Plwyf/Parish of
Llandeilo Fawr, Maesteilo and
Taliaris
St Teilo's church stands on a site where there has been Christian worship for nearly fifteen centuries, dating back to the mission of St Teilo in the sixth century. Our roots therefore go deep in Celtic Christianity and the Age of the Saints. We believe that as the church in this generation we are called to the tasks of spiritual renewal among God's people, and proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ in Llandeilo and the Tywi valley. We dedicate ourselves to the Gospel, to fellowship, prayer, worship and witness, and to the service of others.
Saif Eglwys Sant Teilo yn yr union fan lle bu addoli Cristnogol am bron bymtheng canrif - a hynny'n dyddio 'nol i genhadaeth Sant Teilo yn y chewched ganrif. Mae ein gwreiddiau felly yn ddwfn yn Oes y Saint a'r Gristnogaeth Geltaidd. Fel yr Eglwys yn yr oes bresennol, credwn ein bod wedi cael ein galw i sicrhau adnewyddiad ysbrydol ymhlith pobl Dduw - gan gyhoeddi'r Newyddion Da am Iesu Grist yn Llandeilo a Dyffryn Tywi. Cyflwynwn ein bywyd i'r Efengyl, i gymdeithasu, i weddio, addloi a thystio, ac i wasanaethu eraill.
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Prayer Week at St. Teilo's Sunday 26th May to Sunday 2nd June 2013
This year we holding our annual Prayer Week over the Summer half term week and hoping that many in our church and wider community will be able to participate. We invite you to join in as many of the Prayer week activities as you can during the week! As an act of worship we are setting aside time in this focussed communal WEEK OF PRAYER at St Teilo’s asking God to bless and work in our church family and communities. If you can’t make it to an event or pop in to church during the week to the Prayer Café open between 11am and 4 pm (from 2 - 4 on Wednesday), you can join in by praying at home or wherever you are! Visit the church website to post a prayer or share in the prayer for the day posted at 7:30pm.
View the Prayer Week Programme
Open Church and Gospels Exhibition
This year, the church and Gospels Exhibition will be open from the beginning of
May to end of September at the following times:
Tuesdays 11am - 4pm
Wednesdays 11.30am - 1.30pm
Thursdays 11am - 1.30pm
Fridays 11am - 4pm
Saturdays 11am - 4pm
St. Teilo Singers and Festival Orchestra Saturday 16th March at 7.30pm
Overture to Don Giovanni (Mozart); Chandos Anthem - O Praise the Lord with One Consent (Handel); Harmoniemesse (Haydn). Tickets £10 at the door, from Choir members or Peppercorn.
Plygain service 27th January
Join with singers from a wide area to sing traditional Welsh carols in the Plygain service, followed by supper in the hall
Dechrau Canu, Dechrau
Canmol Sunday 23rd December
S4C broadcast of the Christmas edition of Dechrau Canu, Dechrau
Canmol recorded in St. Teilo's in November.
St Teilo’s Christmas Fayre Saturday 24th November 2012
We need:
Stall-holders,
Kitchen helpers,
Children’s workers,
Hamper packers,
Raffle ticket sellers,
Customers!
We need:
Items for hampers,
Small cakes and mince pies for refreshments
(also tea, coffee, sugar, milk),
Items for stalls:
Second-hand books in good condition,
Cakes and produce,
Plants,
Tins and bottles for the tombola,
Gifts,
White Elephants!
and lots more……...
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Maesteilo Community Event 11th September
7.30pm CALCH - Lime - a local industry rediscovered. Talk with slides by Sarah Rees, Community Archaeologist, Dyfed Archaeology Trust, Admission £4.00
Children’s Holiday Club 25th to 27th July
Three mornings of fun for children entering School Years 1-6 in September - more details in this month's newsletter.
Llandeilo Fawr Festival of Music 14th to 22nd July
For one eventful week in every summer a small hill-top town in Wales comes alive with the sound of music as some of the world’s top international artists gather to perform in what is now a major event in the musical calendar.
www.llandeilomusicfestival.org.uk
Prayer Week 1st to 8th July
This year we have linked our annual Prayer Week with our Church Away Day at Stradey Castle on the Saturday and the theme of building up the church body (inreach) so that we can share Jesus with others (outreach).
Prayer Week Programme
Community event at Maesteilo Church 15th May
Talk and slides by Richard Rees on How the London Council proposed to steal the Towy Valley at 7.30pm.
