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0:00:00 > 0:00:05- Welcome to Dechrau Canu - Dechrau Canmol from Anglesey.
0:00:07 > 0:00:11- # Soli Deo gloria
0:00:11 > 0:00:16- # Soli Deo gloria
0:00:19 > 0:00:24- # Soli Deo gloria #
0:00:36 > 0:00:40- Tonight we'll be spending time - with Sister Miranda...
0:00:40 > 0:00:44- ..a nun who lives in Holyhead...
0:00:44 > 0:00:48- ..but who regularly travels to - holy places in Ireland and France.
0:00:49 > 0:00:55- And Bangor Cathedral Choir's treble, - Steffan Llywelyn Ellis, will sing.
0:01:01 > 0:01:07- As we hear about the Catholic faith - from Sister Miranda in Holyhead...
0:01:07 > 0:01:13- ..our hymn singing comes from the - famous Moriah Chapel on Anglesey.
0:03:37 > 0:03:40- Today we've come to - the town of Holyhead.
0:03:40 > 0:03:44- Its Welsh name, Caergybi, - was derived from Saint Cybi...
0:03:44 > 0:03:47- ..who was a cousin of Saint David.
0:03:47 > 0:03:50- It's an ideal place - in which to build a convent.
0:03:50 > 0:03:54- Sister Miranda - is one of the nuns who lives there.
0:04:08 > 0:04:11- I was brought up on Anglesey.
0:04:13 > 0:04:16- I attended - the convent school in Holyhead.
0:04:16 > 0:04:19- When I was about 15 years old...
0:04:19 > 0:04:24- ..I decided - to spend 15 minutes every day...
0:04:25 > 0:04:27- ..praying - and meditating on the gospel.
0:04:29 > 0:04:32- I also spent time - reflecting on Jesus' stories.
0:04:32 > 0:04:35- By doing that...
0:04:36 > 0:04:40- ..I asked myself, what could I do...
0:04:40 > 0:04:43- ..in response to God's love?
0:04:45 > 0:04:48- That's when - I decided to become a nun.
0:04:50 > 0:04:53- I was unhappy...
0:04:53 > 0:04:59- ..and I had to wrestle - with that question for months...
0:04:59 > 0:05:02- ..before deciding to become a nun.
0:05:02 > 0:05:05- I joined the order - at 17 years of age.
0:05:05 > 0:05:08- Initially I went to Ireland...
0:05:08 > 0:05:12- ..and spent two years there - as a period of induction...
0:05:12 > 0:05:14- ..before I took my vows.
0:05:15 > 0:05:19- When I returned to Holyhead, they - asked me to train as a teacher.
0:05:19 > 0:05:24- That meant going back to school - because I had no A levels.
0:05:24 > 0:05:27- I then went to Bangor University.
0:05:28 > 0:05:33- I came back here - to teach at the boarding school.
0:05:33 > 0:05:37- In time, - I became the school's headmistress.
0:05:38 > 0:05:42- It was a small school - with about 150 pupils.
0:05:43 > 0:05:49- A decision was taken - to close the school in 1983.
0:05:50 > 0:05:54- After selling the school building...
0:05:54 > 0:05:57- ..we moved - to this house in the town.
0:05:59 > 0:06:02- We started working in the parish.
0:06:02 > 0:06:07- I was asked to go to Ireland, - so I stayed there for 10 years.
0:06:07 > 0:06:10- Later, I returned to Holyhead...
0:06:11 > 0:06:15- ..and worked full time - in the parish.
0:06:17 > 0:06:19- We have a car...
0:06:19 > 0:06:24- ..which means we can - give people lifts to church...
0:06:25 > 0:06:28- ..or to Ysbyty Gwynedd.
0:06:28 > 0:06:32- Many people - are without family and are lonely.
0:06:32 > 0:06:34- They need some sort of support.
0:08:59 > 0:09:03- Next is a performance by Trio, three - voices from the Caernarfon area.
0:09:03 > 0:09:06- Accompanied by Annette Bryn Parri...
0:09:06 > 0:09:10- ..Emyr, Bedwyr and Steffan - have recorded a CD...
0:09:10 > 0:09:14- ..and have already made - a big name for themselves in Wales.
0:09:14 > 0:09:19- Some of their songs have a religious - theme. This is To Where You Are.
0:09:33 > 0:09:37- # Who can say for certain
0:09:37 > 0:09:41- # Maybe you're still here
0:09:41 > 0:09:45- # I feel you all around me
0:09:45 > 0:09:48- # Your memory's so clear
0:09:49 > 0:09:52- # Deep in the stillness
0:09:53 > 0:09:56- # I can hear you speak
0:09:56 > 0:09:59- # You're still an inspiration
0:09:59 > 0:10:02- # Can it be
0:10:03 > 0:10:06- # That you are mine?
0:10:06 > 0:10:10- # Forever love
0:10:10 > 0:10:13- # And you are watching over me
0:10:14 > 0:10:18- # From up above
0:10:18 > 0:10:23- # Fly me to where you are
0:10:24 > 0:10:29- # Beyond the distant star
0:10:29 > 0:10:32- # I wish upon tonight
0:10:32 > 0:10:36- # To see you smile
0:10:36 > 0:10:43- # If only for a while - to know you're there
0:10:43 > 0:10:51- # A breath's away - not far to where you are
0:10:55 > 0:10:58- # Are you gently sleeping
0:10:59 > 0:11:02- # Here inside my dream?
0:11:02 > 0:11:06- # And isn't faith believing
0:11:06 > 0:11:09- # All power can't be seen?
