I am the way, and the truth, and the life
The Fifth Sunday of Easter
Bible readings: Acts 7.55-end and John 14.1–14
Gospel Reading [NRSVA] Jesus the Way to the Father
‘Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling-places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also. And you know the way to the place where I am going.’ Thomas said to him, ‘Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?’ Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, you will know my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.’
Philip said to him, ‘Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, “Show us the Father”? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own; but the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; but if you do not, then believe me because of the works themselves. Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father. I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it.
Updates…
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CLUSTER INFORMATION & EVENTS
Celtic Morning Prayer – Each weekday morning on zoom 8:00am – 8:30am. Please email Keno for zoom details.
Psalm Prayer Group – Every Thursday at 11:15am we read, pray and meditate on a Psalm. Come and join us at St Mary’s. Next session on Thursday 7th May. Josie
Meditation Group – Every Friday a Meditation group meets at St Mary’s church at 10:30am. This is a welcoming and supportive space for everyone in the community. Vicky
Christian Meditation and Contemplative Prayer – Last Monday of the month at St Mary’s at 5:30pm. We look forward to being
together in silent worship. Vicky
Sustainable Sunday – On Sunday 24th May at St Mary’s, 2:30pm until 4:30pm. Swap an item of clothing or book or pay just 50p per item of clothing or £1 a book. Refreshments and Messy Church Activities for children and Families will be run by Family Worker Jenny. Please spread the word about this, come along and bring a friend!
Little Lights Group at St Peter’s church on Wednesdays 9.30am10.30am, and at St Mary’s Church on Thursdays 1.30pm-2.30pm. Please share with anyone you know who has children aged 0-3 years. Many thanks. Jenny
Julian Prayer Group
The Julian Group meets at 6:00pm at St. Pol de Leon church on the first Sunday of the month, and online via zoom other Sundays. If you would like to attend, please email Mel at mlevesconte@hotmail.co.uk for zoom details.
Prayer Requests
If you are concerned about someone and would like their name included in the Prayer Request Group’s weekly prayer list, please do email Mel by 7:00pm on Tuesday evenings. If you would like to join the group and could spend a little time each week praying the list in your personal prayer time, please do contact Mel at mlevesconte@hotmail.co.uk who will add you to the circulation list. Information is not shared and members’ names are not circulated within or outside the group.
Breakfast and well-being group
Our new Breakfast and Well-being group for parents and carers starts on Monday 11th May at St Mary’s. Please let Jenny know if you are coming to this so we know numbers. The group will share breakfast, have craft activities and also have a faith-related activity. This first meeting coincides with Christian Aid week (10th -16th May). Christian Aid Week is a powerful moment to come together and raise funds that fight global poverty and injustice. We will be thinking about people locally and globally who need support to overcome poverty and injustice. Look out for our ‘planting’ prayers activity as a result and during the week, plant a prayer for justice.
The Breakfast and Well Being group will mean that we are offering a continuation of fellowship, support and community for families previously supported through the Rainbow Project.
Sustainable Sunday
Sunday 24th May at St Mary’s church.
2:30-4:30pm. St Mary’s Act on Poverty group together with Family Worker Jenny are holding the next Sustainable Sunday event on Sunday 24th May. This event will also have a Messy Church Pentecost Activity for families to take part in. Any contributions for refreshments gratefully received. Please list ingredients used so we are allergy aware.
NightChurch
NightChurch is a space for connection and spiritual nourishment with the heart of Jesus’ promise of life in all its fullness. As well as ‘being with’ NightChurch offers guests the opportunity to share, reflect, and be uplifted, now with the addition of a new evening programme. Please keep this important ministry in your prayers as we gather and grow together. Victoria
Paul Tuesday Talks
History, secrets, books and bees!
A talk by Jane Johnson Tuesday May 5th
Jane Johnson is a Cornish writer and publisher. She is the author of many works of historical fiction, some set in Cornwall, others in Morocco; and in her day job is a Publishing Director at HarperCollins Publishers, where she is responsible for publishing many bestselling writers including George RR Martin, and was for many years the publisher of JRR Tolkien’s work.
Her latest novel is SECRETS OF THE BEES – set *very* locally, including even scenes at Paul Church! She will also talk a little about the novel she’s currently working on – HEART OF SAFFRON, an historical thriller set partly now and partly in the 18th century set in the Lizard Peninsula, and she will bring some books for sale. Doors open 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm. £5 entry includes nibbles.
Welcome service for the new suffragan Bishop of St Germans & installations of the new Interim Dean of Truro
Truro Cathedral on Sunday 10 May at 4.30pm. Bishop David will lead the welcome and induction of the soon to be Rt Revd James Treasure. If that was not enough excitement, the service will also see the creation of two new honorary canons for the cathedral – Revd Keiren Marwood and Tim Pethybridge.
Rt Revd James Treasure
Also during the service, the new interim dean of Truro Cathedral, that was announced on Sunday 26 April, the Revd Alison Hogger Gadsby will be collated and installed as Interim Dean & Residentiary Canon.
Revd Alison Hogger Gadsby
These announcements mark the completion of the Bishop’s Leadership Team, one year after his arrival in the diocese.
More information about the event can be found on the diocesan website https://trurodiocese.org.uk/2026/04/bishop-david-completes-his-leadership-team/
All are invited to the welcome service in Truro which starts at 4.30pm. In addition, the service will be live streamed on the cathedral’s YouTube channel for those unable to attend in person. https://www.youtube.com/@trurocathedral7690 For those clergy who have a license or PtO in the diocese you are welcome to robe. Please note robing to take place in St Marys aisle. The Bishop’s office
Electoral Rolls
“People wishing to join one of our electoral rolls are invited to collect a form from the electoral roll officer. In the case of St John’s and St Mary’s churches this is Vicky Howard. However between 5th and 20th May you are asked to return them to the churchwardens. Thank you. Vicky
Celebration of Music & Arts Festival Week 17 – 24 May
Concerts and Daytime Events at the Catholic Church in Rosevean Road, Penzance. Please get your own copy of the poster leaflet and enjoy concerts and varied talks. This only happens every 2 years and it’s a great cultural event. Season tickets available getting you one free ticket concert. Do be part of it! Concerts at 7:30pm
Monday 18th May – The Marian Consort
Tuesday 19th May – Celtic Fiddlers
Wednesday 20th May – Organ Recital by Peter Stevens
Thursday 21st May – Passion for the Piano: Stella Pendrous
Friday 22nd May – Mousehole Male Voice Choir Saturday 23rd May – A Celebration of Buxtehude https://www.penzancecatholicchurch.org/festival/
Thy Kingdom Come 2026 – Thursday 14 to Sunday 24 May
For this 2026 season of Praying Together, Thy Kingdom Come (TKC) has the theme God With Us. The God who is with us in the everyday – in the joys and sorrows of life (and everything in between) and the One who, through His spirit, longs to reveal Himself to those who do not yet know Him. With the help of leaders from across the traditions, over the 11 days, TKC will explore a different Bible story each day, which demonstrates God’s transformative presence, power and love at work in the lives of people and communities. https://www.thykingdomcome.global/
Farewell Message to Family Worker Molly Blewett
Available on our website
