All Souls Day by Jakub Schikaneder
All Saints’ Day
Bible readings: Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18; Psalm 149; Ephesians 1:11-end;
Luke 6:20-31
Gospel Reading
Then he looked up at his disciples and said: ‘Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you, revile you, and defame you on account of the Son of Man. Rejoice on that day and leap for joy, for surely your reward is great in heaven; for that is what their ancestors did to the prophets. But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation. Woe to you who are full now, for you will be hungry. Woe to you who are laughing now, for you will mourn and weep. Woe to you when all speak well of you, for that is what their ancestors did to the false prophets. But I say to you that listen: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again. Do to others as you would have them do to you. [Luke 6:20-31]
All change…
Dear friends, this is my final newsletter for the Cluster: it’s been a privilege to put this together each week and I hope you’ve found it helpful. Going forward, our Cluster administrator, Keno, will be taking it on and Chris will be continuing his excellent work with the Cluster website. It’s been wonderful for me to work with both of them over this time, so a very special thank you from me to them.
I’m grateful to everyone who has contributed and I hope you’ll continue to do so. Please send all information for the newsletter/blog by Wednesday morning to Keno at admin@penleecluster.org.uk from now on. For anything else specifically website-related, please contact Chris at communications@penleecluster.org.uk. – Josie
Celtic Morning Prayer
Each weekday morning on zoom from 8.00am – 8.30am. If you would like to attend, please email Keno admin@penleecluster.org.uk for zoom details.
Julian Prayer Group
Please note that the Julian Group will meet in St. Pol de Léon Church at 6.00pm this Sunday, 2nd November.
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 at mlevesconte@hotmail.co.uk by 7.00pm on Tuesday evenings. Thank you.
CLUSTER INFORMATION & EVENTS
Art Exhibition – St. Pol de Léon Church
This Sunday 2nd November is the final day to see the art exhibition at Paul Church. Local artists are exhibiting their work in a selling exhibition from 1.00pm to 5.00pm. All are welcome. More info from nigelhaward@hotmail.com.
Paul Church Talk:
‘Paul Voices heard Again’
Chris Osborne
Tuesday 4th November
Several years ago, as part of a Heritage Lottery Fund supported project, interviews with local people of mature years recalling times past were gathered and then shared, recording local legends, gossip, reminiscences and creativity. Chris Osborne has care of that archive and he has polished up some of its brightest gems and will share the best, funniest and most poignant of them with those who missed them first time round. Doors open at 7.00pm. Talk starts at 7.30pm. £5.00 entry, includes nibbles. Drinks on sale before and afterwards.
‘Nature Through Children’s Eyes’
Photography Exhibition
St. Mary’s Church
Children from Ludgvan School share their photographs of nature and tell us what they love, in a photography exhibition at St Mary’s Church, Penzance, from 8th November to 22nd November, 10.00am – 12 noon every day. Free entry. The nature photography project is a collaboration between Ludgvan School and Badger’s Food Forest, supported by the Rights and Opportunities Foundation.
Sustainable Sunday at St. John’s Church
Sunday 9th November
Our next Sustainable Sunday event will be at St John’s Church on Sunday 9th November from 3.30pm – 6.00pm. Please come along and support. There will be free soft play for children, clothing and book swap, free hot dogs and refreshments. We are encouraging swapping an item of clothing or book for a small charge of 50p per item of clothing or £1 a book to keep this sustainable. Many thanks to all for donations for our first event and we welcome donations for this next event on 9th November. Please leave these in your church by Wednesday 5th November. Save the date! The December Sustainable Sunday will be on Sunday 7th December from 3.30pm – 5.30pm.
Open Review of Deanery Plan
at Paul Church Hall
Saturday 15th November
The meeting will be from 10.00am – 4.00pm,with refreshments from 9.30am at Paul Church Hall. There will also be refreshments in the morning and afternoon break, as well as lunch. The meeting is for anyone from all Deanery churches who wish to attend. Do please consider attending this important event: there is parking at Paul Church available. The no. 5 bus from Penzance goes to Paul, via Newlyn, for those who may wish to attend but don’t have access to car transport.
OTHER INFORMATION & EVENTS
Open Doors Coffee and Crafting Morning
at High Street Methodist Church – Monday 3rd November
There will be an Open Doors Coffee and Crafting morning on Monday 3rd November at High Street Methodist Church, Penzance, at 11.00am.
Cornwall Independent Poverty Forum
Tuesday 4th November
The next Poverty Forum is on 4th November at 10.00am online. Please register using the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErcuGgrDMpHdSPATDBpr2uj5RNBGCVIR70
Bishop Hugh’s Farewell – Key Dates
28th November: Bishop Hugh will legally become the Bishop of Worcester on 28th November at a service in London. The service is open for people to attend; it takes place at 5.00pm in St Mary le Bow Church.
7th December: For us in Truro diocese, there will be an opportunity to bid farewell to Bishop Hugh at a service in Truro Cathedral on 7th December. Starting at 4.00pm, Bishop Hugh will preach at Evensong. This service is open to everyone and it is not a ticketed event.
24th December: On 24th December, Bishop Hugh will join in at the service of Nine Lessons and Carols in Truro Cathedral reading the opening of John’s gospel. This service will mark Bishop Hugh’s last day in the diocese. Again, everyone can attend and we look forward to seeing those who can.
17th January: A new year will ring in a new start, with Bishop Hugh’s installation service at Worcester Cathedral on 17th January at 2.00pm. Bishop Hugh would love to see as many people as possible attending and we will provide more information once it is available. – The Rt Revd David Williams, Bishop of Truro
Christmas Giving Catalogue
The Diocese of Truro is pleased to reveal this year’s Christmas Giving Catalogue which sees eight local charities featured for the first time. Find out more here: https://trurodiocese.org.uk/2025/10/2025s-christmas-giving-catalogue-unveiled/ Details on how to make a donation are included in the catalogue.
Debt Advice
The Salvation Army offers debt advice services to people in this area. They are free, confidential and impartial. Please dial 01752 643955 to speak to a Debt Advisor from 10.00am until 4.00pm Monday to Friday or email cornwalldas@salvationarmy.org.uk.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility…
RECOGNISE – the signs that could indicate abuse is happening
RESPOND – sensitively and listen – don’t question or investigate
RECORD – what you have been told factually and accurately using the language used by the person disclosing
REPORT – immediately to your Parish Safeguarding Officer/Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser. They will refer to the police or social services as required.
Email: safeguardingconcerns@truro.anglican.org Call: 01872 274351; Website: trurodiocese.org.uk/safeguarding
Support: 0300 1231 116 MARU (Multi Agency Referral Unit) for safeguarding concerns; Police 101/999; https://www.firstlight.org.uk; https://safespacesenglandandwales.org.uk