0:11:09 > 0:11:13- # As my heart holds you
0:11:13 > 0:11:16- # Just one beat away
0:11:17 > 0:11:22- # I cherish all you gave me - every day
0:11:23 > 0:11:26- # Because you are
0:11:26 > 0:11:30- # My forever love
0:11:30 > 0:11:36- # Watching me from up above
0:11:37 > 0:11:40- # And I believe
0:11:40 > 0:11:43- # That angels breathe
0:11:44 > 0:11:52- # And that love will live on - and never leave
0:11:52 > 0:11:57- # Fly me up to where you are
0:11:57 > 0:12:02- # Beyond the distant star
0:12:02 > 0:12:09- # I wish upon tonight - to see you smile
0:12:09 > 0:12:16- # If only for a while - to know you're there
0:12:16 > 0:12:24- # A breath away's - not far to where you are
0:12:26 > 0:12:31- # I know you're there
0:12:31 > 0:12:36- # A breath away's not far
0:12:37 > 0:12:50- # From where you are #
0:12:55 > 0:12:59- This next hymn is a perfect union - of words and music.
0:13:00 > 0:13:04- The composer is Joseph Parry - and the author is Eifion Wyn.
0:13:05 > 0:13:08- Un Fendith Dyro Im - Ni Cheisiaf Ddim Ond Hynny.
0:13:08 > 0:13:11- The hymn tune is Sirioldeb.
0:15:42 > 0:15:46- There's no escaping the religious - associations with Holyhead.
0:15:46 > 0:15:50- It was an important place - of pilgrimage for the old saints.
0:15:51 > 0:15:55- As its name suggests, - it's considered a holy place.
0:15:55 > 0:16:00- Here's Sister Miranda to talk about - the importance of her church.
0:16:07 > 0:16:12- This is St Mary Help - Of Christians Church in Holyhead.
0:16:12 > 0:16:15- The church celebrates - its 50th anniversary this year.
0:16:16 > 0:16:19- The former church - was down on the main road.
0:16:20 > 0:16:22- Our priest...
0:16:22 > 0:16:27- ..belongs to the order of Missionary - Oblates of Mary Immaculate.
0:16:27 > 0:16:30- We have a room - dedicated to Saint Eugene.
0:16:30 > 0:16:34- The order celebrates - its 200th anniversary this year.
0:16:34 > 0:16:37- A portrait of him hangs on the wall.
0:16:40 > 0:16:44- Last week, we held a service - with 200 Holyhead children...
0:16:44 > 0:16:47- ..for Christian Aid.
0:16:47 > 0:16:50- Some of their work - is exhibited here.
0:16:52 > 0:16:55- The windows have been changed.
0:16:55 > 0:17:00- They demonstrate elements - of Christ's life and the Church.
0:17:01 > 0:17:07- On each side of the altar - are statues of Mary and Joseph.
0:17:08 > 0:17:13- Behind the altar is the tabernacle, - where the Eucharist is kept.
0:17:13 > 0:17:16- We hold Mass every Sunday.
0:17:18 > 0:17:20- Sometimes during the week too.
0:17:21 > 0:17:26- People come from all over Anglesey.
0:17:26 > 0:17:29- From Bodedern to Llanfaethlu....
0:17:30 > 0:17:32- ..and down to Rhosneigr.
0:17:34 > 0:17:38- The Stations of the Cross - are depicted all around the church.
0:17:38 > 0:17:43- We either pray alone or together, - especially during Lent.
0:17:44 > 0:17:48- It's a happy community. - We know each other well.
0:17:48 > 0:17:51- We warmly welcome newcomers, I hope.
0:17:51 > 0:17:53- The church is open to all.
0:18:07 > 0:18:14- # Ave
0:18:15 > 0:18:22- # Maria
0:18:23 > 0:18:31- # Gratia plena
0:18:31 > 0:18:39- # Dominus tecum
0:18:39 > 0:18:49- # Benedicta tu
0:18:51 > 0:18:59- # In muli eribus
0:18:59 > 0:19:07- # Et benedictus
0:19:07 > 0:19:15- # Fructus ventris
0:19:15 > 0:19:21- # Tuae Jesus
0:19:23 > 0:19:26- # Santa
0:19:27 > 0:19:31- # Maria
0:19:31 > 0:19:34- # Santa
0:19:34 > 0:19:38- # Maria
0:19:39 > 0:19:42- # Maria
0:19:43 > 0:19:50- # Ora pro nobis
0:19:51 > 0:19:59- # Nobis peccatoribus
0:19:59 > 0:20:07- # Nunc et in hora
0:20:07 > 0:20:12- # In hora
0:20:12 > 0:20:16- # Mortis nostrae
0:20:16 > 0:20:23- # Amen
0:20:26 > 0:20:34- # Amen #
0:20:37 > 0:20:41- God, Creator of the earth, - air and sea...
0:20:41 > 0:20:44- ..fill us with joy and peace.
0:20:45 > 0:20:48- Show us - the paths of righteousness...
0:20:48 > 0:20:51- ..a guiding star - and a faithful heart...
0:20:52 > 0:20:56- ..as we journey - on our pilgrimage to heaven.
0:20:56 > 0:21:00- Let us be surrounded - by a cloud of witnesses...
0:21:00 > 0:21:03- ..and be encouraged - by the saints of Wales.
0:21:04 > 0:21:06- Invigorated by Christ's power.
0:21:07 > 0:21:09- Allelujah. Amen.
0:21:12 > 0:21:17- Our thanks go to Sister Miranda for - sharing her life and faith with us.
0:21:17 > 0:21:21- We return to Moriah Chapel, - Llangefni, for our final hymn...
0:21:21 > 0:21:25- ..sung to - the triumphant hymn tune Sanctus.
0:21:25 > 0:21:30- Glan Geriwbiaid A Seraffiaid - Fyrdd O Gylch Yr Orsedd Fry.
0:21:30 > 0:21:33- Goodbye from us all.
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