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Under King Morken he was compelled to flee to St David’s in Wales, where he founded the Cathedral at Llanelwy (St Asaph). Under King Riderch he could return and became Bishop. He first had his bishop’s seat at Hoddom in Dumfriesshire, evangelising Galloway before returning and building his church known as Clas-gu (‘dear family’.) He was visited by St Columba and exchanged ‘pastoral staves’. He is said to have died on Sunday 13 th January ‘in his bath’, which probably meant: during a baptismal service. He performed 4 miracles in his lifetime which are commemorated in the Glasgow arms. The Glasgow motto: “Let Glasgow flourish by the preaching of the word” had been Mungo’s call. (The story of his early life resembles the romance by Chretiens de Troyes, “Ywain” and probably has the same source) Brigitte Williams ADVENT SEASON AGM, Sunday 10 December 2017 at 11:15 am approx. Thursday 21 December 2017 Decorate the Church from 10 am NATIVITY FESTIVAL Saturday 16 December 2017 Crib Blessing Service 10:00 – 3 pm Sunday 24 December 2017 Christmas Eve at 8 pm Carols and Eucharist *Volunteers required for all duties – welcomers, chalice, readers, intercessions. Please bring your crib – old, new, handmade and cherished - to church and they will be displayed for all to admire. Christmas Day at 10 am Said Eucharist - possible Prayer Book service At 3 pm the cribs will be blessed before being taken home. *Volunteers required for all duties: First Reading: Isaiah 52: 7 – 10 Psalm 98 Second Reading: 1:1-4 (5 – 12) Gospel: John 1: 1-14 Come and have a cuppa and admire the displays. 7