Among the Sierra Nevada, California
Painting by Albert Bierstadt (1830-1902),
Painted in 1868,
Oil on canvas
© Smithsonian American Art Museum
Note: For a beautiful reflection on this painting related to the Gospel of 16 March 2025, please click here. Christian Art is a website that offers a pathway to grow closer to God through the beauty of art and the Gospel, founded by Father Patrick van der Vorst, a Roman Catholic priest for the Diocese of Westminster, London.
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PARISH UPDATES:
Parish Administrator:
Our parishes are looking to recruit a Parish Administrator, working for 3 hours a day, twice a week, to assist with administrative tasks in relation to the two parishes of St Cuthbert’s and Our Lady’s Mother of the Church. The Parish Administrator would be required to work in the parish office at St Cuthbert’s but days and hours are open for discussion. A job description and rates of pay will be available for anyone showing an interest. The closing date to show interest will be Sunday 16th March, at 6pm. If interested please speak to Mary Mulligan or Val Lawrie, or Fr Francis.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will take place this Thursday (20th March at St Cuthbert’s Church) by 6pm. We advice that parents / Guardians should bring their children who have completed their catechism classes for this sacrament. May all be seated latest 17:45, that is 5.45 pm.
Courage to be Catholic’ national conference.
This conference, hosted by Aid to the Church in Need, takes place on Saturday 29 March at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 9:30am – 4:00pm. Register at https://www.trybooking.com/uk/EHSR
Free Beginner Music Classes.
Have you ever wanted to learn rhythm Guitar, bass guitar, drums, or Keyboard? You are invited to join our free beginner classes. We hope to start soon (A session each month, after the Sunday coffee mornings at St Cuthbert’s Church hall). No experience is needed, just bring your own instrument and have the willingness to learn. Kindly sign up at the back of the church.
Lourdes 2025.
The Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes for the Holy Year 2025 takes place from 11-18 July. For more details please visit www.edinburgh-lourdes.com/lourdes25
Special Collection.
There will be the annual special collection for Papal and Episcopal charities (Including SCIAF) on the weekend 29th/30th March. Please bear this mind.
Catholic Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh.
For all news and events from the Archdiocese, please visit archedinburgh.org/newsevents
Our Lady’s Offertory Collections.
Last Sunday’s collection: 8/9 March: £153.
MASS TIMINGS
MASS INTENTIONS
MASS DONOR
Wednesday, March 19. 10.00am
Asad Speedy Recovery
Irene
Friday, March 21. 10.00am
Ruth Vasey 3rd Anniversary.
Jim Vasey
Sunday, March 23. 11.30am
Mabel Rodgers (Special Intention).
Kary Sibbald
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.
Stations of the Cross.
We shall be having our Lenten stations of the Cross every Friday at 7pm here at our Lady’s. We are all encouraged to be part of this spiritual exercise.
Thank you to all those who have recently volunteered to take up ministries within the Church.
If you have not already done so please complete a diocesan volunteer form which is available in the sacristy. Please return the form to Father Francis or Val Lawrie. These forms play an important part in the Church’s strategy for keeping us all safe so it important that they are completed and submitted.
Blessings to you, your families and those who are dear to you in Jesus’ name, Amen.
The Menin Road,
Painted by Paul Nash (1889-1946),
Painted in 1919,
Oil on canvas
© Imperial War Museum, London / Wikimedia
Note: For a beautiful reflection on this painting related to the Gospel of 15 March 2025, please click here. Christian Art is a website that offers a pathway to grow closer to God through the beauty of art and the Gospel, founded by Father Patrick van der Vorst, a Roman Catholic priest for the Diocese of Westminster, London.
