Young Adults’ Group Resumes This Week
After a long summer break, the Cathedral Young Adults’ Group resumes regular, in-person meetings this Tuesday evening at 63 York Place (around the corner from the Cathedral at the end of the tram line). This week, Fr Jamie will begin a new series of talks on ‘The Basics of Discipleship.’ The talk will begin at 7.30pm, with tea and coffee available from 7pm. The evening will conclude with Night Prayer and a trip to the pub. The group is open to all young people aged 18-35. Come along and bring your friends!
Parish Bible Study on Zoom Monday evenings 7pm
Our parish Bible study group meets regularly to discuss the coming Sunday’s Mass readings. Each week a brief commentary on each reading is provided in preparation for a guided group discussion on Monday evening at 7pm. The group will continue to meet online, perhaps with occasional in-person meetings – ad experimentum! To register, please email frjamie@stmaryscathedral.co.uk
Monday, 27th Sept: Parents’ Meeting for Children Preparing for First Reconciliation
A parents’ meeting will be held on Zoom Monday 27th September at 6.00pm (Cathedral), 6.30pm (Ravelston) for children preparing for First Reconciliation (P3 and above). To attend please register at https://www.stmaryscathedral.co.uk/first-reconciliation. If you have already registered, you will receive the Zoom link by email.
Visit Coffee Saints café at the Cathedral and Support Edinburgh’s Most Vulnerable
Café Open 7 Days a Week 8:30am-5:00pm
Please continue to spread the word about our new Coffee Saints café, in which all profits go to charity! It is a partnership between the Cathedral and the Grassmarket Community Project, which supports Edinburgh’s most vulnerable citizens, including those dealing with homelessness, mental health problems, poverty and more. It is a totally unique café in the St. James’ Quarter where your purchase directly supports those in need! To see the full menu, visit https://www.coffeesaints.co.uk/
Follow on Facebook (Coffee Saints) and Twitter @coffeesaints!
One-off Registration for Weekend Masses!
We continue to maintain a record of those who attend weekend Mass as part of the Trace and Protect scheme. You can register in advance for our new sign-in system! Please note you only need to register once! No need to register each week. By registering online or by using the paper forms at the back of church your details are held securely in the office and your name added to a door-list to be ticked off as you enter for Mass. Register at https://www.stmaryscathedral.co.uk/mass-registration
Holy Communion on the Tongue
While suspended previously due to the pandemic, receiving Holy Communion on the tongue is now permitted. However, as we continue to exercise precautions, we ask that you please approach only a priest or deacon to receive Holy Communion on the tongue. Thank you!
Cathedral Cleaning Volunteers Needed, Wednesdays 2pm-5pm
The Cathedral cleaning team meet every Wednesday afternoon between 2pm – 5pm to clean the church. We are seeking to recruit more volunteers to join the group with a view to easing the burden of the current volunteers and to cover holidays/other absences. If you cannot attend every week, helping once or twice per month would be greatly appreciated. If you would like to join the group, or find out more, please contact Elizabeth Andrews at Elizabeth@rhandrews.plus.com
Marriage Preparation Course on Saturday, 27th November
Are you planning to get married next year? Please contact Fr Jamie as soon as possible to make arrangements for Marriage Preparation. We will offer our own, regular parish-based course on Saturday, 27th November.
Saturday Mornings at Cathedral: Silent Prayer Before Jesus Christ
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is celebrated in the Cathedral every Saturday after the 10:00am Mass, from 10:30am-12:00pm, concluding with Benediction. Come for 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour…. or more….for some time of silent prayer before Jesus in Blessed Sacrament. Priests are also available to hear Confessions from 10:30am-12:00pm.
Interested in Becoming Catholic? RCIA Meetings Tuesdays 7pm – Join Us!
Would you like to learn more about the Catholic faith and the process of being received into full communion with the Catholic Church? The Cathedral’s Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) has begun meeting each week on Tuesdays, 7:00pm-8:30pm at Cathedral House until Christmas and then from January to Easter, with a few sessions after Easter. To register to attend, please email cathedralhouse@stmaryscathedral.co.uk
White Mass for Doctors, Nurses, Healthcare Workers: 12pm, Sun., 17th October
Archbishop Cushley will celebrate a White Mass on Sunday, 17th October at 12noon for doctors, nurses and all healthcare workers in Scotland in gratitude for their service throughout the COVID pandemic. The White Mass is traditionally celebrated on or near the Feast of St. Luke (18th October), the patron saint of physicians and surgeons. RSVP by Sunday, 10th October cathedralhouse@stmaryscathedral.co.uk
Cathedral Complex Manager
An experienced and self-motivated manager is sought for the role of Cathedral Complex Manger for the operational running of the Cathedral Complex. The role holder will have experience of facilities management and have a flexible and hands-on approach to working in this unique environment. For a full job description, please visit https://www.stmaryscathedral.co.uk/complex-manager-job-advertisement
“Shakespeare: A Catholic Perspective” Free Webinar 7:30pm, Mondays
Join the free webinar series titled “Shakespeare: A Catholic Perspective” looking at the Bard’s best-known works coupled with insights on human nature from St Thomas Aquinas:
20 Sep: - King Lear: Blindness.
27 Sep - Twelfth Night: Melancholy and narcissism/vanity.
4 Oct - Richard II: The nature of kingship and honour.
11 Oct - Romeo and Juliet: Original sin; love and its true meaning.
The event is organised by the Archdiocesan Catechetics Commission. Discussions are be led by Dr Anthony Quinn, Sr Anna Marie RSM and Fr Kevin Douglas. Register at bit.ly/ShakespeareWebinar
Dementia: Hope on a Difficult Journey: 2pm-4pm, Sat., 6th November, Gillis Centre
A free event for those supporting friends or family with dementia will be held at the Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, from 2-4pm, Saturday, 6th November. A talk will be led by Dr Adrian Treloar, a Catholic physician and author who is a consultant and senior lecturer in old-age psychiatry. There will be a chance to share experiences before a time of prayer in St Margaret’s Chapel. Light refreshments will be served.. The event is organised by the Archdiocesan Marriage & Families Commission. To register please visit bit.ly/DementiaEvent2021
Cistercian Nunraw Abbey’s Beautiful New Guesthouse Now Open!
The recently opened Guesthouse at Nunraw Abbey (Haddington EH41 4LW) is now ready to receive guests for a time of peace, quiet or rest. Book your stay in one of the 9 rooms available. The Guesthouse offers full board and every room has an en-suite facility. For more information or to book in, contact 01620 670 096, guesthouse@nunrawabbey.com. The Abbey, run by the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance, is located about 30 minutes form the outskirts of Edinburgh. To see photos, visit http://www.nunrawabbey.com/about-us/guesthouse