Parish Events:
Sunday Masses are at 12.30pm until further notice..
Holy Cross Church is now open daily from early morning for those who wish to have quiet reflection and private prayer.
Holy Cross Church needs your help!
Volunteers needed on SUNDAY 22nd MARCH at 1:30pm (after Mass) to cover the statues in preparation for Holy Week. There is a sign-up sheet at the back of church.
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Volunteers needed on SATURDAY 28th MARCH at 10:00am to help with extra cleaning of our church
in preparation for Easter. There is a sign-up sheet at the back of church.
Holy Week 2026 Services across our Parishes
Date for your Diary: Great Big Diocesan Quiz – FRIDAY, 8th May 2026 in aid of the Catholic Children’s Society (Plymouth). With your support I am happy to host this event at Holy Cross, Yelverton – more details will follow in due time but please put this in your Diary! Thank you. Ann Ruth.
St Peter’s, Crownhill
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/Opportinities:-
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.
Do you love knitting? If you enjoy knitting and would like to help families, of all faiths and none, by knitting items for babies and children, please do get in touch with our Essential Grants Manager by calling 01364 645424 or by emailing
vicki.dunstone@ccsplymouth.org.uk Click on : DO YOU LOVE KNITTING? for more details.
Diocesan & other events:-
Zoom Lent Course: Please feel free to join this parish Zoom course during our Lenten journey together.
Thursday 19th March 7pm. Sr Bernadette Reis – The Parable of the Prodigal Son
Thursday 26th March 7pm. Simon Giarchi – The Parable of the Sheep & the Goats
Meeting ID is 895 7188 9251 Password is 125755
STEPPING INTO STILLNESS An Introduction to Contemplative Praying and Living at St Rita’s Centre, Honiton. April 20th – 24th 2026 An Introduction to the Gries Path of Prayer as well as an opportunity for a short retreat for those familiar with this way of prayer. For further details: Contact the retreat co-ordinator Paddy Rylands paddyrylands@gmail.com
Poster PD Stepping Into Stillness 2026
Stay Awake! Save the date: Saturday 2nd May, 2026 ‘Stay Awake’ tickets are now available – book yours today at www.stayawakejc.com Taking place at The Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester, from 10am – 6pm, finishing with Holy Mass and optional free pizza until 19:00. Inspiring talks and workshops for all, with kids’ groups, meaning fun & fellowship for all ages! Could this be part of your New Year’s resolution, to come closer to the Lord as a family, individual, and community?
Plymouth Diocesan Ignatian Spirituality Group Ignatian silent retreats taking place this summer at Sclerder Abbey, near Looe, Cornwall: They provide an opportunity to step back from the busyness of everyday life to make a little extra space and time for God.
Jun 26th -28th (Fri – Sun) Weekend Retreat (£160)
Jun 26th -1st July (Fri-Wed) Extended Weekend Retreat (£350)
Venue: Sclerder Abbey Retreat House, (Chemin Neuf) Cornwall.
A retreat house with large garden and pleasant rural walks, close to the sea, once a Carmelite monastery situated near Looe offers simple accommodation. Cost includes full board & lodging, but help is available for those who would like to go on retreat but have difficulties with the recommended donations. For further details and bookings contact Plymouth Diocesan Ignatian Spirituality Group at diocesan-ignatian-retreats@prcdtr.org.uk or phone 01752 769164 or 07823 447637
Medjugorje Pilgrimage The Our Lady of Lourdes Pilgrimage to Medjugorje is in the early stages of organisation. We will be flying from Bristol to Split Thursday 1st to Thursday 8th October. £785pp sharing £150 single supplement. Half-board, fully guided Pilgrimage with Marian Pilgrimages. Please contact plymouth-plympton@prcdtr.org.uk if you are interested in joining us.