The Week of
Prayer for Christian Unity is observed in January during the
octave of St. Peter and St. Paul, the 18th to the 25th January. The theme for 2025 is: “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 also available to download from Churches Together In Britain and
Ireland here
~ Churches Together in Penzance Area Service
at 2.30pm at the Salvation Army
in 43-44 Union Street Penzance on Saturday 18th January ~ All are welcome ~ download
a poster
Pendeen Pantomime 'Jack and
the Beanstalk' ~ Poster
~ Wed 22nd-Sat 25th January. Box Office: tel 07765 117234 or 01736 788309
Tickets: Front 4 rows £6 adult, £5 concessions; Row 5 back, £5 adult, £4 concessions.
Listen
to Pope Francis Thought for the Day on hope and kindness, BBC Radio 4, 28th December
2024.
Epiphany
Traditional New Year House Blessing "20 + C + M + B + 25" A
tradition in the Catholic Church was to hand out blessed chalk at
the Masses for Epiphany, to be used in blessing a home in the New
Year. Write above your doorway as in the example above: 20 (first
two numbers of the year) + C + M + B ( for the 3 Magi, Casper,
Melchior, and Balthasar), then + 25 (last two numbers of the year),
then write below: ' Christus Mansionem Benedicat' (“May Christ
Bless this House.”) -- The four crosses represent the 4 seasons. As
you are writing, pray the following prayer: "Lord God of heaven and
earth, you revealed your only-begotten Son to every nation by the
guidance of a star. Bless this house and all who inhabit it. Fill
us with the light of Christ, that our concern for others may
reflect your love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen." ~
read more
here (use at any other time of year, e.g.
a new home).
Diocesan December newsletter ~ newsletter
signup link ~ Caritas Plymouth newsletter
signup link
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: The Week of
Prayer for Christian Unity Service at 2.30 pm at the Salvation Army in 43-44 Union
Street Penzance on Saturday afternoon 18th January 2025 - see info and links
further above.
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
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