Brambly Hedge,
Painted by Jill Barklem (1951-2017),
Painted in 1979,
Watercolour and gouache on paper
© Brambly Hedge, 2025
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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National Pilgrimage to Carfin
Takes place at Carfin Grotto on Sunday 7 September at 3:00pm. Archbishop Leo will be the principal celebrant and preacher. On this day Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, will be canonised so it is an ideal day for Catholics in Scotland to come together to celebrate.
Carlo Acutis relics.
The relics of Carlo Acutis are in the Archdiocese from 13-15 September 2025, by which time he will be a saint of the Church! Schedule for St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh: Sat 13 Sep – 6:00pm Vigil Mass (Cathedral open until 8:00pm for veneration); Sun 14 Sep – Midday Mass; Mon 15 Sep – 12:45pm Mass for Schools.
Altar Servers’ Day –
The Archdiocesan Day for Altar Servers, our Guild of St Cuthbert, is on Saturday 13 September 2025, 11:00am- 3:00pm at The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh. This year we will be in the presence of a saint – the relics of Carlo Acutis will be there! This is a day of faith, formation and fun, and concludes with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Leo. Register with Fr Francis.
National Youth Pilgrimage to Perth
This takes place on Saturday 20 September, meeting at South Inch Park (PH2 8AN) at 12:30pm A full day of activities includes historic site visits, talks, and Holy Mass with Archbishop Cushley. If you wish to join fellow pilgrims (18+) from the Archdiocese travelling by train to Perth from Stirling, Falkirk and Edinburgh please contact Sr Isabelle Dufaux FSO at youth.office@staned.org.uk
Our Lady’s Offertory Collections.
Last Sunday’s collection: £625
June total collections (Bank & Cash) TBA
MASS TIMINGS
MASS INTENTIONS
MASS DONOR
Wednesday, September 10th. 10.00am - No mass this week
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Friday September 12th 10.00am – No mass this week
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Sunday, September 14th 11.30am
Matthew & Mary McGuire & their son whose anniversary occurs in September
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Mass timings –
Father Francis is travelling to Rome next week so there will be no week day masses. Sunday mass will be taken by Fr. Aidan.
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.
Study Catholic Theology in Edinburgh
Registration is now open for the MA in Applied Catholic Theology at St Mary’s University Scottish campus in Edinburgh. Details at bit.ly/catholictheology. Queries: stephen.dolan@stmarys.ac.uk
Peace with Creation
The national Care of Creation Office has organised a series of Zoom sessions with the theme Peace with Creation, 7:00pm-9:00pm each Thursday, beginning on 4 September. Each week features a guest speaker. Register at https://forms.gle/JXUWYtJjid1zeqSQ9.
Blessings to you, your families and those who are dear to you in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Christ Carrying the Cross,
Painted by Sir Stanley Spencer (1891-1959),
Painted in 1920,
Oil on canvas
© Tate Modern, London / Alamy / Estate of Stanley Spencer
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.
