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Announcements
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Parish Updates
Special Collection – This weekend Sunday, 4/5th July, there will be a Special Collection for Peter’s Pence
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. Please state the church you want mass said and the date.
Monthly Standing Orders – If you currently donate by monthly standing order to the Bank of Scotland, it’s important that you transfer your standing order across to the church’s Royal Bank of Scotland account. If you don’t have the details, please contact George, Parish Administrator on office.stcuthbertsedinburgh@staned.org.uk. Our Bank of Scotland accounts are closing later this year.
Paul McTweed – Sadly Paul McTweed, well known in both our parishes, passed away on the 20th June. Paul’s funeral mass will be at St, Cuthbert’s on the 7th July at 11am and then onto Mortonhall Crematorium, Pentland Chapel at 12.30pm.
St Cuthberts news
200 Club – The winners for June were 116 (£200) and 140 (£50).
Additional Weekday Masses – Thanks to everyone who indicated their interest in additional weekday masses. We are delighted to advise that from Wednesday 2nd September there will be Evening Masses on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6pm.
Our Lady’s news
Coffee Morning – Please note that there will be teas & coffee after Mass on Sunday 12th July.
Publications – There are some back copies of the International Catholic Weekly, (The Tablet) in the porch. Feel free to help yourself to a copy. There are also a small number of Mass cards in the porch for sale.
Our Lady’s news
Coffee Morning – Please note that there will be teas & coffee after Mass on Sunday 12th July.
Publications – There are some back copies of the International Catholic Weekly, (The Tablet) in the porch. Feel free to help yourself to a copy. There are also a small number of Mass cards in the porch for sale.
Archdiocesan Updates
Congratulations – Congratulations to Fr Matthew McCafferty who was ordained to the priesthood on Friday at St Mary’s in Bathgate. He will continue a further year of study in Rome before returning to minister in the Archdiocese. Please keep him in your prayers.
Sea Sunday – Sea Sunday is on 12 July and the Church encourages us to support Stella Maris, a Catholic charity helping seafarers in need, including at port destinations in our Archdiocese. There will be a special collection at all Masses. Read more about its work at: archedinburgh.org/news
Lourdes Pilgrimage Welcome Mass – In preparation for the Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes (10-17 July), there will be a Mass in St Cuthbert’s, Slateford Road, Edinburgh, this Sunday (5 July) to which all are welcome. Please note this Mass will be at 3:30pm, half an hour later than previously notified.
Discover Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) with Sr Miriam Ruth, RSM – Learn about this programme wherein children listen, wonder, and talk to God by focusing on Jesus & the Sacraments. Sessions are for current parish volunteers, parents, clergy, or anyone else interested. 2:00pm on Tuesday 7 July at 100 Strathearn Rd EH91BB or online at 7:00pm. Register: https://forms.office.com/e/j5MdeaAx4K
Volunteers for children’s catechesis needed – Eight volunteers willing to be trained in a meditative, wonder-driven, and sacramentally-focused form of children’s catechesis (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd) are needed to help this programme continue in Edinburgh city centre and begin in both east and west parts of the city. Email srmiriam.ruth@staned.org.uk to discuss your interest & register for an info session on Tuesday 7 July: https://forms.office.com/e/j5MdeaAx4K
Visit of relics of St Gerard Majella – The relics of St Gerard Majella will be at St Patrick’s Church, The Cowgate, Edinburgh, on Saturday 18 July. Entrance of the relics at 10:00am with devotions and talk, Exposition of Blessed Sacrament at 11:30am. Mass at 12:30pm followed by blessing with the relics.
Brecbannoch Pilgrimage 2026 – A pilgrimage to pray for the renewal of the Faith in Scotland, from 31 July to 3 August, with a walk across the Isle of Mull, returning the relics of St Columba to Iona. Discounts are available for students and under-22s, and under-5s go free. Visit brecbannoch.co.uk
Archdiocesan events – Events are listed at archedinburgh.org/events
