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

Newsletter online friday late pm download helpclick for help ~ Previous Newsletters

newsletter 2nd February
Presentation of The Lord

newsletter 9th February
5th Sunday Ordinary Time

newsletter 16th February
6th Sunday Ordinary Time 
Racial Justice Sunday (links below)

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newsletter Sunday 23rd February
7th Sunday Ordinary Time

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newsletter Sunday 2nd March
8th Sunday Ordinary Time

5th March is Ash Wednesday

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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 January below

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Mass and other Readings ++ Liturgical Calendar

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

Vatican News

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

more links are below

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icon 'new' 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: icon 'new'January newsletter 'Pilgrims Of Hope Plymouth' ~ newsletter signup link  
Caritas Plymouth: newsletters list ~ newsletter signup link

icon 'new' Diocese of Plymouth Jubilee 25 and more here

icon 'new'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
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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 

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

recent 2025 newsletters - All 2025 newsletters ~ (2024)

January 2025:

5th January - The Epiphany
12th January - Baptism of The Lord
19th January - 2nd S. OT
26th January - 3rd Sunday Ordinary Time

February 2025:

2nd February - Presentation of The Lord

9th February - 5th Sunday Ordinary Time

16th February - 6th Sunday Ordinary Time

Medjugorje: message for the world via visionary Marija on January 25th 2024: “Dear children, In this year of grace, I am calling you to conversion. Put God, dear children, in the center of your living and the fruits will be love towards neighbor and joy of witnessing; and the holiness of your life will become a true witness of faith. 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 || Local Foodbanks + Mary's Meals

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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