Parish Events:
N.B. All Sunday Masses will be at 12.30pm until further notice.
The Harvest Supper at St Paul’s is on 11th October 7 for 7.30pm. Holy Cross is combining with Rock Methodist to provide puddings and help with washing up.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION – for those who have registered.
Meetings for Confirmation:
Sacrament of Reconciliation, Saturday October 11th.
Confirmation Celebration October 19th, 12.30pm, at Holy Cross
Next Sunday (19th) there will be 2 Masses as shown in the newsletter. The church will be very full for the 12.30pm* service with so many visitors for the Confirmation candidates. If you are not part of that service and can attend the 9am Mass that day, it would ease congestion. Thank you.
*light refreshments will be served in the Hall after this Mass.
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:
October 15th, 22nd, 29th;
November 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th;
December 3rd & 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:
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:-
Anti-Slavery Week (13th–19th October)
In this Jubilee Year of renewal and hope, we are called to “proclaim liberty throughout the land” (Lev. 25:10) by confronting the injustices of modern slavery. Observing this week is a way to live the Gospel call to love our neighbour and work for a world where all can live in dignity. Contact Caritas Diocese of Plymouth to learn how you can help to eliminate this evil.
Youth Volunteers Training day, 18th October 10-2.30pm
This event is open to anyone over 18 who currently works with youth in the Diocese of Plymouth or would like to. We will be exploring how to be inclusive whilst keeping ourselves and other safe at events. It is a great day to meet others from other parishes and hear about their experiences. Lunch will be provided so it therefore important to book your place. Book by clicking the following
link: https://forms.office.com/e/hi2DfPW0Kv For further
information contact: Saskia, youth@prcdtr.org.uk
Advent Retreat for 18-30 year olds, Sclerder Abbey. 21st – 23rd November 2025
Join young adults from across the Diocese of Plymouth to prepare for Advent. During the weekend you will explore Johns scripture; ‘The word became flesh and dwelt amongst us’ (J1:14) whilst experiencing elements of the Chemin Neuf Community, listening to talks from Fr Robbie Lowe and exploring the area. A recommended donation of £30 is to help with the accommodation and food costs. For further information contact Saskia; youth@prcdtr.org.uk or follow the link to book: https://forms.office.com/e/se4zasSM7B
Ignatian silent and individually guided retreats available locally in the Plymouth Diocese for Advent 2025 for those who would like to step back from everyday life for a little while to review their journey in faith and make a little extra space and time for God.
Nov 28th – 30th (Fri – Sun) Weekend Retreat (£160)
Nov 28th – 2nd Dec (Fri – Tues) Extended Weekend Retreat (£280)
Dec 1st – 5th Dec (Mon – Fri) Midweek Retreat (£275)
Nov 28th – 5th Dec (Fri – Fri) 6-day retreat (£475)
Venue: St Rita’s Centre Honiton Venue: St Rita’s Centre Honiton, East Devon, a well- appointed retreat house with comfortable ensuite accommodation situated in the Vale of Honiton.
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.
Retreats are available for similar 2026 Lent retreats of varying lengths: Friday Feb 13th – 20th 2026
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
Marriage support – Does your relationship need some TLC? Need help with deeper issues? Next programme starts 17th October www.retrouvaille.org.uk Tel: +44 7887 296 983
Online Prayer Group. An online group has been sharing Morning Prayer and Night Prayer, Monday to Fridays, for the last two years. We simply pray the Divine Office together (over about twelve minutes) – ‘for the sake of the Church and the world’. People dip in, as they can (no apologies needed when we can’t). There is no obligation to read, just join us in prayer. For more information contact <deborah.vankroonenburg@prcdtr.org.uk>