4th Sunday of Advent (a)
4th Sunday of Advent. (a)
Times of Mass and Confession:
Sundays: Vigil Mass (Saturday) 6.00 p.m. & 10.00 a.m.
Weekday: 9.00 a.m. (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
10.00 a.m. (Saturday)
Confessions: After 10.00 a.m. Mass on Saturday or by arrangement
Please remember the following parishioners, relatives and friends in your prayers:
Sick: John McPartland, Mary McPheely, Annie O’Donnell, Veronica Allan, Margaret Christie, Lawrie Malone, Irene Callan.
Anniversaries: William Lightheart, Ronnie Fraser, Susan McGowan.
Died: Eileen Barrett, Tony Ames.
Today marks the start of the fourth and final week of the Advent season. This weekend we finish collecting gifts for the homeless which will be distributed through the St. Catharine’s Convent Homeless project network
Lists are at the back of the Church for Passkeepers and volunteers to assist at the social events in the Hall after the Christmas Masses, to indicate their availability over the Christmas and New Year period. The social events in the Hall are in particular need of helpers.
Altar servers please come to the sacristy and tick on the appropriate list about their availability for serving Mass over Christmas and New Year.
Today: The new rota for Eucharistic Ministers is ready for collection in the sacristy. Please collect your copy before Mass since it comes into effect this weekend.
Sunday: There will be a celebration of the Children’s Liturgy during the 10.00 a.m. Mass. During Advent, the Children’s Liturgy will be celebrated every Sunday along with some practical activities in the Hall after Mass. The team have come up with lots of exciting ideas for the children so parents please encourage your children to go along and take part.
Sunday: The Coffee Morning after 10.00 a.m. Mass will be organised by the Ladies Group. All welcome to go round to the Hall and take part.
Tuesday: Christmas Eve.
Mass at 9.00 a.m. after which the Church will be closed for the day to allow for preparation until the Vigil and First Mass of Christmas at 11.30 p.m.
Confessions will not be heard today.
Service of Readings and Carols at 8.30 p.m. in Our Lady’s in Currie.
This will lead straight into the First Mass of Christmas. It is important to be in the Church for the Carols and the readings since they form an integral part of tonight’s Liturgy.
The collection basket at the crib is for the Archbishop’s Care Fund, a fund which is used to respond to various requests he receives for financial assistance.
Service of Readings and Carols at 11.30 p.m. in St. Cuthbert’s.
This will lead straight into the First Mass of Christmas at Midnight. It is important to be in the Church for the Carols and the readings since they form an integral part of tonight’s Liturgy. Refreshments will be served in the Hall after Mass if you are able to stay.
The collection basket at the crib is for the Archbishop’s Care Fund, a fund which is used to respond to various requests he receives for financial assistance.
Wednesday: The Nativity of Our Lord.
Mass at 9.30 a.m. in St. Cuthbert’s.
Refreshments will be served in the Hall after Mass if you are able to stay.
Please note that the time of Mass is changed from previous years.
This is to allow a less rushed period between Mass in St. Cuthbert’s and Mass in Our Lady’s due to Father Tom being away.
Mass at 11.30 a.m. in Our Lady’s in Currie.
Saturday: Archbishop Cushley will celebrate Mass in St. David’s Dalkeith at 12 noon to mark the Feast of the Holy Innocents. All welcome.
The Church Stall has the new edition of Living Faith (January – March 2014) available at £1.40p. All remaining Christmas cards, calendars are also available at half price.
My sincere thanks go to those of you who managed along to the Cathedral last Tuesday for the Mass during which I was installed as a Canon or who sent cards and gifts. In the midst of what was a very nerve wracking occasion it was good to see friendly faces from the Parish, from St. Cuthbert’s school and from St. Augustine’s High School.
Please Note: The Catholic Newspapers this week are double issues. There will be no papers next weekend. The cost is increased accordingly.
With every best wish and Christmas blessing to you,
your families
and all those who are dear to you.
Monsignor Tony.
