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The Holy Family RC Parish of Penzance + St Ives + Hayle
in West Cornwall and St Mary's in the Isles of Scilly

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Mass: Saturday Penzance 5pm (vigil). Sunday St. Ives 9am & Penzance 11am ~ for Hayle & weekdays see newsletter

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newsletter 30th August
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

newsletter 6th September
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

newsletter Sunday 13th September
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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newsletter Sunday 20th September
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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newsletter Sunday 27th September
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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newsletter Sunday 4th October
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Plymouth Diocese:
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Vatican News

visit Churches Together In Penzance Area's
Foodbank Facebook page
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New North Aisle Info + Fund-Raising info

Join our choir ~ info here

Medjugorje: 25th August below

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Mass and other Readings || Liturgical Calendar || Universalis Podcasts

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Gift Aid is very welcome.

For St. Mary's Catholic Primary School news, visit their website and Facebook page

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All are Welcome at the 'Silent Spiritual Space' in our Penzance Church every Monday 7-8pm poster

All are Welcome to join in a weekly parish prayer group, meeting on Wednesdays in Our Lady’s Chapel in Penzance from 7:00-8:30pm. ~ We will be praying a perpetual novena, intercessory / petition prayers (for our Parish, Holy Souls, the Unborn, Vocations, and Lectio Divina. Prayer sheets will be available. ~ Prayer is a beautiful, individual experience when we allow the Spirit to guide us. “For where two or three are gathered in My name, there I am among them.” (Mattthew 18:20)

Foodbank Volunteers (CTiPA): Do you have any free time to become one of our volunteers? We are looking for more drivers and people to help date items and to pack boxes. Even if only for a few hours a week we would be very grateful. Please email us on penzancefoodbank@churchestogetherinpenzance.co.uk or message via Facebook messenger. One of our amazing volunteers will get back to you.

Diocese: newsletter July/Aug || Pastoral Letter 19th July || Diocese news + newsletter signup link || Bishop Nicholas: read about his visit to Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Isles of Scilly in our Holy Family Parish || “I’m going to see the Lord”: Remembering Fr. Jonathan Bielawski R.I.P. + watch Requiem Mass (27th August) for Eulogy and Homily ||

Caritas Plymouth: newsletters list || newsletter signup link

Pope Leo Encyclical Letter 'Magnifica Humanitas' on safeguardung the human person in the time of artificial inteligence - article links: CBCEW || Vatican || CAFOD

Pope Leo XIV: The World Is Crying Out for Mercy video link (3 minutes) Reflecting on the mercy of God, Pope Leo says that today’s world, marked by fear, anxiety, tension, violence, and war, urgently needs peace in the hearts of individuals and peoples. He calls Christians to renew their trust in God’s infinite mercy and to help build a more welcoming and merciful society, beginning with our own families.

Pope Leo Prayer intention for August: Let us pray that in large cities often marked by anonymity and loneliness we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community. || Prayer intention for July (video): 'For formation in discernment'.

Volunteer with NightChurch Penzance: Could you spare a few hours to make a difference in our community? 'NightChurch Pz' at St. Mary's Church, Chapel Street, seeks more volunteers who can commit to 3 hours on a weekly, fortnightly, or monthly basis. ~ Inspired by our Christian faith, we are passionate about seeing everyone in our community experience life to the full. We believe that every person deserves access to a safe space, supportive relationships, and opportunities to thrive and reach their full potential. ~ By bringing together local churches, we aim to journey alongside people facing difficult circumstances, offering hope, encouragement, and practical support for the future. Would you be able to support in areas including: - Welcome and hospitality - Listening and conversation - Prayer support - Creative activities. ~ Whether you have experience in these areas or simply a heart for people, we would love to hear from you. Training is given. Please get in contact with Victoria, NightChurch Coordinator at:  nightchurchpenzance@gmail.com

Becoming a Catholic: Renewing or Deepening your Faith, for the next RCIA 'Journey in Faith' classes, see autumn newsletter announcements

Diary date: Consecration of the new Altar at Penzance by Bishop Nicholas, Sunday 1st November 11:00am

Synod: Pathways for the Implementation Phase of The Synod 2025-28 ~ Synod page

recent 2026 newsletters ~ All 2026 newsletters

August 2026:

2nd August - 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
9th August - 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
16th August - The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
23rd August - 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
30th August - 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 2026:

6th September - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

icon 'new' 13th September - 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Medjugorje message for the world via visionary Marija on 25th August 2026: “Dear children, Today I am calling you, return to God, return to prayer, so that you may become carriers of peace. Pray, little children, for peace that is in danger; and may prayer begin to flow anew from your hearts and from your families, so that, in joy, you may feel the voice of Jesus in your hearts: 'Peace be with you.' Be, little children, carriers of peace and prayer for all those who do not pray. I am with you and I pray for you before my Son Jesus. Thank you for having responded to my call.” (with ecclesiastical approval) ~ more Medjugorje

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RC Church links Cornwall: Camborne-Redruth || Truro || Falmouth-Helston || Bodmin || St Austell || Newquay + Perranporth & St Agnes || Launceston || Liskeard + Sclerder Abbey || and across the Tamar: Plymouth Cathedral || Buckfast Abbey & Plymouth Diocese YouTube channel + Plymouth Diocese on Facebook

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