Parish Events: 

N.B. All Sunday Masses will be at 9am until further notice.

Holy Cross Church is now open daily from early morning for those who wish to have quiet reflection and private prayer.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION  & SACRAMENT OF RECONCILLIATION

The preparation programme for 2026 will be starting on Sunday 7th December 2025 at 10:00am, after Mass. with a meeting with Father Jon.

St Peter’s, Crownhill

RESCUE PROJECT

Come along for an exciting, dynamic and intriguing presentation of Jesus’ life, teachings and the redemptive power of his death and resurrection. This is open to everyone but is particularly of interest to those interested in becoming a Catholic. You will enjoy great conversation and community spirit, in St. Boniface’s College hall at 7.15-9pm on the following Wednesdays:

December  10th.                            Bring a friend.

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON DROP-IN  Come for a chat, meet old friends, make new ones. All ages welcome. Stay all afternoon or drop in for half an hour. Free tea and coffee. Invite and bring along someone you know is feeling isolated and lonely.

Local Events:

Local events:

St John’s Church, Horrabridge. Festival of Nativity Scenes*

6^th December to 14^th. 2pm-6pm daily.

Rock Methodist Chapel, Yelverton, Christmas Tree Festival*

Open daily from 9^th -14^th Dec 10am- closing times vary

Sunday 14^th  Dec Carol Service 10.30am

*Holy Cross will have displays at both events.

Polish choir, The Sounds for the Glory of the Lord is having a tour, that includes three churches of our Diocese, which have kindly agreed to host.  For the third time the choir will sing in Ilford Park Polish Home (6th Dec, 2:30) Sacred Heart, Exeter (12th Dec, 7pm) and, for the first time in Tavistock, Our Lady of the Assumption and St Mary Magdalene (14th Dec, 5:30pm). Free entry

Tavistock Care Cafe – Since April, the Tavistock Care Cafe has been welcoming those who are bereaved or grieving, or have caring responsibilities,  to coffee, cake and a chance to talk. We are open on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 10.30 to midday.  If you feel you or someone you know would benefit, do join us in the Upper Hall of Tavistock Methodist Church (for newcomers to Tavi, the church is next to the bus station and opposite the Library).   The Care Cafe team.

Diocesan & other events:-

• 10:30am: Performance by the Berry Pomeroy Handbell Ringers
• 3:00pm: Music from Gemstones, a chamber wind group
• Hot drinks and cakes will be available.

• 9:30am: Parish Mass
• 3:00pm: Carol Service featuring the Totnes and Bridgetown Community Choir
  Afterwards, enjoy mince pies and mulled wine.

Advent Retreat – Sisters of Mary Morning Star, Lynton Convent, Devon EX35 6BS 12-14th December 2025.  An invitation for women aged 18-35 to come can spend a time of prayer and study with our contemplative community.  For more information or to book a place please contact: srsmarymorningstar@gmail.com

St. Boniface’s College & Notre Dame School Carol Service Wednesday, December 17th St. Boniface’s College & Notre Dame School Carol Service at Notre Dame.  School open from 5pm for Christmas Craft stalls and Service begins at 6.30pm.

Teens residential, 23rd – 25th January 2026,  East Shallowford Farm, Dartmoor

The 2026 teens residential (those aged 13-17) are invited to explore lives of people holding a refugee and asylum seekers status in the Uk. There is time to question refugees and asylum seekers to hear why they left their homes to seek asylum. Once listening to the stories there is a chance for young people to form their own opinion and decide what action they would like to do. This event cost £50pp. To book: For further information: youth@prcdtr.org.uk