World Communications Day

This Sunday is the 58^th World Communications Day and the theme this year is “Artificial Intelligence and the Wisdom of the Heart: Towards a Fully Human Communication”. Pope Francis’ Message for this day can be read here. There will be a retiring collection to support the work of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales in their engagement with the various forms of national media to spread the message of our Faith.

New Lectionary and Sunday Missal

On the first Sunday of Advent this year, a new lectionary will be introduced at Mass which will use a different translation of the Scriptures – the English Standard Version Catholic Edition – and a revised translation of the Grail Psalms – the Abbey Psalms. As a result, all existing people’s Missals will be out of date. A revised Sunday Missal from the Catholic Truth Society will be available for £19.95. However, if we order it via the Augustinian Recollects in Honiton, they will give a 10% discount. If you would like to order a revised Sunday Missal, please put your name up on list at the entrance to the church.

Thy Kingdom Come 2024

Thy Kingdom Come is an international and ecumenical movement between the Feasts of Ascension and Pentecost, started in 2016 by the Anglican Archbishops of Canterbury and York, that is a call to prayer to Christians around the world. Over the last few years, Churches around the world have gathered online or in their towns to kneel and pray that the Gospel may be heard by all people.  As Pentecost approaches, the Christian family is invited to gather and pray together at “Bow Down” in West Exe Park, Tiverton next Sunday 19 May, 9.00-9.30pm (sunset).

Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St Boniface

The Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St Boniface in Crediton – the place of his birth – will take place on Sunday 9 June, presided over by Canon Paul Cummins. Everyone from around the Diocese is warmly invited to the celebration of the Feast of Saint Boniface, who is the Principal Patron of our Diocese. Pilgrims are invited to gather from 4.00pm at the church in Park Road, Crediton, for Vespers and Benediction. Light refreshments will be provided. Additionally, there is an exciting Crediton and Community Celebration at Newcombes Meadows from 12noon-4.00pm, featuring bands, a bar, games, street food, and a Saxon Fayre. For further information, please see poster or e-mail crediton@prcdtr.org.uk.

Laudato Si’ Week 2024 – Seeds of Hope

Laudato Si’ Week begins on Sunday 19 and ends on Sunday 26 May. This year’s theme is inspired by the symbol for Season of Creation 2024, “first fruits.” You can find resources to reflect on and respond to Laudato Si’ in the light of your faith, including prayers and ideas for practical action relating to climate change, the environment and sustainable development here. This year Caritas Diocese of Plymouth is offering a series of events at Plymouth Cathedral to mark its fifth anniversary and Laudato Si’ Week: https://www.plymouth-diocese.org.uk/seedsofhope-3/. The latest Newsletter from our Parish Laudato Si’ Group is attached to this Newsletter.

Third Annual Mass for Marriage

You are invited to take part in the third Annual Mass for Marriage at 12noon on Saturday 8 June at the Cathedral in Plymouth. Send your anniversaries to add to the Order of Service, whether you have been married for one week or for more than 60 years. If you are engaged, you can also send the date of your wedding. Light refreshments will be provided and wedding cake! For further information, contact: deborah.vankroonenburg@prcdtr.org.uk.

200 Club Winners

Congratulations to Andrew Tosh who won the £30 prize and to Rosie Croker who won the £20 prize in the May draw. The 200 Club is an ongoing fund raiser for the Parish and new members can join for as little as £1 a month. Please speak to either Simon Coombs or Sheelagh Bourdon at St James or Teresa Cummings at St Boniface. 

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2024

The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from 26 July to 1 August 2024. Details of the Main Pilgrimage and those for the Youth Pilgrimage can be found on the noticeboard. Contact Fr Chris Findlay-Wilson, the Pilgrimage Director for further information (01202 746539).

Caritas Anniversary Newsletter

This May marks the fifth anniversary of Caritas Diocese of Plymouth’s launch. Read about the work they have done and continue to do here.

Feast Day of St Rita of Cascia

The Feast Day of St Rita of Cascia takes place on Wednesday 22 May. As usual, there will be a day of celebration at St Rita’s Centre, Honiton, beginning with Mass celebrated by Fr John Dockerty at 12noon, followed by the blessing and distribution of roses for the sick. The celebrations will conclude with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 3.00pm. Contact Krista Rodzina for further information (01404 42635).

Diocese of Plymouth Summer Camps 2024

Applications are now being taken for places at the Plymouth Diocese Catechetical Summer Camps to be held at Grangehurst, Buckfast Abbey. Three Camps are being run: Junior Camp (Years 3-6, 4-8 August), Senior Camp (Years 7-10, 28 July-2 August) and St Petroc’s Camp (Years 11-12, 31 July-2 August). Summer Camps are a great opportunity to meet other young people in the Diocese and to get to know each other through games, quiz nights, treasure hunts, days out and much more! For further information, see leaflet in church, contact summercamps@prcdtr.org.uk, or speak to Siobhan Gilroy or Canon Kristian.