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external links should open in a new window/tab - What's on in Camborne-Redruth RC | Truro RC | What's on ecumenically in Cornwall Plymouth Diocese Diary Dates | New Mass Translation information | Are you interested in becoming a Catholic? click > RCIA-Journey in Faith | 2012 Pilgrimages, Retreats & Visits | Holy Father's Prayer Intentions |Medjugorje messages - prayer group| Homilies | Pz Food Bank & CTIPA page | "Wednesday Word" reflections (Lectio Divina) on Sunday Gospel | weekly reflections from CAFOD |Daily Scripture readings and meditations |more similar links |Catholic Herald |Prayer Alert
2011 archive	Jan 1st. Pope Benedict reflects on Joy in Knowing Everlasting God Entered Our History Pope Benedict's message for 45th World Day of Peace 1st Jan 2012 "Educating Young People in peace and Justice" > Vatican link | other years				"We may not know what the New Year holds, but we know Who holds the New Year." (archived site link)
1st January 2012 ~ homily 8th January ~ homily	15th January ~ homily > Peace Sunday 2012 > Pope's message > Pax Christi link | Week of Prayer for Christian Unity  | Christian Aid			22nd January ~ homily homily by Bishop of Truro at CTIPA United Service	29th January ~ homily
5th February ~ homily Education Sunday	Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes 2-10 Feb Feast 11th link#1  #2 World Day of Prayer for the Sick	12th February ~ homily 19th February ~ homily		Ash Wednesday 22nd ~ homily	26th February ~ homily Fairtrade Fortnight 27/2-11/3
CAFOD 'Give it up for Water' Lent appeal 2012	Bishop Christopher's Pastoral letter 19th Feb for Lent 2012	Bishop Christopher's Reflections for Lent 2012		Parish Lent programme	Lent page & Reflections
4th March ~ homily	11th March ~ homily (PL)	18th March ~ homily Laetare (Mothering) Sunday		St Joseph Feast 19th   Don't miss Mass on 25th >>	25th March   >clocks go forward at 2AM<
Archbishops' Pastoral Letter on Marriage 11th March > download < | Petition for Marriage The Government’s imminent consultation on changing the definition of marriage is of great concern. As Catholics we are encouraged by our Bishops to participate in the consultation and make our objection known. A change in the meaning of ‘marriage’ would remove any reference to begetting and bringing up children. | see also 'Westminster2010' here
1st April Palm Sunday Divine Mercy Novena starts on Good Friday	8th April Easter Sunday Mass times	Pope Benedict's Vigil homily & Urbi et Orbi Easter message   Bishop Christopher's Reflections for Easter 2012		15th April ~ homily Divine Mercy Sunday 22nd April ~ homily	29th April ~ homily ~ Good Shepherd Sunday, World Day of Prayer for Vocations to the Priesthood and Consecrated Life
Penzance Celebration of Music & Arts Festival 13 – 20th May - in the Church {click link above}	6th May	13th May  Christian Aid week 13 - 19th		20th May  The Ascension of the Lord World Communications Day	27th May Pentecost Sunday United Pentecost Service - Gwennap Pit at 3pm > CTC
You can tell the Government directly if you oppose its plans to redefine marriage. The public consultation on same-sex marriage closes on Thursday 14 June. C4M is encouraging people to respond only to questions 1 & 2, which ask whether you agree or disagree with the plans in principle. You can use this form to do so. There are several other detailed questions which do not deal with the core issue. info panel above | Petition for Marriage
3rd June	10th June n.b. deadline - panel above	17th June		24th June	The Marriage Foundation
1st July   Deacon Louis Ordination Mass 6pm Plymouth Cathedral 3rd July - coach sign up list in churches -	8th July	15th July		22nd July	29th July
5th August	12th August	15th August - The Assumption of Our Lady - link#2		19th August	26th August
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     The 46th World Day of Social Communications will be celebrated on 20 May 2012, the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord. This is the day when Catholics are asked to reflect on the necessity of fulfilling the command of Jesus to preach the Good News of the Gospel to the whole world. A key to communicating with "the whole world" is the world of the media and its demands for news relating to every aspect of the life of the Church and its people.
     Pope Benedict XVI has recognised the positive and enriching role some websites, applications and social networks can play in providing people with the "time for reflection and authentic questioning" in their lives. In his message for this year's World Communications Day, the Holy Father says: "In concise phrases, often no longer than a verse from the Bible, profound thoughts can be communicated, as long as those taking part in the conversation do not neglect to cultivate their own inner lives." His message, released on the Feast of St Francis de Sales, Patron Saint of Journalists, reflects on the relationship between word and silence: "When word and silence become mutually exclusive, communication breaks down, either because it gives rise to confusion or because, on the contrary, it creates an atmosphere of coldness; when they complement one another, however, communication acquires value and meaning." more