The calling of St Matthew by Jacob van Oost 1640
Bible readings: Romans 4: 13-end & Matthew 9: 9-13,18-26
Gospel Reading [NRSVA]
The Calling of Matthew
As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, ‘Follow me.’ And he got up and followed him.
And as he sat at dinner in the house, many tax-collectors and sinners came and were sitting with him and his disciples. When the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, ‘Why does your teacher eat with tax-collectors and sinners?’ But when he heard this, he said, ‘Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. Go and learn what this means, “I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” For I have come to call not the righteous but sinners.’
A Girl Restored to Life and a Woman Healed
While he was saying these things to them, suddenly a leader of the synagogue came in and knelt before him, saying, ‘My daughter has just died; but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live.’ And Jesus got up and followed him, with his disciples. Then suddenly a woman who had been suffering from haemorrhages for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe of his cloak, for she said to herself, ‘If I only touch his cloak, I will be made well.’ Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, ‘Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.’ And instantly the woman was made well. When Jesus came to the leader’s house and saw the flute-players and the crowd making a commotion, he said, ‘Go away; for the girl is not dead but sleeping.’ And they laughed at him. But when the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took her by the hand, and the girl got up. And the report of this spread throughout that district.
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 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.
Golowan Civic Service
The Civic Service will be on Sunday 21st June at St John’s church, and it will be a Cluster 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.
The licensing of Revd Jacky Wise
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.
Thus Edward is ideally placed to offer insights into your shopping habits and (just maybe) your true social class!
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.
Mazey Day Saturday 27th June
St Mary’s will be open for refreshments. Children’s activities, clothing and book swap/sale. We are planning to open from 10 till 4pm. If you are able to help on this day for even an hour, it would be very much appreciated. Sign up after St Mary’s Service or contact Jenny, Hilary or Keno if you can help. We are raising funds for Christian Aid and our own outreach work. Many thanks in advance. Hilary
NightChurch
Such a joy and privilege to share about NightChurch at the HeartEdge National Conference in Birmingham. It was wonderful to connect with so many people passionate about this work. Encouraging, too, to hear how NightChurch might be a model and resource for others seeking to create welcoming, inclusive spaces in their own communities. Victoria
As part of the HeartEdge National Conference, Victoria Hodgkinson and Lesley Michell led a workshop titled “Exploring NightChurch in Your Context,” drawing on the experience of NightChurch Penzance at St Mary’s. Rooted in the story of a community that has grown steadily since it first opened its doors in November 2023, they shared how NightChurch now offers midweek evenings where people from many different backgrounds can find warmth, conversation and a place simply to be.
Using the theme “Christ in the Stranger,” the workshop invited participants to reflect on welcome, presence, careful listening and good safeguarding as they think about creating evening spaces for those who may feel disconnected from society or from traditional models of church. Victoria and Lesley drew on NightChurch’s commitment to being fully inclusive and explored how similar initiatives might take shape in very different local settings.
The session sat well within the wider HeartEdge vision of churches that hold together congregation, compassion, culture and commerce, encouraging local congregations to pay attention to those on the edges and to the particular gifts and needs of their own neighbourhoods. Hosted within the “Partnerships in your Community” HeartEdge conference for churches in Birmingham, the workshop offered practical ideas, honest sharing of challenges and a strong sense that the story of NightChurch Penzance can encourage others who long to open their buildings for contemplative, community‑focused hospitality after dark.
Churches Together in Penzance Area
We celebrate that churches are coming together and we pray the work continues. Their AGM is scheduled for 23rd June at 7pm at the Salvation Army and is open to all who wish to attend and raise questions, including those concerning Night Church.
Safeguarding
Please contact Graham Carter or Gill Thomas to get / update your DBS checks and Safeguarding Training. Required for all PCC members and volunteers.
A Hans Zimmer Candlelight Experience – Lumos Concert
will be at St Mary’s church on Saturday 20th June. An unforgettable evening of music in an enchanting indoor setting. 2 sittings: 7-8pm and 9-10pm. Book tickets at www.lumos-experiences.com
