Crafty Church and Palm Sunday.At Crafty Church we had a wonderful service today. The children and adults enjoyed the account of Jesus entering Jerusalem on a donkey. We were unable to have a live donkey today, as she was otherwise engaged, but we had an excellent stand-in, who complete with a very novel costume, entertained all those present. Palms were laid across the aisles and even continued down the church paths – we have taken some photos to share before the forecasted rain, washes all the lovely chalk drawings away. Prayers were said for friends in the Parish and further afield, and for those with difficult decisions ahead of them. Refreshments were supplied by the team and were enjoyed by all, whilst the young children completed their activities.Sundown Service on Easter Saturday.It has become a tradition at St Paternus to hold an outdoor "Sundown Service" by a fire when the weather allows. This year we were able to do so, despite a cold breeze and light rain.The service was preceded by a round of tasty hotdogs and a fun easter egg hunt, which was enjoyed by both children and adults alike. Rev'd Jess conducted a lovely service to celebrate the rising from the dead of Jesus Christ and this she followed by blessing the beautiful outdoor Easter Garden. Click on the second download button for a short video portrayal of the garden, which ends by looking into the empty tomb. Try to imagine how Mary Magdalene must have felt on that Sunday morning when she discovered that the tomb was empty.Most of the assembled congregation remained after the service for much needed hot drinks, mainly chocolate, and toasted marshmallows.A collage of the Easter Garden, the decorated Lych Gate and the beautiful flower arrangements inside the church, will shortly be available.Our heartfelt thanks go out to all those talented people who created the beautiful Easter Garden and the wonderful flower arrangements.PLEASE NOTE. This and all other entries in 'News and Notices' are usually listed in order of date published or amended.
A noticeboard is more than just bits of paper, it is a window on the world around you.SUNDOWN SERVICE, Easter Saturday 30th March at 7.30 pm at St Paternus Parish Church, North Petherwin.Please join us around the fire in the churchyard (weather permitting) for a celebration of Easter. Followed by a family friendly service, led by Rev`d Jess.There will be an Easter Egg Hunt for the children and hot dogs by the fire. Toasted marshmallows, hot cross buns and hot chocolate, etc after the service.All are welcome.Advance Notice – for the May Bank Holiday Monday. We would like to offer Cream Teas from 2.30pm onwards – further announcements to follow shortly. Please contact Ray or Helen (details below) if you would like to know more, or if you would like to help.Do you have an event in the Parish of North Petherwin that you would like to advertise? Then please contact either Ray (07860 245596) or Helen (07810 841922).For events taking place beyond our Parish, please contact Caroline Stone at Egloskerry and Moorland Benefice Office on egloskerryparishoffice@gmail.com.One or more of the events listed may be found in our NOTICE SHEETS section, where you will find downloadable posters advertising the event.PLEASE NOTE. This and all other entries in 'News and Notices' are usually listed in order of date published or amended.
The image above shows the display for Mothers as set out in our Lady Chapel.Please feel welcome to place a flower in memory of your mother or a ‘mum’ type figure in your life, for example, a Grandmother, a Godmother or a dear friend. There is a vase of flowers on the Lady Chapel altar, so please if you can, take a five minute break and visit the church . Once seated in the Lady Chapel you can sit in total peace, and let all your thoughts be handed over to Mary, the mother of Jesus, who knows of all our joys and our sorrows As well as adding a flower to the vase you might like to add the name of the person to the list below, and we will ask Rev’d Jess to say a blessing over these special people during the next service when Rev’d Jess is with us.If you are unable to get to church, please just text the first name of the person you would like be remembered to 07810841922, and we will add the name for you.The prayer poster in the gold coloured frame on the altar is attached as a pdf document. You are most welcome to download this poster for display in your home or workplace. PLEASE NOTE. This and all other entries in 'News and Notices' are usually listed in order of publishing date or latest amendment date.
At a lovely service at Perranzabuloe on March 3rd the Bishop of St German, Bishop Hugh, presented Verna Jones with the St Piran's Cross. These are awarded annually to people who are being recognised for their service to church and community. Verna has performed many roles over a very long period at Tremaine, Churchwarden for a long time, Treasurer even, which was certainly not a role she wanted to take on! But first and foremost Verna has served the church with music - playing not just for services at Tremaine but at North Petherwin and other churches in the area, frequently stepping in to help when churches needed someone to fill the breach. Currently she is going into Beaumont Court residential home to provide music for worship there. She is a real stalwart and a very worthy recipient of the Award for Trigg Major Deanery.PLEASE NOTE. This and all other entries in 'News and Notices' are usually listed in order of publishing date or latest amendment date.
