The Fog Warning,
Painting by Winslow Homer (1836–1910),
Painted in 1885
Oil on canvas
© Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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:
The annual Archdiocesan Mass for Married Couples
Including those preparing for marriage, takes place at 7:15pm this Tuesday (27 May) at St Mary’s Cathedral. Archbishop Leo will be the principal celebrant and will give a blessing to couples. Refreshments after Mass in Coffee Saints.
World Communications Day
Is on Sunday 1 June and a collection will take place that weekend for the apostolate of communications. Bishop Frank Dougan, of Galloway Diocese, is setting up a National Office for Communication and Evangelisation, and your financial support will help the office produce quality content across various media platforms to spread the Good News.
Lourdes 2025:
Spaces available for supported pilgrims A small number of spaces have become available for supported pilgrims on the Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes (11 to 18 July 2025). Do you know someone who is ill or infirm and would enjoy the opportunity to experience this life-changing trip? Assisted Pilgrims receive 24hr support from the brilliant doctors, nurses and volunteers in the Medical/Helper Team and stay in specially equipped accommodation. It is an unforgettable week with a full spiritual and social programme. Contact Bernadette on 0131 441 1939 or visit www.edinburgh-lourdes.com
Annual Parish BBQ and Quiz:
This will take place on 30th May at St. Cuthbert’s Church Hall. Great food and fun to be had with a quiz, bingo and a raffle. Tickets on sale now. All profits go towards our 2 chosen charities of FACE (Fight against Cancer Edinburgh) and the St. Jude’s Catholic school project in Nigeria. Come along and join the fun and help us fundraise.
All RCIA leaders:
Are invited by the Catechetics Commission of the Archdiocese for a morning workshop. The day begins with Mass, includes a time of discussion and sharing, and ends with a brief consideration on mystagogy (post-baptismal instruction). It takes place on Saturday 31 May from 9:30am – 12:00pm at The Gillis Centre 100 Strathearn Road, EH9 1BB. Register at: bit.ly/4mgG764
Our Lady’s Offertory Collections.
Last Sunday’s collection: £462 / Special collection £232
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MASS TIMINGS
MASS INTENTIONS
MASS DONOR
Wednesday, May 28th. 10.00am
Funeral mass for Patrick James McGurk. (RIP).
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Ascension Thursday, May 29. 7pm
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Friday, May 30th 10.00am
Maura Aparacida de Souza Gregorio (Death anniversary)
Nilmara Souza Corra
Sunday, June 1 11.30am
Maura Aparacida de Souza Gregorio (61st posthumous birthday)
Nilmara Souza Corra
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.
St Margaret’s Pilgrimage – Sunday 8 June
All are welcome at the annual St Margaret’s Pilgrimage in Dunfermline on Sunday 8 June. Join Archbishop Leo, clergy, and people from across Scotland for the procession through the town centre with the relic of St Margaret at 2:00pm, followed by Holy Mass at 3:00pmin St Margaret’s Church. Full schedule in the news-events section at archedinburgh.org
CALL TO GLORY
The Late Patrick James McGurk. (RIP). Let us pray for the happy repose of the soul of the late Patrick (Patsy) who died on Sunday, the 11th of May at the age of 85. His funeral is on Wednesday 28th of May at Our Lady’s parish, time is 10am.
Blessings to you, your families and those who are dear to you in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Contempt of Hatred,
Painting by Ernest Joseph Bailly (1753-1823),
Painted in 1792
Oil on canvas
© Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent / Alamy
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.
