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

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Masses Saturday vigil: Penzance 5pm. Hayle 6.30pm. Sunday: St. Ives 9am. Penzance 11am. weekdays: see newsletter

Newsletter is online by Saturday pm download helpclick for help ~ Previous Newsletters

newsletter 1st December
1st Sunday of Advent

newsletter 8th December
2nd Sunday of Advent

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Monday December 9th is the Patronal Feast of Penzance Catholic Church.
Rosary 9.30 am, Mass at 10am

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newsletter Sunday 15th December
3rd Sunday of Advent - Gaudete Sunday
Advent Carol Service 6pm

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newsletter Sunday 22nd December

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newsletter Sunday 29th December

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New North Aisle Info + Fund-raising info

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Join our choir - info here

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Medjugorje: 25th November below

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live stream Mass listings

Mass and other Readings ++ Liturgical Calendar

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Plymouth Diocese: news page ++ newsletter signup ++ Caritas news signup ++ YouTube channel + Facebook page

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Vatican News

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visit 'Churches Together In Penzance Area' Foodbank Facebook page for current needs

Local Foodbanks + Mary's Meals

more links are below

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Universalis

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newsletter articles, info + links

icon 'new' New Lectionary for Advent 2024 - Catholic Bishops' Conference info - more info here 

icon 'new' The latest Diocesan Newsletter includes a reflection for the first Sunday of Advent by Monsignor Robert Draper, a video message from our Diocesan Administrator Canon Paul, a Prayer For Life by Fr Jonathan Stewart, news on upcoming events, faith in action and Jubilee related content. ~ Diocesan newsletter signup link with weekly Advent Reflections by Monsignor Robert Draper.

icon 'new' Watch a video message on the spiritual significance of the sacred season of Advent, from Canon Paul Cummins.

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.’ ~ The encyclical is available to download via the Bishops of England and Wales website.

Father Philip’s anniversary window which was donated by parishioners to mark his Silver Jubilee as a priest of the Plymouth Diocese, is of St John Henry Newman. It was installed in August together with the St Eugene de Mazenod new window which is to the right and was generously funded by a parishioner. ~ click for photo

Churches Together in Penzance Area news (CTIPA website): 1: Debt Advice: The Salvation Army offers debt advice services to people in this area. They are free, confidential and impartial. Please dial 01752 643955 to speak to a Debt Advisor from 10.00am until 4.00pm Monday to Friday or email: cornwalldas@salvationarmy.org.uk 
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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 

Diocesan newsletter signup link ~ August ~ May ~ March ~ February

Caritas Plymouth newsletter signup link  ~ March ~

Pray the Rosary with Bishop Robert Barron using his introduction to the Rosary videos

'NightChurchPz' is an ecumenical project at St Mary's Church Chapel St. offering a safe space and support to anyone in need, the homeless, the lonely. From 8pm to 1am on Saturdays twice a month, dates below, and on Wednesdays from 6pm to 8pm. ~ Saturdays: 7th Dec; 28th Dec; ~ Facebook page ~ contact ~ read NightChurch article Feb '24 ~ information ~ please support with your prayers more volunteers are welcome.

'At the Hour of Our Death': an article by the Bishop of Shrewsbury (from our Nov '23 newsletters)

Radio Marie is a Catholic radio station broadcasting worldwide 24/7, their English station is based in Cambridge.

'The Chosen' Series 1 to 4 are free to watch on The Chosen app. Series 4 episodes 1 & 2 recently screened at The Savoy cinema are now on YouTube with commentaries and more episodes.

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

recent 2024 newsletters - All 2024 newsletters ( 2023 )

October 2024:

6th October - 27th Sunday ordinary time
13th October - 28th Sunday ordinary time
20th October - 29th Sunday ordinary time
27th October - 30th Sunday ordinary time

November 2024:

3rd November - 31st Sunday ordinary time
10th November - 32nd Sunday ordinary time
17th November - 33rd Sunday ordinary time
24th November - Christ The King

December 2024:

1st December - 1st Sunday of Advent

8th December- 2nd Sunday of Advent

Medjugorje: message for the world via visionary Marija on November 25th 2024: “Dear children, In this time of the grace of expectation, I desire to call you to prayer for Advent to be prayer of the family. In a special way, little children whom I tenderly embrace, I encourage you to prayer for peace in the world; for peace to prevail over peacelessness and hatred. Thank you for having responded to my call.”  ~ more from Medjugorje

19th September 2024 Vatican News links: Pope Francis grants approval for Medjugorje devotion ~ Medjugorje and the perspective of the Church ~ The shepherd's heart and the people's faith

USEFUL LINKS: Vatican News Network & YouTube channel || Vatican website & 'Word of the day' || Pope Francis on Twitter || Plymouth Diocese YouTube channel || Plymouth Diocese on Facebook || Catholic Bishops England & Wales web || CCEW YouTube channel || EWTN UK || Catholic Information Network || CAFOD & World Gifts for ethical giving || CaFE - faith resources || Bishop Robert Barron's YouTube Channel || Pray the Rosary with Bishop Barron's explanatory videos || Catholic Charismatic Renewal website || Celebrate Trust's website || Liturgical Calendar || Medjugorje messages || UCB Word for Today || Open Doors UK & Ireland bringing resources and hope to over 360 million Christians suffering persecution and discrimination || 

Links for RC Cornwall: icon external links open new window or tab Camborne-Redruth \ Truro \ Falmouth-Helston\ Bodmin \ St Austell \ Newquay \ Launceston \ Liskeard+Sclerder Abbey \\ across the Tamar: Plymouth Cathedral \ Buckfast Abbey

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