Photo: Bill WillisThe Parish Safeguarding Officer is responsible for ensuring the coordination of any concerns about a child, young person or vulnerable adult, or the behaviour of an adult working with vulnerable groups. Their role is to ensure that these are appropriately reported both to the statutory agencies and to the Diocesan Safggeguarding Team.The North Petherwin Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO) is Bill Willis. His details can be found on the church noticeboard and are repeated below.Bill Willis07581 418230nppso@icloud.com If you wish to speak to Bill, please contact him for advice, guidance or just for a chat about any concerns you have.Link to Truro Diocese Safeguarding TeamMore information on Safeguarding can be found via the following link:https://www.churchofengland.org/more/safeguarding/diocesan-safeguarding-contactsInformation on our Church Safeguarding is permanently given on the Welcome page of this website. Please follow this link:St Paternus Welcome Page. PLEASE NOTE. This and all other entries in 'News and Notices' are usually listed in order of date published or amended.
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 10.30 am. 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.
