Harvesting Salt photo by Mihaley Koles
3rd Sunday after Trinity
Bible readings:
Isaiah 66:10-14;
Psalm 66:1-8;
Galatians 6:1-16;
Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
Gospel reading
After this the Lord appointed seventy others and sent them on ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where he himself intended to go. He said to them, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest. Go on your way. See, I am sending you out like lambs into the midst of wolves. Carry no purse, no bag, no sandals; and greet no one on the road. Whatever house you enter, first say, “Peace to this house!” And if anyone is there who shares in peace, your peace will rest on that person; but if not, it will return to you. Remain in the same house, eating and drinking whatever they provide, for the labourer deserves to be paid. Do not move about from house to house. Whenever you enter a town and its people welcome you, eat what is set before you; cure the sick who are there, and say to them, “The kingdom of God has come near to you.” But whenever you enter a town and they do not welcome you, go out into its streets and say, “Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off in protest against you. Yet know this: the kingdom of God has come near.” Whoever listens to you listens to me, and whoever rejects you rejects me, and whoever rejects me rejects the one who sent me.’
The seventy returned with joy, saying, ‘Lord, in your name even the demons submit to us!’ He said to them, ‘I watched Satan fall from heaven like a flash of lightning. See, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing will hurt you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice at this, that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.’ [Luke 10:1-11, 16-20]
Weekly newsletter/blog and website
Please send all information for the Sunday newsletter/blog by Wednesday evening to Josie at penleeclusternewsletter@gmail.com. For anything else specifically website-related, please contact Chris at communications@penleecluster.org.uk. If you would like to write a reflection for the newsletter, please contact Josie.
CLUSTER INFORMATION & EVENTS
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
The Julian Group will meet on zoom at 6.00pm this Sunday, 6th July. 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.
Anchorage Community
an invitation to explore
St. Mary’s Church on Monday 14th July
Many of you will know that several years ago a group at St Mary’s began pursuing the vision for a new intentional community to support one another in our following of Christ and so strengthen our ministry to the wider Penzance community. We presented our ideas to the Diocesan Staff, but then Covid and the ensuing disruption intervened, so the vision was shelved. However, during the vacancy we have revisited the vision and believe it to be still highly relevant to the present time, not only for St Mary’s but for the deanery as a whole.
The idea is not to add burdensome activity but to make room in our lives for a regular pattern of prayer, Bible reading and worship and to do so in small fellowship groups, with shared meals and other activities.
On Monday 14th July there will be a gathering at St. Mary’s at which people who MIGHT be interested in sharing in this can hear more about it and make comments and suggestions. Coming to this would IN NO WAY commit people to participating! Please come along and find out more. Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start.
Mazey Day
It was a privilege to serve in our Lord’s house on Mazey Day.
Thank you to everyone who made it possible, from the scone and cake bakers, to the NightChurch guests who ran the bric-a-brac stall, and all the dedicated servers, washer-uppers, and table layers. It was a joyful and welcoming open church event, and thanks to the combined efforts of the Wellbeing and NightChurch teams, we raised over £500. – Penny, St. Mary’s
Rhys’ Fundraising Concert at St. Mary’s Church
Saturday 26th July
Join us for a very special evening as Rhys, NightChurch’s talented pianist, hosts a fundraising concert at St Mary’s. This event marks the one year anniversary of his very first performance, a milestone that has seen his musical career soar! We are thrilled to witness Rhys’s journey and watch his incredible talent flourish. This concert also celebrates the launch of his brand new EP, Hi and Bye. Rhys will be joined by guests Lotte Brown and GurdyBird, promising an evening of theatrical flair and outstanding music. Come and show your support, this is set to be a truly spectacular performance you won’t want to miss! Doors open at 6.30pm. – NightChurch Team
Art Exhibition at St. Mary’s
Paintings by our very own Annie Markovich are still on view on the back panels of St. Mary’s church – please come and see them if you get a chance. Included are watercolour seascapes, oil portraits of Greek heroines and Madron Church gravestone rubbings in charcoal on paper. Proceeds from sales are shared between the artist and St. Mary’s church. View daily from 10.00am -12 noon. Additional hours are possible; please message or email Annie at anniemarkovich@mac.com
OTHER INFORMATION & EVENTS
Diocese of Truro July Newsletter
Please follow this link for this month’s newsletter from the Diocese of Truro: https://trurodiocese.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Our-News-July-2025.pdf
Creation Care Gathering
Thursday 10th July
The next Creation Care Network Gathering will be on Thursday 9th July at 10.00 am – 12 noon. We are delighted that John Hunt, volunteer from Cornwall Wildlife Trust, will be our speaker. The Trust protects Cornwall’s wildlife and wild places on land and in our seas. They are passionate about conservation and have helped people enjoy nature for over 60 years. We look forward to welcoming John. Register your attendance before the gathering here: https://tinyurl.com/9ah68x25
Dates and times of forthcoming Creation Care Network gatherings for 2025:
Thursday 11th September at 10.00am – 12 noon
Thursday 9th October at 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Thursday 13th November at 10.00am – 12 noon
Thursday 11th December at 7.00pm – 9.00pm
South West Awake Coastal Path Event
Saturday 12th July at 10.30am
In the last few years, over 7000+ Christians from all traditions of churches across the South West have been standing together on one of the 630 miles of the South West Coast Path to pray Thy Kingdom Come.
This year, in 2025 we’re going bigger, with more opportunities for you to be part of this big day. Invite your friends and church to be part of this historic event for the region. Join us in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset or Dorset at Standing together asking God for His Kingdom to come in the region. – South West Awake
For more information and to sign up, please see here: https://www.southwestawake.com/join-coastalpath
Annual Celebration of Lay Ministry at Truro Cathedral
Saturday 19th July
All commissioned Local Lay Leaders, Local Lay Pioneers, Local Pastoral Ministers and Local Worship Leaders are invited to attend the annual Celebration of Lay Ministry which this year will be held in Truro Cathedral on Saturday 19th July at 11.00am. This service provides an opportunity to celebrate and thank the hundreds of commissioned volunteers who give their time and gifts to further the work of the church here in Truro Diocese. The service will be led by Bishop David along with Bishop Hugh and Archdeacon Kelly.
During the service we will commission new lay ministers. There will also be an opportunity for current lay ministers, including those that have been recommissioned in their parishes, to renew their commitment to their chosen ministry. Family and friends are welcome to join us too.
After the service refreshments will be served in the Chapter House.
If you are intending to join us it would help with our planning if you could complete this google form indicating the number of people you will be attending with, here: https://tinyurl.com/bh3dsmsa
Sarah Welply & Lydia Remick, Diocese of Truro
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.
