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Last Sunday after Trinity/Bible Sunday
Bible readings: Isaiah 45:22-end; Psalm 119:129-136; Romans 15:1-6;
Luke 4:16-24
Gospel reading
When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written:
‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
because he has anointed me
to bring good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives
and recovery of sight to the blind,
to let the oppressed go free,
to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour.’
And he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. Then he began to say to them, ‘Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.’ All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They said, ‘Is not this Joseph’s son?’ He said to them, ‘Doubtless you will quote to me this proverb, “Doctor, cure yourself!” And you will say, “Do here also in your home town the things that we have heard you did at Capernaum.”’ And he said, ‘Truly I tell you, no prophet is accepted in the prophet’s home town. [Luke 4:16-24]
Future for the newsletter
Dear friends, my last newsletter will be Sunday 2nd November. If you would like the newsletter to continue and think you might be able to do it, please get in touch with me at penleeclusternewsletter@gmail.comfor a chat about what it involves. I will provide a full handover for anyone who’s happy to volunteer. – Josie
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.
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, 26th October. 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
Art Exhibition – St. Pol de Léon Church
There will be an exhibition at Paul Church from Saturday 25th October to Sunday 2nd November. Local artists will exhibit their work in a selling exhibition from 11.00am to 5.00pm daily (from 1.00pm on Sunday). All are welcome. We now have heating! More info from nigelhaward@hotmail.com.
October Holiday Club
A massive thank you to those who have already donated or have shown an interest in donating for our October holiday club. We are still on the search for the below items. If you are able to donate please contact either of our family workers, Molly or Jenny, at molly.blewett@penleecluster.org.uk or jenny.orpwood@penleecluster.org.uk:
Picnic lunch (in date for 27th & 31st October)
Bread rolls (12 rolls) – 6 packs
Ham x 2 (packs of 30 slices) – Molly & Jenny, Family Workers
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
Grenfell Tower Solidarity Event
Wednesday 29th October
Prayers & Solidarity with the Bishop of Truro in Mousehole on Wednesday 29th October from 3.15pm – 3.30pm. Please join us!
100 months since 72 avoidable deaths, Grenfell continues to grieve. With thousands of buildings still clothed in flammable cladding, families fight on for justice and change. Bishop David will pray for the Grenfell community as Cornwall marks her ongoing solidarity.
Wear something green if you can. (Meet: off road on benches in front of Mousehole Deli. We’ll then walk across to Grenfell Street.)
Bishop David to bless Barnabas!
Wednesday 29th October
After the visit to Mousehole to pray for the Grenfell Community, Bishop David will visit the Old Quay at Newly Harbour at
4.15pm where he will learn about the work of the Cornish Maritime Trust (CMT) and then give the Barnabas a traditional Cornish Blessing before her winter renovations. This will be followed by a cuppa in the Old Rest.
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
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
