Racial
Justice Sunday (thirtieth year) 16th February - 2025 theme is: “Pilgrims of Hope: Our Journey Together Towards Racial
Justice” ~~~ Churches Together in England resources
(theme: ‘Coat of Many Colours’)
Diocese:
January newsletter
'Pilgrims Of Hope Plymouth' ~ newsletter
signup link
Caritas Plymouth: newsletters
list
~ newsletter
signup link
Diocese of Plymouth Jubilee 25
and more here
The World Day of Prayer is an international event held on the first Friday of March. Each year a service is written by a group from a different country; this year it was composed by the ladies of the Cook Islands. The same service is enjoyed across the
globe ~ web resources. Churches
Together in Penzance Area will
as usual hold a local event, this year on Friday 7th March
at 10.30am at St. Mary’s
Church Chapel Street Penzance. Download
poster ~ It is a lovely way to discover more about people’s lives and to have the opportunity to thank God for His provision for us. The scripture chosen for this year is,
‘I made you
wonderful ‘
(Psalm 139, v.14). ~ All are invited to come and be part of this extraordinary generous movement.
The Women’s World Day of Prayer movement, as it was called originally, began in the late 19th century in America, and since then has developed and grown, always promoting reconciliation through an ecumenical approach. Although the writing committee will always be female, it has always welcomed gentlemen to get involved too. The monies collected are distributed to a wide range of charities.
The Week of
Prayer for Christian Unity was observed in January during the
octave of St. Peter and St. Paul, 18th to 25th January. Theme for 2025
was: “Do you believe this?” (John
11:26) - prayers and reflections were prepared by the brothers and sisters of the monastic community of Bose in northern Italy.
Resources are jointly published by the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity and the World Council of
Churches
download
~ resources from Churches Together In Britain and
Ireland here
~ Churches Together in Penzance Area Service held a service.
Listen
to Pope Francis Thought for the Day on hope and kindness, BBC Radio 4, 28th December
2024.
Papal
Encyclical 'Dilexit Nos' - 'On the Human and Divine Love of
the Heart of Jesus Christ'. ~ In his fourth encyclical, Pope
Frances urges us, in the midst of so many global crises, to connect
with what truly matters – the heart. In welcoming the encyclical,
Cardinal Vincent Nichols emphasised that the letter is for everyone
because the Sacred Heart of Jesus is ‘the source of living water
that moves us and enables us to reach out to others, to offer
forgiveness, to make amends for our failings, to seek to build
healing relationships of faithfulness and service. In the heart of
Jesus, we find love.’ ~ download Encyclical via Bishops of England and Wales
website.
New
Lectionary from Advent 2024 - Catholic Bishops' Conference info -
more info here
Churches
Together in Penzance Area news (CTIPA
website): 1: World Day of Prayer Friday 7th March
10.30am at St. Mary’s Church, Chapel Street, Penzance – more info further
above Download
poster
2:
Debt
Advice: The Salvation Army offers free, confidential and
impartial debt advice services to people in this area. Call 01752
643955 to speak to a Debt Advisor from 10.00am until 4.00pm Monday
to Friday or email: cornwalldas@salvationarmy.org.uk
3: At Employment
Plus you can access support for job hunting and
understanding and claiming benefits see Posters in church or
contact Cara Upham mobile: 07552 863060 email:
cara.upham@salvationarmy.org.uk
Radio Marie is a
Catholic radio station broadcasting worldwide 24/7, their English station
is based in Cambridge.
Meditations
by Canon David: Following Jesus,
the Light of the world inspired by our Rosary windows and the
Mysteries of Light. ~~ East Window
(Saints) meditation ~~ Immaculate
Conception Window meditation ~~
'Peace on Earth
to People of Goodwill' - meditation for
Christmastide
Community Energy Plus, Cornwall’s energy advice charity
helps householders in Cornwall stay warm and healthy, saving energy
& money. Supports with rising living costs. Small booklet
available in churches or call Freephone 08009541956, email:
advice@cep.org.uk or visit www.cep.org.uk