Please remember the following parishioners, relatives and friends in your prayers:

Sick: Rosa Moore, Sally McDermott, Catherine Wilson, Kitty McDonald, Patricia Mechan, Bob Allan, Canon Judge, Kenneth Oxford, Elizabeth Wright, Dan Curran, John McPartland.
Dead: Tish McDaid .
Anniv: Mary McGuire, Irene Gold, Matthew McGuire, Mary Higgins.

Today marks the beginning of my appointment at parish priest of Our Lady’s in Currie.  In the short term there will be no change to Mass times either here at St. Cuthbert’s or at Our Lady’s in Currie.  This is partly due to a kind offer of assistance from Father Tom Molloy, the chaplain to the Western General Hospital who lives in the house at Currie. It will mean that on some Sundays he will celebrate Mass here while I go to Our Lady’s. Other weekends he will say the Mass in Our Lady’s and I will be here. Please pray for all the priests who have been changed to new parishes and who take up their appointments this weekend.
Today, for a trial period, there are two supplementary newsletters.  The first called ‘Look’ is for children aged 3 – 7 and should be taken home and used in the course of the week following Mass.  The second is called ‘Ichthus’ (if you don’t know what this means, ask one of the children after Mass) and is designed for children who have celebrated their First Communion. It has been created to help them follow the Mass and understand the various parts. Please take a copy of whichever you need.  If you have any thoughts or reactions about them please let me know and they could become a permanent fixture.
Today:  Eucharistic Ministers please come to the Sacristy after Mass to collect your Rotas which come into effect this weekend.
Monday: Catholic Schools Community Mass at 7.00 p.m. in the Cathedral Hall. It is hoped that ancillary staff including learning assistants, business managers, administrative staff and janitorial services as well as teaching and retired teaching staff will attend. Refreshments will be served after the Mass.
Tuesday: The annual social care lecture will be given by Mrs. Barbara Wallace on ‘To love and serve the Lord.’  It will take place in Gillis at 7.30 p.m.  All are welcome and fuller details are on the poster in the porch.
Wednesday: The R.C.I.A. Group will host an open meeting in the house at 7.00 p.m. This is an opportunity for those who are considering becoming a Catholic to come along and hear what is involved in the process.  If you know of anyone who is thinking about becoming a Catholic please let me know and perhaps bring them along to the meeting.
Thursday:  The Keep Fit has resumed. It takes place in the Hall at 7.00 p.m. and is for all ages, men and women, all shapes and sizes. All welcome.
Friday: All Holy Cross former pupils are invited to a Feast day Mass in the cathedral at 7.30 p.m.  It will be followed by a reception for which tickets are required costing £8.00. These can be obtained through the web site www.holycrossacademyedinburgh.co.uk or by ‘phoning 466.9995.
Next Sunday: The annual celebrations in connection with Margaret Sinclair begin at 2.00 p.m. in St. Patrick’s in the Cowgate and conclude with Mass at 4.30 p.m. at which Archbishop Conti will be the preacher.  All welcome.

Diary Dates:
19th September: As part of the National Vocations there will be a Mass for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life in the Cathedral at 7.30 p.m.  Cardinal O’Brien will be the main celebrant and Father Alex Davie, the Archdiocesan Vocations Director will be the preacher.  All welcome.
20th September: The next day organised by the Archdiocesan Justice and Peace Day will be held in the Cathedral Hall from 10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.  It is on the theme ‘welcoming the Stranger – Refugees in Scotland.’  Fuller details are on the poster in the porch.
24th September: There will be a meeting in the Church Hall at 7.00 p.m. for the parents of children in Primary 4 who wish to present their child for the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Communion in the course of the current school session. It is essential that a representative of each child is present.
24th - 26th October: All Married Couples – the next Marriage Encounter weekend will be held at Gillis. Bookings are now being taken.  For further information please contact Trish and Peter Simmons (449.4891)

With every blessing to you,
your families
and  those who are dear to you.
Monsignor Tony