Farewell to Fr. Ajeesh
As you may know, after three years here at the Cathedral, Fr. Ajeesh George will be leaving us at the end of August. As we always do when priests are leaving the parish – we will want to make a presentation to Fr. Ajeesh as a token of our gratitude for his work here amongst us. For this reason, there will be a second collection at the end of all Masses next weekend for Fr. Ajeesh.
Crux Magazine on Sale Today
The latest edition of the Cathedral’s Crux magazine includes a fascinating interview with Fr. Vasyl Kren about his work as the Prison Chaplain at HMP Edinburgh and an absorbing article by Fr. Kevin Dow about his spiritual journey to becoming an army chaplain. Copies will be on sale (for £5 – cheap! – Ed) will be available to purchase after all Masses today.
Friends of the Cathedral, Tuesday, 23 July at 7.30pm in Coffee Saints
Nathan Jeffay is The Times of Israel's science and health correspondent who holds an MA in Christian Theology from Cambridge and is a contributor to The Tablet. He will be speaking to the Friends of the Cathedral on Tuesday, 23 July at 7:30pm in the Coffee Saints café. Come along to hear about Nathan’s experiences behind the headlines in the Holy Land, where he encounters people of all faiths and walks of life. Please reply to ppccathedral@stmaryscathedral.co.uk if you wish to attend.
New Altar Servers Needed
If you have made your First Holy Communion and would like to be an altar server, please speak with Fr. Robert or email him at frrobert@stmaryscathedral.co.uk and he will let you know about the next opportunity to be trained as an altar server. Save the Date! On Saturday, 31 August, there will be a day of faith, fun and friendship at the Gillis Centre in Edinburgh for altar servers from across the Archdiocese. Details to come!
Friendship Group: Coffee Afternoon
The Friendship Group Coffee Afternoon is on Tuesday 23 July at 2:00pm-3:30pm in Coffee Saints. Open to all over 60; enjoy a 20% discount during the session time. Please come along and join us!
Swing with the Spirit: Sacred Jazz with the Schola Cantorum on Monday 12 August at 7:30pm
As part of this year's Edinburgh Festival of the Sacred Arts, the Schola Cantorum choir will perform an innovative concert of sacred jazz music in the Cathedral. The performance will feature Scottish jazz legend Richard Michael, and young jazz pianist Ben Shankland, winner of the BBC Scotland Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2023. Music will include Bob Chilcot’s 'A Little Jazz Mass' and Richard Michael’s swinging 'Jubilate Deo' and 'Te Deum'. Save the date for what is sure to be an unforgettable evening! Tickets are available now from Eventbrite or at the door: https://bit.ly/SacredJazz2024
Thank you!
Stella Maris would like to thank the parish for their generosity on Sea Sunday last weekend and for the kindness shown to Stella Maris volunteer, Mrs. Stephen.
Pause for Sunday Teas & Coffees
Today Sunday, 21st July, is the final teas and coffees at Ravelston for a while. They’ll be suspended as the Parish Rooms undergo a bit of a transformation. Stay tuned for the return date!
Volunteers Needed for Furniture Moving Today
As the work takes place in the parish rooms, we need to move all of the furniture into the garage. If you are able to spare some time to help with this, please join us at St Andrew’s today, Sunday 21 July from 2:00pm-3:00pm. Thank you!
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly Mass at Carfin Grotto
To mark World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2024, Holy Mass will be celebrated at the National Marian Shrine, Carfin, Motherwell, ML1 5AJ, on Sunday 28 July 2024 at 3:00pm. The Principal Celebrant will be Bishop John Keenan, President of the Bishops’ Conference Marriage, Family and Life Commission.
Anniversary Mass for Archbishop Paul Bakyenga of Mbarara,Uganda
On Saturday 3rd August at 10.00am there will be an anniversary Mass in Holy Cross Church, Bangholm Loan , Ferry Rd., Edinburgh EH5 3AH for Archbishop Paul Bakyenga of Mbarara. The Archbishop died a year ago in his home diocese. He was a former student of the then St. Andrews and Edinburgh diocesan seminary at Drygrange, near Melrose, from 1967-1971. All old friends and acquaintances are invited to take part in this Mass to thank God for the life of Archbishop Paul both in Uganda and Scotland. '
Survey on Proposals to Legalize Assisted Suicide
Assisted Suicide Short Survey: The Scottish Parliament Health Committee is asking for your views on proposals to legalize assisted suicide in Scotland. It is vital that as many people as possible complete the short survey before it closes on 16th August. Full guidance, including a link to the survey, can be accessed by scanning the QR code at https://rcpolitics.org/assisted-suicide-committee-call-for-views