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Holy Week Programme.

Holy Thursday

Mass in Our Lady’s at 6pm and St Cuthbert’s at 7pm

Good Friday

Service in both Churches at 3pm

Holy Saturday

Vigil Mass in St Cuthbert’s at 8pm and Our Lady’s at 8.30pm

Stations of the Cross

Join Catholics from across Scotland to pray for the unborn, their mothers and all pro-life intentions. Includes a reflection from Bishop Frank Dougan of the Diocese of Galloway. This Monday (14 April) at 7:45pm. Register: bit.ly/stations25

Fundraising Concert

A Performance of Pergolesi Stabat Mater by Genevieve Evans and Emma Hocking takes place at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh at 7:30pm on Monday 14 April. Entry is free with retiring donations to support the Schola Cantorum’s singing in Rome in May 2025. 
 

Chrism Mass

The Mass of Chrism in the Archdiocese will be celebrated on Tuesday of Holy Week (15 April) at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh at 7:00pm. At this Solemn Mass Archbishop Cushley will bless the Oils to be used in parish celebrations of the Sacraments for the year ahead, while priests renew the promises made at ordination. All are welcome as we prepare for the Paschal Triduum in the lead up to Easter Sunday.
 

Parent Forum

The next Archdiocesan Parent Forum will take place on Wednesday 23 April at 7:00pm. This meeting will now be online, and all Parent Council Chairpersons and Parish Representatives are invited. If you haven’t received an invite or confirmed your attendance, please email melissa.gavan@staned.org.uk
 

Annual Pro Life Chain

SPUC’s Pro-Life Chain takes place on Saturday 26 April at 11:00am on Lothian Road. There will be a pro-life Rosary at 10:00am in Sacred Heart Church on Lauriston Street. Register at: bit.ly/proliferosary25
 

Assisted Suicide

The UK Parliament will soon be voting on assisted suicide. Please visit carenotkilling.uk/petition to sign the petition and email your MP in a few simple clicks.
 

Celebration of Fr Tommy Greenan

The story of the Edinburgh priest who served the poor in war-torn El Salvador will be shared at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, on Thursday 8 May at 7:30pm (Please note corrected date). Speakers will share their memories of Fr Tommy Greenan and tell the story of how his acclaimed book The Song of the Poor came to be published following his death. The book will be available for purchase at the event. No registration required. All welcome.

Mass for married and engaged couples

The annual Archdiocesan Mass for Married Couples (and those preparing for marriage) takes place at 7:15pm on Tuesday 27 May at St Mary’s Cathedral. Please join us for this special occasion when we celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage. Archbishop Cushley will be the principal celebrant and will give a blessing to couples.

Columba Trust

The Columba Trust provides funding to organisations and individuals for projects which support the practice of the Roman Catholic faith, its ministry and values. The deadline for applications this year is 30 June 2025. Further details about the Trust and how to apply for a grant can be found at https://columbatrust.org.uk/

Holy Year Pilgrimage to Rome

Archbishop Cushley leads our Holy Year Pilgrimage to Rome for young adults (18+) which takes place 28 July to 4 August 2025. Cost £1,175 includes return flights from Edinburgh to Rome, coach transfers, bed and breakfast at Casa Santa Lucia and an opportunity to take part in the Jubilee for Young People programme, including attending Mass with the Holy Father. Limited single rooms available. Email frrobert.taylor@staned.org.uk by Sunday 2 February 

 Events in the Archdiocese

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

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Mass Bookings.
We are reminded that the booking of mass for our special intentions, wedding anniversaries, Birthday thanksgiving, Death anniversaries of our loved ones and general prayers is highly recommended. The mass stipends (Donations) are part of our contribution towards the good of the church and support of our priest. 
Sunday Morning Tea & Coffee.
The Parish ‘Sunday morning’s Tea & coffee’ is on every Sunday immediately after the 9.30am mass. The proceeds from these activities are geared towards the charity support run by our parish. Come one, Come all! 
200 Club Winners for March:
congratulations to the winners of the month March, The lucky numbers are: 51,116 & 198. 
Easter cards:
are available at Parish Stall located at the back of the Church. We can get our beautiful Easter cards to send to our loved ones. You could also get your sacramentals, spiritual medals, Rosaries, Mass cards and other religious articles. 
 

  

Mass Bookings.
We are reminded that the booking of mass for our special intentions, wedding anniversaries, Birthday thanksgiving, Death anniversaries of our loved ones and general prayers is highly recommended. The mass stipends (Donations) are part of our contribution towards the good of the church and support of our priest. 
SSVP Healing Mass and Party:
We sincerely thank Fr Francis for celebrating our Healing Mass in December. We also thank all of the parishioners who helped us in so many different ways: preparing the hall, making & donating wonderful food, helping on the day with preparations, organising and tidying up, along with the music, songs and jokes. You all helped make it a wonderful gathering, thank you very much. Watch this space for our next get-together! 
Lenten charity.
We will be collecting for the local food bank as part of our Almsgiving for the Lenten season. There will be a Big Box at the back of the Church. 
Church Cleaning.
We are planning a Big Clean of Our Lady’s, on Monday 14th of April from 9.30. Although we have a regular ‘clean team’, any help is appreciated as it gives us a chance to do a deeper clean including washing all the floors, pews etc. Everyone is welcome – we already have two male members of our regular team . It is a sociable and enjoyable way to be part of caring for our lovely Church. Coffee will be available! If you would like to help in any way, please contact Mary Cook 07545849626.