The Meaning of Miracles Thursday 9th February
Swansea University Theology Public Lecture given by the Very Rev. Dr. Jeffrey John, Bishop of St. Albans. 7.00pm in the James Callaghan Lecture Theatre.
Christmas Fair Saturday 19th November
Stalls, coffee and cakes, light lunches. From 10am to 2pm, Santa's grotto open from 11am to 3pm.
Prayer Ministry course Tuesday 8th November
The first of three fortnightly sessions. We hope that some people will be encourages to join the prayer ministry team as a result, but there is no compulsion to do so.
The history and current operation of the Heart of Wales Railway Tuesday 25th October
7.30pm, St. John's Church, Maesteilo. Talk with slides by Anthony Birdwood, member of the Heart of Wales Line Travellers Association.
Sing Praise Towy Valley | Cenwch Glod Ddyffryn Tywi Sunday 16th October
2.30pm Salem CM Chapel, New Road
PCC Meeting Tuesday 27th September
There will be a PCC meeting on Tuesday 27th September at 7.00pm in the Church hall.
'The Welsh Cottage' Thursday 15th September 2011
Dr Eurwyn William, Chairman, The Royal Commission of Ancient and Historic Monuments of Wales will give a talk with slides based on his latest book 'The Welsh Cottage'.
£4 followed by refreshments, 7.30pm, St. John's Church, Maesteilo.
Pyramid Rock Wednesday 27th to Friday 29th July 2011
Children's Holiday Club - Pyramid Rock, will be taking place in the Church from 10 - 12.00am on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Community Event Saturday 23rd July 2011
A Sponsored Walk in Dinefwr Park. Led by Wyn Davies. Gather in the car park by the allotments, near Home Farm. No dogs please. Nominal entrance fee approx £1, followed by tea at St. John's Church from 4pm onwards. Free to walkers, £2.50 for non-walkers.
Llandeilo Fawr Festival of Music 9th to 16th July 2011
Further information can be found on their website: www.llandeilomusicfestival.org.uk
Car Treasure Hunt | Helfa Drysor Ceir Friday 8th July 2011
An event for all the family. The first car will leave the church gate at 6.30pm. Meet back at the Angel, Rhosmaen Street. Basket meals will be available at £5. Contact Rob Jones (822762). Entry fee £5 per car (people can team up to share a car).
Community event Tuesday 14th June 2011
Talk and slides of his time as a Padre in Basra, Rev. Lee Richardson, TA. At Maesteilo Church at 7.30pm.
Second hand book sale Friday 3rd June 2011
From 10.00am to 2.00pm. Thank you to everyone who supported this book sale - we raised £177 for Church funds.
Prayer Week Sunday 15th to Sunday 22nd May 2011
We invite you to join in as many of the Prayer week activities that you can during the week. In doing so we will be joining with hundreds of other church communities across the world who are setting aside time in this WEEK OF PRAYER asking God to bless and work in their communities also! If you can’t make it to an event or pop in to church during the week to use the dedicated prayer areas of the Prayer Room and Side Chapel where there will be materials to help focus and build on our corporate prayer, you can join in by praying at home or wherever you are!
The Big Strim Saturday 14th May 9.30 - 12.30pm
Church members of all ages are warmly invited to the summer ‘big strim’ for the St. Teilo’s upper churchyard on Saturday, 14th May. The upper churchyard, now that it has been cleared of brambles and shrubs back to the edges, is looking good. With its new benches and paths, with flowers planted, it is being well-used by the community.
This will be the first of two ‘big strims’ in 2011 to keep the area well-managed and meadow-like. We’ll be working from 9.30 am to 12.30. Please come for a 1 or 2 hour slot at any time and strim a section. It’s mainly just long grass now, so easier than last year! Please bring your own strimmer and safety gear. There are also a few other churchyard jobs as well for those who don’t strim, so there will be things for everyone to do.
Community Event, St. John's Church Tuesday 12th April 7.30pm
'An evening of archive film' Anwen Parry Jones, Access Manager & Development, National Screen & Sound Archive, Wales. £4.00, followed by refreshments.
Women's World of Prayer March 4th
Ebeneser Chapel, at 2.15pm
House Groups St Teilo’s Spring 2011 start w/c January 17th
Study: The essentials of Effective Prayer.
Please sign up to attend a House Group in your area or at a preferred time or language medium (details at the back of church.)
