L’embellie (The Improvement),
Painting by René Magritte (1898-1967),
Painted circa 1962,
Oil on canvas
© Christie’s London, 25 Jun 2002, lot 34, sold £831,650
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:
A wee break for Fr Francis.
Fr Francis will be away from the 8th of August for a ten-day break. There will not be daily morning masses until he returns. Sunday Weekend masses will be as usual.
World Day for Grandparents & the Elderly –
To celebrate this day, the National Marriage, Family and Life Commission of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland invites everyone to St Francis Xavier’s in Carfin for Mass with Bishop John Keenan at 3:00pm on Sunday 27 July.
Faith in the Footlights:
Tuesday 12 August at 7:30pm – Join renowned author Ian Bradley and the Cathedral’s Schola Cantorum for a concert exploring the spiritual resonances of musical theatre. Professor Bradley will uncover the spiritual implications of much-loved musical shows, and the Schola Cantorum will bring the music to life! With music from The Sound of Music, South Pacific, Fiddler on the Roof, Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables and more. Book here: https://bit.ly/FaithFootlights
Save the date –
A relic of Carlo Acutis, soon to be canonised by Pope Leo, visits the archdiocese from 13-15 September 2025, by which time he will be a saint of the Church. Details to follow.
Save the Date –
The Archdiocesan Day for Altar Servers is on Saturday 13 September 2025 at The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh. Details to follow.
Our Lady’s Offertory Collections.
Last Sunday’s collection: £181.
June total collections (Bank & Cash) £2,854
MASS TIMINGS
MASS INTENTIONS
MASS DONOR
Wednesday, July 30th 10.00am
Elinor Bell (RIP)
Mary Cook
Friday August 1st. 10.00am
Julia McGuire (RIP)
Sunday, August 3rd 11.30am
Sunday, July 27th 11.30am
Julia R. De Rezende Thanksgiving for family birthdays
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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.
FINAL REQUEST – Sacristan role –
As announced at Mass, Jim Vasey our Sacristan, will sadly be leaving the parish shortly. We now have a few parishioners who have volunteered to share the role. If you want to join the team sharing the role as Sacristan, please let Father Francis or one of the Parish Council members know if you are interested.
Blessings to you, your families and those who are dear to you in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Joachim and Anna Giving Food to the Poor and Offerings to the Temple,
Painting by Andrea di Bartolo (active from 1389 – died 1428),
Painted circa 1400/1405,
tempera on poplar panel
© National Gallery of Art, Washington
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.
