welcome to the Penzance Church by Fr. Philip

‘My house shall be called a house of prayer’
Before Mass: Talk to God - During Mass: Listen to God -
in today’s world, remember to switch off your mobile phone & to switch on, open up, your heart and mind:
After Mass: Talk to each other - refreshments available after some Masses. All our visitors are very welcome too

Explore becoming a Catholic
Learn more about the Catholic faith

The 'RCIA' / 'Journey of Faith' programme runs from October until Easter + Pentecost. For more information click "Becoming a Catholic" link in the left panel. Visit the Catholic faith enquiry website - download 'What is the Catholic Church?' pdf

'Gaudete. - The Choir Association:
Monthly Choral Evening Prayer - see newsletter for dates.

Vacancies for singers in Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Bass voices. If you have a God-given gift in this area and would like to sing, please call David on 07887 608113 or speak to him after the 11am Sunday Mass. All that is required is that you have an openness to learning, basic sight-reading skills and commitment – the rest is provided! Your choir needs YOU!
New singers also very welcome at St. Ives.

Altar Servers:
We are always in need of servers at Mass.

Wednesday Friendship Club:
See newsletter for programme and dates

The Mary 'Queen of Peace'  prayer group is taking a break.

 Prayer & Journey in Faith group:
click here (also for Catholic Charismatic Renewal info)
see newsletter for meeting details,
usually on Tuesdays from 7.30 to 9pm in Penzance
see also: Prayer /Journey in Faith /growth resource links

Catholic newspapers and other publications:
'Catholic South West', the regional Catholic newspaper is available with other Catholic papers, CTS publications. UCB's Word For Today is available at Penzance (or ask office).

 'The Catholic Church in Penzance: A History 1843-2018' written by Anne Shipman 100 pages £15, contact office. 2018 was Penzance RC Church's 175th Anniversary Year.

Photos from 175th Anniversary Mass (26th Oct 2018)

If you are Catholic and new to the area,
we invite you to register with the parish office so we may serve you more effectively.

First Holy Communion
Please contact Fr. Philip if your child is in year 3 and will be 8 yrs old by next Eastertide. Preparation classes begin each Autumn for First Holy Communion and Reconciliation.

Confirmation classes - contact Fr. Philip

Penzance Churches Together Food Bank (article) & see Food bank on CTIPA web. The collecting box is at back of our church. 
Contact parish office to volunteer to help with the Food Banks.
In Hayle: Food Bank collecting box is in St Joseph’s.
In St. Ives: Food Bank collecting box is in The Guildhall (office hours) - the Food Bank operates from St John’s-in-the-Fields.

Suggestions for your Food Bank shopping: sugar, tea, coffee,  UHT milk, cereals, potatoes, canned vegetables > meat, fish, fruit, soup, puddings; Jam, marmalade, syrup, honey, chocolate spreads, Fruit juice /squash; biscuits, cooking sauces, tomato/brown sauce; Pasta/rice; Packet mash; Stock cubes, herbs; Toiletries; toilet roll / kitchen roll; other non perishable items. see latest requests in newsletter.

Breadline / St Petroc’s Society: donations always required. The Drop In is open 9.30-12-30 Mon–Fri or call 366767 to arrange an afternoon delivery.