Mary anointing Jesus – from a 1684 Arabic manuscript of the Gospels, copied in Egypt by Ilyas Basim Khuri Bazzi Rahib (likely a Coptic monk)
5th Sunday of Lent – Passiontide
Bible Readings:
Isaiah 43:16-21;
Psalm 126;
Philippians 3:4b-14;
John 12:1-8
“Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honour. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.“
Prayer for those affected by the Earthquake in Myanmar
God, our strength and our refuge,
We pray to you for the people of Myanmar.
We hold in mind those who are injured or have been bereaved.
We ask your protection for everyone awaiting rescue.
May those who have lost homes and belongings be comforted.
May emergency workers and medical staff be safe as they pour their energy
Into saving the lives of others.
May the international community respond quickly to support those affected.
God, our strength and our refuge,
Be with our global neighbours today.
Amen [Christian Aid]
Weekly newsletter/blog and website
Please send all information for the Sunday newsletter/blog by Wednesday evening to Josie at penleeclusternewsletter@gmail.com. For anything else specifically website-related, please contact Chris at communications@penleecluster.org.uk. If you would like to write a reflection for the newsletter, please contact Josie.
CLUSTER INFORMATION & EVENTS
Celtic Morning Prayer
Each weekday morning on zoom from 8.00am-8.30am. The zoom meeting ID is 836 8507 5696. If you would like to attend, please email Keno at admin@penleecluster.org.uk (or call on 01736 331633) for the passcode.
Julian Prayer Group
Please note that the Julian Group will meet in Pol de Léon Church at 6.00pm this Sunday, 6th April.
Prayer Requests
If you are concerned about someone and would like their name included in the Prayer Request Group’s weekly prayer list, please do email Mel at mlevesconte@hotmail.co.uk by 7.00pm on Tuesday evenings. Thank you.
Dorothy Trewellha – Funeral
Friday 11th April
Many of you will know that Dorothy Trewhella (Dot) died on the 21st March; the funeral has now been arranged for Friday 11th of April at 2.00pm at Treswithian Downs Crematorium, Camborne. If you knew Dot (who worshipped faithfully at St John’s Church then at St Mary’s Church until health prevented her continuing to worship there), you will remember her with fondness and love. She has gone home to her Heavenly Father. For any further info please contact Derath.
Easter Holiday Club
We are happy to announce details of the Easter Holiday Club for children:
Monday 7th April 10.00am – 3.00pm – Drop off & Collection – Sea Life Soft Play
Sea Life Soft Play, Easter Craft activities, Easter Egg hunt, Generations United Session
Tuesday 8th April 10.00am -3.00pm – Drop off & Collection – Sea Life Soft Play
Sea Life Soft Play, Pirates Lunch Out, Park, Arcade, Generations United Session. Possible feeding lambs (tbc)
Wednesday 9th April 8.45am – 3.45pm – Drop off 8.45am at Penzance Train Station ( for 9.10am train); Collection 3.45pm at Penzance Train Station
Day trip to Paradise Park and Jungle Barn
Thursday 10th April 10.00 -3.00pm – Drop off & Collection – Sea Life Soft Play
Day trip to Godolphin House & Easter hunt & activities
Friday 11th April 9.00am – 4.00pm – Drop off & Collection – Sea Life Soft Play
Day trip to Lappa Valley – Newquay
If you are able to volunteer to help on any of the dates above, please contact Molly on 07341830277 or
molly.blewett@penleecluster.org.uk.
Paul Church Talk
Art and Creative Therapy in Forensic Psychiatry,
with Dr Tim McInerney
Tuesday 8th April
Dr Tim McInerny will talk about his career as a Forensic Psychiatrist and the treatment of violence and mental disorder in serious offenders, illustrating his talk through accounts of high-profile cases he has dealt with during his work. Tim is a Fellow and Honorary Bencher of Gray’s Inn, a medical member of the Mental Health Tribunal and a psychiatrist member of the Parole Board. He was previously Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist at Broadmoor Hospital from 1999 to 2007, then until 2021, Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist at the Bethlem Royal Hospital, London, which is the oldest psychiatric hospital in the world, and the original ‘Bedlam’. He was visiting psychiatrist to the Falkland Islands for 20 years. Tim is a strong advocate for using art and creative therapies as an integral part of a patient’s recovery. Tim lives in Mousehole and sings in the Mousehole Male Voice Choir. £5.00 entry. Nibbles/wine 7.00pm, talk at 7.30pm, followed by debate and more nibbles/wine.
