Bishop Mark has been appointed by Pope Francis to be the Archbishop of Cardiff, the Vatican announced last Wednesday 27 April. We are sure that our readers, along with many others in Plymouth Diocese, wish him well and will pray for his success in his new role. A Diocesan Mass of Thanksgiving for Bishop MarkContinue reading “A Time of Change”
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Ukraine Host-family Meet-up
A non-denominational meeting was held at Truro Methodist Church on 27th April to support the Cornish community in helping Ukrainian Refugees and their hosts. Five refugees from Ukraine were actually at the event which was attended by almost 100 people, including some half-dozen parishioners from Our Lady of the Portal. Rev’d Mark Dunne-Wilson led theContinue reading “Ukraine Host-family Meet-up”
Pastoral Renewal Exchange (PRE)
PRE was started by Fr Brian Green in 1978 to allow those involved in pastoral work to exchange ideas, personal experiences and information. Fr Brian taught at Ushaw College from 1969 -77 and developed a Pastoral Theology course. He then moved to Dinnington to become parish priest of St Joseph’s in 1977. PRE is receivedContinue reading “Pastoral Renewal Exchange (PRE) “
“Preach the Gospel”
Pope Francis, who has been working on a new constitution for the Roman Curia with his council of Cardinals (photo above) for several years, has now issued Praedicate Evangelium, (“Preach the Gospel”) which introduces wide-ranging and fundamental changes to the Vatican’s administration and bureaucracy. They aim to ensure that the Roman Curia, the oldest bureaucracy in theContinue reading ““Preach the Gospel””
“Ukraine refugees under our roof”: a special Supplement
We are now constantly deluged with news of the seemingly endless violence and destruction in Ukraine. In the midst of all this fear, our attached Supplement offers a heartwarming first-hand account from one of our own Truro community, of her experience of dealing with Ukraine refugee women and children in Poland. The supplement can beContinue reading ““Ukraine refugees under our roof”: a special Supplement”
CAFOD Hot-X Event
On the feast of the Transfiguration, a large congregation turned up to attend Sunday morning Mass. Afterwards the CAFOD group held a Hot Cross Bun coffee morning in the Church Hall, and many church-goers stayed behind for a tea/coffee and a natter, despite the absence of the CAFOD group’s traditional bacon baps, enthused both byContinue reading “CAFOD Hot-X Event”
Spring Walks
Churches Together Walking meet at 9.30am on Wednesday mornings at St George’s church car park for a 6 mile walk taken at a steady pace. Here are May’s planned walks: 18th. Bude. Ron 25th. Treslothan. Barry Bring a packed lunch and come prepared for the weather. If in doubt about the weather call the leaderContinue reading “Spring Walks”
Christian Aid film attracts broad audience
Last Thursday, an ecumenical crowd, with strong support from parishioners of Our Lady of the Portal, gathered at the newly opened Moresk Centre to watch “Thank you for the Rain”, a moving documentary hosted by Christian Aid’s Katrina Musgrave. Canon Roger Bush, Dean of Truro Cathedral, open the discussion after the film, which all thoughtContinue reading “Christian Aid film attracts broad audience”
Hospital Quiz Answers
HERE ARE THE ANSWERS TO THE QUIZ IN ISSUE 60. Which resulted in more cases of hospital treatment in England in 2021? 1. CORRECT is A) powered tools: 5000+ (hand tools: 2700+) 2. CORRECT is B) venomous spiders: 60 ( rat bite: 47) 3. CORRECT is A) overexertion / repetitive movements: 12,355 (dog bite 7,386) 4.Continue reading “Hospital Quiz Answers”
Christmas Quiz Answers
Here are the answers to the Christmas Picture Quiz in Issue 57 of THE PORTICO: Tyrtle Dove 2. Mistletoe 3. Noel North Pole Three Wise Men Frankincense 7Myrrh Gingerbread Man (apologies if ‘ginger’ was too obscure!) Icicle Candy Cane (Yes that was a photo of Michael Cain) Santa Claus Nutcracker Boxing Day Chimney (Chimpanzy –Continue reading “Christmas Quiz Answers”
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