Wednesday is a Holy Day of Obligation
This Wednesday is the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul and is a holy day of obligation. Masses will be celebrated at the Cathedral at 8:00am, 10am, 12:45pm and 7:30pm. Polish Mass will be at 6:00pm.
Parish Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Hopefully by the time you read this I will be in the Holy Land – along with 47 of our parishioners. Please keep us in your prayers that we will get there and back safely, and be sure that we will be praying for you and for your intentions.
First Saturday Devotions
Next Saturday, 2 July at 9:30am there will be devotions to Our Lady of Fatima here in the Cathedral, followed by 10:00am Mass. All are welcome!
Eucharistic Adoration on Saturday Mornings
“The bread that I shall give is my flesh, for the life of the world” (John 6:51). In this month when the Church especially celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Corpus Christi, come for some time of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament here at the Cathedral. On Saturday mornings, Adoration is celebrated following 10:00am Mass, from 10:30am-12:00pm. It is the perfect time to pray before the Risen Lord, or meditate on the readings for Sunday Mass. Come for 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour…. or more. Jesus Himself is present, Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. Saturday Confessions are from 10:30am-12:00pm.
New Volunteers Needed for Cathedral Flower Arranging Team
As we hope you have noticed, we always have a beautiful display of flowers in the cathedral… These displays are prepared by wonderful teams of volunteers who take it in turn to meet on a Friday to arrange the flowers in preparation for the weekend Masses. To ease the burden of the current volunteers and to cover holidays/other absences, we are looking to recruit more volunteers to join our teams. There are currently four teams, who meet either mid-morning/early afternoon on a Friday and each team is led by an experienced volunteer, so lack of experience is not a barrier if you are interested in providing this ministry. Can you help? If you would like to join team of flower arrangers, or find out more, please contact Elizabeth Andrews at Elizabeth@rhandrews.plus.com
Cathedral’s Over Sixties Club: Tuesday Coffee, Wednesday Cinema
Join the Cathedral’s Over Sixties Club for our weekly coffee afternoon on Tuesday from 2.30-4pm. Anyone over 60 years of age is very welcome! The next cinema outing for the over 60’s will be Wednesday 6th July. More information to come.
Over Sixties Information Technology Clinic This Thursday, 30th June
The Over Sixties Club offers an Information Technology (IT) Clinic that can help you with your questions about how to use your mobile phones, tablets, and laptops. Stop in for IT help at Coffee Saints 11.30am - 1pm, this Thursday 30th June. Join us on the last Thursday of each month!
2022 Marriage Preparation Course 27th August
A Marriage Preparation course will take place on Saturday, 27th of August, with presentations by married couples from the parish. To register, email cathedralhouse@stmaryscathedral.co.uk
Christian Meditation
Re-discover an ancient tradition that is a part of our Faith. Experience how silent contemplation in a group leads you to the joy of God´s healing. We meditate in person at 63 York Place on Fridays at 7.30 p.m. Afterwards you are welcome for refreshments and to socialize. On Wednesdays at 7 p.m. we meditate online on Zoom. The up-to-date schedule is here: https://www.meetup.com/Christian-Meditation-Group/events/ please contact Maciej Zurawski at maciej.m.zurawski@gmail.com
6pm Vigil Mass on Wednesday, 28 June for Holy Day of Obligation
A 6pm Vigil Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, 28 June for the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, a Holy Day of Obligation, which is Thursday, 29 June. Please note there will be no Mass at Ravelston on Thursday, 29 June.
No 6pm Ravelston Mass until 11th July
Please note that, other than the Wednesday, 28 June Mass at 6:00pm noted above, while we are away in the Holy Land there will be no evening Mass at Ravelston. I am sorry about this, but it just hasn’t been possible to find supply priests to cover this period. Normal service will be resumed in the week beginning 11th July!
Friday Café Cancelled on 1st July, Sunday Café as Usual after Mass
The Friday café for 1st July is cancelled, but will return on Friday, 8th July. Sunday teas & coffees will be held as usual after 10:30am Mass today. Please join us for a cuppa and a chat!
Volunteers Needed at St. Andrew’s! Many Roles Available!
Help is needed with cash counting, serving Sunday coffees/teas, teaching children’s catechesis, singing in the choir, serving as Eucharistic ministers, readers, passkeepers, sacristans, doing altar linens laundry, or church maintenance. Many of the roles are on a rota basis of every 6 to 8 weeks. Can you help? If interested, contact cathedralhouse@stmaryscathedral.co.uk Please do get in touch!
Outdoor Stations of the Cross – Come and Pray
In these beautiful summer months, the outdoor Stations of the Cross at Ravelston are always available at for you to come and pray and meditate on the Lord’s Way of the Cross. Each Station offers an opportunity to pray in thanksgiving for Christ’s Passion and death for our salvation. Why not cultivate a regular devotion to the Stations of the Cross and make a practice of coming once a week or once a month for this traditional spiritual exercise?
