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Fr Tom Molloy C.Ss.R
Fr Tom’s mortal remains will be received into Bishop Eton Church, Liverpool, on Tuesday the 29th September at 5pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 12 noon the following day – Wednesday the 30th September. The burial will take place immediately after in the Church graveyard.
Our thoughts are with the Redemptorist community at this time.
As part of his work as hospital chaplain in Edinburgh, it is estimated that Fr Tom administered the sacraments to more than 8000 people. The picture above shows Fr Tom holding the holy oils and prayer book.
The parishioners of St Cuthbert’s and Our Lady’s have fond memories of Fr Tom and we thank God for his service and care.
May he rest in peace and rise in Glory.
Announcements
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PARISH UPDATES
Mass Bookings. Invited for special intentions, wedding anniversaries, Birthdays, Death anniversaries of our loved ones and general prayers. The mass donations are part of our contribution towards the good of the church and support of our priest. Please use the envelopes at the back of the church and fill out all details giving a minimum of one week’s notice is advised.
Catechesis – Classes for to P3 children for Reconciliation, P4 for First Communion, and P7 for Confirmation will be starting soon on Saturday afternoons. If your child does not attend Catholic school, please register children for classes asap using the form at the back of the church. Also, if you’d like to join the catechist team please let us know on office.stcuthbertsedinburgh@staned.org.uk
Special Collection – Special collection towards the training of the Seminarians of the congregation of the Sons of Mary Mother of Mercy (SMMM) will take place on the weekend of October 4th. This is the congregation that Fr’s Francis and Malachy belong to; your generosity is highly appreciated.
Father Tom Molloy – Fr Tom Molloy, a Redemptorist priest who served our parish and hospital communities, died in hospital on Saturday 12th September. He was 91, and his death was unexpected. Funeral arrangements: As informed this will take place at Bishop Eton in, Liverpool; Wednesday 30th September at 12pm for Fr Tom’s funeral Mass. His body will be brought into church the evening before at 5pm for a Vigil service and Office of the dead. May he rest in peace.
St Cuthberts news
Coffee Mornings are running after Sunday Mass and the new Midweek masses at 6pm are held on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Our Lady’s news
Parish Council meeting – The next meeting will be Tuesday 13 October. Please contact PPC Secretary (Gerry Higgins) or other Council member with any issues to raise. Minutes will be posted on the church notice board and website.
Sacristans & Passkeepers – Due to illness we are currently very stretched on the Sacristan and Passkeeper teams. If you are able to help by joining the team please speak to Fr Francis. Blanca Nieto or drop a message to office.stcuthbertsedinburgh@staned .org.uk
ARCHDIOCESAN UPDATES
Safeguarding – Annual Safeguarding statement will be read to parishioners on the weekend of 3rd and 4th October. Your patience is requested to listen to the statement from the Safeguarding Coordinator.
Consultation on Diocesan Structures – The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland has announced the latest phase of its consultation on the future structure of dioceses in Scotland. The proposals include possible changes affecting the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh. This is a consultation process and no decisions have been made. Read more at archedinburgh.org/news/
Poverty in Scotland: can we do more? – An event to dive into the reality of poverty in Scotland. You’ll hear from a range of speakers working on the frontline, discuss what’s being done and explore ways we can do more to help. It takes place on Saturday 3 October, 10:30am-4:00pm at, The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB. Register now at bit.ly/povertyinscotland
Red Mass – The annual Red Mass takes place at 12 noon on Sunday 4 October at St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral, Edinburgh. The Mass marks the beginning of the new legal year in Scotland and brings together members of the legal profession to pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit in the administration of justice. All are welcome.
Pro-Life Candlelight Procession – SPUC Scotland’s annual Candlelight Procession takes place in Glasgow on Thursday 29 October to pray for the protection of unborn life. The evening begins with the Rosary at the Mercat Building, Glasgow Cross, at 6:30pm, followed by the Candlelight Procession at 7:00pm and Mass at St Andrew’s Cathedral at 7:30pm. All are welcome.
Catholic Conversations for Women on the Rosary – In October, the month of the Rosary, all women are invited to join ‘Catholic Conversations’ on Saturday 17 October, 3:45pm-4:45pm in St Andrew’s Parish rooms at 77 Belford Road, Edinburgh, EH4 3DS to look at how the mysteries of the Rosary are rooted in Scripture. Optional Holy Hour at the adjacent convent with Adoration, Rosary and Vespers from 5:10pm. To register email edinburgh@almamercy.org or call 0131 343 3380.
Edinburgh Day for Life – SPUC Edinburgh West is holding its first Day for Life on Saturday 31 October, 9.30am–3.30pm, at the Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh. Include talks from Dr Calum MacKellar, Margaret Akers and Chris McEleny, with a welcome from Archbishop Cushley. Admission is free, but advance registration is required through Eventbrite: bit.ly/dayforlife
Archdiocesan events – Events are listed at archedinburgh.org/events
