Mosaic of The Good Shepherd,
Mausoleo di Galla Placidia,
Ravenna, Italy,
Executed circa 425AD
© Alamy / Christian Art
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:
Catechism classes.
The last session for this year’s catechism classes commenced on Saturday, 3rd May. This Class is for the candidates preparing for the sacrament of the first Holy Communion. The classes for those registered are at 3pm at the presbytery of St Cuthbert’s Parish.
Confirmation.
The archbishop will be administering the sacrament of confirmation to Candidates from St Cuthbert’s parish, Our lady’s Currie hill, St. Joseph’s Broom house, St John Ogilvie and St Cuthberts and St. Joseph’s primary Schools respectively; on Friday, the 23rd of May (here) at St. Cuthbert’s Church at 7pm. Candidates should please be at St Cuthbert’s for their rehearsals on Tuesday, 20th May at 11.30am.
Canonical Visit.
Fr Francis will be away with his Superior General for a Canonical visit on Wednesday 14th May after the 10am Mass at Our Lady’s. he will be back on Friday the 16th of May,2025. As a result of his travel, there will be NO MORNING MASS ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY THIS WEEK.
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
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 at the end of mass. 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.
Our Lady’s Offertory Collections.
Last Sunday’s collection:
£244
MASS TIMINGS
MASS INTENTIONS
MASS DONOR
Wednesday, May 14. 10.00am
Patricia Donaldson (RIP)
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Sunday, May 18 11.30am
Hilda Rego (RIP)
Arun Rego
Maureen Roy (RIP)
Margaret Meek
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.
Sunday: Special Collection.
As per the Liturgical Calendar, a special collection will be taken up next Sunday for the Ecclesiastical Students’ Fund.
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.
This Sunday is World Day of Prayer for Vocations.
This Sunday is World Day of Prayer for Vocations. We pray especially for Gerard Holden and Matthew McCafferty who are seminarians of the Archdiocese. We also keep in our prayers [your parish priest] and all priests, deacons and religious in the Archdiocese who dedicate their lives to serving God and His people. A second collection will take place for Ecclesiastical Students at all Masses on Sunday 11 May which helps cover tuition fees and living costs for our seminarians. You can also donate at bit.ly/eccstudents25
Assisted Suicide:
Critical debate this coming week. Bills will be debated and voted on at Holyrood and Westminster on 13 May (Holyrood) and 16 May (Westminster). Those who are ill or dying deserve special care and respect not killing. Assisted suicide consists of putting an end to the lives of handicapped, sick or dying persons and would change the NHS. Please write to your MP and MSPs urgently. The easiest way is via https://writetothem.com
Blessings to you, your families and those who are dear to you in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Fractio Panis,
Second century fresco,
Catacombs of Priscilla,
Pigment on chalk lined wall
© Wikimedia / Christian Art
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.
