Plympton Catholic Parish

16/05/2026

The Ascension of the Lord (Year A)

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (28:16-20)

The eleven disciples set out for Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had arranged to meet them. When they saw him they fell down before him, though some hesitated. Jesus came up and spoke to them. He said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, make disciples of all the nations; baptise them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teach them to observe all the commandments I gave to you. And know that I am with you always; yes, to the end of time.’

09/05/2026

Sixth Sunday of Easter (Year A)

A reading from the holy Gospel according to John (14:15-21)

I shall ask the Father and he will give you another Advocate.
Jesus said to his disciples:
‘If you love me you will keep my commandments.
I shall ask the Father,
and he will give you another Advocate
to be with you for ever,
that Spirit of truth
whom the world can never receive
since it neither sees nor knows him;
but you know him,
because he is with you, he is in you.
I will not leave you orphans;
I will come back to you.
In a short time the world will no longer see me;
but you will see me,
because I live and you will live.
On that day
you will understand that I am in my Father
and you in me and I in you.
Anybody who receives my commandments and keeps them
will be one who loves me;
and anybody who loves me will be loved by my Father,
and I shall love him and show myself to him.’

01/05/2026

Saturday 2 May 2026 - Feast of Saint Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Saint Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, was a staunch defender of Christ’s divinity. He opposed Arianism and helped shape orthodox Christian belief through his teaching and leadership as Bishop of Alexandria.

30/04/2026

Friday 1 May 2026 - Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker

This title for Saint Joseph honours the dignity of human labour and presents him as a model of faithful, humble work.

29/04/2026

Thursday 30 April 2026 - Feast of Pius V

Pope Pius V implemented the reforms of the Council of Trent and promoted the unity of the Church during a time of great challenge.

28/04/2026

Wednesday 29 April 2026 - Feast of Saint Catherine of Siena

Saint Catherine of Siena was a Dominican mystic who influenced Church reform and helped bring the Pope back to Rome from Avignon.

27/04/2026

Tuesday 28 April 2026 - Feast of Peter Chanel

Peter Chanel was a missionary priest who brought Christianity to the South Pacific and was martyred on the island of Futuna.

26/04/2026

26/04/2026

Monday 27 April 2026 - Feast of Saint Louis Grignion de Montfort, Priest:

Saint Louis Grignion de Monfort was a French priest known for his deep devotion to the Virgin Mary and for promoting consecration to Jesus through Mary.

26/04/2026

As the Church celebrates the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Jenny Kraska offers her thoughts on the day's liturgical readings, reflecting on the theme, ...