WELCOME TO THE PARISH OF SKETTY
HOLY TRINITY’S NEWS
Tuesday Eucharist’s – an opportunity for those who
like a quieter service, or cannot get to church on a Sunday.
Christian Teachers:
the Bishop hopes to establish a Society of Christian Teachers in
the diocese, and has asked clergy to enquire who might care to be involved.
It seems an excellent idea, so – anyone interested?
The Vicar and Wardens have again made a Health and Safety survey of St Paul’s churchyard, noting
a number of dangerous monuments (leaning headstones, collapsed centres, and loose kerbstones. ....
A list is on the church notice board.. Monuments are the responsibility of the family, but
please take note that if these defects are not put right by those concerned, the Parish reserves the right
to take whatever action is necessary to make them safe (including laying stones flat, demolishing or
removing memorials) without further notice
A grave situation in the churchyard. As yet, I have had no reaction to the posting of a list of
unsafe monuments in St Paul’s churchyard – I hope that some people have at least checked the
list for family graves! I fear that nothing will happen until action is taken and someone takes
Offence at a headstone felled or a caved-
Could we do it the better way, please?
(There is the new edition of the Beacon, now available)
Days Off: the Vicar’s is Thursday, Sue’s Friday, and they appreciate not being
disturbed by non-
emergencies on those days.
Evenings in August will again give you the opportunity to visit the Churches of Clyne Deanery for a
variety of services – see details below. (There will be a “pulpit swap” on 19 October, too).
AUGUST SUNDAY EVENINGS JOINT SERVICES FOR CLYNE DEANERY
Sun 3 Aug St Gabriel, Evensong and Benediction 6 pm
Sun 10 Aug Newton 6 pm
Sun 17 Aug Songs of Praise, Killay Shopping Precinct with a Youth Choir from Germany 6 pm
Sun 24 Aug Oystermouth Open Air Service for Norton Centenary 6 pm
Sun 31 Aug St Paul’s Sketty, Choral Eucharist and Service of Healing 6.30 pm
Advance Notice: Churches Together in Sketty, Christian Aid Tea time, Friday 19th September at 4pm in Sketty Baptist Church.