5-Day Icon Painting Workshop at Leith School of Art, Edinburgh
The icon-painter Andrew Paterson will be providing a rare opportunity to learn how to practise the basic traditional techniques of Christian iconography in egg tempera, together with daily slide-talks on the visual language and theological meanings of the icon. No previous experience required. Monday 25th to Friday 29th July 2022. 9.30am to 4.30pm each day. £385 (includes all materials). For further details see the website of Leith School of Art: https://www.leithschoolofart.co.uk/course-info/606/icon-painting
Study Theology at Edinburgh Campus of St. Mary’s University!
Register now for September classes at the Edinburgh Campus of St. Mary’s University for the MA in Applied Catholic Theology. Core courses include Aspects of Biblical Interpretation; Human Beings and Human Action; Foundations of Christian Spirituality; Basic Principles and History of Catholic Social Teaching; Spiritual Direction, Psychology and Spiritual Formation; and more. Enjoy the flexibility of part-time courses on the evening and at weekends! For more information, visit http://www.stmarys.ac.uk/Edinburgh Questions? Contact Susan Longhurst, Course Lead, susan.longhurst@stmarys.ac.uk, 07773 689535. In case you missed it, a 1-hour video is available at http://bit.ly/OpenEveningReplay of the 17 May Open Evening.
Come and Sing
Would you like to sing Mozart’s Coronation Mass in beautiful St Cuthbert’s Parish Church, Edinburgh? The Soko Fund (http://www.thesokofund.org ) is organising an event to raise money for women’s education in Malawi. This event will take place on Saturday 24th September 2022. Singers of every level and experience are welcome. Book your place on https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/come-sing-mozart-coronation-mass-music-for-malawi-tickets-209954929847
Shalom World Free Catholic Movies, News, Shows and More
Shalom World is a Catholic, commercial-free, 24/7, HD family entertainment channel. “Change what you watch and watch the world change!” https://www.shalomworld.org/
Mission House 2023: A Year of Formation, Adventure and Fellowship
Craig Lodge's new Mission House offers a nine-month programme, for anyone between the ages of 18-30, that sets out to form spirit-filled evangelizers for the renewal of the Church. Apply online and watch the trailer for Mission House at https://www.craiglodge.org/ministries/mission-house Living and working together missionaries encourage one another on the path to holiness, and are sent out from the mission house to the streets, high schools, parishes and wherever the Lord calls.
The Way of St. Andrews Scottish Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage in Scotland? Try the “Little Camino”, as Scotland enjoys its long summer. Great trails, great scenery and a great opportunity for reflection. For details please visit http://www.thewayofstandrews.com/
Job Opportunity with Bethany Christian Trust:
‘Passing the Baton Facilitator’
This role supports people who have a history of homelessness, helping to see isolation and loneliness reduced in Edinburgh. Bethany Christian Trust works closely with churches and community groups to help connect people into local activities and build strong healthy relationships and social networks. The position of ‘Passing the Baton Facilitator’ involves working with a teammate and a group of existing and new volunteers to facilitate the delivery of the Passing the Baton (PtB) befriending service with the aim of reducing loneliness for isolated people as they move towards interdependent living. The job is full time (37.5 hours/week) with salary arrange of £24,012 – £26,852. Closing date no later than 10am on Monday 4th July 2022. Please visit https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/jobs-volunteering/jobs1/ for full details and contact information.
National Pilgrimage for Venerable Margaret Sinclair, Sunday 18 September
The national Venerable Margaret Sinclair Pilgrimage is on Sunday 18 September to pray at her tomb at St. Patrick’s, Cowgate EH1 1NA for her beatification. The pilgrimage opens at 2:00pm at St. Patrick’s, with 4:30pm Holy Mass and refreshments following. For more about this holy Edinburgh woman, who died in 1925 and whose cause for canonization was introduced in 1942, please visit www.margaretsinclair.scot
Free Mobility Services Available from St. James Quarter Car Park
Guest Mobility Services located on Level B2 of the St. James Quarter Car Park offers mobility equipment free of charge with no deposit required. The mobility fleet includes scooters, specialist bariatric scooters, powered wheelchairs, as well as devices for families including single and double push chairs. The equipment can be used at the Cathedral or anywhere around the city centre of Edinburgh. Hours are Monday-Saturday 9am-7pm and Sunday 10am-6pm. Booking is available either online at https://stjamesquarter.com/guest-mobility or by calling 07898 740288. For those attending 9:00am Sunday Mass, with two weeks’ notice arrangements can be made for staffing and mobility equipment by 8:30am on a Sunday morning. They’ll even arrange to meet you at your bus stop with mobility equipment!
Cathedral and Archdiocesan Updates by E-mail
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Second Collection Today – Peter’s Pence
A second collection will take place today, Sunday 26 June for Peter’s Pence. This annual collection gives the Holy Father the means to provide charity and emergency assistance to those most in need. For more information, please visit https://www.obolodisanpietro.va/en.html