JANUARY:
Newsletters
4th January - Second Sunday of Christmas
11th January - Baptism of Our Lord
18th January
- Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
25th January
- Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fr
David's Meditation for
Christmastide 'Peace on Earth to People
of Goodwill'
Epiphany traditional New Year House Blessing "20 + C + M + B +
26" 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 + 26 (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).
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is observed in January each year from the 18th to the 25th during the octave of St. Peter and St. Paul.
~ Choral
Evening Prayer was held on Sunday 18th January with
members and friends of Churches Together in Penzance Area ~~
The Theme for 2026 is: “One Body, One Spirit",
the prayers and reflections for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity have been prepared by the faithful of the Armenian Apostolic Church, along with their brothers and sisters of the Armenian Catholic and Evangelical
Churches
~ They are available to download from Churches Together In Britain and Ireland and are jointly published by the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity and the World Council of Churches.
FEBRUARY:
1st February
- Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8th February
- Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
15th February
- Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
22nd February -
1st Sunday of Lent
Lent
pages
Pope Leo
XIV message for Lent 2026 on the theme: “Listening and Fasting: Lent as a Time of
Conversion”.
World Day of
Prayer: March 6th CTiPA service
took place at Chapel Street Methodist Church ~ resources
link
MARCH:
Lent
pages
1st March
- 2nd Sunday of Lent
8th
March - 3rd Sunday of Lent
15th March
- 4th Sunday of Lent
(Laetare-Mothering Sunday)
22nd March
- 5th Sunday of Lent
29th March - Palm Sunday
Pope
Leo XIV message for Lent 2026 on the theme: “Listening and Fasting: Lent
as a Time of Conversion”.
A
short meditation for Lent: ‘The
Green Cross’ by Canon David Annear
Diocese:
Newsletter
March
Pope
Leo’s intentions for
March – for disarmament and peace: "Let us pray that nations move toward
effective disarmament, particularly nuclear disarmament, and that world leaders
choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy instead of violence."
Feastday St
Joseph 19th March ~ Novena from 10th - Daily Novena Prayer: Almighty God, you have chosen Saint Joseph to be the mainstay of Jesus and Mary, the wise and faithful servant in whom they could trust. We pray that he may truly be the guardian of your Church; that he may inspire with confidence those who are devoted to him; that he may give security to those who work in the vineyard of Your Son; and finally, that he may be a source of strength to us, who wish, like him, to dedicate ourselves to Christ's service, now and in times to come. Amen.
Lent
Frugal Lunches were held by Churches Together In Penzance Area. Proceeds to
CAFOD and Christian Aid
Good
Friday CTiPA Walk of Christian
Witness: The procession 'followed the Cross' through Market Jew
Street concluding with a short service at the Salvation Army Hall which was
addressed by Fr. Michael.
The traditional
Polish Blessing of Easter baskets (Swieconka) was held
on Holy
Saturday at midday in Penzance. Święcenie pokarmów wielkanocnych odbedzię się
tradycyjnie w Wielką Sobotę o godzinie 12 w kościele katolickim w Penzance. Serdecznie
zapraszamy. In many Eastern European
countries and particularly in Poland, it is tradition to have a basket of food
blessed on Holy Saturday. The food items in the Easter basket have special
significance. The white napkin that lines the basket represents the shroud of
Christ. The lamb in sugar or dough stands for Jesus, the Paschal lamb. The
hardboiled eggs symbolize new life in Christ rising from his tomb. Bread
represents the bread of life given by God. Meat and sausages are symbols of
the resurrected Christ. Salt is to add zest to life and sweets suggest the
promise of eternal life.
APRIL:
5th April - Easter
Sunday
12th April - Divine Mercy
Sunday
19th April
- 3rd Sunday of Easter
26th
April - 4th Sunday of Easter
Diocese: newsletter
April || Bishop Nicholas video
message from Lourdes
‘True
Life in Christ' - A Meditation for Easter’ by Canon David Annear, inspired
by our Rosary windows and the Glorious Mysteries.
MAY:
3rd May
- 5th Sunday of Easter
10th
May - 6th
Sunday of Easter
17th May
- 7th Sunday of Easter
24th May
- Pentecost
31st May
- The Most Holy Trinity
Pope Leo Encyclical Letter 'Magnifica Humanitas' on safeguardung the human person in the time of artificial
inteligence. LINKS: CBCEW ||
Vatican
|| CAFOD
Pope Leo's Prayer Intention for
May: That everyone might have food. Let us pray that everyone, from large producers to small consumers, be committed to avoid wasting food, and to ensure that everyone has access to quality food.
Diocese: newsletter
May
Our
biennial Music
and Arts Festival ran from May 17th to 24th May
Christian
Aid Week 10th - 16th May
~and ~ ''A Million Acts of Hope'
week of action 13th - 20th May, when we are
invited to spread hope in whichever way we can. Hundreds of charities, communities and faith groups
have come together to make the week happen. ~~ Join
CAFOD in finding hope in Pope Leo’s teachings.
Pope Leo
XIV Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi te on Love for the
Poor || related CAFOD article || Buckfast Abbey Conference Report || “A Church that sets no limits to
love, that knows no enemies to fight but only men & women to
love, is the Church that the world needs today.” ~ Pope Leo XIV Dilexi Te
JUNE:
7th
June - Corpus Christi
14th
June - 11th Sunday
in Ordinary Time
21st
June - 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
28th June
- Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
Diocese:
newsletter June
Pope
Leo Encyclical Letter 'Magnifica Humanitas'
on
safeguardung the human person in the time of artificial
inteligence. 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's
Prayer Intention for June: 'That the world might grow in
compassion'
Volunteer with NightChurch
Pz: Could you spare a few hours to make a difference in our
community? NightChurch Pz at St. Mary's Church, Chapel Street, is seeking 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.
Might 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 do get in
contact with Victoria, NightChurch Coordinator at: nightchurchpenzance@gmail.com
JULY:
5th
July - 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
12th
July - 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
19th
July - 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
26th
July - 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Diocese: newsletter
July/August || Pastoral Letter 19th July || Diocesan news page || newsletter signup link || Bishop Nicholas and members of Caritas team meet
King Charles III read more ||
Pope Leo
Prayer Intention for
July (video): 'For formation in discernment' || Prayer
intentions for July: Let us pray for the
respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognising
it as a gift from God.
AUGUST:
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
Diocese:
newsletter July/Aug || “I’m
going to see the Lord”: Remembering Fr. Jonathan Bielawski R.I.P. + watch
Requiem Mass (27th Aug) for Eulogy and Homily
Pope Leo
Prayer Intention for August: Let us pray that in large
cities often marked ay anonymity and loneliness we find new ways to
proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build
community.
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 on Wednesdays in Our Lady’s Chapel in Penzance
from
7:00-8:30pm. ~ praying a perpetual novena, intercessory
/ petition prayers (for our Parish, Holy Souls, the Unborn, Vocations) and Lectio Divina. Prayer sheets 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)
SEPTEMBER:
6th
September - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
13th
September - 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
20th September
- 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
27th September
- 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Diocese: World Suicide Prevention
Month (Sept) in Plymouth Diocese
OCTOBER:
NOVEMBER:
DECEMBER:
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