The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector,
Engraved by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld (1794-1872),
Published Leipzig, by Georg Wigands, 1852-1860,
This plate conceived in 1854, Die Bibel in Bildern, Plate 200
© Cologne, Wallraf-Richartz-Museum & Fondation Corboud
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PARISH UPDATES:
A Special Collection message from Archbishop Cushley.
This Sunday 30 March there will be a special collection at all parishes for Papal & Episcopal Charities (including SCIAF). 75 per cent of the collection goes to SCIAF and 25 per cent to the Archdiocesan Care Fund. Last year £38,000 was raised from this collection; £28,500 went to SCIAF and £9,500 went to the Archdiocesan Care Fund. With your kind donations Care Fund grants went to: Bethany Care Trust (Homeless support), Ukraine Project (rehabilitation centre in Ukraine), Across (Pilgrimages for people with severe disabilities) and FAFCE (Promoting Family Life at the UN, EU, and Council of Europe). We pray for all those involved in charities which help those in need in the Archdiocese and across the world, including the good work of SCIAF. Thank you for your generosity in almsgiving this Lent.”
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
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
Stations of the Cross.
Monday, 24 March, 7:45pm with a reflection from John Deighan, CEO of SPUC. Join John and Catholics from across Scotland to pray for the unborn, their mothers and all pro-life intentions. Register: bit.ly/Stations25
Talk at Carmelite Convent.
A series of Holy Year talks take place on the last Sunday of each month at the Carmelite Convent, Hot Pot Wynd, Dysart, KY1 2TF. The next one is this Sunday 30 March at 4:30pm when Canon James Tracey discusses Reconciliation – Forgiveness. The one hour event includes evening prayer, Eucharistic Adoration and has been organised by the Fife Deanery. All welcome.
Palm Sunday Youth Day.
Let your children know about this day of games and inspiring talks hosted by the Archdiocese at The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB on Saturday 12 April from 11am-3pm. Includes sessions for primary school pupils (8+) and sessions for high school pupils. Register at bit.ly/youthpalm
Our Lady’s Offertory Collections.
Last Sunday’s collection: 22/23 March: £332.35
MASS TIMINGS
MASS INTENTIONS
MASS DONOR
Wednesday, April 2. 10.00am
Fr Allan Ocdenaria Silver (Jubilee Thanksgiving)
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Friday, April 4. 10.00am
Roy Cook (Private intention)
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Sunday, April 6. 11.30am
Fr Tom Molley Speedy Recovery &Good Health
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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.
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.
Lenten charity.
We will be collecting for the local food bank as part of our Almsgiving for the Lenten season. There will be a Big Box at the back of the Church.
Ecumenical Services.
We are cordially invited to join our parish and other churches in our community for an ecumenical service on Friday 11th of April 7pm. Come one, come all.
Evacuation Exercise.
We are required to conduct Fire Evacuation Exercises at our church at least annually, and so we will be running one at our Lady’s after mass on Sunday the 6th of April.
Blessings to you, your families and those who are dear to you in Jesus’ name, Amen.
The Prodigal Son,
Painting by Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640),
Painted in 1618,
Oil on canvas
© Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
