Parish News

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - 28th August 2022

Services this week

Sunday      22nd Sunday of the Year                                 Mass    10.00am

Monday     Passion of St John the Baptist                         Mass    10.00am

Friday                                                                                Mass    10.00am

Saturday  St Gregory the Great                                        Mass    10.00am

                                                                                  Vigil Mass      6.00pm

Sunday   23rd Sunday of the Year                                    Mass    10.00am

 

 

Latest News…

The Offertory Collections last weekend amounted to £485.96 - grateful thanks to all donors.

Season of Creation The Season of Creation is on from 1 September to 4 October. This year’s theme is ‘Listening to the voice of creation’. Find out more at https://seasonofcreation.org/. Please consider reading Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si,’ on caring for our common home – it is freely available online by searching ‘Laudato Si’.

Annual Caritas, Justice & Peace Mass This takes place at 7pm on Monday 5 September at St Columba’s, Upper Gray Street, Edinburgh. The lead celebrant is Canon Brian Gowans, Vicar Episcopal for the Archdiocese’s Caritas Justice & Peace Commission, and there will be a homily from Fr David Stewart SJ. Buffet and refreshment served in hall after. Register at bit.ly/caritasmass

Children’s Liturgy Day Those who lead/volunteer with parish Children’s Liturgy, or who are interested in finding out more about it, are invited to take part in a day of training, guidance and support at the Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, at 10:45am on Saturday 10 September. Register at bit.ly/childrensliturgyevent

My Faith & Scotland Is Scotland a tolerant country for people of faith? Take part in an in-depth conversation on the experience of Christians and Muslims, with guest speakers outlining obstacles and opportunities. This event takes place at the parish hall of St John Cantius & Nicholas, Main Street, Broxburn, on Saturday 10 September, from 11am to 3pm. Register at bit.ly/myfaithscotland

Margaret Sinclair The national Venerable Margaret Sinclair Pilgrimage is on Sunday 18 September. It starts at 2pm and concludes with Mass at 4:30pm. This will be an afternoon of quiet reflection and prayer for the beatification of Margaret Sinclair. Find out more about this holy Edinburgh woman at www.margaretsinclair.scot

Red Mass The annual Red Mass will see members of Scotland’s legal fraternity come together for Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh at midday on Sunday 18 September. It will be celebrated by Archbishop Cushley and a reception will follow in Coffee Saints café. All welcome.

Youth Pilgrimage The National Pilgrimage for young people aged between 16-30 takes place on Saturday 24 September in Dunkeld, Perthshire. It includes walks to holy sites, talks and Mass. A bus will leave from the Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh at 9:30am (£10). To book your place email yi@staned.org.uk.

The Beginning Experience The ‘Beginning Experience’ is holding a weekend for those who find themselves suffering bereavement through divorce, separation or widowhood. The weekend will take place from 30th September to 2nd October 2022 at the Conforti Centre, Coatbridge. For details contact Catherine on 0131 665 3383 or email: beginningexperiencescotland@hotmail.com. Completed applications must be returned by 16th September 2022.

A Prayer for Peace in Ukraine: O Loving God, your Son, Jesus Christ, came into the world to do your Will and leave us His Peace. Through the intercession and example of our Blessed Mother Mary, Queen of Peace, grant us the wisdom and humility to reflect that peace to the world. Inspire our thoughts, words, and deeds to bear witness to your presence in our hearts. May your Holy Spirit fill us with every grace and blessing so that we may pursue what leads to peace for all humanity. Amen

 

Telephone numbers in case of emergency:

St Michael’s, Linlithgow:  01506 842145

Christ the King/Sacred Heart, Grangemouth:  01324 482 253

St. Francis Xavier’s, Falkirk:  01324 623 567

St. Alexander’s, Denny:  01324 823 310

Please call St Alexander’s for the chaplain for Forth Valley Royal Hospital and Strathcarron Hospice.