Parish News

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - 15th January 2023

Services this week

Sunday    2nd Sunday of the Year    Mass    10.00am

Monday   Holy Communion Service              10.00am

Friday     Holy Communion Service               10.00am

Saturday Holy Communion Service              10.00am

                                                  Vigil Mass     6.00pm

Sunday    3rd Sunday of the Year    Mass    10.00am

 

In your charity, please remember in your prayers Father Forrest and all the sick and the housebound Also John Carlin, Maureen McAllister, Joan Dunn, Mary Romames, Catherine Hodges, Kate Tooey, George Scobie, Richie Blair, Sarah Marshall and Betty Hughes whose anniversaries occur about this time.

 

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The Offertory Collections last weekend amounted to £453.50 including a donation of £40 - grateful thanks to all donors.

 

Diploma in Catechetics
Register now for the Diploma in Catechetics which begins on Thursday 12 January. It is a great way to explore the richness and depth of the Catholic faith with course leader Sr Anna Marie McGuan RSM. Testimonials, FAQs, details and registration at bit.ly/archdiploma2023

Female vocations
Join other young Catholic women to chat and explore God's will in five monthly get-togethers in Edinburgh. The first takes place on Sunday 29 January, 4-7pm at St Columba’s, 9 Upper Gray Street. It is a chance to pray, share and discuss in a relaxed environment, and refreshments will be served. The series continues at the same time/venue: 26 Feb, 26 Mar, 30 Apr, 28 May. To register please email religiousvocations@staned.org.uk

Come and See Day - Lay Dominicans
Lay Dominicans are men and women who live the Dominican charism in their daily lives. On Saturday 4 February the Edinburgh group will be holding a day for those interested in finding out more about the Dominicans, and in particular, Lay Dominicans. It begins with Mass at St Albert's Chapel, George Square, at 12noon (entry via George Square Lane).

Valentine’s Retreat 2023
This free half-day retreat offers couples a chance to reflect on their love and commitment to each other, to God and to their community. It will be led by Annette and Paul O’Beirne, of Equipes Notre-Dame - Teams of Our Lady. The retreat takes place from 2-5pm on Saturday 11 February at the Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB (free parking onsite). Register at bit.ly/valentineretreat