News & Events
NEWSLETTER: Please click on the button below to view the latest parish newsletter, and scroll down for news & events.
A wee break for Fr Francis
Fr Francis will be away from the 8th of August for a ten-day break. There will not be daily morning masses.
until he returns. Sunday Weekend masses will be as usual.
World Day for Grandparents & the Elderly
To celebrate this day, the National Marriage, Family and Life Commission of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland invites everyone to St Francis Xavier’s in Carfin for Mass with Bishop John Keenan at 3:00pm on Sunday 27 July.
Faith in the Footlights: Tuesday 12 August at 7:30pm
Join renowned author Ian Bradley and the Cathedral’s Schola Cantorum for a concert exploring the spiritual resonances of musical theatre. Professor Bradley will uncover the spiritual implications of much-loved musical shows, and the Schola Cantorum will bring the music to life! With music from The Sound of Music, South Pacific, Fiddler on the Roof, Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables and more. Book here: https://bit.ly/FaithFootlights
Save the date
A relic of Carlo Acutis, soon to be canonised by Pope Leo, visits the archdiocese from 13-15 September 2025, by which time he will be a saint of the Church. Details to follow.
Save the date
The Archdiocesan Day for Altar Servers is on Saturday 13 September 2025 at The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh. Details to follow
Events in the Archdiocese
For a full list of events happening in the Archdiocese, visit: https://archedinburgh.org/news-events/
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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.
FINAL REQUEST! – CAN YOU HELP? The Parish Council is looking for tradespeople, who are members of the parish, who may be able to assist with some structural maintenance that is needed in the church and the hall. We are seeking plasterers and plumbers, but other skills could also be useful. All tasks will be properly assessed and paid for in accordance with good practice. If you think you may be able to help, please speak to Fr Francis or Ben Malone and Carol Easton.
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.
FINAL REQUEST – Sacristan role – As announced at Mass, Jim Vasey our Sacristan, will sadly be leaving the parish shortly. We now have a few parishioners who have volunteered to share the role. If you want to join the team sharing the role as Sacristan, please let Father Francis
or one of the Parish Council members know if you are interested.