New CD ‘With Angels and Archangels’ from the Schola Cantorum of the 12noon Mass available to pre-order now
We are delighted to announce that our new choir CD, With Angels and Archangels, will be released on Sunday 20 September and is available now to pre-order. The CD was recorded by the Schola Cantorum in March just before lockdown and was produced for us by Delphian Records. The album showcases some of the very best choral music sung at St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral. It tells the story not only of our vibrant musical life, but of a shared search by Catholic composers for beauty and truth in sacred music. It’s a real must for anyone who loves beautiful choral music!
All proceeds from the sale of the CD will go directly towards ensuring the future of our cathedral music. In these troubling times when we are without our choirs, there is no better way to support the future of music at St Mary’s than by buying a copy.
New Dates for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communions
As you remember, the P3 and P4 children’s Sacraments had to be postponed this year due to the lockdown. Together with the school, we have now found new dates to ensure that the children can receive these beautiful Sacraments before Christmas.
First Reconciliation
Monday 14th September 2020 at 7pm in the Cathedral, and Tuesday 15th September 2020 at 7pm in Ravelston.
First Holy Communion
Saturday 10th October 2020 at 11am and 12noon in both the Cathedral and Ravelston.
We will contact all parents this coming week with more details, but please add these dates to your diaries.
Registration Open for First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation in 2021
You can now register your child to receive the Sacraments of First Reconciliation (P3), First Holy Communion (P4) or Confirmation (P7). Registration forms are available in the back of both churches. If you are unable to attend Mass in person at this time, please contact the Parish Office to receive a form. Please return the forms by Monday the 28th September to enable us to order material and coordinate catechism classes.
Thank you to Fr Ephraim!
Fr Ephraim Ezulike, who has been with us here in the Parish for over a year, has now moved to Ss Ninian and Triduana in Restalrig. We are very grateful for all that Fr Ephraim has done in our Parish over this past year and wish him all the best in his new assignment!
Parish Bible Study – Thursdays at 7pm on Zoom
We have now had two sessions of our new Parish Bible Study, lead by Fr Jamie. The response has been great, and many parishioners have told us how much they enjoyed learning more about the readings for Sunday Mass. If you would like to join this week, please email frjamie@stmaryscathedral.co.uk. Why not try it?
Advance Booking for Sunday Masses
There are 14 Sunday Masses at the Cathedral. Tickets are available from Monday at 8am until Saturday afternoon at 3pm. You can also phone the Parish Office on 0131 556 1798 (Mon-Fri). You do not need to reserve a seat for weekday Masses.
Podcasts from the Cathedral
And remember, you can listen to sermons and talks from the Cathedral as mp3 files can be downloaded from our website. You can also subscribe so that you receive updates automatically through Apple Podcasts.
Music for the 12 noon Mass
Fauré 'Pie Jesu' from Requiem
J. S. Bach 'Agnus Dei' from Mass in B minor BWV232
Could you help us keep the Cathedral open?
In order to make sure that we adhere to all of the Scottish Government’s COVID-19 regulations, we need the help of generous volunteers who can act as passkeepers. If you would be able to help out in this absolutely essential capacity for an hour or so each week, please contact Elizabeth Andrews, who coordinates the volunteers. Thank you in advance!!
First Saturday Devotions – Saturday at 9.30am
There will be First Saturday Devotions in the Cathedral on Saturday the 5th of September at 9.30am. All are welcome!
New St Andrew’s, Ravelston website
Fionnbar, who for many years so generously managed our website, has now had to retire due to other commitments. Since our two parishes are now combined, the Parish Council in St. Andrew’s have worked together with Fr. Jamie to create a new Ravelston section at the Cathedral website. Please have a look and let us know what you think!
Daily Mass in Ravelston
We are delighted that more and more parishioner keep joining us for our weekday Masses in Ravelston at 6pm. Coming to Mass at the end of the day is a beautiful way of growing closer to our Lord and to entrust to him all the joys of anxieties of the day. Why not give it a try?