News & Events
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Communications Sunday
World Communications Day is this Sunday (1 June) and a collection will take place for the apostolate of communications. Bishop Frank Dougan, of Galloway Diocese, is setting up a National Office for Communication and Evangelisation, and your financial support will help the office produce quality content across various media platforms to spread the Good News. Thank you for your generosity.
St Margaret’s Pilgrimage 2025
All are welcome to St Margaret’s Pilgrimage in Dunfermline on Sunday 8 June. Join Archbishop Leo, clergy, and people from across Scotland for the procession through the town centre with the relic of St Margaret at 2:00pm, followed by Holy Mass at 3:00pm in St Margaret’s Church. Full schedule in the news-events section at archedinburgh.org
Pentecost 2025
Our parish, St Cuthbert’s R.C. Slateford Road will be hosting the 2025 Pentecost Mass on the 8th of June at 2pm prompt.
There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, praise and worship, ministration and holy mass. There will be light refreshment in the parish hall afterwards.
Corpus Christi Procession – Sunday 22 June
Archbishop Leo will lead the Archdiocesan Corpus Christi Procession from St Patrick’s Church in Kilsyth at 3:00pm on Sunday 22 June. This is a joyous occasion with the Blessed Sacrament being carried through the streets. First Holy Communicants in the Archdiocese are invited to take a special place in the procession wearing their formal clothes. Parking available at the Church. Contact St Patrick’s to reserve disabled/minibus parking or to book a space on the free shuttle buses from Croy train station to the Church: priest.stpatrickskilsyth@staned.org.uk or 01236 822136.
Jubilee Year Picnic for families
The Archdiocesan Jubilee Year picnic takes place on Saturday 28 June, 11:00am – 4:00pm at The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB. There will be spiritual talks on the theme of Hope and talks and games for children. Includes Rosary at The Grotto and concludes with Holy Mass in St Margaret’s Chapel. Childcare provided. Register at bit.ly/archpicnic
Lourdes 2025
The Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes for the Holy Year 2025 takes place from 11-18 July. For more details please visit
Parish Communicators
The Archdiocese is hosting an online training session for anyone involved with parish communications. It takes place on Saturday 19 July at 10:00am. The session will give tips and guidance on parish social media, newsletters and more. It lasts one hour and one-to-one follow-up support is available. To register please email matthew.meade@staned.org.uk
Events in the Archdiocese
For a full list of events happening in the Archdiocese, visit: https://archedinburgh.org/news-events/
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No Mass on Thursday morning (5th June) and no Adoration on Saturday 7th June as Fr Francis is away.
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.
Sunday Morning Tea & Coffee. The Parish ‘Sunday morning’s Tea & coffee’ is on every Sunday immediately after the 9.30am mass. The proceeds from these activities are geared towards the charity support run by our parish. Come one, Come all!
Tradespeople. Are you a tradesperson and member of the parish? Assistance is needed with some structural maintenance in the Church and Hall. We are looking for plasterers, plumbers and others. All work properly assessed and paid for. If you can help speak to Fr Francis, Ben Malone or Carol Easton.
200 Club. Congratulations to the winners – 43, 74 & 188
St Margaret’s Pilgrimage. All are welcome to St Margaret’s Pilgrimage in Dunfermline on Sunday 8 June. Join Archbishop Leo, clergy, and people from across Scotland for the procession through the town centre with the relic of St Margaret at 2:00pm, followed by Holy Mass at 3:00pm in St Margaret’s Church. Full schedule in the news-events section at archedinburgh.org
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 Margaret’s Pilgrimage. All are welcome to St Margaret’s Pilgrimage in Dunfermline on Sunday 8 June. Join Archbishop Leo, clergy, and people from across Scotland for the procession through the town centre with the relic of St Margaret at 2:00pm, followed by Holy Mass at 3:00pm in St Margaret’s Church. Full schedule in the news-events section at archedinburgh.org