Events

Parish Events: 

Sunday Masses are at 12.30pm until further notice..

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

 

Fr JON BIELAWSKI R.I.P.
It is with immense sadness that we advise of the passing of Fr. Jon. His strength and courage particularly during the last year have been an incredible testament to his faith. Even in the most difficult and trying times he never stopped putting others before himself and remained an example of priestly ministry until the end. He is an irreplaceable loss to us all. We will miss his presence, his friendship, his wisdom and his laughter but we know that he is now where he worked all his life to be. He would have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love for him.               Please remember him in your prayers. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. Blessed Dominic Barberi, pray for him.

 

There is a memory book on a table at the back of the Church for parishioners to share their memories of Fr Jon Bielawski, RIP.  This book will be taken to the Cathedral on Wednesday 26th August.

 

Fr Jon’s body will be received into the Cathedral at 4.30p.m. on Wednesday 26th August;

Canon John Deeny, Dean of Plymouth, will celebrate a Vigil Mass at 6 pm.

 

Fr Jon’s Requiem Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Nicholas in the Cathedral

at 12 noon on Thursday 27th August.

 

Here is the QR Code to the YouTube page from which the Requiem Mass on the 27th will be broadcast. 

Also a link to the Cathedral’s website:   https://www.plymouthcathedral.org.uk/liturgy-worship_live/

 

 

A FAREWELL BUFFET LUNCH

TO THANK FATHER DANIEL  FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE PARISH

will take place on    SUNDAY 30th AUGUST from 1:45pm

If you would like to attend, please sign up on the sheets at the back of church. It would be appreciated if you could provide either a salad or a dessert. Please add to the sign-up sheet. Cold meats, quiches and soft drinks will be provided.

Please BYO alcoholic drinks if you wish.

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/Opportunities:-

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:-

 

UNBOUND PRAYER MINISTRY UNBOUND

Prayer Ministry available in this Diocese. If you feel in need of freedom and inner healing through prayer, and desire a deeper relationship with Jesus, we have ministers trained to help you. Please contact unboundprayerdop@gmail.com

 

 

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

 

 

SPUC Coach to the annual March for Life (M4L) in Westminster on Saturday 5th September.  The theme for this year: ‘Abortion Hurts The Family.’

7am – Coach will depart the lay-by in St Boniface Lane outside the closed St Peter’s Church. There is ample parking along the old Tavistock Road leading to the Church of the Ascension and also outside the Church of the Ascension itself, (The Lawns) which is just a 2 minute walk from the departure point.

 8am – Pick up at the bottom of Exeter Services (M5)

 5.30pm – Leave Westminster

      Seats £28pp but some free seats available. Coach cost is £1,720. Donations gratefully received.

Further info: Christine Hudson Tel:07742320717   Email: chrishud78@talktalk.net

      Do come to protest the recently passed legislation allowing abortion up to birth and the return to parliament of the recently defeated Assisted Suicide Bill threatening the elderly and vulnerable. To date, 14 Catholic bishops will be attending the March so you will be in good company.

 

Mass for Marriage September 12th 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm 

Celebrant: Bishop Nicholas Hudson. The Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Boniface,

Plymouth PL1 5HW.

 

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.

If you wish to attend the Eucharistic Congress in London on 10th October they are planning a day-return coach.  It would leave Plymouth at 5am and pick up at Exeter Services – and possibly Taunton or Wincanton.   For booking/further information please contact: Fr Chris, Parishes of St Joseph & St Walburga and Our Lady of Fatima, Poole. Tel: (01202) 746539

 

SEE. SPEAK. ACT:  Faith in Action Against Modern Slavery
Wednesday 14th October 2026 (1.00–5.00pm)

Plymouth Methodist Central Hall

“He has sent me… to set the oppressed free.”         (Luke 4:18)

Modern slavery is hidden in our communities. Join us for an ecumenical event with expert talks and workshops to learn how your church community can recognise exploitation, safeguard vulnerable people, and help bring freedom and hope. Free event.  Booking required: 

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