Second Collection for Fr. Ajeesh
As a token of our gratitude for the work of Fr. Ajeesh George here amongst us these past three years, we will have a second collection at the end of all Masses this weekend. We will make a presentation to Fr. Ajeesh in appreciation for his service in the parish before his departure at the end of August.
Festival Mass on 11th August at 12noon
On Sunday, 11 August, Archbishop Cushley will celebrate the annual Festival Mass at noon at the Cathedral. Join us for this beautiful celebration of our Sunday Liturgy at the start of the week of our Cathedral’s patronal feast (the Assumption) on 15th August in the season of Edinburgh’s International Festival. His Grace the Archbishop will be joined by representatives of other churches, the Lord Provost, members of Edinburgh City Council, and members of the Consular Corps, accompanied as ever by the High Constables of Edinburgh.
Friendship Group: Coffee Afternoon & Cinema Outing
The Friendship Group Coffee Afternoon is on Tuesday 30 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! We will have our next cinema outing on Wednesday, 31 July to see ‘Thelma’. Tickets have been reserved for the showing at Omni, 10.50am, meet upstairs at Omni at 10:45am. If you’d like to reserve a seat at £7.99 please text or call 07541 552070. Story is when 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her.
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
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!
Pause for Sunday Teas & Coffees
As the Ravelston arish Rooms undergo a bit of a transformation, we will not be having Sunday teas and coffees. Stay tuned for the return date!
Ravelston Parish Rooms Update
Many thanks to our ‘Rooms furniture move’ volunteers - both from our church and the Latin congregation! It was a great team effort with the task completed in record time. Thank you! The wallpaper has been stripped. Many carpet tiles and one notice board have been glued-on. Extra work will be required on the floor and then new plywood before we are able to lay down new carpet tiles. This will increase the time and cost estimates. Work on the toilets will start next week - after this week's wedding and pilgrimage events."
Mass Today for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly at Carfin
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. '
Craig Lodge House of Prayer Dalmeny: Autumn Retreats
A great line-up of Autumn Retreats is scheduled at Craig Lodge House of Prayer, nestled in the beautiful highlands of Dalmally in Argyll, Scotland. Visit https://www.craiglodge.org/events to see the full list and book your place today! Our weekend retreats run from Friday evening (5pm Evening Prayer, 6pm Evening Meal, 7.30pm Session 1) through to Sunday lunchtime. The retreats include teachings, prayer, praise and worship, Mass and the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and ministry. Any questions at all please ask at email@craiglodge.org or 01838 200216. Craig Lodge, Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland, UK, PA33 1AR.