NEWSLETTER
- 'The Holy Family' Roman Catholic Parish
West Cornwall (Penwith) and the Isles
of Scilly
On 1st April 2008 the former
parishes of 'Penzance with the Isles of Scilly', St. Ives and Hayle,
united as 'The Holy Family Parish' weekly Mass times and other notices for:
Penzance Catholic Church: 'The Immaculate Conception of Our
Lady' ~ Parish Churchwebsite | directions / info St Ives Catholic
Church: 'The Sacred Heart and St. Ia' directions & information Hayle Catholic
Church: 'St. Joseph the Worker' directions & information Isles of Scilly
Catholic Church: 'St. Mary, Star of the Sea' information
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Penzance Church, from Father Philip Dyson, who is now our Holy
Family Parish Priest(December
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Today' - the current 'Word
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On the feast of the Sacred Heart, Friday June
19th 2009, the Holy Father opened the Year for Priests with Vespers
in St. Peter's Basilica | more
#1 | more #2 | more #3 | Pope Benedict is
calling on all priests to strive for spiritual and moral perfection, and
so become better leaders of the parishes. He also asks all Catholics to
pray for the growth of their priests in holiness, and for vocations. Pray for your priests >> prayers
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"A
priest is not born of an angel but of a mother. He is chosen from
amongst the people, is anointed with the Sacrament of
Priesthood and returned back to the people, to the Church -
into their care, their prayer and their love. The priest is a sign
of the omnipotence of our God. Pray for priests. Love them.
Support them. Help them to be holy. We are weak and fragile. If
your knees are not bent in prayer for us, we stumble and
fall. We need your prayer." ~ Fr.
Jozo Zovko ofm St. John Marie Vianney,
Cure d’Ars, said: “If
I were to meet a priest and an angel, I would greet the priest first and
then the angel ... If there were no priest, the Passion and death of
Jesus would serve no purpose. What use is a treasure chest full of
gold if there is no one who can unlock it? The priest has the key
to the treasures of Heaven." Act of Love of the Cure of Ars"I love You, O my God and my sole desire is
to love You until the last breath of my
life. I love You, O infinitely lovable God and I prefer to die
loving You than live one instant without
loving You. I love You, O my God, and I do not desire anything but
Heaven so as to have the joy of loving You
perfectly. I love You, O my God, and I fear hell, because there
will not be the sweet consolation of loving You.
O my God, if my tongue cannot say in every moment that I love You, I
want my heart to say it in every beat. Allow me the grace to suffer
loving You, to love you suffering and one day
to die loving You and feeling that I love You. And as I approach my end,
I beg you to increase and perfect my love of You.”
Holy
Father's Prayer Intentionsfrom the
Vatican JANUARY 2010 Young people and Social Communications Media - General:
That young people may learn to use modern means of social
communication for their personal growth and to better prepare themselves
to serve society.
Christian Unity - Missionary: That every believer in Christ may
be conscious that unity among all Christians is a condition for more
effective proclamation of the Gospel..
FEBRUARY 2010 Scholars - General: For all scholars and intellectuals, that
by means of sincere search for the truth they may arrive at an
understanding of the one true God. The Church’s Missionary Identity - Missionary: That the
Church, aware of its own missionary identity, may strive to follow
Christ faithfully and to proclaim His Gospel to all peoples.
MARCH 2010 World Economy - General: That the world economy may be
managed according to the principles of justice and equity, taking
account of the real needs of peoples, especially the poorest. The Churches in Africa - Missionary: That the Churches in
Africa may be signs and instruments of reconciliation and justice in
every part of that continent.
APRIL 2010 Fundamentalism and Extremism - General: That every tendency
to fundamentalism and extremism may be countered by constant respect, by
tolerance and by dialogue among all believers. Persecuted Christians - Missionary: That Christians
persecuted for the sake of the Gospel may persevere, sustained by the
Holy Spirit, in faithfully witnessing to the love of God for the entire
human race.
MAY 2010 Human Trafficking - General: That the shameful and monstrous
commerce in human beings, which sadly involves millions of women and
children, may be ended. Priests, Religious and Committed Lay People - Missionary:
That ordained ministers, religious women and men, and lay people
involved in apostolic work may understand how to infuse missionary
enthusiasm into the communities entrusted to their care.
JUNE 2010 Respect for Human Life - General: That every national and
transnational institution may strive to guarantee respect for human life
from conception to natural death. The Churches in Asia - Missionary: That the Churches in
Asia, which constitute a “little flock” among non-Christian
populations, may know how to communicate the Gospel and give joyful
witness to their adherence to Christ.
JULY 2010 Justice in Electing those who Govern - General: That in every
nation of the world the election of officials may be carried out with
justice, transparency and honesty, respecting the free decisions of
citizens. An Urban Culture of Justice, Solidarity and Peace -
Missionary: That Christians may strive to offer everywhere, but
especially in great urban centres, an effective contribution to the
promotion of education, justice, solidarity and peace.
AUGUST 2010 The Unemployed and the Homeless - General: That those who are
without work or homes or who are otherwise in serious need may find
understanding and welcome, as well as concrete help in overcoming their
difficulties. Victims of Discrimination, Hunger and Forced Emigration -
Missionary: That the Church may be a “home” for all people,
ready to open its doors to any who are suffering from racial or
religious discrimination, hunger, or wars forcing them to emigrate to
other countries.
For information about Pope Benedict XVI's
visit to the UK from Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 September 2010 go to the official website
SEPTEMBER 2010 The Word of God as Sign of Social Development - General: That
in less developed parts of the world the proclamation of the Word of God
may renew people’s hearts, encouraging them to work actively toward
authentic social progress. The End of War - Missionary: That by opening our hearts to
love we may put an end to the numerous wars and conflicts which continue
to bloody our world.
OCTOBER 2010 Catholic Universities - General: That Catholic Universities
may more and more be places where, in the light of the Gospel, it is
possible to experience the harmonious unity existing between faith and
reason. World Mission Day - Missionary: That the World Mission Day
may afford an occasion for understanding that the task of proclaiming
Christ is an absolutely necessary service to which the Church is called
for the benefit of humanity.
NOVEMBER 2010 Drug Addicts and Victims of Every Form of Dependence - General:
That victims of drugs or of other dependence may, thanks to the support
of the Christian community, find in the power of our Saving God strength
for a radical life-change. The Continent-wide Mission in Latin America - Missionary:
That the Churches of Latin America may move ahead with the
continent-wide mission proposed by their bishops, making it part of the
universal missionary task of the People of God.
DECEMBER 2010 The Experience of Personal Suffering as a Help to Others who Suffer
- General: That our personal experience of suffering may be an
occasion for better understanding the situation of unease and pain which
is the lot of many people who are alone, sick or aged, and stir us all
to give them generous help. Opening Our Doors to Christ - Missionary: That the peoples
of the earth may open their doors to Christ and to His Gospel of peace,
brotherhood and justice.
Penzance
Catholic Church 'The Immaculate Conception of Our Lady' website - part of the Parish
of The Holy Family