CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE SACRED HEART, EDINBURGH

Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart, Edinburgh
A.M.D.G.

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22/23 December 2001

Today at the 11.15 Mass the Children will present a Christmas Pageant.

Many thanks for last week's collection which came to �1159.00 and for the Afghanistan appeal to be sent to SCIAF which amounted to �502.45. As in previous years the Midnight Mass collection will be disbursed amongst various Scottish Charities.

The times of the Christmas and New Year Liturgies is on a separate sheet available in the foyer.

We pray for those who are sick especially Matthew Brannan, Alice Brown, Brian Gray, George Murphy, Joan Gibson and John Connolly.

As mentioned last week all those involved in the Midnight Mass Liturgy: Readers, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Staff, Choir, Passkeepers etc, please come to the Ogilvie Room for the warm up at 10.45pm on Christmas Eve.

Sadly the response to the proposal for Hogmanay was insufficient to warrant having this event. It is now cancelled.

There are 2 copies of the new publication - Churches to visit in Scotland being held in the Parish Office at a cost of �7.50 each. Please ask at the Office if you would like to buy one.

Father Peter Randall will be absent from the Parish from 28th December -2 January 2002 inclusive. Father Paul Fletcher will be away from 3 -8th January.

Innocents Mass.- The annual Mass on the Feast of the Holy Innocents's, in reparation and for all those involved in the Pro Life Apostolate - will take place on Friday 28th December at 12 noon in Our Lady and St Andrew's Church, Market Street Galashiels. His Grace the Archbishop will preside. After Mass refreshments will be available.

Faith to Faith - Learning with other Faiths

In collaboration with the Churches Agency for Inter faith Relations in Scotland (CAIRS), a series of inter faith conferences, each with talk and discussion in the morning on a major faith led by a member of that Faith followed by in the 1st four afternoons by a conducted visit to a place of worship.

1. Sat 5 Jan -the Faith of Islam
2. Sat 9 Feb -the Faith of Buddhism, to be followed by 3 more.

Each day starts with registration at 9 30am at St Catharine's Convent, Lauriston Gdns. The admission for each day is �10; Students and unwaged, free. Participants are invited to bring a packed lunch. Soup and drinks are provided.

Full programme on the Lauriston Centre Webpage.

15/16 December 2001

Today at the 11.15 Mass, there will be congregational singing.

Many thanks for the last week's collection which amounted to �1161.89. Today we have the 2nd collection to finance the lunch for the elderly of the Parish on 19th January.
Tea and coffee will be served in the large hall after the 11.15 Mass.

Diary Dates 17th -22nd December

Tues Over 60s Christmas Lunch at 1 pm

Wed Sign Language Class at 6.15pm in Ogilvie Room.

Wed Legion of Mary at 7.30pm (St Catharine's)

Wed Al Anon Group Meeting at 7.30pm.

Thur Choir Practice at 7.30pm

Fri Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3pm in the Church

To prepare for Christmas on the domestic front, it would be appreciated if a few more willing pairs of hands could be made available to help the usual ladies with a lttle extra shine and polish in the Church and Choir loft this Wed afternoon 19^th from 2 -4pm.

There will be a Parish Advent Service of Reconciliation here in the Sacred Heart at 7.30pm on Wed 19th Dec. This will include meditative readings, music and a guide to help in the Examination of Conscience followed by an opportunity for individaul Confession. Once again the Redemptorists from St Patrick's will join us in this preparation for Christmas.

First Saturday Study Days 2002 (Faith to Faith -Learning from other Faiths) will take place monthly starting Jan 5th -Faith of Islam.

Any children wishing to take part in the Nativity at the 11.15 Mass next Sunday 23rd Dec should come out to the Children's Liturgy today to register and be measured for a costume. Dress rehearsal will be next Saturday 10am-12 noon starting in the Ogilvie Room.

It has been suggested that along the lines of our Millennium gathering in the hall, another Hogmany party be organised, if there be enough interest in such an event. Names must be on the list provided by Friday of this week in order that a decision be made.

Justice and Peace Parish Magazine -Heart to Heart. The 2nd edition will be produced next month and they would like feedback on the 1st issue, articles to be considered for publication, letters to the Editor. Please give any contributions to Father Boles or by e mail [email protected]

Family Carol Singing afternoon. Kate Crichton (229 0161) and Anya Hamilton (229 2906) are organising a Family Carol Singing afternoon at St Joseph's Convent, Gilmore Place to take place next Sat 22nd Dec. All young people and their families in good voice or/and who can play any instrument, please come for a practice today after the 11.15 Mass for half an hour.

