Upper Fal Parishes Bulletin for Easter 3, Sunday 19th April 2026

Weekly Benefice Bulletin

Sunday 19th April 2026

Message from the Rector

Ow sos ger,

I rejoiced with those who said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” Psalm 122:1

This week we will hear one of my very favourite stories about Jesus’ resurrection appearances as he comes alongside two disciples making their way through Emmaus (the meaning of Emmaus makes us think of bubbling up maybe like a hot spring, and the exact location of Emmaus has not yet been found!) I do not believe that these details are necessarily important except to say that they point to something about the formation of faith.

The two disciples were extremely distressed over the events that took place in Jerusalem, of course they were, they were grieving the loss of their friend and their mentor. Their hearts were broken. As they walked to Emmaus presumably to distance themselves from the horrors they had witnessed, someone (Jesus) came alongside them and listened, and heard their grief and then helped them to understand the prophecies, the way things had worked out and the meaning behind it all.

And then…As they enter the village or homestead they invite the stranger to come and eat with them and stay overnight…We do not know if they intended to go further or simply remain there. We know that the stranger did not presume to be invited in.

As they shared their evening meal, the stranger took the bread and gave thanks -as we might say grace. In this very act the disciples recognised Jesus who promptly disappeared!

Emmaus becomes synonymous with faith bubbling over as our eyes are opened to the presence of Jesus even when we weren’t expecting him!

The disciples are so excited that they return to Jerusalem to share their experience with their friends- the rest of the disciples.

I wonder when the last time was that you were so excited about the presence of Jesus that you simply had to go see your friends and tell them? Or when, you last shared your witness account of how Jesus has been with you in life with the people in your own church?

From time to time we all need encouragement in our faith, hearing how God has come alongside friends and neighbours can be a real light in the darkness providing that much needed source of hope.

Let us be a people of joy as we gather together week by week in the house of the Lord, let us encourage one another and share stories of how God comes alongside us. Let us share our excitement of coming together to praise and worship our Lord as we give thanks for the bountiful ways in which He blesses us day by day.

Gras ha kres,

Caroline

This week’s services

Sunday 19th April

Probus	9.30	Praise & Worship and Baptism	Caroline
Probus	16.00	APCM	Caroline
St Erme	9.30	Holy Communion	Linda
St Nun's	11.00	Parish Praise	LWLS
Ladock	11.00	Holy Communion	Pat
Tresillian	15.00	Holy Communion	Linda

Readings

Psalm 116:1-3, 10-end

Acts 2: 14a, 36-41

Luke 24:13-35

Collect

Almighty Father,

who in your great mercy gladdened the disciples

with the sight of the risen Lord:

give us such knowledge of his presence with us,

that we may be strengthened and sustained by his risen life

and serve you continually in righteousness and truth;

through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,

who is alive and reigns with you,

in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and for ever.

Amen

Next week’s services

Sunday 26th April

Probus	9.30	Holy Communion	Caroline
St Erme	9.30	Holy Communion	Linda
Ladock	11.00	Holy Communion	Linda
St Crida	11.15	Holy Communion
Tresillian	11.15	Holy Communion & APCM	Caroline
Probus	16.00	Café Church
Ladock	18.00	BCP Evensong	Caroline

Readings

Psalm 23

Acts 2: 42-47

John 10: 1-10

Collect

Almighty God,
whose Son Jesus Christ is the resurrection and the life:
raise us, who trust in him,
from the death of sin to the life of righteousness,
that we may seek those things which are above,
where he reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Amen

Children & Young People’s Groups

Probus - Youth Group: Sunday 19th April, 6.00pm - 7.00pm

Probus - Little Lights: Thursday 23rd April, 9:30am - 11:30am

RESURRECTION CATERPILLARS!

Spring.

Everything in the garden is lovely.

The flowers are out. And so are the weeds!

All is a riot of busyness. Flies. Bees. Grubs.

You know that the warm season of Spring brings out the flowers. They advertise their presence by bright colours to attract insects and butterflies to pollenate and so procreate.

