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.
Martha Group meeting : The next meeting of the Martha Group will take place on Tuesday 14th April at 10:30 am. The meeting will commence with coffee and cake, followed by a talk by Ann Kennelly on her pilgrimage to Medjugorje. The Martha Group meeting will then take place after the talk. All are welcome.
Date for your Diary: Catholic Children’s Society (Plymouth) Annual Great Big Diocesan Quiz will be held on Friday 8th May 2026 at 7 for 7.30pm I will be hosting this event in our Church Hall. If you are able to join us, please put your name down on the list at the back of the Church. As usual it will be £5 per person to enter, bring your own refreshments, and there will also be a raffle. If you cannot attend the quiz it would be lovely if you could support the raffle. Tickets for which will be available from next weekend. Thank you. Ann
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:-
Vicariate for Catechesis & Evangelisation: A Deeper Dive into the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Begins Summer Term 2026. Monday evenings at 7pm online, from Monday April 13, 2026.
Spend just one hour a week with others online, going gently but deeply and prayerfully into the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Sessions are for catechists, those who hope to be catechists, those seeking to know more about their faith, anyone interested in discovering more about the teaching of the Church, in fact anyone who is interested. To find out more, or receive a link please contact deborah.vankroonenburg@prcdtr.org.uk
SPUC Silent Pro-life Chains of Witness: 25th April 11am – 1pm
Recent legislation now proposes allowing a mother, in respect of her own pregnancy, to abort her baby up to the moment of birth.
Every baby has the right to life from the moment of conception until natural death. Each conceived baby, whatever its condition, or how it was conceived, has a soul, and is made in the image and likeness of God.
We will, therefore, stand in silence for 2 hours for the 11 million babies aborted since the passing of the 1967 Abortion Act in the UK. Join us along the pavement in Exeter Street, Plymouth, outside the Friary Mill Retail Complex, to hold placards in defence of the right to life from conception. Thousands of cars pass and see our message.
By your presence, you will be a voice for the unborn. They cannot speak up for themselves. What we are asking is only for 2 hours, once per year. Please make this a priority. Further info: Society for the Protection of Unborn Children: Chris Hudson – 07742320717
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:
Bishop Nicholas Hudson is coming to Stay Awake on 2nd May, 2026 @ The Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester!
The day runs from 10 am to Mass with Bishop Nicholas (celebrating early Saturday evening). Please get your tickets from www.stayawakejc.com (£12.50 for Adults and FREE for children). An all age event with appropriate children’s streams (so that parents can engage), keynote speakers (David Wells and Maria Heath); workshops and free pizza after Mass. Bring a packed lunch but there will be plenty of free refreshments throughout the day and plenty of spiritual nourishment for all. YOU are invited to celebrate and grow in your faith at Stay Awake, 2026!
Called to Love, 2nd – 3rd May 2026
A retreat for singles, dating and engaged young adults who want to think more deeply about relationships and the call to marriage. A relaxed weekend with input, prayer, discussion and social, as well as the opportunity to meet like-minded others! This year’s retreat will have as its theme masculinity and femininity. Runs from Saturday 2nd to Sunday 3rd May, with the option of staying Friday night. https://christianheritagecentre.com/events/called-to-love/
Catholic Children’s Society (Plymouth) is holding their fourth Ascension Day fundraiser at the Assumption of Our Lady in Torquay on Thursday 14th May 2026 starting at 12 noon. Please see article on noticeboard for more details if you are interested in going.
Heatree Residential 15th – 17th May 2026
‘Go make disciples of all nations‘ Matt 28:19. Heatree is an outdoor activity centre based on Dartmoor. The weekend is open to those aged 9 – 12 (school years 5 – 7). whilst enjoying high ropes and raft building (amongst other activities) young people will have the chance to explore the Sunday readings through discussion, crafts and games. Cost £90. To book follow the link: Heatree 2026 15th-17th May – Fill in form Further information email: Saskia or Ruby, youth@prcdtr.org.uk
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
Contemplative Retreats at St. Rita’s Centre August 18th – 27th 2026
8 Day Contemplative Retreat for those familiar with this way of praying as well as introducing the Gries Path to those for whom it is new. The team will include the current director of Haus Gries, Fr Lutz Mueller SJ as well as Margaret Castro and Paddy Rylands. For further details: Contact the retreat co-ordinator Paddy Rylands paddyrylands@gmail.com
Medjugorje Pilgrimage The Our Lady of Lourdes Pilgrimage to Medjugorje is in the early stages on organisation. We will be flying from Bristol to Split Thursday 1st to Thursday 8th of 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.