Enrolment for First Confession – This Sunday at Mass
Congratulations to the children of our parish being enrolled today for preparations to make their First Confession in February 2023. Thanks to Mary, Michael and Roberto and the teachers at St. Mary’s Primary School for all their work in teaching the children. Please keep these children and their families in your prayers during these important months of preparation.
Young Adults: Jesus Christ, Ascended into Heaven, Who Will Come Again
It was a great turnout for last week’s Young Adults Group! Thanks to all who attended! As we continue our series on the Creed on Tuesday, October 11, don’t miss this week’s talk by Peter Forster on “I Believe Jesus Christ, Ascended into Heaven, Who Will Come Again.” Join us at 63 York Place at 7:00pm for teas/coffees followed by the talk at 7:30pm and a short group discussion. We will conclude with Night Prayer in the Cathedral before we head over to a local pub for a ‘refreshment’!
Readers’ Training and Refresher This Week
All new and old volunteers who are serving as Readers are invited to a short training and refresher course on Wednesday, 12th October, 7:00pm or Saturday, 15th October, 12:00pm. You only need to come to one of these dates, but please do come along when free to 63 York Place. If you can't make either, please speak to Fr Robert or one of the coordinators for each ministry. Also, thanks to so many of you who attended our recent training for Eucharistic Ministers! Any questions, please contact FrRobert.Taylor@staned.org.uk
Friends of the Cathedral Melanie McDonagh to speak on “Famous Catholic Converts” on Friday, 14th October
Melanie McDonagh, the art critic of The Evening Standard and Spectator columnist, will speak to the Friends of St Mary's Cathedral this Friday, 14th October in Coffee Saints at 7.30pm. Friends who wish to attend this event need to RSVP to ppccathedral@stmaryscathedral.co.uk
This event is free for Friends of St Mary’s Cathedral. Join today at https://www.stmaryscathedral.co.uk/friends to attend this and other events in our super autumn/winter 2022 programme. By joining, you will be helping to ensure the future of our Cathedral and of our community. You will also receive Crux, the new Cathedral magazine, straight to your door.
Children’s Sacramental Preparation
First Reconciliation classes begin today at 9:30am in the parish rooms at St. Andrew’s, 77 Belford Road, EH4 3DS. Registration is open for classes for First Reconciliation (P3), First Holy Communion (P4) and Confirmation (P7). Catechetical preparation will be provided both at St Mary’s Primary School and at St. Andrew’s, Ravelston. To register online, visit the following links:
First Reconciliation (P3 & above): https://www.stmaryscathedral.co.uk/sacrament-of-first-reconciliation
First Holy Communion (P4 and above): https://www.stmaryscathedral.co.uk/first-communion
Confirmation (P7 and above): https://www.stmaryscathedral.co.uk/sacrament-of-confirmation
First Holy Communion class starts on Sunday 26 February 2023 and Confirmation class starts on 29 January 2023. Any questions, please contact Fr. Robert at FrRobert.Taylor@staned.org.uk.
Chapter Mass – Tuesday 11th October
The Cathedral’s Chapter of Canons will gather on Tuesday, 11th October. Mass at 12.45 will be celebrated by Canon McMullan, the Chapter Provost, along with the other members of the chapter.
Parish Youth Group Returns: Sunday Evening, 30th October
We are delighted to announce that the Parish Youth Group will return to St Andrew’s, Ravelston on Sunday evenings from the 30th October! If you are in P4-P7 you are invited to join us between 6 & 7.30pm for an opportunity to learn about your faith, pray and play! To join, please arrive from 5.30pm on 30th October for registration, or collect a form today from the back of the Church. Registration fee is £1.
2022-2023 Marriage Preparation Courses
The next Marriage Preparation courses will take place 10am-5pm on Saturday, 19th November 2022; Saturday, 28th January, 2023; and Saturday, 20th May, 2023. The course includes presentations by married couples from the parish. To register, email cathedralhouse@stmaryscathedral.co.uk
Over Sixties Club – Coffee Afternoon and Cinema Outing
Come along and join the Society of St Vincent de Paul and the Coffee Saints Café for the Cathedral’s Over Sixties Club: Tuesday 11th October, Coffee afternoon at Coffee Saints 2.30 - 4pm, and Wednesday 12th October, Cinema outing, meet upstairs at Omni Centre, 12.45pm. Programme is ‘Mrs Harris goes to Paris’
Catenians’ Catholic Men’s Association Recruitment Appeal
Members of The Catenian Association will make a Recruitment Appeal at all Masses next weekend, 15th-16th October. The association is an international body of Catholic laymen who meet once a month and offer friendship and support to Catholic men at all stages of their lives, whether married or single. For those who are married, their common friendship is enjoyed by their wives (whether Catholic or not), their children and continues after a member’s death, with widows involved on a continuing basis. All are welcome to a membership meeting Wednesday 9th November, from 7.00 p.m.-9.00 p.m. in 63 York Place, EH1 3JD. Visit https://www.thecatenians.com/ for more information. To learn more, speak to one of the representatives next week after Mass or contact membership@thecatenians.com, 024 7622 4533.
Care Not Killing: Say No to Assisted Suicide in Scotland
Next weekend a Petition to Stop Assisted Suicide in Scotland will be available to sign in the back of church after all the Masses. Care Not Killing (CNK), supported by the Catholic Parliamentary Office, has launched a petition which aims to stop plans to legalise assisted suicide in Scotland. This bill risks undermining the provision of palliative care and efforts to prevent suicide. It may make the most vulnerable people, including the elderly and disabled, feel like a burden. The current law is the safeguard - it prohibits assisting someone’s suicide and/or killing them by euthanasia. Please plan to sign the petition next weekend or sign online at http://www.carenotkilling.scot
Want to be Catholic?
