Jesus sending out the Eleven Apostles
Painting by Duccio (1255-1319),
Painted in 1308-1311,
Oil and gilding on panel
© Museo dell’Opera del Duomo, Siena
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:
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:
The Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary will be visiting our Parishes this weekend (26th/27th April). They will be soliciting for our assistance in their work of charity. As a result, there will be a special second collection and we are encouraged to kindly support them.
The Archdiocesan Requiem Mass for Pope Francis
Takes place at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, this Monday (28 April) at 12:45pm. Everyone is warmly invited to attend and pray together for the repose of the soul of the Holy Father.
Catechism classes.
The last session for this year’s catechism classes will commence next weekend (Saturday, 1st May). This Class will be for the candidates preparing for the sacrament of the first Holy Communion. The class starts at 3pm at the presbytery of St Cuthbert’s Parish.
Assisted Suicide Public Meeting – Edinburgh Southern Parish
MSP Daniel Johnson is hosting a discussion on assisted suicide: Wednesday 7 May, 6.30pm at The Nucleus Building, King’s Buildings, Larch Lecture Theatre, EH9 3FG. With a vote due at Holyrood, it’s vital we show that the vulnerable need assisted living – not assisted suicide. Dr Gillian Wright, a former palliative care doctor, will be speaking. Edinburgh Southern constituents only – please attend and spread the word. Register here: https://bit.ly/assistedsuicide7may
Our Lady’s Offertory Collections.
Last Sunday’s collection 19/20 April 2025
£674.57
MASS TIMINGS
MASS INTENTIONS
MASS DONOR
Wednesday, April 30. 10.00am
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Sunday, May 4. 11.30am
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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.
No Mass on Friday 2nd of May.
On Friday, the 2bd of May we shall have the school mass at St Cuthbert by 9,30am, as a result, there will be NO MASS here at Our Lady’s.
May Devotion to Our Lady.
The month of May is a special month here in our parish, traditionally, we bring our flowers every Sunday for the decoration of our lady’s altar and we would usually sing our special hymns in honour of our Lady. So from next week, let us bring our flowers.
Parish Extra-Ordinary Eucharistic Minister.
May all parish Extra-ordinary Eucharistic ministers kindly wait briefly after mass today for an important information.
CALL TO GLORY
The late Maureen Roy. Let us pray for the happy repose of the soul of the Late Mrs. Maureen Roy. She died at the age of 94. Until her death, she was a very active member of our parish before she became housebound. Her funeral will be on Wednesday 30 April at 10am prompt.
The late Patricia Donaldson. Let us also pray for the happy repose of the soul of the Late Patricia (PAT) Donaldson who has just recently passed onto glory. Her funeral will be on the Tuesday, 6th of May at 11am. May her soul rest in peace, Amen.
Blessings to you, your families and those who are dear to you in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Manger with shadow of cross,
Photograph by Gino Santa Maria,
Photographed on 23 March 2010,
Digital photo
© Alamy Stock Photo / Gino’s Premium Images/ Alamy Stock Photo
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.
