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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 – There is a meeting for parents receiving sacraments in 2027 on the 11th November at 6pm at St Cuthbert’s. There will be an opportunity to enrol for those that haven’t already done so.
ST CUTHBERT’S NEWS
Children’s Liturgy at St Cuthbert’s Church – We have had fewer children attending Mass recently at St Cuthbert’s Church and would like to encourage parents to bring their children along especially on the weeks when we run the Children’s Liturgy. Upcoming dates are on the noticeboard. Children attending should be of school age.
St Cuthbert’s Primary Drop in Day , Church Hall 9.30 to 2.30pm, 4th November – for Parents/Carers wishing to Enrol Their Pupil in P1 for August 2027. – Although repair work continues & pupils are being decanted elsewhere, enrolments continue as normal. Expectation is to be back to normal by end of February. We are holding an Open Day on the above date for any parents/carers who wish to find out more about our school and how to enrol their child in our P1 Class next year. At the drop in day and you can visit us at any time between 9.30am and 2.30pm to meet myself, class teacher Mrs Igoe and Administrator Mrs Pennycook. Please enter the Hall via gate on Hutchinson Crossway next to PDSA. We look forward to seeing you there!
Parish Youth Group – The Youth Group has been running now for some months. To help with funding, the group will be running a sweet stall on 1st November, please support the group on the day if you can. There will also be a special collection 6th December
OUR LADY’S NEWS
World Mission Sunday – This Sunday we have the annual special collection for the 100th World Mission Sunday. This year’s theme, chosen by Pope Leo XIV, is One in Christ, United in Mission.
ARCHDIOCESAN UPDATES
Pope Leo – Please keep the Holy Father in your prayers as he recovers from surgery. May the Lord may give him strength and peace as he continues his ministry.
Mass for the Faithful Departed – Archbishop Cushley will offer Holy Mass for the repose of all the faithful departed who have died in the Archdiocese in the last year, especially those buried at Mount Vernon Cemetery in Edinburgh. This will take place on All Souls’ Day, Monday 2 November, at 10:00am in the Cemetery Chapel at Mount Vernon Cemetery, 49 Mount Vernon Rd, Edinburgh, EH16 6JG.
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 EH9 1BB. Include talks from Dr Calum MacKellar, Margaret Akers and Chris McEleny. Register for this free event at bit.ly/dayforlife
‘Who is Jesus?’ course – If you want to explore Jesus, God, life, love and much more you are welcome to attend this free course which takes place each Tuesday at 7:30pm in St Albert’s Catholic Chaplaincy, 23 George Square, Edinburgh. Contact Fr Andrew Brookes OP at andrew.brookes@english.op.org
Marriage Preparation Courses. New dates for Marriage Preparation Courses are available from the Archdiocese. Couples planning to marry in the Catholic Church should speak to the parish priest before booking. For dates and booking details, visit archedinburgh.org/administration/marriage-preparation-courses/.
Red Wednesday Mass – St Mary’s Cathedral. Archbishop Leo Cushley will celebrate Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, on Wednesday 18 November at 7:00pm to mark Red Wednesday, an annual initiative organised by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN). The Mass will be an opportunity to pray for Christians around the world who face persecution and discrimination because of their faith, and to show solidarity with those who suffer for their beliefs.
Volunteer to Support Adults with Special Needs in Dalkeith (this insert for Midlothian Parishes)
A volunteer is needed for the SPRED (Special Religious Development) group that meets at St David’s Church in Dalkeith on Tuesdays from 2:00pm-4:00pm. The spiritual programme for adults with special needs fosters communion with Jesus Christ within the Catholic community of faith. Please contact Sister Mary Benedicta Maier, RSM (srmary.benedicta@staned.org.uk) if you are interested in learning about becoming trained to be a SPRED volunteer catechist.
Save the Date: Little Liturgies
An evening presentation from The Mark 10 Mission on Little Liturgies will take place on Wednesday 11 November 2026 in the Islay Room at the Gillis Centre, Edinburgh. The event will be of interest to anyone involved in teaching the liturgy to children. Details coming soon.
Retreat Day
Are you a young woman thinking about a vocation to the religious life? Come to Explore, a retreat day to reflect upon and explore God’s will for you. It takes place on 10:00am-7:00pm Saturday 14 November, at 9 Upper Gray Street, Edinburgh, EH9 1SN. Includes Mass, reflections, prayer, a holy hour, and a chance to socialise over pizza. To register email Sr Mirjam Hugens FSO at religiousvocations@staned.org.uk
Archdiocesan events – More events are listed at archedinburgh.org/events
