1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
3. catholicism

Arrangements for Baptisms, in any of our Team Churches can be made at St Petroc’s Parish Centre on Thursdays between 6.00 and 7.00 pm [no appointment is necessary] For all other matters including weddings please contact Father Graham to make a mutually convenient appointment. His contact details are: The Rectory, Barons Meadow, Bodmin. PL31 2DD Tel: 01208 73867 Mobile: 07799884061. Email: [email protected] Copy for ‘5 Together Bulletin’ should be received by 9.00 am on Thursday. Email [email protected] by post or hand to The Rectory. Please take
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'joyfully sharing the love of Christ for the common good'
Saint Petroc’s 8.00 am Holy Communion 10.00 am Parish Eucharist and the Litany Saint Stephen’s 9.30 am Morning Worship Saint Hydroc’s 9.45 am Holy Communion 11.30 am Holy Baptism Lanivet 11.00 am Morning Worship 6.00 pm Evensong Saint Meubred’s 9.30 am Parish Eucharist
Sunday, 22nd February, 2015 First Sunday of Lent 5 Together Bulletin SERVICES AND EVENTS THIS WEEK Monday 23rd 7.00 pm Exploring the Way of Life Methodist Chapel
Tuesday 24th 7.00 pm Pastoral Group Parish Centre 7.30 pm St Petroc’s Ringers AGM The Rectory Wednesday 25th 7.00 pm Prayer Group The Firs, 76, Castle St 7.30 pm Ladies’ Group Musical Evening Parish Centre Thursday 26th Friday 27th 10.30 am The Eucharist St Petroc 12.00 noon Lent Lunch St Meubred Saturday 28th Sunday 1st Second Sunday in Lent – Saint David’s Day A warm welcome to all who worship with us today. Saint Petroc’s 8.00 am Holy Communion 10.00 am Parish Eucharist with The Litany 4.00 pm Café Church Saint Stephen’s 9.30 am The Eucharist Saint Hydroc’s 9.45 am Morning Prayer Lanivet 11.00 am Parish Eucharist 6.00 pm Evensong Saint Meubred’s 9.30 am The Eucharist For Your Prayers We pray this week for: Revd Fran, John, Philip Bates, Matthew, Father Philip, Jill Diggett. And for those we regularly pray for: Pat W hittel, Pat, Barbara Longstaff, Rosie, Tony Hignell, Val Sandry, John, Ena Guenigault, Jean Chapman, Bob Edney, Frank Thursfield, Molly England, The Departed Those who Mourn The Collect from the Book of Common Prayer which is appointed to be said on every day during Lent. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who hatest
nothing that thou hast made, and dost forgive
the sins of all them that are penitent: Create
and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we
worthily lamenting our sins, and acknowledging
our wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God
of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Lent in the Bodmin Team Ministry
Lent Lunches
27th February
6th March
13th March
20th March
27th March
Saint Meubred at Cardinham Village Hall
Saint Petroc’s at Saint Petroc’s Parish Centre
Greenfield with Lanivet at Bodmin College
Saint Stephen at Nanstallon Methodist Chapel
5 Together Team Lunch at St Petroc’s Church
All are warmly invited to the Lent Lunches across the Team.
"Lent is like a long 'retreat' during which we can turn back into ourselves and
listen to the voice of God, in order to defeat the temptations of the Evil One. It is a
period of spiritual 'combat' which we must experience alongside Jesus, not with
pride and presumption, but using the arms of faith: prayer, listening to the word
of God and penance. In this way we will be able to celebrate Easter in truth, ready
to renew the promises of our Baptism." -- Pope Benedict XVI
Date for the Diary
Thursday 16th April – St Petroc’s Church
BBC Radio Cornwall are recording a ‘Hustings’ prior to the General Election.
All are invited. Please be seated by 6.15 am
Thank you to Brenda Dunster who has made and given an
‘Altar Book Cushion’ for Saint Petroc’s High Altar
Thank you to everyone who supported Saint Petroc’s
Pancake Evening on Shrove Tuesday. What was a ‘social
evening’ raised £130:00 which will be put towards the new
lighting for the Reredos. The cost of this will be
approximately £1200 [inc vat of £200 which we would hope
will be reclaimable]. There is no doubt that proper lighting
will enhance this beautiful mosaic. This year our Lent Lunches will go to helping an overseas project - the
‘International Nepal Fellowship’ which helps people affected by TB, leprosy,
disability, HIV / AIDS and drug abuse, facilitates development among poor
communities, runs medical camps and provides medical training. Some of
you will be aware that Dr Charles Collins [son of Dr Mary Collins who is a
member of Saint Petroc’s congregation] and his wife Linda worked there
and still visit for short periods to help out.
This is a little information about the work of INF. More details can be found
on their web site www.inf.org
Who we are We are a Christian mission called by God to serve Nepali
people. We are involved in health and development work with Nepal’s
government, non-government organisations and local communities.
Our vision is to see:
Nepali people in Nepal and beyond experiencing fullness of life in Jesus
Christ, and serving with others to promote health, peace, justice and
harmony with God and his world.
Our mission is to:
Live out the good news of Jesus Christ in word and deed by serving Nepali
people through promoting health, fighting poverty and social
injustice, working with and encouraging churches, and caring for creation.
What we do
Our district-based, integrated programmes include:
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hospital and rehabilitation services for people with disabilities
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health and development programmes with marginalised
communities
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medical camps
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assistance for organisations working for people with disabilities
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HIV / AIDS education, testing, counselling and care
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work among displaced people
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TB and leprosy clinics
We second personnel into government institutions and other organisations
to provide health services training. We encourage Nepali churches, and
work among the Nepali diaspora.
INF values - Love God's love compels us to reach out to others
- Service Serving others, as Jesus did
- Compassion Having compassion for poor and marginalised people
- Forgiveness Having forgiveness for each other
- Equality Treating people equally, as all have equal worth
- Justice Seeking justice, especially for poor and marginalised people
- Reconciliation Striving for right relationships between people and God
- Honesty Being honest as an organisation and as individuals
- Excellence Striving for excellence in our work
- Joy Being joyful because of our relationship with God
Please give generously