Hand on the Faith to Others!
Archdiocesan Diploma in Catechetics One-Year Online Course in 2021
Join people across the Archdiocese on Zoom each week to learn about our Catholic faith and earn an Archdiocesan Diploma in Catechetics to prepare you to hand on our Catholic faith to others! The Archdiocese is offering a new one-year course via Zoom taught in weekly 45-minute lectures (Thursday evenings at 7:30pm) beginning January 14, 2021. Lectures will be given on the Role of the Laity in the Church, Sacraments, Scripture, Christology, Systematic Theology and Moral Theology, find out more here. An online introductory session is planned on Zoom on Tuesday, 24th November at 7:30 p.m. for anyone who would like to learn more! This is a great opportunity to increase your knowledge of our Catholic Faith. For more info email: sranna.marie@staned.org.uk
Please take a brochure in the back of church with all the Course Module dates and details.
‘Life of Faith: Where does Prayer fit in?’
45-minute Talk on Prayer with Sr. Anna Marie, RSM, Monday, 23rd November, 2pm and 7pm
Learn more about how to deepen your prayer life, draw closer to God and ask questions during the Archdiocese’s exciting new Zoom catechesis led by Sister Anna Marie McGuan, RSM, a Religious Sister of Mercy who holds a licentiate in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome. The 45-minute talk ‘Life of Faith: Where does Prayer fit in?’ will be held for the Edinburgh Deanery on Monday, 23rd November at 2pm and 7pm. To register please email SrAnna.Marie@staned.org.uk
Advent Talks with Fr. Patrick
During Advent Fr. Patrick will give four short talks on Prayer as a way of preparing for Christmas. The talks will be at 7:00pm every Monday in Advent on Zoom, beginning on the Solemnity of St. Andrew, Monday, 30th November. Please put the dates in your diaries and consider making these talks an Advent commitment for all the family.
Mass with Archbishop Cushley on the Solemnity of St. Andrew, 30th November
His Grace the Archbishop will celebrate Mass in the Cathedral at 12:45pm to celebrate our National Patron, St. Andrew the Apostle. St. Andrew, pray for us!
Parish Bible Study – Thursdays at 7:00pm on Zoom
Join us for our Parish Bible Study on Zoom on Thursdays at 7:00pm, it’s a great way to come to know Jesus better through the Gospels, as we ask questions, share our reflections and pray together. If you would like to join, please email frjamie@stmaryscathedral.co.uk
When you sign up you will receive a short and accessible commentary for the coming Sunday’s Gospel in preparation for our meeting. We look forward to seeing you!
Sincere Thanks…
To the small group of benefactors who donated the two exquisite new carpets for the sanctuary of the Cathedral, many thanks to those who donated them and many thanks to all of you for your generous support of our beautiful Cathedral.
Remember to Reserve Places for Sunday Mass -- Online or by Phone
Due to the Government’s restrictions no more than 50 people may attend any one Mass and we need to keep a record of contact details of all who attend. Please reserve a seat for either the Saturday Vigil or Sunday Mass in the Cathedral or Ravelston:
Simply choose the Mass you would like to attend and reserve seats Monday, 8am – Saturday, 5pm. If you have any problems, or do not have access to the internet, please phone the Parish Office at 0131 556 1798 and we will be happy to help you. Please note: after 3pm on Friday, the parish office is not able to make any changes to Mass reservations for the weekend.
Music for the 12 noon Mass
O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (Messiah) - Handel
Just as I am, without one plea - Brown
Organ voluntary: Toccata – Dubois
Christmas Gift Collection for Prisoners’ Children – This weekend and next weekend
We are collecting Christmas gifts for children of prisoners in Edinburgh Prison. We ask that the gifts are new, wrapped in Christmas Gift wrap, and with a label attached stating whether the gift is suitable for a boy or a girl and the age of the child. Gifts for older children from 11 years onwards would be most appreciated. There will be a collection box in the back of the church both next weekend and 21st-22nd November.
Buy Christmas Gifts from Kathedral Knits to Support the Cathedral
Our wonderful parishioner Joanna Kopystynska has been busy knitting all sorts of original knitted goods for Christmas. Unfortunately, this year, she is not really able to sell them in the Octagon and so she has gone online. All her wonderful knitted works are now on sale at her website.
As ever all the profits from this sale are very generously donated by Joanna to the Cathedral. Please consider supporting Joanna and the Cathedral by visiting her website and buying a doll for a Christmas gift this year!
Catechism Classes for Children at St Andrew’s, Ravelston
In January 2021, Catechism classes will begin for those children (P4 and above) who have registered for First Holy Communion in 2021, and those children (P7 and above) who have registered for Confirmation in 2021. It’s not too late to register! Please contact the parish office to register.
Friday Morning Prayer and Eucharistic Adoration with the Religious Sisters of Mercy
The Religious Sisters of Mercy have begun praying their Friday morning prayer in the church at St Andrews and invite you to join them. They begin with the Liturgy of the Hours at 5:45 am. An hour for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament begins around 6:30 am. Stop in for five minutes, or for longer. For details, contact Sr Miriam Fidelis, RSM at the Cathedral office.
Support for Rosmini Seminary, Bangalore -- Parish Project Top-up Opportunity
Please be generous, in these few remaining weeks, before our Parish Project collection is transferred in December to the Rosmini Seminary in Bangalore, where Fr Binu is the Superior. You may make electronic transfers to the St Andrews account with a payment reference of 'Parish Project' or contact Caroline via finance@stmaryscathedral.co.uk
“Therese of Lisieux: A Doctor of the Church for Our Times”, Cardinal Winning Lecture 2020
Dr. Rebekah Lamb will present “Therese of Lisieux: A Doctor of the Church for Our Times” in this year’s Cardinal Winning Lecture via Zoom on Saturday, 28th November, 11am-12:15pm. Dr. Lamb is a Lecturer in Theology and the Arts in the School of Divinity at University of St. Andrew’s. The Cardinal Winning Lecture is presented by the Saint Andrew’s Foundation for Catholic Teacher Education, University of Glasgow.
Special Collection for Catholic Education in Scotland Next Sunday
There will be a second collection in aid of Catholic Education Scotland. Please be generous in support of our Catholic schools!