Parish Events:
Sunday Masses are at 12.30pm
Holy Cross Church is open daily from early morning for those who wish to have quiet reflection and private prayer.
Holy Cross Annual Christmastide Dinner 2027?
We are planning to hold our Annual Dinner at Yelverton Golf Club. Nothing is finalised yet so we are giving you the opportunity of voting on what would suit you best if you are able to attend.
We are considering:
- Tuesday 12th or Wednesday 13th January
- a lunchtime 1pm?
- or evening meal – 6pm or 7pm?
If you are interested, there are voting slips in church. Votes close after Mass on Sunday 27th Sept. Or contact Ann Ruth or Sue Walsh.
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.
- Saturday 19th September 9.30-11.30 “A French Breakfast” in aid of Devon Historic Churches in Meavy Parish Hall. PL20 6 PJ
- Saturday 19th September 10-12 A Macmillan Coffee Morning at Walkhampton Village Hall. PL20 6JN
- Thursday 24th September 7.15. A talk about the work of Catalyst, by the Youth Workers @ Yelverton War Memorial Hall, Meavy Lane PL20 6AL
Diocesan & other events:-
Care for Creation – A Special Year The Year of St Francis 2026 marks the 800th anniversary of St Francis of Assisi’s death in 1226. Pope Leo XIV declared that it will be a special Year of St Francis in which we are all called to become saints in our world, following St Francis’ example. We are called to model a holiness of life and witness to peace. The Season of Creation is a global ecumenical celebration of prayer and action to protect our common home, starting each year on 1 September and finishing on the feast of St Francis, 4 October.
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
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:
The Sisters of Mary Morning Star are having a ‘Come and see’ Weekend 16th-18th October 2026. For young women 18-35 discerning a vocation to contemplative life. Please see poster on the noticeboard at the back of Church.
Chocolate Making workshop, Truro Parish Church. Saturday 17th October (ages 10 – 16)
If you are aged 10 -16 why not join us to explore the Catholic social teaching around growing and farming cocoa and the chocolate industry. You will get to taste the raw ingredients that make chocolate, whilst making your own chocolate and producing florentines. Simultaneously there is a craft workshop to create a box for your florentine. To book: Chocolate Making Day, 17th October 2026 – Fill in form Cost: £10 per person. Further information contact Saskia, youth@prcdtr.org.uk
Prayer Conference. Buckfast Abbey, Saturday Oct 31 & Dec 1. 2026 UNBOUND Freedom in Christ.
A weekend immersion in the inspirational teaching of UNBOUND Deliverance Ministry. A safe, gentle and non-confrontational freedom and inner healing ministry model which helps people reclaim their true identity in Christ. Come and join us as we unpack each of the key themes of the ministry; Repentance & Faith, Forgiveness, Renunciation, Authority, and the Father’s Blessing. With an opportunity for a personal prayer session and the chance to claim true freedom in Christ. Weekend tickets from £65.
To book UNBOUND Freedom in Christ Prayer Retreat. Buckfast Abbey, Devon – Fill in form
Call or email Michele Thompson, Officer for Evangelisation for more information 07940453607
michele.thompson@prcdtr.org.uk
For more information on Unbound Ministry please follow the link: https://www.unboundprayer.com/