Parish of Cockett

Anglican parish of St Peter's, Cockett and St Illtyd's, Fforestfach in the diocese of @Swanbrec. Check out this feed for information on worship and events.

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A few pictures from last Sunday’s #baptism in the service at St Illtyd’s. We wish Micro and his family every blessing in this new chapter in Mico’s life. If you want to discover more about baptism, just come along to church tomorrow: 9.15am at St Peter’s, 11.15am at St Illtyd’s.

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Whilst we set off to pastures new in Fishguard, services and activities will continue! We pray that you may not be king without a new parish priest. We wish you every blessing for the future! May you do the little things and keep the faith!

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A big thank you to everyone who came to my leavings service tonight at St Peter’s. Charlie, Martha, Peter and I are so grateful for all your prayers, support and love over the last 6 years. It has been a great honour to serve as your parish priest….

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The Vicar’s last Wednesday morning Eucharist, so a selfie with the Wednesday congregation. Weekday Eucharists will continue as normal:
- Tuesday 10am at St Peter’s (BCP)
- Wednesday, 10am at St Illtyd’s (modern language)
Services are followed by refreshments and fellowship.

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This Thursday, 6pm at St Peter's is the Vicar's leaving service. We will be celebrating the feast of Mary, Mother of Our Lord. There is a buffet afterwards.
#leavingservice #formarymotherofourlord #solongfarewell

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A great joys of summer camp last week were the number of young leaders- some from St Peter’s and other churches. Here are some of them “posing” 🥳

Look out for the return of #YouthGroup on Tuesday evenings, 6.30-8pm at St Peter’s. Young people in school years 7-11 welcome!

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It was a joy to celebrate the wedding of Ison and Vikki today at St Peter’s. We wish them every blessing as they begin married life. #mrandmrs #churchwedding

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Many congratulations to Chris and Lisa who were married at St Peter’s today. We wish them every blessing in their married life together! #mrandmrs #churchwedding

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Your kids to #SundaySchool at 9.15am on Sunday?

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Kids’ Summer Camp Day 4
On our final day we learned about the example of Esther. It was great to see new faces for the crafts, games, songs, drama & fun. Challenge the Vicar involved the Vicar & Fr Darran being fed donuts!
If you thought this looked fun, why not bring…

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Kids’ Sunmer Camp Day 3!
Today our Bible story was Daniel in the Lions’ den. We had lots of lion-themed crafts as we thought about how we trust God. The Vicar’s forfeit today was to kiss a fish (yuck!). Tomorrow is the final day. Registration opens at 9.45am.

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Happy feast of the #Transfiguration! It was lovely to have Maria serving with us this evening at St Peter’s.

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Day 2 of Kids’ Summer Camp! Today we learned what happened with the 3 friends in Daniel 3, how they stood up for God. There was lots of fun with games, crafts and challenge the Vicar.
The fun continues tomorrow. Registration opens at 9.45am at St Peter’s.

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Day 1 of St Peter’s #kidssummercamp! Our theme is superheroes. We had fun exploring the story of David & Goliath. There was singing, dancing, games, drama and lots of crafts.
If your child is 5-11yo, they can along tomorrow. Registration 9.45am. Fun from 10-11.55am!

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STARTS TOMORROW!
Registration opens at St Peter's Church at 9.45am, and the fun begins at 10am. There will be some dancing, drama, games, crafts and more. There's a snack break too! A parent/carer/responsible adult needs to come to fill in consent forms.
#davidandgoliath #itsfree

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What stops you changing your community or the world? This Sunday, in our joint service, 10am at St Peter's, we are going to explore how the Spirit gives us gifts to #bethechange, to see the kingdom come. Our #SundaySchool will lead the readings and prayers. Hope to see you there!

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Who was the running man in the Olympics opening ceremony? Some questions are not meant to be answered. Others are. In tomorrow's Gospel passage we hear how Jesus feeds the 5000. What does this tell us about Jesus?
- 9.15am St Peter's with #sundayschool
- 11.15am St Illtyd's

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suggested we sing all of Ps 119. The choir is delighted to welcome new members, from 7 to 97. One rehearsal a week + 9.15am Sunday service at St Peter’s, monthly evensong, + high days. Why not come along and have a chat with our lovely organist and choir director Eileen?

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Last Sunday was the last of this year’s #evensong series “why St Paul’s letters matter today”. It was the Vicar’s last evensong & Ministry Area Assistant Curate Fr Darran’s first. Afterwards we had a choir photo. This is what happened when the camera operator suggested…

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Save the date! #KidsSummerCamp takes place at St Peter's Church, Cockett Rd, Monday 5th to Thursday 8th August. Our theme is #superheroes. Its for kids aged 5-11 & it's free!
Registration opens 9.45am. The day begins 10am. Pick-up at 11.55am.
DM to book a places.