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Announcements
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Edinburgh West Praise and Worship evening
Everyone is invited to an evening of praise and worship at Napier University (Sighthill Campus) at 6pm tonight (31 May). It will be a gathering of Christians from over 25 churches in the west of Edinburgh to sing and to pray together and members of our own Catholic community will be leading some of the music. We hope to see you there.
Corpus Christi Procession
The Archdiocesan Corpus Christi procession, led by Archbishop Leo, will take place from Our Lady & St Andrew’s, Stirling Street, Galashiels, at 3:00pm on Sunday 7 June 2026. Afterwards there will be Benediction in the Church followed by refreshments in the presbytery garden. This annual event is a beautiful, public celebration of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. All welcome. Event guide at bit.ly/corpus26.
Magnifica Humanitas
In his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (‘Magnificent Humanity’), Pope Leo XIV reflects on the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence in light of Catholic social teaching, calling all people to safeguard human dignity, truth, justice, and peace. The full text of the encyclical may be read at the Vatican website.
Thanksgiving service
An ecumenical service of gratitude for the defeat of the recent Assisted Suicide bill at Holyrood takes place on Wednesday 3 June, 7:30pm, at Cornerstone Free Church of Scotland, The Old School House, 140 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4PX.
Annual Caritas, Justice & Peace Mass
The annual Caritas, Justice & Peace Mass takes place at St Peter’s Church, 9 Carmondean Centre Road, Deans, Livingston, EH54 8PT at 7:00pm on Thursday 18 June 2026. Guest speaker is Peter Diamond from Aid to the Church in Need.
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.
Additional Weekday Masses
Thanks to everyone who indicated their interest in additional weekday masses. This will be discussed at the Parish Council Meeting in June and we will let you know as soon as possible what the proposal will be for new masses.
Foodbank
Donations for the local Foodbank should be brought along on 6/7th June.
Annual BBQ
Tickets are now on sale for our Annual BBQ and Quiz. A good fun night on 19th June, 6-9pm. Home in plenty time to watch Scotland play in the world cup!
Gift Aid
If you picked up a Gift Aid form from the Finance Committee after our recent talk on Church funding, please hand it back to a Passkeeper or one of the Finance Committee.
