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JUBILEE PILGRIMAGE TO ROME: A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY, 10 -14TH NOVEMBER, 2025
The JUBILEE YEAR declared by the Holy Father is a religious opportunity which comes once every 25 years. It’s a golden opportunity to visit Rome and pass through the Holy Door, where we can receive the blessings and indulgences associated with the Holy pilgrimage. This visit includes an opportunity to attend the Papal Audience with the Holy Father, Pope Leo IV and see him live.
Places to visit will be St. Peter (inside Vatican City), St. Mary Major, St. Paul outside the walls, and the Lateran Basilica as well as sightseeing of the Ancient City of Rome (the Eternal City), on a hop-on and hop-off bus, including seeing the famous Colosseum. Other interesting places to visit outside Rome include Assisi, where we have the tombs (bodies) of St Francis of Assisi, St Clare, and the newest declared Saint, Carlos Acutos. There will be an opportunity to attend Mass in one of the Basilicas.
There are still 10 spaces available. It is first-come, first-served! The total cost for the trip (flight, feeding, hotel, transport, tickets, certificates, tour sight, etc.) is £1000/ per person (double stay in a room). Please note that a single stay in a room attracts £150 extra, subject to availability. Contact Father Francis immediately if you are interested. Deadline is 6th October.
Day of Prayer for Peace
The Bishops of Scotland invite all Catholics to keep Tuesday 7 October as a day of prayer for peace . God of peace and justice, We pray for the people of the Holy Land: Israeli and Palestinian, Jew, Christian and Muslim. We pray for an end to acts of violence and terror. We lift to you all who are fearful and hurting. We ask for wisdom and compassion for those in leadership. Above all, we ask that Jesus the Prince of Peace, establish lasting reconciliation and justice for the Holy Land and all nations. Amen.
Calling all RCIA leaders
RCIA leaders are invited by the Catechetics Commission for a morning workshop. The day will include Mass, spotlights on two programmes: St Teresa’s, East Calder & Sacred Heart, Edinburgh, and tips for best-utilising technology and the internet. Date: Saturday 11 October 2025 9:15pm – 12:00pm Location: The Gillis Centre 100 Strathearn Rd EH9 1BB. Register at bit.ly/rcialeaders
The Calix Society
The Calix Society is an association of Catholic alcoholics who meet to grow in their relationship with God through prayer and meditation (Alcoholics Anonymous’ 11th Step). It welcomes anyone who wishes to join in prayer and fellowship. Meetings are on Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00pm, starting 21 October at St Patrick’s Church, The Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1TQ. For more information visit www.calixsociety.org
St Pier Giorgio Frassati book tour
A book tour to celebrate the recent canonisation and the publication of 15 Days of Prayer with St Pier Giorgio Frassati (New City Press, 2025), visits St Albert’s Chaplaincy, 24 George Square, Edinburgh. EH8 9LD, on Friday 17 October, 5:15pm. Free event, all welcome.
Catholic Conversations for Women
Women who are recent converts, those considering Catholicism, and those who are desirous of faith-focused discussion are welcome to this event on
Saturday, 25 October, 3:45pm-4:45pm in the St Andrew’s Parish rooms (77 Belford Rd, EH4 3DS). All welcome to join for Holy Hour with Adoration and chanted Vespers from 5:10pm in the convent with the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma. To register, email edinburgh@almamercy.org or call 0131 343 3380.
Venerable Margaret Sinclair event
Commemorate the centenary of the death of Venerable Margaret Sinclair on Saturday 22 November 2025 by meeting at her former grave in Mount
Vernon Cemetery, Edinburgh, at 9:00am to pray the Rosary. This will be followed by a walk to her tomb at St Patrick’s in The Cowgate. Benediction at 12:15pm followed by Holy Mass at 12:30pm. A Centenary Mass will be offered at the Sacred Heart Altar, in St Patrick’s on Monday 24 November at 5:45pm.
Concert
The University of Santo Tomas Singers, from Manila in the Philippines, perform at St Teresa of Lisieux Church, Craigmillar, Edinburgh, at 4:00pm on Sunday 2 November 2025. Free entry (donations welcome).
Interfaith event
The Edinburgh Interfaith Key Note Lecture & AGM 2025 takes place in Edinburgh City Chambers, EH1 1YJ, on Tuesday 28 October at 5:30pm. The
key note speaker is Adrian Cristea and the topic is ‘Seeds of Peace & Hope’. Register at bit.ly/46tSk1A
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Events in the Archdiocese
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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.
200 Club Winning numbers
The winning numbers this month for the 200 Club are 69, 77 and 199.
St Andrews’s Night
We are hoping to have a celebration for this at the end of November. We are looking for volunteers to help plan and organise it. Can you help? Preparation of food, ticket making/selling, music, setting up hall, raffle prizes, serving food on the night. Please see the sheets at the back of the Church and sign up for what you can offer.
Children’s sacrament preparation
Parents with children who don’t attend catholic school and would like them to receive the sacraments during school term times 2025/26, please register them for catechesis asap as follows:
P3 children for Reconciliation, P4 for First Communion, and P7 for Confirmation Please let us know asap if you are interested by filling up a form at the back of the church, as the catechism classes will start soon at St Cuthbert’s on Saturdays afternoon, according to demand.
Mass Timings.
Note, there will be no morning mass on Friday 10th October as a result of the school mass which takes place at St. Cuthbert’s on that day.
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
Giorgio Frassati book tour
A book tour to celebrate the recent canonisation and the publication of 15 Days of Prayer with St Pier Giorgio Frassati {New City Press, 2025), visits St Albert’s Chaplaincy, 24 George Square, Edinburgh. EH8 9LD, on Friday 17 October, 5:15pm. Free event, all welcome.
Conversations for Women
Women who are recent converts, those considering Catholicism, and those who are desirous of faith-focused discussion are welcome to this event on Saturday, 25 October, 3:45pm-4:45pm in the St Andrew’s Parish rooms (77 Belford Rd, EH4 3DS). All welcome to join for Holy Hour with Adoration and chanted Vespers from 5:10pm in the convent with the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma. To register, email edinburgh@almamercy.org or call 0131343 3380.
National Family Conference
The National Family Conference takes place on Saturday 25 October 2025, from 10:00am to 5:00pm at St Bride’s Centre, Coursington Road, Motherwell, MLlPP, Featuring keynote speaker Chris Stefanick (live from the USA), the event celebrates marriage and family life with talks, prayer, and community. Book your place at https://www.bcos.org.uk/NFC25 or by email at VEmarriage@staned.org.uk