Parish Events:

 Mass times at Holy Cross

There will be a Mass at 9am on Sunday, every week except for the dates shown below.

Here are the dates when there will be a 12.30pm Mass on a Sunday over the next few weeks:       

   February  16th and 23rd 

 

St Peter’s, Crownhill

We dare to hope – A parish Lent course.  As we are now in full flow of the Church’s Holy Year, where we are called to be ‘pilgrims of Hope’, here is a chance to explore and engage with the true and deep virtue of Hope which should permeate our lives and be shared with everyone we meet. This 5-week course, written by the Dominican Sisters of the New Forest, will be held in St. Peter’s parish room, Crownhill on Thursdays in Lent at 7pm. The dates are March 13th, 20th and 27th and April 3rd and 10th. Come along, ‘dive into Hope’, and bring a friend with you

Our Lady of the Assumption, Tavistock – Events

Coffee & Craft mornings – Our Lady of the Assumption Tavistock Don’t forget our cuppa and craft mornings are running on a Tuesday morning 10.30 – 12.30.  

 

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.

Vigil for Peace Service on the 3rd anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022: Monday 24th February, 6pm at St Eustachius.  All are welcome to join us for this service to support our Ukrainian friends and their country in prayer. Hymns, readings and prayers will be shared in Ukrainian and English, and refreshments will be served afterwards. Thank you, Rev Matt GodfreyPriest-in-Charge – Benefice of Tavistock, Gulworthy and Brent Tor 

Quiz : St John’s Church Horrabridge, is organising a fun inter-church quiz evening in Horrabridge Village Hall at 7.30pm on Saturday 1st March. We, at Holy Cross Church, are invited to put in a team(s) of about 6 people. The event is to help raise money for an urgent section of roof renovation at St. John’s. The entry fee is £5 per person and there will be a raffle. You should bring your own drinks and nibbles if required. If you are interested in making up a Holy Cross team, please let Michael Prout know as soon as possible by email michaelprout21@hotmail.com or on 01822 852184 or 07522106219

 

World Day of Prayer 2025      “I made you wonderful” (based on Psalm 139) is the theme of this year’s World Day of Prayer Service written by Christian women of the Cook Islands in the Pacific Ocean. As we take part in this service, we are part of a wonderful wave of prayer which encircles the globe, praying with, and for, the Cook Islands and its people.
You are warmly welcome to join this ecumenical service at Rock Methodist Church Yelverton on Friday, 7th March at 2pm. Refreshments will be available afterwards.

Diocesan & other events:-

[Youth Ministry – We are still seeking young people to join us on the Jubilee, Rome Pilgrimage.  The pilgrimage is being led by Fr Albert Lawes. We will fly out on the 28th July and return on Monday 4th August. £1300 covers the cost of accommodation, food and travel. Please either put forward a young adult (20-35 years) that you feel is suitable or encourage young people to apply for a place. Places are limited to 10. It is hoped that 2 young people from each deanery will attend. Form to complete: https://forms.office.com/e/fhZ8zmvLy6 All applications must be received by Monday 17th February.]

 

Society for the Protection of Unborn Children:SPUC Youth Conference 21st– 23rd February 2025 TO ALL STUDENTS AND YOUNG PEOPLE – Are you passionate about the right to life of each and every human being? Do you feel strongly about pro-life issues and the quarter of a million babies aborted in the UK last year, alone? If you do, and want to find out more, then you need to attend the SPUC Youth Conference which will be held at: Yarnfield Park Training and Conference Centre in Stone, Staffordshire on 21st-23rd February. The cost for the weekend is £140 which includes conference fees, all meals, accommodation, ceilidh and social activities. (Parental consent forms must be completed for those under 18yrs of age.) SPUC Plymouth branch is willing to support any student/person wishing to go but who is constrained by financial difficulties. Please contact Christine Hudson: 07742320717 – //spuc.org.uk/event/youthconference/

SPUC – Assisted suicide: what you can do to defeat the Leadbeater Bill

MPs voted for the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill to pass its Second Reading in November. This bill can still be defeated when MPs next vote at the end of April, but we need your help. To find how to best lobby your MP on this issue, please attend the meeting by the SPUC Plymouth branch on Friday 28 February at 7pm. Speakers include Dr Mark Perry, Consultant Rheumatologist and Christian Medical Fellowship representative, and Alithea Williams, Public Policy Manager at SPUC.  Address: St Peter’s RC Church, St Boniface Lane, Crownhill. PLYMOUTH PL5 3AX. For more information, contact Christine Hudson on Email: chrishud78@talktalk.net  or Tel: 07742320717

 

Revelation – in this Jubilee year where Pope Francis has asked us to be active “Pilgrims of Hope”, renowned scripture scholar and author, Fr. Nicholas King SJ, will lead us to understand the Book of Revelation and how the Word of God is our power for Mission. . This event will be held at Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre on Saturday 15th March 10am-4pm. ( Dart View Room 4). There is an opportunity to go to the Abbey Mass at noon. Booking is essential and needs to be done through plymouth-crownhill@prcdtr.org.uk Enquiries: 01752 701660. We look forward to seeing you at this inspiring day.

 

Gather 2025 Jubilate

A weekend of faith, formation and friendship, Friday 28th – Sunday 30th March, Livermead Cliff Hotel, Torquay.  Booking forms available from the parish office, see Facebook page or email plymouthgather@yahoo.com for more information.

 

Bookings are open for Stay Awake 2025!  Date 5th April, Venue: All Saints School in Weymouth (Sunnyside Rd, Weymouth DT4 9BJ.  For more information and to book for this exciting, all day Catholic Conference which caters for all ages (Mass, speakers, workshops and children’s streams), please click the link:  https://www.stayawakejc.com/2025

 

 

JOURNEY TO 2030 ‘The Earth, our home, is beginning to look more and more like an immense pile of filth,’ Pope Francis Laudato Si’. The Diocesan Education Service, CAFOD and Caritas recently held an event looking at how individuals, schools and parishes can respond to Pope Francis’ call to put Laudato Si’, into action to help our communities thrive, at the same time as tackling huge world issues on the Journey to 2030. The issues can feel daunting but small steps are so important – the little things do add up! There is a new website https://journeyto2030.org/ which offers a parish guide to Laudato Si’ and an our online encyclopaedia for individuals and parishes trying to respond to the Pope’s teaching on care for our common home, pulling together inspiring stories and practical actions, wisdom and goals in one place. There are also lots of resources on our Diocesan website https://www.plymouth-diocese.org.uk/the-diocese/how-we-work/environment/. If you would like any more information on environmental issues please contact caritas@prcdtr.org.uk