The season also brings out greedy caterpillars.

The caterpillars that munch munch munch.

That seems to be their sole purpose in life.

Like some humans they just concentrate on what they can get.

Grabbing

Working just for the day.

The moment. The immediate.

Only working for what they can see and understand with their five senses.

Thinking little about the future.

Then things start to deteriorate and life becomes rigid.

Brown,

The inevitable happens and life stops.

Dead.

The caterpillar has ceased to munch his lunch.

But has life really ceased?

We know for the caterpillar, yes it has.

His world is over.

The caterpillar has little knowledge of the future.

What it holds and understands doesn’t mean that in God’s creation nothing will happen!

Two caterpillars were munching and talking and seeing a butterfly one said to the other

“You’ll never get me up in one of those things!”

So caterpillar time passes.

Metamorphosis.

Transformation.

Incredible and previously unknown change.

For the caterpillar it’s a miracle.

Resurrection!

A new face.

Colour! New bright patterns.

Power. Flying! Soaring.

Travelling great distances to places unknown and un-conceived before.

Now possessing a wider view of God’s purpose and his wonderful creation.

And with greater understanding.

Resurrection!

Butterfly life for we caterpillars.

Brian McQuillen

Benefice notices

A Plea from St Petroc's

This year the Tregothnan Estate have kindly offered to support St Petroc's through their open Garden scheme (18th and 19th April). Not only will we benefit from a share in the entrance fee we will also benefit from any monies raised by the refreshments.

Therefore we would like to ask for your help. Would you be willing to make a homemade cake or quiche that we can sell at the event?

Drop off (15th and 16th April) for cakes and quiches: Peat House, Newham Road, Truro TR1 2DP. Any questions please email home@stpetrocs.org.uk

Across the Upper Fal Parishes

You are welcome to any and all these regular events across the parishes. Please keep a look out in the Bulletin for news and dates of ‘pop up’ events to take place around the Benefice.

CREED

Cream teas in the summer months more info to come!

GRAMPOUND

Home Group

Thursday evenings for further details. Tel William 07767 203402

LADOCK

Coffee Morning at Ladock Village Hall

1^st Saturday each month: 10-12noon

Tuesday Prayer Group

9am at St Ladoca Church.

Bell-ringing Practice

Alt Wednesdays

Contact Jonathan for more info

LAMORAN

A service of evening prayer with refreshments after

3^rd Sunday most summer months 3pm

PROBUS

Home Groups

Alternate weeks, Tuesday / Wednesday evenings

Tel Scott 07576 252664 (Tuesday group)

Tel Liz 07525 456434 (1st & 3rd Wednesday group)

Tots Praise

3^rd Thursday each month: 9.30 - 11.30

This is a stay and play group for babies and toddlers. Once a month we share A Gospel story, sing and pray usually with bubbles.

Prayer Meeting

Friday’s at 10.15am

TRESILLIAN

Lunch Group at Holy Trinity Church

1^st Monday most months: 12 noon

Booking essential Tel Clare 01872 520198

APCM's

We are now in the season of Annual Parochial Church Meetings which will be held at each parish church.

Probus Sunday 19th April 4.00pm (with pasty) Click to read report and order pasty
Tresillian Sunday 26th April 12.00pm
St Erme Thursday 30th April 7.00pm

During the APCM reports will be shared, if not before, so that all members of the church can learn what the PCC have been working on over the past year, to understand the priorities set and to work out together what the priorities might be for the coming year. This is an opportunity to ask questions and to offer support. You are most welcome to attend these meetings.

Schools Team

A reminder that I am trying to create a schools team that will engage with all our schools a couple of times around the year providing spiritual and creative ways for children to engage with the Christian faith and tradition. All roles will be safely recruited into in accordance with our safeguarding policy. Please contact Revd Caroline for more information.

