A Massif earthquake in Morocco, floods caused by two dams bursting in Libya and a continuing war In Ukraine, with now the crisis in Gaza and Israel. And still, the people affected by the earthquakes in Syria and Turkey are in need of helpThese are disasters of epic proportions and the people involved; the injured, those made homeless, children orphaned, the traumatised and all those trying to rescue and help the victims, are in desperate need of our help.DEC, the Disasters Emergency Committee, a group of leading charities, have pooled resources to help in events such as these.Can you help? If so, please visit the DEC website (see below) and make your donation. Your help will be greatly appreciated.Thank you.https://www.dec.org.uk/PLEASE NOTE. This and all other entries in 'News and Notices' are usually listed in order of date published or amended.
Something wonderful happened at St Paternus.On Sunday 5th March I attended Holy Communion at St Paternus Parish Church in North Petherwin.Of course, it was not the first time I have attended Holy Communion. I have done so ever since I was confirmed way back in the 60s. And it is certainly not the first time at St Paternus.For those of you who don't know it, let me tell you that in this Parish we are blessed with a most beautiful and historic church.I love Holy Communion. It is a deeply moving service, with the opportunity to sing wonderful hymns, to take communion at the altar rail, to say and listen to wonderful prayers and, on this day, to listen to the most wonderful sermon given by Rev'd Nicki Farr. She delivers her sermons from the heart, in a way that we can all understand and be inspired by.Above all, Holy Communion is a wonderful service where you can feel at one with God.If you have never been to this service at St Paternus or do not attend regularly, why don't you pop along on the first Sunday of the month at 4 pm. I just know that you will be glad you did!Ken.PLEASE NOTE. This and all other entries in 'News and Notices' are usually listed in order of date published or amended.
Cities towns and villages are falling, suffering almost total destruction, in the face of Russian bombardment. Hundreds of thousands have lost their homes, tens of thousands have lost their lives, many more are suffering from horrible, life changing injuries, millions have fled the country. Ukraine and its people need our help more than ever. PLEASE DON'T FORGET THEM.There are many agencies, working through incredibly brave volunteers. who need our donations. These agencies include, among others, MSF, UNICEF, Mercy Corps, Red Cross and Save the Children. We are supporting the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.You can place your donation on their website via the following link:https://www.dec.org.ukIf you are planning to visit the church then you are most welcome to place a donation in the dedicated church collection box near the South Door of the church.CORNWALL & DEVON SENDING LOVE TO UKRAINEhttps://www.sendinglovetoukraine.org In the first days of the Russian invasion of Ukraine a convoy of nine vans was assembled, laden with urgently needed items for the people of this now war-torn country, all generously donated by people from Devon and Cornwall, with volunteers collecting, sorting and loading and supported by local businesses, organisations and charities who have given generous financial support plus the loan of storage space. In the early hours of Sunday 6th March, nine vans set off in that first convoy. The group works closely with contacts on the Poland/Ukraine border to take targeted aid and supplies. They say what they need, and the group tries to deliver. THREE convoy runs (a total of 30 vans and 45 tonnes of aid) have now been completed and the group is so grateful to everyone who has joined this worthy cause. Please continue to give your support in any way that you can.A list of items urgently needed for the next convoy can be downloaded by clicking on the second Download button.The nearest drop-off points to North Petherwin:- BB`s Cafe, Market House Arcade, Market Streets, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8EP- View Property Estate Agents, Office 1, Unit 3, Scarne Industrial Estate, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9HS- The Arundel Arms Hotel, 1 Fore Street, Lifton, Cornwall, PL16 0AAPLEASE CONTINUE TO GIVE GENEROUSLY.You can download your own copy of both PDFs should you wish to help spread the word. PLEASE NOTE. This and all other entries in 'News and Notices' are usually listed in order of publishing date or latest amendment date.
Each day presents new challenges, more horrors to the people of Ukraine. They need our prayers more than ever as each horrible day is followed by another. Please therefore read these following prayers, all of which can be applied to their desperate plight.Our first prayer was written by Archbishop Justin Welby and Archbishop Stephen Cottrell.God of peace and justice, we pray for the people of Ukraine today. We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons. We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow, that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them. We pray for those with power over war or peace, for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions. Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear, that you would hold and protect them. We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Amen.Lydia’s prayer.God of love,We pray for peace in our world, and an end to war.Instead of hatred, let there be love.Shelter your children and protect us.Guide us and keep us from harm, so we can build a world of love and live our lives in peace.Amen.Intercession prayers taken from the Church of England's Common Worship.In peace let us pray to the Lord.We pray for the leaders of the nations,that you will guide them in the ways of freedom, justice and truth.Lord, in your mercyhear our prayer.We pray for those who bear arms on behalf of the nation,that they may have discipline and discernment,courage and compassion.Lord, in your mercyhear our prayer.We pray for our enemies, and those who wish us harm,that you will turn the hearts of all to kindness and friendship.Lord, in your mercyhear our prayer.We pray for the wounded and the captive,the grieving and the homeless,that in all their trials they may know your love and support.Lord, in your mercyhear our prayer.Most holy God and Father,hear our prayers for all who strive for peaceand all who fight for justice.Help us, who today remember the cost of war,to work for a better tomorrow;and, as we commend to you lives lost in terror and conflict,bring us all, in the end, to the peace of your presence;through Christ our Lord.Amen.Anonymous.In all wars there is death. In all wars there is destruction. In all wars there is hatred. But all wars must come to an end and peace and love must prevail. Dearest Father, let this be so in Ukraine and throughout the World. Amen.We become accustomed to shocking images of death and destruction in Ukraine. As an antidote to this and as a reminder of what should be, we invite you to click on the first download button to view a collage of pictures from across the country, showing its normal state and not ravaged by war.Should you wish to donate funds to help the people of Ukraine then there are many charitable organisations who are working extremely hard to help alleviate the suffering they are enduring. These agencies include, among others, MSF, UNICEF, Mercy Corps, Red Cross and Save the Children. We at St Paternus are supporting the ShelterBox Ukraine Appeal.You can place your donation on their website via the following link:https://www.shelterbox.org/ukraine-crisis/appealPlease view the ShelterBox Ukraine Appeal Video on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/watch v=3E02e6WSUVkIf you are planning to visit the church then you are most welcome to place your donation in the collection box near the south doorSO PLEASE CONTINUE TO GIVE GENEROUSLY. THE PEOPLE OF UKRAINE ARE GOING TO NEED OUR HELP FOR A LONG TIME TO COME.You can also download and print your own copy of our appeal poster, should you wish to help spread the word by placing it in a prominent place.PLEASE NOTE. This and all other entries in 'News and Notices' are usually listed in order of publishing date or latest amendment date.
