rev Kathleen, were licensedalong with the Ministry Area Team and Mrs Jen Evans as Worship Leader.The photos show Bishop Andrew, Archdeacon Andrew and members of theMinistry Area Team following the service.Many thanks to all who took part in the service and to the Mothers' Unionand ladies of the various churches for providing refreshments after the serv-ice.

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STRAWBERRY TEA

Once again the weather was not going to beat us, and with theingenuity of our hostess, Mrs Maureen Hughes, a very enjoyableafternoon was spent in the garden of Llety Gwyn on Saturday12th July. Strawberries and cream was the menu of the after-noon with cakes and a chocolate fountain as extras. Mrs ElizabethJones, Mrs Muriel Evans and Mrs Alice Hughes were in charge atthe front garden with a bottle, cake and produce stall and raffle,while Mrs Dorothy Edwards was in charge of the tea.Rev Kathleen thanked all for their help and support on the daywhich raised £441.90 for church funds.We are very grateful to Mrs Maureen Hughes for arranging theevent and opening her home and garden for a very enjoyableafternoon.

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St Peter’s PloddersAugust Walk.

Glaslyn Lake Dylife (5 miles) Saturday 9th August.

Meeting at St Peter’s Church 09:30 hrs we shall then proceed onthe mountain road to Llanidloes. Parking just off the road at the turn-ing to Glaslyn lake. The walk is fairly flat and weather permitting willtake in some of the best views in the area. Packed lunch required.

Our July walk was a little more exacting than our usuall sorties, butthe rewards was well worth it. Looking out over the whole expanceof Cardigan Bay was a sight to behold. It’s an old adage in walkingcircles, that the decent can be as tiring as the ascent, and this wascertainly the case with this walk. Apolpgies to those who thought wewhere in the Himalayas. No pain no gain!!!!!

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High Class Meat Purveyors

William Lloyd Williams.All types of meat cut for deep freeze.All stock dressed at our own abattoir.E.E.C. No. 7069.Retailer & Wholesaler.

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