Our Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults group has begun its weekly meetings on Tuesdays for all those interested in learning about how to become Catholic. Join us Tuesdays 7:00pm-8:30pm in Cathedral House, 61 York Place. To register, please contact cathedralhouse@stmaryscathedral.co.uk
Fabric Update
As you will see, our beautiful new bespoke canopy is now in place above the tabernacle at St. Andrew’s, Ravelston. There will eventually be a new curtain and extra lighting under the canopy. Meantime, there are interim placements. Brilliant new lighting is up in the sanctuary and choir loft. Lots more to do, but great progress!
St Andrew’s Talks’ Welcomes Sr. Roseann Reddy Monday, 7th November
Thank you to everyone who came out to the talk on `What happens at Mass' on Monday evening. The next talk in the series will be on Monday 7th November after 6pm Mass in the rooms at St Andrew’s, Ravelston. Sr Roseann Reddy of the Sisters of the Gospel of Life will join us to talk about their work creating a civilisation of love, supporting the fundamental belief that every person is a unique individual, with infinite dignity and created in the image and likeness of God. It is sure to be an interesting talk and you are all welcome. Soup and sandwiches available after the talk. Please mark your diary and RSVP to cathedralhouse@stmaryscathedral.co.uk
Join Us for the Rosary after 6pm Mass
Join us at St. Andrew’s, Ravelston in praying the Rosary after the 6pm weekday Masses during October. The Church traditionally dedicates the month of October to the holy Rosary since the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is October 7th.
Talk with Archbishop Cushley: Holy See Diplomatic Service, 12th October
The Edinburgh Jesuit Centre at Sacred Heart Parish in Lauriston, Edinburgh, is hosting a series of conversations with people who work at the interface of faith and politics. On Wednesday 12 October at 7pm, Fr Adrian Porter SJ will be in conversation with Archbishop Leo Cushley about the work and influence of the diplomatic service of the Holy See. More at https://edinburghjesuit.org.uk/ejc
Aquinas’ 4th Proof for God’s Existence, 13th October, 7:30pm
A lecture titled ‘Aquinas & the Fourth Way’, on St. Thomas Aquinas’ fourth proof for God’s existence, takes place on Thursday 13 October at 7.30pm in Room G.04, 50 George Square, Edinburgh. The speaker is Fr Ambrose Little OP, from the Dominican House of Studies in Washington DC. The talk will last around 45 minutes followed by Q&A. Register at: https://thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events/a-lecture-on-the-fourth-way
Romero Lecture 2022, Friday 14 October at Sacred Heart
The inaugural Romero Lecture will take place at Sacred Heart Church on Friday 14 October, exploring the life and legacy of St. Oscar Romero, who served as Archbishop of San Salvador and was a champion of the poor. Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop William Nolan at 6pm, followed by the Romero Lecture by Fr Martin Maier SJ at 7pm, introduced by Archbishop Cushley. Details at https://edinburghjesuit.org.uk/ejc
Annual Divine Mercy Conference: Saturday, 29 October in Coatbridge
The annual Divine Mercy Conference takes place at St Augustine’s, Dundyvan Road, Coatbridge, ML5 1DQ, on Saturday 29 October from 9am-6pm. Workshops available on the Eucharist, Divine Mercy and Our Lady. To view the full schedule and to register, visit https://www.divinemercy.scot/conference2022
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for Children Ages 3 to 6+
Children grow in love for Jesus, the Good Shepherd, through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program in a child-friendly space called an atrium. By developing their relationship with God through works that include guided, hands-on activities, children learn about how much God loves them. Free of charge at St. Columba’s Parish, 9 Upper Gray St, Edinburgh EH9 1SN. Children from any parish welcome! Sessions begin for 3-4 year olds on Tuesday, 13 September,10:30am - 12:30pm, and for 5-6 year olds on Friday, 16 September: 1:00pm - 2:30pm, 6+year olds at 3:00pm - 4:30pm. To register, please contact Sister Anna Marie McGuan, RSM at SrAnna.Marie@staned.org.uk
Workshop on ‘Life Before Death: The Psychology of Flourishing’
A workshop on the psychology of flourishing, faith and spirituality will be led by Fr Roger Dawson SJ at The Edinburgh Jesuit Centre at Sacred Heart Parish in Lauriston, Edinburgh, on Saturday 22 October 10am to 4.30pm. Register at https://edinburghjesuit.org.uk/ejc
Glasgow Torchlight Procession to Mark 55th Anniversary of Abortion Act
On Thursday, 27th October a torchlight procession will take place in Glasgow to mark the 55th anniversary of the 1967 Abortion Action. The UK passed 10 million abortions last month so important to come together, pray and rededicate ourselves. You meet loads of great people too!! 6.30pm, Rosary in George Square followed by procession to St Andrew’s Cathedral and Mass at 7.30pm
2nd November All Souls’ Day Mass at Mount Vernon Cemetery
Archbishop Cushley will offer Holy Mass for the repose of all the faithful departed who have died in the Archdiocese in the last year, especially those buried at Mount Vernon Cemetery. This will take place at 10am on Wednesday 2 November (All Souls' Day) in the Mount Vernon Cemetery Chapel.
OK Rehab: Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment in Edinburgh
OK Rehab specialises in local drug and alcohol rehab and addiction treatment via both inpatient and outpatient treatment providers. We also work with clinics that are able to facilitate treatment taking place in your own home for professional intervention and home detoxification. At OK Rehab, our aim is to help individuals break free from the shackles of addiction and find a treatment that’s ideally suited to them. Find out more about our service in Edinburgh by visiting https://www.okrehab.org/local-areas /drug-alcohol-rehab-edinburgh/. Contact Number: 0800 326 5559, Email: info@okrehab.org