Jesus Christ the King of the Universe – statue in Świebodzin, western Poland.
The Sunday next before Advent – Christ the King
Bible readings: Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 46; Colossians 1.11–20; Luke 23:33–43
Gospel Reading [NRSVA]
When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.’ And they cast lots to divide his clothing. And the people stood by, watching; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying, ‘He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one!’ The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine, and saying, ‘If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!’ There was also an inscription over him, ‘This is the King of the Jews.’
One of the criminals who were hanged there kept deriding him and saying, ‘Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us!’ But the other rebuked him, saying, ‘Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed have been condemned justly, for we are getting what we deserve for our deeds, but this man has done nothing wrong.’ Then he said, ‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.’ He replied, ‘Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.’ [Luke 23:33-43]
Updates…
Please send all information for the newsletter/blog/website by Wednesday morning to Keno at admin@penleecluster.org.uk.
Celtic Morning Prayer
Each weekday morning on zoom 8:00am – 8:30am. If you would like to attend, please email Keno for zoom details.
Julian Prayer Group
The Julian Group will meet on zoom at 6:00pm this Sunday. 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 at mlevesconte@hotmail.co.uk by 7:00pm on Tuesday evenings. Thank you.
CLUSTER INFORMATION & EVENTS
Cluster Christmas Services 2025
· Saturday Dec 6th 11am St Nicholas Event at St John’s church.
· Sunday Dec 14th 11am Nine Lessons and Carols at St Pol de Leon, Paul.
· Monday Dec 15th 9:30-11:30am St Mary’s School Christingle Service at St Mary´s church.
· Thursday Dec 18th 2-3pm St Mary´s School Christmas Carols at St Mary´s church.
· Monday Dec 22nd 4pm Christingle Service at St Pol de Leon led by the Revd Adam Thomas.
Christmas Eve
· 7pm Early Bird Midnight Service at St Mary’s.
· 9pm Midnight Service at St Pol de Leon Church, Paul.
· 11:30pm Midnight Service at St Peter’s, Newlyn.
Christmas Day
· 10am joint service at St Mary’s Church.
Christmas Concerts
Night Church
If you would like to get involved, volunteer, contribute, or simply come and be part of the community, you are warmly invited to join us. With thanks Victoria and the team.
Follow the NightChurch journey on Facebook and Instagram
👉 www.penleecluster.org.uk/night-church-pz/
St. Nicholas event at St John’s Church
Saturday 6th December starting with a normal open session at 9am followed by the St. Nicholas event at 11am. Molly Blewett
Christmas Hampers
Many thanks to St Peter’s and St Pol De Leon for choosing a family to sponsor this Christmas. A polite reminder I will be attending each church on Wednesday 3rd December to collect any donated items.
Should anyone from St Mary’s or St John’s like to sponsor a local family in need this Christmas, please see the below and contact Molly for full details – molly.blewett@penleecluster.org.uk.
As part of my role as a Family Worker, I am currently supporting 13 families within our local community, ranging in age from newborns to 80 years old.
This Christmas, I would love to create a special Christmas Hamper for each of these families. The hampers would include practical and thoughtful items such as non-perishable food, toiletries, winter essentials, perhaps even a small Christmas gift, and a festive card. Please note: hampers should not include alcohol, scratch cards or gambling-related items, tobacco, vapes or medication.
Molly Blewett
Christmas Coffee Morning at St Peter’s Church
Keyholders
Do you have a key to access the church and you haven’t use it in a while? Please consider returning it to the churchwarden, so it becomes available to new users. Keno
OTHER INFORMATION & EVENTS
Cornwall Independent Poverty Forum
Our next Poverty Forum meeting – the last for 2025 – will be held on Tuesday December 2nd at 10:30am at Hayle Salvation Army which is on Cross Street in Hayle TR27 4LW.
CTIPA – Taize at Advent
Solidarity Walk and Vigil
Tuesday 25th November. Come for a powerful evening of solidarity, remembrance and community action to end violence against women and girls.
The solidarity walk starts at Wherrytown Car Park (opposite Lidl) at 5:30pm, past Jubilee Pool, and proceed up Chapel Street, finishing with a Vigil at St. Mary’s church, where we will gather for addresses from organisers, moving musical and dance performances, and the reading of the names of women killed by men this year, followed by a two-minute silence in remembrance. Violence against women and girls is not only a women’s issue, it is a human rights issue that affects us all. We invite everyone to walk with us, stand together and raise our voices for change. Your presence matters.
www.16dayspenzance.co.uk/events/solidarity-walk-and-vigil-2
As part of this year’s 16 Days of Activism, we’ve created an opportunity for all of us to take a stand against violence towards women and girls.
We invite you to sign our pledge, which is made up of practical actions that anyone can take to help challenge misogyny and promote respect and equality.
Your commitment matters—and sharing this pledge can inspire others to join the movement.
👉 www.16dayspenzance.co.uk/pledge
Thank you for being part of this important effort. Together, we can make a real difference.
Bishop Hugh’s Farewell – Key Dates
28th November: Bishop Hugh will legally become the Bishop of Worcester on Friday 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 Sunday 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 Wednesday 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 Saturday 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.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility…
RECOGNISE – the signs that could indicate abuse is happening
RESPOND – listen sensitively – 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
