Parish News.

The Ash Wednesday Service was held at St Mary’s when we were joined by members of St Blaise Church and some visitors and it was good to see so many there. Thanks go to Fr Barrie for celebrating our first service of the Lenten season. Fr Paul has produced a booklet of all the services and events taking place during Lent throughout the benefice and can be found on the back table in our churches.

The Men’s Breakfast and Ladies Lunches at Par Garden Centre continue to be a time of relaxation with our friends from our church family. We are grateful to George and Joy in making the prior arrangements each month. We will always welcome anyone who wishes to join us.

The Valentine’s Concert by Carclaze Voices, was a great success and enjoyed by everyone attending. The selection of songs sung by this accomplished choir, reflected the theme of “Love” with songs familiar to most of those present and some well known Cornish ones too. To give the choir a breather, Joy Romary read some love poems and Mr Matt Douglas, Director of Music introduced the choir items with humour, getting the best out of the audience participation, with people oohing and aahing on his cue and tapping their feet and clapping at appropriate times, making the whole performance a lively and enjoyable experience. Following the concert everyone went into the Gott Hall where a wide selection of sandwiches, scones and cakes were well received. There was a happy atmosphere in the Hall while people chatted and enjoyed the company of old and new acquaintances. The total raised for church funds was £445 thank you to all who supported the event.

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