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Valentine's Day afternoon retreat
This Valentine’s Day (Saturday 14 February) couples are invited to join the Archdiocese’s afternoon retreat reflecting on the Gift of Marriage. It takes place 2pm-5pm at St Kentigern’s Church, 26-28 Parkgrove Avenue, Edinburgh, EH4 7QR and is led by renowned Scottish Catholic playwright Stephen Callaghan and wife Rachel. Details and registration at bit.ly/archretreat26
Catholic Families for Life
The latest Catholic Families for Life Newsletter from the National Commission for Marriage, Family and Life is now available at www.marriagefamilyandlife.org.uk
Catechists for Special Needs
SPRED (Special Religious Development) groups need more catechists! Your role will be share the Lord with adults with special needs at fortnightly term-time meetings. Catechists are trained by the Archdiocese and meet fortnightly for preparatory sessions. Interested? Contact Sr Mary Benedicta Maier RSM, SPRED Coordinator, at srmary.benedicta@staned.org.uk to serve.
SPRED: Sacramental Prep & Faith Formation for Children and Adults with Special Needs
Children and adults with special needs are invited to participate more fully in the life of the Church by being welcomed into a SPRED (Special Religious Development) group. If you are interested in your child or adult son or daughter participating, Sr Mary Benedicta Maier RSM, SPRED Co-ordinator, would love to hear from you at srmary.benedicta@staned.org.uk.
Catholic Conversations for Women
All women are welcome to this event with the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma on Saturday 31 January, 3:45pm-4:45pm in St Andrew’s Parish rooms (77 Belford Rd, Edinburgh, EH4 3DS) for refreshments and faith-focused discussion on preparing for Lent. A Holy Hour will follow with Adoration & Vespers from 5:10pm. Register at edinburgh@almamercy.org or call 0131 343 3380.
Mass Bookings
We are reminded that the booking of mass for our special intentions, wedding anniversaries, Birthday thanksgiving, Death anniversaries of our loved ones and general prayers is highly recommended. The mass stipends (Donations) are part of our contribution towards the good of the church and support of our priest
St Cuthbert's 100 Club
The 100 Club is an opportunity for members of the parish to contribute to the running of the parish and also have the chance to win a money prize. People pay £1 for each number (you can have more than one number) so that is £12 a year for each number. Each month 3 numbers are selected so you have 12 monthly chances to win! If you are interested speak to Catherine Brennan or one of the other passkeepers
Lost Property
We’ve found a ring with a religious inscription and a small gold bracelet in the church. If you think, this could be yours, please ask one of the passkeepers