House groups meet fortnightly from the start dates.
Please contact Angela Davies on 01558 824453 or Michael or Sally Sadler on 01558 823862 for more information.
Christmas Dinner
This year, again, Christmas dinner will be served in Church to anyone who is alone during the festival. If you know of anyone please give their name to Maureen Kilby (822696). We do not charge for the meal, so all donations of money welcome, also offers of help.
Christmas Fair November 19th/20th
There will be a couple of 'get-togethers' to make items to sell on the craft stall at the fair. Join us on Wednesday 10th November between 2 and 4pm. Contact Anne (822031) or Mary (823060) for further details.
Family Event, Quiz Night and Supper Saturday October 30th
Church Hall at 7.00pm, £2.00 (under 10's free)
Please let us know if you are coming by Friday 29th, and if you can help with the catering or supplying puddings asap! Contact Jenny on 685689 or Amanda on 822964
Sharing the vision 11am October 17th
This service will be a special service. Aftr opening worship the PCC will 'Share the Vision' and invite everyone to reflect on where we feel God is leading us as a church.
There will be a 'Bring and Share' lunch afterwards.
The Big Strim - the sequel October 9th
A final tidy up of the upper churchyard before the autumn to keep on top of nettles and brambles. All ages are welcome - come along for fresh air, exercise and fellowship, 10am to 12 noon.
Harvest Lunch October 10th
Please support this worthy cause which will be in aid of TEARFUND. Donations of cheese and Fench 'sticks' and offers of help to Asha will be mch appreciated.
Retreat Day Saturday October 2nd
At Bryndolau, for more information please contact Ros and David Steel (01558 824514)
All Age Worship Once a month!
All Welcome, just an hour! Child Friendly and Adult Friendly too! Helping everyone to see the difference Jesus makes.
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Services for May
May 5th (Easter 6, Rogation Sunday)
8am Holy Communion
9.30am Boreol Weddi
11am Holy Communion
Maesteilo
9.45am Holy Communion
May 12th (Easter 7,
Sunday after Ascension Day)
11am Morning Worship
6pm Holy Communion
Maesteilo
9.45am Holy Communion
Taliaris
9.45am Holy Communion
May 19th (The Day of Pentecost)
8am Holy Communion
9.30am Cymun Bendigaid
11am Morning Worship
6pm Compline
Maesteilo
9.45am Morning Prayer
May 26th (Trinity Sunday)
11am Family Communion
6pm Holy Communion
Maesteilo
9.45am Morning Prayer
Taliaris
9.45am Holy Communion
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Diary for May
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| 7th | 10.00 - 11.30am MOPS (Mothers - or Carers - of Pre-schoolers) in St Teilo’s Church Hall.
7.00pm Evening Meeting - God’s Big Picture - in
St Teilo’s Church Hall
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| 8th | 12.00 noon Ladies’ Fellowship Lunch -
ring Asha on 01558 685475 for more information |
| 9th | Area Deanery Ascension Day Service in Talley Church at 7pm
Preacher: Rt Rev Richard Harries, retired Bishop of Oxford |
| 10th | 7.30pm Bell Ringing Practice at St Teilo’s. |
| 14th | 10.00 - 11.30am MOPS (Mothers - or Carers - of Pre-schoolers) in St Teilo’s Church Hall.
7.00pm Evening Meeting - God’s Big Picture - in
St Teilo’s Church Hall
7.30pm Maesteilo Community event at St John’s.
Paddy Tranter talks about the restoration and regeneration of
Llanerchaeron, an early Nash house in Ceredigion owned by
National Trust.
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| 17th | 7.30pm Bell Ringing Practice at St Teilo’s. |
| 18th | Men’s Breakfast Group meet in St Teilo’s at 8.30am before a
visit to St David’s RC Church followed by a discussion with
Fr Michael Smith and refreshments. |
| 21st | 7.00pm Evening Meeting - God’s Big Picture - in
St Teilo’s Church Hall
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| 24th | 7.30pm Bell Ringing Practice at St Teilo’s. |
| 31st | 7.30pm Bell Ringing Practice at St Teilo’s. |
St. Teilo's Church
Holy Communion: Wednesdays at 10.30am
Intercessory Prayer Meeting: Mondays at 9.15am
Powerpack/RS2: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sun. at 11am
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Advance Notice
Thurs 6th June Meeting of St Teilo’s PCC at 7pm in the Church Hall
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