World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Today is the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, in which we are all invited to celebrate and give thanks for the role and contribution of grandparents and older people to their families and our parishes. All are encouraged to make a visit or call an elderly person living alone on Sunday or the week ahead (observing relevant Covid guidelines).
Discount for Parishioners at Coffee Saints
For parishioners of the Cathedral and St Andrew’s, Ravelston, a discount card is available for the new coffee shop opening in the Cathedral Hall in August. For more information, ask one of the Cathedral clergy, who are the givers of all good things.
Covid Restrictions: Level 0
On Monday 19 July, all of Scotland moved into Level 0. This means that we now move to one metre physical distancing inside the church. This means that physical distancing has been reduced to one metre. Singing is also permitted once again, but only from behind facemasks. Maximum attendance at weddings and funerals will rises to 200 people. The other restrictions remain in place: Face coverings must still be worn inside church, unless exempt; Names and telephone numbers of those attending church must still be taken; Sanitiser should still be made available for parishioners.
Safeguarding Webinar
The Bishops of Scotland invite clergy, religious, church employees and volunteers across Scotland to a national safeguarding webinar at 11am on Saturday 2 October. It will be a chance to find out more about the safeguarding document In Gods Image v2 and reflect upon on its implications for your safeguarding role in the Church. The link to register is: bit.ly/3gQRdPu
Assistance Requested
The Parish Office has been informed that there is a parishioner, living in the Hillside area of Edinburgh, who needs help walking or being driven to the Sunday 12 noon Mass, together with a guide dog. This parishioner does have a blue disabled badge, and so free car parking in a disabled space in St James Quarter car park is available for the duration of the Mass. If anyone is able to assist in this on a fortnightly or monthly basis, please could they contact Cathedral House with their details . Many thanks!
Sr Miriam Fidelis Reed
Please keep in your prayers Sr Miriam, our Parish Secretary, who takes her Final Vows for the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Michigan, USA, on 16th August. You can participate via live stream at https//wwww.saginaw.org/cathedral-live
Applications Open! St. Mary’s University, Edinburgh Campus: Post-Graduate Part-Time Degrees Study Flexibly While You Work
APPLICATIONS OPEN: Apply to study at St Mary’s University’s new Edinburgh campus at the Gillis Centre from this September on postgraduate part-time MA degrees in education or theology.
MA Applied Catholic Theology
MA Catholic School Leadership
MA Education: Leading Innovation and Change
MA Education: Pedagogy
MA Education: Religious Education
To apply, visit https://www.stmarys.ac.uk/edinburgh. Hear more about the courses at bit.ly/OpenEveningReplay
Enjoy the flexibility of part-time courses on the evening and at weekends, allowing you to fit your studies around your existing work and personal commitments. Student testimonials acclaim university faculty support as “outstanding” and “above and beyond”! Questions? Contact Marianne Rozario, marianne.rozario@stmarys.ac.uk
Interested in Becoming Catholic? Sign up for Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
If you or someone you know would like to become Catholic, you can sign up to learn about the teachings of the Catholic Church in preparation for receiving the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist at Easter 2022. Invite a friend to join you! The Cathedral’s Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) group meets between September and April each year. For more information, call parish office at 0131 556 1798 or email cathedralhouse@stmaryscathedral.co.uk
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Important: New Mass Times from Today at St Andrew's, Ravelston
As announced last week, we move today to a new Mass schedule, with Masses at 9:30 and 10:30, and again at 12 noon in the Extraordinary Form. Please remember to book your seats in advance to avoid queueing or disappointment at these Masses.