Parish News

The Presentation of the Lord: 2nd February 2025

Services this week

Saturday

6.00pm     Vigil Mass

Sunday

10.00am    Mass

Monday

No Mass

Tuesday

10.00am    Mass

Wednesday

10.00am    Mass

Thursday

5.30pm     Exposition

6.00pm     Mass

Friday

9.30am     Rosary

10.00am    Mass  

Saturday

10.00am    Mass

5.30pm     Confessions

6.00pm     Vigil Mass (Richard Blair (RIP))

Sunday

10.00am    Mass

 

 

In your charity, please remember in your prayers:

Father Forrest, Jean Blair, Mary Robertson, Jan Stewart, Baby G, Gillian Jamieson, Tricia Henderson, Alex Davie, Margaret Temperley, Dorothy Brankin, Hayden Carr-Pollock and Jim Paterson and all the sick and the housebound; Also, Peter McGuire, Colleen Malarkey, Winnie Potter, Harry McMeechan, James Joynes, Unity Mulraney, Heather Ramsay, Jim Campbell, Tam Dalyell, Alec Davie, John Wright, Granny McDougal, Hannah Vielly and Mary Kilgallon whose anniversaries occur at about this time.

 

May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

 

News…

 

The Offertory Collection last weekend amounted to £447, in addition £345 per month is given through the direct debit facility.

 

Workshop for Children's Liturgy Leaders - If you are involved with Children's Liturgy in your parish, the Archdiocesan Catechetics Commission invites you to The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB, for a workshop on Children's Liturgy of the Word. The day takes place on Saturday 22 February from 9:30am-12:00pm and will include Mass, discussion groups, a presentation on resources, and a presentation on the Liturgy of the Word within Mass. Registration for this free event and the full event schedule is at https://forms.office.com/e/yRxbbsJ5kL.

 

Restore Scotland - Join us at Caird Hall, Dundee, (Friday 14th February 2025 7:00pm and Saturday 15th February 2025 7:00pm)  for Restore Scotland 2025, a Christian outreach event inviting everyone to explore the life-changing hope found in Jesus Christ. Restore Scotland is open to all-no matter your background, struggles, or beliefs. Come and experience uplifting music, inspirational messages, and an invitation to find lasting peace and purpose. Secure your place now through Dundee City Box Office: Tel 01382 434940.

 

200 Club – The January Draw winners are: No 36: Agnes Kennedy and No 54: Peter Haggerty.

 

The Scottish Jubilee 2025 Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi takes place 5 to 12 September 2025, with four nights in Rome and three in Assisi. To register your interest, please contact Jim McKelvie at j.mckelvie@holyyear2025.org.uk or on 07957 847290.

 

The Archdiocese has organised a mini-retreat for married and engaged couples from 2-5pm on Saturday 15 February at St Kentigern’s Church, 26 Parkgrove Avenue, Edinburgh, EH4 7QR. The scriptural  focus is on The Wedding Feast at Cana. The speaker is Fr Andrew Garden (St David’s, Dalkeith) and the event is free. Registration is via the Archdiocese website.

 

The Archdiocese invites high school pupils to 'Rise in Faith, Live in Hope' at St Francis Xavier's Church, Falkirk, 11am-3pm on Saturday 15 March. The event will provide encouragement and inspiration to help them grow in their faith amidst the challenges they face. Includes Mass with Archbishop Cushley. Registration is via the Archdiocese website.

 

The Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from 11-18 July 2025. For full details click the below button. Full details are on the Archdiocese website.

 

Events in the Archdiocese: For a full list of forthcoming events in the Archdiocese visit https://archedinburgh.org/news-events