Reflection –
The Liturgy is no place for trying to understand the Trinity: it is where we celebrate in the presence of God who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Mystery of One God, Three Persons is outlined beautifully in Jesus’ words to Nicodemus: “God sent his Son into the world…so that the world might be saved”. We begin and end today’s and every day’s liturgy in the name of God who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Mass readings.
Solemnity of the Holy Trinity, 30th & 31st of May, 2026
1st Reading: Exodus 34: 4b-6, 8-9
Responsorial Psalm. To be praised and highly exalted forever
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:11-14
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia…Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, the God who is and who was and who is to come ………… Alleluia
Gospel: John 3: 16-18
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PARISH UPDATES:
Edinburgh West Praise and Worship evening: Everyone is invited to an evening of praise and worship at Napier University (Sighthill Campus) at 6pm tonight (31 May). It will be a gathering of Christians from over 25 churches in the west of Edinburgh to sing and to pray together and members of our own Catholic community will be leading some of the music. We hope to see you there.
Corpus Christi Procession -The Archdiocesan Corpus Christi procession, led by Archbishop Leo, will take place from Our Lady & St Andrew’s, Stirling Street, Galashiels, at 3:00pm on Sunday 7 June 2026. Afterwards there will be Benediction in the Church followed by refreshments in the presbytery garden. This annual event is a beautiful, public celebration of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. All welcome. Event guide at bit.ly/corpus26.
Magnifica Humanitas – In his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (‘Magnificent Humanity’), Pope Leo XIV reflects on the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence in light of Catholic social teaching, calling all people to safeguard human dignity, truth, justice, and peace. The full text of the encyclical may be read at the Vatican website.
Thanksgiving service – An ecumenical service of gratitude for the defeat of the recent Assisted Suicide bill at Holyrood takes place on Wednesday 3 June, 7:30pm, at Cornerstone Free Church of Scotland, The Old School House, 140 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4PX.
Annual Caritas, Justice & Peace Mass -The annual Caritas, Justice & Peace Mass takes place at St Peter’s Church, 9 Carmondean Centre Road, Deans, Livingston, EH54 8PT at 7:00pm on Thursday 18 June 2026. Guest speaker is Peter Diamond from Aid to the Church in Need.
Mass for Married & Engaged Couples – Archbishop Cushley will celebrate Mass for Married and Engaged Couples at St Mary’s Cathedral on Friday 19 June at 7:00pm with a reception afterwards in Coffee Saints. All welcome!
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.
Stuart Fergusson – Please note that Stuart’s funeral will take place on Wednesday 3 June at 10am in Our Lady Mother of the Church and then at Mortonhall at noon. Thereafter, there will be an opportunity for those who wish to join the family in remembering Stuart at the Pavilion at Myreside.
SSVP Social Event – Afternoon Tea/Coffee with Music/Quiz: We invite you to
come along to the Church Hall at Our Lady’s on Friday 19th June, 3:30 to
5:30pm, for a social get-together with live music and some quiz questions!
There may even be some prizes! Please let one of the members of the SSVP
know (or phone 0793 332 7051) if you plan to attend, so we can gauge
numbers, dietary requirements, and whether you require transport to/from the
hall that afternoon.
Our Lady’s Offertory Collections.
Last Sunday’s collection: £218
Month total collections (Bank & Cash) £1,227
Special Collections: £168
Bank Total (month) £778
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.
MASS TIMINGS
MASS INTENTIONS
MASS DONOR
Wednesday, June 3rd, 10.00am
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Friday June 5th, 10.00am
- Archibald - God's Healing
- Alice
Sunday, June 7th, 11.30am
- Maria Treschman – anniversary / Morag McVittie
- Peter Treschman
Blessings to you, your families and those who are dear to you in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
John 3:16-18
Jesus said to Nicodemus:
‘God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not be lost but may have eternal life.
For God sent his Son into the world not to condemn the world, but so that through him the world might be saved.
No one who believes in him will be condemned; but whoever refuses to believe is condemned already, because he has refused to believe in the name of God’s only Son.’
Reflection on the Illuminated Manuscript Miniature
Today, the first Sunday after Pentecost, we celebrate the Holy Trinity, the three persons of God: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Our image for today is taken from the Hours of Etienne Chevalier, a medieval illuminated manuscript by the miniature painter Jean Fouquet. It was commissioned by Etienne Chevalier, treasurer to King Charles VII of France. It shows a lavishly decorated palace hall with an orange angel-bordered aureola enclosing a bright yellow light emanating from each person of the Trinity, who are seated on a monumental triple throne. All the persons of the Trinity are illustrated as exactly the same, identical. Same importance. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are all of the same essence, God, but they are three distinct persons.
We are part of the row of people at the bottom of the illuminated manuscript page, watching the Trinity, Our Lady on her throne, the angels, the saints, the bishops, the kings…. To live the message of the Gospel means that we have to live in the Trinity illustrated so beautifully here. The light is shining brightly on the coloured cloaks of all the people. Today’s feast invites us to live in the awareness of the presence of the Triune God within us: The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Each time we say a prayer and make a sign of the cross (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) at the start and at the end of it, we place ourselves in the presence of the Trinity.
