Sunday 31st December 2023 (Feast of the Holy Family)
Mass at 10.00am (Intention: Sadie Mulraney RIP)
Monday 1st January 2024
Mass at 10.00am (Intention: Sadie Mulraney RIP)
Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Rosary at 9.30am
Mass at 10.00am (Intention: Sadie Mulraney RIP)
Friday 5th January 2024
Mass at 10.00am (Intention: Sadie Mulraney RIP)
Saturday 6th January 2024
Mass at 10.00am (Intention: Sadie Mulraney RIP)
Vigil Mass of the Feast of the Epiphany at 6.00pm
Sunday 7th January 2024 (Feast of the Epiphany)
Mass at 10.00am
Confessions: On Saturdays from 5.30 before the Vigil Mass at 6pm
In your charity, please remember in your prayers .......
Father Forrest, Jean Blair, Mary Robertson, Lisa Tucker, Jan Stewart, and all the sick and the housebound. Also, Bridget Timms, Father Doherty, Helena Moffat, Alice Reaburn, Thomas McGeaghan and Samual Coward whose anniversaries occur at about this time.
Latest News…
The Offertory Collections last weekend amounted to £483.15, and £448.87 was given on Christmas Day, grateful thanks to all donors.
200 Club: We will be collecting the 2024 subscriptions to the 200 Club at Masses on 6th and 7th January – the price of an individual entry remains at £13 for the year. With more members we can increase the value of the monthly prizes and those that we draw in the Summer and at Christmas.
Thank you to all those of you who gave food, toys and money to the salvation Army and Storehouse Christmas Appeal. Your magnificent generosity allowed 55 hampers to be distributed around the town and, in addition, £765 was donated to the Salvation Army and £565 to Storehouse. Many, many thanks.
Job Vacancy: The Archdiocese is looking to recruit an Estates Surveyor (full-time). The role holder should have significant property related experience and ideally be RICS qualified. For details and how to apply visit archedinburgh.org/vacancy-estates-surveyor. Closing date for applications is Monday 13 January.
Diploma in Catechetics 2024: Explore the richness and depth of our Catholic faith with the Diploma in Catechetics from the Archdiocese, led by Sr Miriam Ruth Ryan RSM. Tune in each Thursday at 7:30pm for an expert-led Zoom Webinar. Includes guided readings, one-to-one support and a retreat. The course begins on Thursday 25 January 2024. Visit bit.ly/archdiploma2024. Questions? Please contact srmiriam.ruth@staned.org.uk.
Explore God’s Will: Thinking about a vocation to the religious life? Join other young Catholic women to chat and explore God's will in monthly get-togethers in Edinburgh. Led by Sr Mirjam Hugens FSO, the first one takes place on Sunday 28 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 same time/venue: 25 Feb, 17 Mar, 21 Apr, 12 May and 22 June. To register email religiousvocations@staned.org.uk
The Archdiocesan Music Day is on Saturday 27 January 2024 at The Gillis Centre in Edinburgh. It is for those who contribute to the liturgy in their parish through music and/or singing, as well as for anyone interested in finding out more about sacred music. Details to follow soon.
The Archdiocesan Valentine’s Retreat for Married and engaged couples will take place at St Kentigern’s Church, Parkgrove Avenue, Barnton, Edinburgh, on Saturday 10 February 2024. Details to follow soon.
