Holiday of Obligation: Tuesday, 29th June
This coming Tuesday, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Peter and St. Paul. This is a holiday of obligation in Scotland, meaning that Catholics are obliged to attend Mass on this day. Masses will be at 10:00am and 12:45pm in the Cathedral, and at 6:00pm in Ravelston.
“Conversation on Prayer” - This Wednesday at 7pm
Before we all settle into the long and lazy days of summer (!) I thought it might be a good idea for us to think a little about our spiritual lives. So, I will be holding a “conversation on prayer” by Zoom at 7pm this Wednesday. Those who participated in the Seminar on Prayer earlier this year will be there – but even if you didn’t manage along but are nevertheless interested in learning more about spirituality – this would be a good place to start. If you would like to come along contact Darlene on Data@stmaryscathedral.co.uk
Collection for Fr. Jinse
As announced last week, there will be a collection at the end of Mass today for a presentation to Fr. Jinse. He has, as you know, been working here for three years and will eb leaving us at the end of July. I know you will want to thank him for all he has done while here in the parish.
Deacon Robert Taylor ‘s Priesthood Ordination on Tuesday, 29th in Galashiels
Please remember in your prayers Deacon Robert Taylor (who ministered here last summer) who will be ordained as a priest for our Archdiocese this coming Tuesday on the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. The Ordination will be celebrated at 7:00pm in Galashiels at the Parish of Our Lady & St Andrew. If you think that God may be calling you to the priesthood or religious life, you can contact Fr. Andrew Garden, the Archdiocesan Vocations Director on 0131 6634286 or vocations@staned.org.uk or Sr. Mirjam Hugens, on 0131 6238902, religiousvocations@staned.org.uk
Non-Violence: Responding to the Cry of the Earth
Pax Christi will host a Zoom event ‘Non-Violence: Responding to the Cry of the Earth’ on Monday 5th July, 7:00pm and features a variety of speakers. To register: https://tinyurl.com/NonviolenceJuly
Want to Become Catholic? Sign Up Now for RCIA to Start in September
Now is a great time to sign up for the Cathedral’s RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)! The RCIA group meets between September and April each year and is for non-Catholic adults who are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith. For more information, call parish office at 0131 556 1798 or email cathedralhouse@stmaryscathedral.co.uk
Booking for Sunday Masses, Weekend of 3rd-4th July
Booking will open on Monday, 28th June for Masses for next weekend of 3rd-4th July. Reserve seats at https://www.stmaryscathedral.co.uk/reserve or by calling the parish office, 0131 556 1798. If you need to cancel a booking for a Mass, you can do so from your email receipt. Scroll to the bottom and click on “View and manage your order online.” For Extraordinary Form (Old Rite) liturgies, contact Fr. John Emerson, 0131 332 3750, jfe1@mac.com. For Polish Mass booking, please visit https://www.tickettailor.com/events/polishcatholicchurchedinburgh
Music for the 12noon Mass at the Cathedral
Byrd Mass for Four Voices
Bruckner Locus iste
Ellers Go ye now in peace
Organ voluntary: Gabriel Pierné Prélude, Op. 29/1
Job Advertisement: Director of Scotland’s Churches Trust
An Edinburgh based job opportunity, Scotland’s Churches Trust, a non-denominational Charitable Trust that supports places of worship in Scotland is seeking a Director. Currently, the Trust assists approximately 1300 churches in Scotland. Subject to experience, the salary for this role is in the region of £26,000. The position requires 20 hours work per week. Applicants should demonstrate an interest in places of worship in Scotland and have significant knowledge of IT, including social-media and Microsoft Word, Excel and Access. Apply with CV, covering letter outlining relevant skills and names of 2 referees to Dr Brian Fraser brian.fraser67@gmail.com 07710 480875. Closing Date: 1 September 2021.
There will be a second collection next week for “Peter’s Pence”