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.
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 Thailand, with thousands dead and many, many more injured or made homeless. And still, the people affected by the earthquakes in Syria and Turkey are in need of help. Please don't forget the continuing war In Ukraine, and the ongoing crisis in Gaza and Israel. These and others 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.
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.