Calling a Wounded Planet Home
Lent Course at St. Mary’s Church – Week 5!
Calling a Wounded Planet Home is a Lent course offered for the Cluster to be held in St Mary’s Church. Please join us for our final week in the Celtic Chapel, from 2.00pm – 3.00pm (whether you were able to attend previous weeks or not). All are welcome. Any questions to George at georgedow@greenchristian.org.uk.
Holy Week at St. Pol de Léon Church
6th April Passion Sunday
10.30am Iona Service
4.00pm Cross of Christ: a devotion for choir and congregation followed by refreshments
First published by the Royal School of Church Music in the 1950’s, The Cross of Christ has been a firm favourite for use at Passiontide ever since. This revised edition has been skilfully updated by Peter Moger using Common Worship prayers and responses, but with the same format and readings as the original. An alternative set of readings, based on John’s Passion narrative, gives a fresh perspective. The selection of music that has moved generations of church-goers remains the same, although re-set to enable a clearer score, so the music is fully compatible with the previous edition. Alternative hymns have been provided in the appendix for those wishing to freshen the devotion with new material.
13th April Palm Sunday
10.30am Communion service with Rev. Roger Bush
17th April Maundy Thursday
7.00pm Passover Communion service followed by Watch in the Garden with Rev. Derath Durkin
18th April Good Friday
2.00pm Service of Devotion choir and congregation with Rev. Derath Durkin
20th April Easter Day
7.00am First communion of Easter in the Garden with fire with Rev. Derath Durkin
10.30am Communion with baptism with Rev. Derath Durkin
OTHER INFORMATION & EVENTS
Redwing Community Fundraiser
Redwing is a not-for-profit social enterprise founded in 2011 in Penzance, Cornwall. It has a history of providing a safe space for all, a place to engage with other community members, dialogue with artists, create new ideas for social change, grow stronger as individuals and as a community. Redwing provides a welcoming space where differences are respected and encouraged. In late 2023 Redwing relocated to the long-disused Humphry Davy pub (originally known as St John’s House) on Alverton Street in Penzance. They have been awarded £250,000 by the Government’s Community Ownership Fund (COF) to help buy the building for the community and need to raise the remainder quickly (the asking price is £325,000 plus VAT) to access the funding and buy the building by December 2025. They have set up a Crowdfunder to raise £4000 match funding and demonstrate that the community are backing the idea.
The project will only be funded if at least £4,000 is pledged by 27th April 2025 at 4:07pm.
For more information and to donate to this worthy cause if you’re able, please visit: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/redwing-forever if possible
Creation Care Gathering
The next Creation Care Network Gathering will be on Thursday 10th April 10 at 7.00pm – 9.00pm. This will be the network’s farewell to Ben Lillie, the Diocesan Environment Officer. Register your attendance before the gathering here: https://tinyurl.com/3mr339sm
IMS Prussia Cove Concert at St. Pol de Léon Church
Saturday 12th April
An evening of inspirational chamber music from world-class musicians, including cellist Steven Isserlis, pianist Thomas Adès and violinist Anthony Marwood. The concert includes music by Schumann, Adès and Schubert’s much-loved ‘Trout’ Quintet. Tickets available at www.minack.com/ims
Churches Together in Penzance Lent Lunches
The lunch will start at 12 noon and money raised will go towards Christian Aid and CAFOD projects and the final Lent lunch for this year will take place at St. Thomas’ Church, Heamoor, TR18 3JB on Saturday 12th April.
