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Jubilee 2025

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The link to the latest diocesan newsletter can be found here

Messages from Fr James Barber
Jubilee Coordinator, Plymouth Diocese

Latest Update 25 February 2025

I’m getting in touch to share with you that we have managed to secure the Jubilee Icon for the Diocese for a further week October 20th - 26th. Owing to the Icon having already been present in the Cathedral and the Icon itself journeying from Portsmouth the week before, it has been agreed that the church of St. Mary’s, Poole will host it during that time. St. Mary’s is equipped with a generously sized church, carpark, and facilities and so is well-suited for those who need to travel. We have only just managed to make this arrangement so further details will be shared when we have them.

I hope this will make a visit to the Icon more possible during this Holy Year.

Revelation

In this Jubilee year where Pope Francis has asked us to be active “Pilgrims of Hope”, renowned scripture scholar and author, Fr. Nicholas King SJ, will lead us to understand the Book of Revelation and how the Word of God is our power for Mission. . This event will be held at Buckfast Abbey conference centre on Saturday 15th March 10am-4pm. ( Dart View Room 4). There is an opportunity to go to the Abbey mass at noon. Booking is essential and needs to be done through plymouth-crownhill@prcdtr.org.uk Enquiries: 01752 701660. We look forward to seeing you at this inspiring day.

Diocesan Jubilee Calendar

With the Holy Year underway I can now share with you the Diocesan Jubilee Calendar. It is a spreadsheet which plots the liturgical year, Diocesan events, Schools, Parishes, and Charity activities during the year. Seeing them alongside one another should provide a level of clarity about how things relate. This will be updated as further developments take place.

Jubilee Weeks in February

This month are a few weeks of Jubilee. Already underway is the Jubilee of Armed Forces, Police and Security Forces. Later in the month, the week of Sunday 16th February is the Jubilee of Artists. We then enjoy the week of Sunday 23rd February as the Jubilee of Deacons. There is a Diocesan event in the planning stages which joins priests and deacons together in a celebration in the Summer, so be on the lookout for that. Our schools are also completing their first Jubilee theme of Care for Creation this half term.

Jubilee Weeks in March

March begins with the commencement of Lent. Then in the week of Sunday 9th March is the Jubilee of the World of Volunteering, giving us the opportunity to honour those who offer so much in our parishes and beyond. At the end of March, Friday 28th, the Holy Father has asked us to set aside a 24hrs for the Lord. Details will soon emerge as to its purpose and I will update when that is clarified. Our schools will be taking up the Jubilee theme of forgiveness during this month and all through the half term up to Easter.

Places of Pilgrimage

I have already heard word of people keen to go on pilgrimage, which is tremendous. Please contact the Place of Pilgrimage ahead of time to avoid disappointment to give them a chance to prepare. Be prepared for them to suggest dates that fit better with their schedules. The contacts are below:

Messages from Fr Mark Skelton on Zoom Lent Course

Latest Update 25 February 2025

Please find below the Zoom Link for the 2025 Lent Series. The talks themselves will begin at 7pm but the Zoom call will be open as from 645pm.  I do hope you will feel able to advertise and encourage your parishioners to come along and share the journey. Each evening is an independent and free standing talk given by 5 separate individuals and so although you can attend all 5 they are not linked other than seeking to reflect on some of the Holy Father's signs of hope in this Jubilee Year. This is the 5th year of the Series and it is always lovely to welcome back the virtual family for the 5 weeks we are together and to welcome new members of our extended family. 

As we prepare to enter into the wonderful season of Lent I do hope it will be a truly blessed and holy time for you and your parish families.

13th March:- Commitment to others.

20th March:- Debt cancellation.

27th March:- Recognizing Hope.

3rd April:- Peace.

10th April:- Jesus's last Pilgrimage.

Annual Zoom Lent Course

It is that time of year again. New Parish but same Zoom account.  Following on from the last four Lents, I am again offering a series of talks on Zoom for parishioners and indeed all those that would be interested and once again I am inordinately grateful to the generosity of the speakers who all said yes immediately . The themes have varied over the years but it seemed sensible in 2025 to reflect on some of the Holy Father's signs of hope in this time of Jubilee. This year the series will be on a Thursday at 7pm and I will send the link to join nearer the time. The timetable is as follows.

Jesus' last Pilgrimage ;-walking through Holy Week with Him.

13th  March :-   Fr James Barber - 'Commitment to others'

20th March :-     Rev Brian Bargent - 'Debt Cancellation'

27th March :-     Rev Lizzi Green - 'Recognizing Hope'.

3rd April       :-      Fr Gerard Barry - 'Peace'.

10th April     :-      David Mcloughlin - 'Pilgrimage'.

Those of you who have joined with us in the past will know that the format varies and that each speaker presents in his or her own individual style which I always think adds to the wonder of the thing. There is no need to pre book and it is not an absolute necessity to attend all if that is not possible as, although they are linked on the common theme, they inevitably stand independently. It would be great if you could advertise when we draw closer to Lent but I will, if you are ok about it, send you out a further reminder nearer the time and include your parish secretaries in the email. Thanks for your support and encouragement to your parishioners to join us. It is always great to see the return of old faces, if you'll pardon the expression, and we have built up, over the years, quite a lovely virtual family.

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