Pastoral Administrator

I would like to ask if there is someone who would be willing to provide a little admin support in the pastoral work of our churches. This will require sending cards periodically around the year. For a role description and more information please contact Revd Caroline.

Bluebell Walk @ St Erme

Sunday April 19^th 2026

2.30 pm to 5.30 pm

Tregassow Manor Farm, St Erme, TR4 9BL

A walk through ancient bluebell woodland for

St Erme Church and Trispen Community Centre

Adults £4, Children Free

Tea, Coffee and Cupcakes available in the Barn

Dogs welcome

TR2 Community Hub

Monday 20th April

Digital Support Hub: 10am - 12pm

Coffee Morning: 10am -12pm
Community Larder: 4pm - 4:30pm

Tuesday 21st April

Coffee Morning: 10.00am -12pm

Wednesday 22nd April

More Move Group: 10am-12pm

Coffee Morning: 10am - 12pm
Probus Community Support & Information Service: 2pm - 4pm

Community Larder: 2.30pm - 3:30pm

Friday 24th April

Coffee Morning: 9am - 11am
Community Larder: 9am - 10am

Saturday 25th April

Community Larder: 9:30am - 10:30am

Coffee Morning: 9:30pm - 10:30pm

New Wine Festival 2026

To book and be part of our group, search for Upper Fal Parishes. However, if you wanted to go and camp on your own, just book without reference to the benefice.

Events and News from Mothers' Union in Cornwall

Dear Church Colleagues,

I am pleased to invite you to the Spring Open Afternoon of the Diocese of Truro Mothers' Union, to be held on St George's Day, Thursday 23 April, at St Endellion Church, near Port Isaac, PL29 3TP, 14.00 - 16.30. The speaker will be Ann Hatton of Ripple Effect - a charity that works alongside families in rural Africa, helping them to grow more food and earn a living so that they can lift themselves out of poverty. Refreshments will be available, and everyone is welcome. St Endellion - https://www.northcornwallclusterofchurches.org.uk/our-churches/st-endellion/

Dates for your diaries

Mothers' Union Spring Open Afternoon - Thursday 23 April at St Endellion Church (near Port Isaac) 14.00 - 16.30 (speaker Ann Hatton of Ripple Effect)
Mothers' Union Summer Open Afternoon - Thursday 18 June at the Cathedral – 14:00 - 16:30 (speaker Craig Lang, on cyber security)
Mothers' Union Quiet Day - Thursday 23 July at St Endellion Church – 10:30 – 15:30
Mothers' Union Family Fun Day - Wednesday 19 August at the Cathedral (free fun for families with children aged 9 and under)
Mothers Union Banner Exhibition - 11 - 23 August 2026, Truro Cathedral

Mothers' Union AGM and Service - 19 November, Truro Cathedral,10:30-16:30Mothers' Union celebrates 150 years in June this year! Full details of national celebrations are at https://www.mothersunion.org/event/150/ and in Cornwall, we will be celebrating with a display of the fantastic needlework in Mothers' Union banners, in Truro Cathedral in August. Stand by for further information, and if you have a beautiful banner in your church, we encourage you to contact us and join in!

Thank you very much for helping to publicise the work of the Mothers' Union in the Diocese of Truro. We welcome members, supporters and friends to all our events, which typically feature a speaker, worship and, of course, cake.

Best wishes,

Judith Field

Comms, Diocese of Truro Mothers' Union

Generosity and Stewardship Matters

Financially Supporting your church

The Parish Giving Scheme is our preferred method of receiving regular giving within the churches of Probus, Ladock and Grampound. If you haven't already transferred from other forms of giving then do check out how it works through the link here or by contacting your treasurer.

Please do consider whether this is a good time to review your regular giving at the church, or perhaps you would like to plan for a future donation and leave a gift in your will. The Church of England has produced guidance on legacy giving which you can find here

Newsletter Submissions

Please send your items by 5pm on Tuesday 21st April at the latest to Matthew at bulletin@probus.church and make sure the subject line clearly indicates that it is a newsletter submission.
Thank you.