Solemnity of the Assumption
This Sunday we are celebrating the patronal feast of our Cathedral, and so we welcome in a special way His Grace the Archbishop for the 12noon Mass. Do please also take the opportunity to say a special prayer for our Parish!
Our New Sunday Mass Schedule
Just a reminder that in order for as many people as possible to be able to attend Sunday Mass, we are putting on a few more Masses. Please carefully note the new times and please pass them on to others:
Vigil Masses at the Cathedral
5pm, 6pm
Sunday at the Cathedral
8am, 9am, 10am (Polish), 11am, 12noon, 4pm, 5.45pm (Polish), 7.30pm
Sunday at Ravelston
9am, 10am, 11am, 12noon (Latin)
You can also phone the Parish Office on 0131 556 1798. Tickets are available from Monday at 8am until 4pm on Saturday. You do not need to reserve a seat for weekday Masses.
More Passkeeper Volunteers Needed
As you know, the Government’s cap on no more than 50 people in the congregation makes it difficult for everyone to be able to attend Mass. For that reason, we have put on as many Sunday Masses as we can, but we need volunteers who could act as passkeepers to take everyone’s details, remind everyone to wear face masks, etc. and to keep an eye on the Cathedral in between Masses. If you would like to volunteer in this absolutely essential capacity, please contact Elizabeth Andrews, who coordinates the volunteers. Thank you so much for your help! Your generosity is what makes it possible to have all of these extra Masses!
‘Rediscovering Catholicism’
Due to the storms, we unfortunately had to cancel last weeks’ talk. Father Patrick will be away on Wednesday, but we look forward to continue again on Wednesday, 27 August. The talks have been very successful and more and more people are joining us each week. If you would like to join the next talk on the Sacraments, please send an email to frjamie@stmaryscathedral.co.uk, and we will get you signed up for the next talk!
Parish Bible Study – Commencing on Thursday!
Fr. Jamie is now back from his holidays and will be starting up our new Parish Bible Study on Thursday! As you know from his excellent homilies, our young Curate knows a lot about Scripture and is very good at explaining it, so don’t miss this opportunity! The meetings will be held on Thursday evenings at 7pm, initially on Zoom, but hopefully in person when possible. If you sign up, you will each week receive a brief and accessible commentary on the Scripture readings for the coming Sunday and then we will meet to share reflections, ask questions and pray together. The group is open to all parishioners, regardless of age or expertise. Why don’t think about it? If you would like to sign up, please email frjamie@stmaryscathedral.co.uk.
Cathedral Podcasts
Did you miss one of our excellent ‘Rediscover Catholicism’ talks? Would you like to hear your favourite sermon again? You can download mp3 files here: https://stmaryscathedral.podbean.com/. If you subscribe, you can also receive updates automatically on Apple podcasts. A great way to learn more about our faith as you jog, drive or do the dishes!
Second Collection
There will be a second collection weekend Masses for African Missions & Holy Places.
Big Crack in the Lintel of the Parish Rooms
After having repaired and painted the windows at the back of Cathedral House, we moved the scaffolding one step to the side to be able to do the same for the Parish Rooms and rental flats at 63 York Place. Upon doing so, a serious crack was discovered in one of the lintels, which means that the whole weight of that section of the wall is currently resting upon the rotten window below. We are of course working at having this repaired as soon as possible. It was also discovered that two of the windows of one of the rental flats was rotten beyond repair and will have to be replaced. We are currently getting quotations to do this, but expect that new windows will cost a lot...
… and New Roof Leaks
During the very heavy rains on Tuesday night, we got a new leak in the roof in the Hall, caused by a collection of water on the flat roof. We think we have fixed it now, but the four leaks in Sacristy 1 are, as you know, more complicated, and we are now continuing to look into re-roofing the whole sacristy.
Music for the 12noon Mass
Schubert Ave Maria
Mozart Tu virginum
Organ Voluntary: Bridge Allegro con spirito