We are sad to announce that Sr Kathleen passed away on the night of 29 November 2020. Many in our community will have fond memories of Sr Kathleen and Sr Edith of the Sisters of Notre Dame, who spent many years working in the Truro parish before retiring to the motherhouse. Sr Kathleen sent aContinue reading “Sr. Kathleen, RIP”
Author Archives: Peter Kwee
Women in the Church
In his wide-ranging new book Let Us Dream, written in conversation with Austen Ivereigh, Pope Francis writes about female roles in the Church, saying that “allowing women’s perspectives to challenge existing assumptions” is something he has tried to focus on as Pope, appointing women to positions where they can “shape the culture” and “influence the visionContinue reading “Women in the Church”
World Day of the Poor
On World Day of the Poor, and drawing on the day’s Gospel about using our talents, Pope Francis urges us to “use what God has given you and look at the poor.” In the Gospel, good servants are those who take risks, he said. “They are not cautious and watchful, they do not keep whatContinue reading “World Day of the Poor”
Writing to the Frontlines
CAFOD have launched a means for each of us to write, via their web site, to some brave people who are struggling to protect their communities’ human rights and lands against the aggressive actions of international mining and farming companies. A message from you will be the perfect way to start Advent and it will help showContinue reading “Writing to the Frontlines”
First Holy Communion Mass
The First Holy Communion Mass is on the 5th December at 10am. Please pray for the children and their families. (From Nan)
Cornwall Christmas Box Appeal
This Appeal is for people to provide a box of food and treats for a family on Christmas day. You can find details direct on the website here. Thank you to everyone who has let us have a donation – we collected £190 altogether As a result, we will be able to deliver boxesContinue reading “Cornwall Christmas Box Appeal”
Our Lady of the Portal goes Live!
A live-stream system has now been installed in Our Lady of the Portal Church. Masses and adoration should now be available to watch live on the internet Here , or cut and paste the following link: https://rtsp.me/embed/7KYK3D3b/
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