Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A Sunday, September 27, 2026
Services this week
Saturday - 26th September 2026
10.00am Mass
5.30pm to 5.50pm Confessions
6.30pm Vigil Mass
Sunday
10.00am Mass (Derek Ball)
Monday
No Mass
Tuesday - SS. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael - Archangels
10.00am Mass (Lorna Ballantine [health])
Wednesday - St. Jerome
10.00am Mass (Sick and Housebound)
Thursday - St Theresa of the Child Jesus
6.30pm Exposition
7.00pm Mass
Friday - The Guardian Angels
9.30am Rosary
10.00am Mass (Derek Ball)
Saturday
10.00am Mass
5.30pm to 5.50pm Confessions
6.00pm Vigil Mass
Sunday
10.00am Mass
In your charity, please remember in your prayers:
Father Forrest, Jean Blair, Mary Robertson, Margaret Temperley, Frieda Temperley, Angela Irvine and all the sick and the housebound; Also, Michael McCullogh, Annie MacPhael, Teresa Perec, Margaret McGeachan, Frank Maguire, Jean Bell, Colin Elder, Catherine Dunn, James Hannah, Angeline McKenna-Pow, Scott Romanes, Carol Rutherford, Mary Savage, Jeanie McAvoy, Helen Holland and Ellen Boyd. whose anniversaries occur about this time. Also, Derek Ball who died recently.
News…
Collections: The collection last week amounted to £575.26 and £380 pcm is given by Direct Debits. Thank you to all donors.
Finance and Fabric Committee – the next meeting will be held on Monday 28th October 2026 at 7pm in the hall.
Dates for your Diary :
27th September – Parish Assembly (our AGM!) after 10am Mass
7th October at 7pm – RCIA
6th November – Bottle Bingo – our next fundraiser – donations of bottles would be welcomed.
27th November – St Andrew’s Celebration at 7pm
Talk on Ecumenism - Archbishop Cushley presents on the topic of Ecumenism as part of the Edinburgh Newman Autumn Programme for 2026. Thursday 24 September, 7:00pm, Mayfield Salisbury Church of Scotland, (Newington Trinity Church), 18 West Mayfield, Edinburgh EH9 1TQ. Suggested donation: £5.
Faith and Peace: Lessons from the frontline in Colombia and Ecuador, takes place online and in-person at Room 213, St Andrew’s Building, Glasgow University (Eldon Street) on Monday 28 September at 7:00pm. Participants will hear from inspiring peacebuilders in Ecuador and Colombia, who will discuss the role that faith-leaders play in peacebuilding across Latin America. Book through Eventbrite.com.
Walk in the footsteps of medieval pilgrims by experiencing the Fife Pilgrim Way. Each Saturday, throughout September. To find out more details and to register your interest please contact Deacon Pat Carrigan at columbasway@gmail.com
Poverty in Scotland – Can we do more? - This event will dive into the reality of poverty in Scotland. We'll hear from a range of speakers working on the frontline, chat about what's being done and explore ways we can do more to help. It's a chance to connect, share ideas, and spark change. The Gillis Centre. 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh EH9 1BB on Saturday 3 October from 10:30-4:00pm
September is traditionally dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows This month’s feast days include the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (8th), Our Lady of Sorrows (15th), Padre Pio (23rd) and the Feast of the Archangels (Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, 29th).