Christ cures the sick by Guðmundur Thorsteinsson 1921
Bible readings: Romans 5:1-8 & Matthew 9:35-10:8 Gospel Reading [NRSVA]
The Harvest Is Great, the Labourers Few
Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest.’
Then Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease and every sickness. These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon, also known as Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax-collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed him.
These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: ‘Go nowhere among the Gentiles, and enter no town of the Samaritans, but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. As you go, proclaim the good news, “The kingdom of heaven has come near.” Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. You received without payment; give without payment.
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. 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
Julian Prayer Group –The Julian Group meets at 6pm 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 7pm 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.
St John’s Tidy up
Family worker Jenny and I will be at St John’s to tidy up on Tuesday 15th June and Wednesday 16th June 9-11 am.
If anyone wants to help just pop in. Even half an hour helps! Hilary
The Civic Service
The Civic Service will be on Sunday 21st June at St John’s church, and it will be a Cluster Service. No morning services at St Peter’s, St Mary’s or Paul church on Sunday 21st – joint cluster and Civic service. The theme this year will be “Forever Flying High”. The parade will muster at St John’s Hall at 10:25am, moving off for the 11am service.
Please note that on Sunday 21st June, there will be only one morning service across the Cluster, which is the Joint Cluster & Civic Service at St. John’s, at 11.00am.
The licensing of Revd Jacky Wise
will take place on Monday 6th July 7pm at St Mary’s Church, followed by Refreshments. You are all most welcome to join us as we welcome Jacky to the Cluster! Let’s give her a real Cornish welcome!!
There will be a sign-in sheet in all our churches – please let us know if you plan to join us – it will be helpful for catering purposes!! Derath
Paul Church Tuesday Talks
Your shopping- your secrets
With Edward Garner
on Tuesday July 7th.
Doors open 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm. £5 entry includes nibbles. Edward was Communications Director for Kantar – part of one of the world’s largest international market research agencies. As spokesperson for the agency, Edward travelled the world and worked with all the UK grocery retailers as well as the NFU, trade and government agencies and food manufacturers.
The funeral of James Strachan Dey (Jim)
will take place on Monday 22nd June at St John’s church Pz at 11.30 am. All are welcome to join Jane, and Jim’s sons Andrew and Stuart at this service, followed by refreshments at the back of church. Please pray for Jane and the family as they continue to grieve.
Safeguarding
Please contact Graham Carter or Gill Thomas to get / update your DBS checks and Safeguarding Training. Required for all PCC members and volunteers.
Volunteer with NightChurch Pz
Could you spare a few hours to make a difference in our community? NightChurch Pz is looking for 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.
Please do get in contact: Victoria, NightChurch Coordinator nightchurchpenzance@gmail.com
Mazey Day Saturday 27th June
St Mary’s will be open from 10 till 4 for refreshments, free hotdogs for children, sustainable clothes, books, toys, stationary gifts swap/sale plus free Messy Mazey activities for children. Our church can be a sanctuary away from the crowds. If you can spare a little time to help on the day that would be greatly appreciated. Or maybe you might donate a cake or contribute to costs of hot dogs and rolls? Please speak to Hilary, Jenny or Keno. All proceeds from the day towards our outreach projects, Night Church, The Rainbow Project 2.0 and Christian Aid. Many thanks in advance. Hilary
The Rainbow Project – Breakfast and Breathe
This group for parents and carers meets every Monday at St Mary’s at 9:30am. We share breakfast, friendship and information, we have craft activities available and also have an optional gentle faith-related activity. Please let Family Worker Jenny know if you are coming to this so we know numbers.
Concerts at St Mary’s church
Concert at Paul Church
Art Exhibition at St Mary’s church
Nature Through Children’s Eyes.
Children from St Mary’s and Madron Daniel CofE schools, share their photographs of nature and tell us what they love. Friday 19th June until Friday 9th July.