Exploring Church for Clubland Project :- Please contact Kate, Anya or Fr Randall if you would like information on this. Newsletters from this Project are available in the Foyer.

The times of the Christmas and New Year Liturgies are available on a separate sheet in the foyer today.

As in previous years there will be a 'warm up' in the Ogilvie Room for those who will be sharing in the Midnight Mass Liturgy. Please assemble at 10.45pm.

Christmas Mass Liturgies. The Vigil Mass for Christmas is primarily a Children' Mass accompanied by percussion and guitar. Congregational carols will be sung during the lOam Mass on Christmas Day and the 11.15 Mass will be accompanied by the Music Group. There will be no evening Masses that day.

Feedback on Afghan appeal- This week SCIAF's Emergencies Officer Rob MacGillivray has been joined by a crew from STV. Accompanied by STV reporter Shereen Nanjiani, Rob will highlight the plight of refugees in camps in and around Peshawar, and show how money sent by SCIAF has helped alleviate the suffering of thousands. Television is subject to change but a the moment STY plans to run the following reports Tues 18th Wed 19th and Thu 20th -lpm lunchtime and 6pm Evening 'Scotland Today special: 15 minute report.

Congratulations to Phyllis Reid who won the 200 Club draw last month.

S V de P are looking for a sofa and a washing machine for a needy family. Please be in contact with the Parish Secretary if you can help.

We pray for those who are sick especially Matthew Brannan, Alice Brown, Brian Gray, Hugh Doyle, George Murphy and all those who care for them. (Should anyone wish to have a sick person's name mentioned, please contact the Parish Office)

8/9 December 2001

Today the Children of the Parish will share in the Liturgy at the 11.15 Mass.

Many thanks for the last week's collection which amounted to �1136.34 and for the collection for the Maintenance Fund which amounted to �427.75. Next Sunday there will be the 2nd collection to finance the lunch for the elderly of the Parish on 19th January. Thanks as always for your support.

Tea and coffee will be served in the large hall after the 11.15 Mass.

Diary Dates 10th -14th December

Mon	Friendship Club at 2pm (St Catharine's)
Tues	Over 60s Lunch Club at 1 pm
Wed	Sign Language Class at 6.15pm in Ogilvie Room
Wed	Newman Assoc at 7.30 (St Catharine's)
Wed	Legion of Mary at 7.3Opm(St Catharine's)
Wed	Al Anon Group Meeting at 7.30pm
Thur	PPC Meeting at 7pm in Parlour 1
.Thur	Choir Practice at 7.30pm
Fri	Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3pm in the Church

Would all Members of the PPC please now collect the Agenda for next Thursday's Meeting and Members of the Finance Group please collect the Minutes of the last Meeting.

There will be a Parish Advent Service of Reconciliation here in the Sacred Heart at 7.30pm on Wed 19th Dec. This will include meditative readings, music and a guide to help in the Examination of Conscience followed by an opportunity for individual Confession. Once again the Redemptorists from St Patrick's will join us in this preparation for Christmas.

First Saturday Study Days 2002 (Faith to Faith -Learning from other Faiths) will take place monthly starting Jan 5th -Faith of Islam.

Today -Waiting for God. This reflection is in preparation for Christmas. There will be input, time for personal prayer, and reflection with each other. It begins with the 11.15 Mass, and will run until 5 pm. Hot drinks are provided. Everyone welcome.

Any children wishing to take part in the Nativity at the 11.15 Mass on Sunday 23rd Dec should come out to the Children's Liturgy next Sunday 16th Dec to reg-ister and be measured for a costume.

If you were born in the Simpson's Hospital, Lauriston Place or any other hospital in Edinburgh between 1921 and 1926, please refer to the Poster in foyer.

Justice and Peace Parish Magazine -Heart to Heart .. The 2nd edition will be produced next month and they would like feedback on the 1st issue, articles to be considered for publication, letters to the Editor. Please give any contributions to Father Boles or by e mail - [email protected]

Family Carol Singing afternoon.
Kate Crichton (229 0161) and Anya Hamilton (229 2906) are organising a Family Carol Singing afternoon at St Joseph's Convent Gilmore Place to take place on Sat 22nd Dec. All young people and their families in good voice or/and who can play any instrument, please come along for a practice next Sun 16th Dec after the 11.15 Mass for half an hour.

Exploring Church for Clubland Project :- Please contact Kate, Anya or Fr Randall if you would like information on this. Newsletters from this Project are available in the Foyer.

An important Pastoral letter from the Bishops of Scotland is displayed on the Notice Board in connection with a day of raising and almsgiving in a gesture of solidarity with all those who are suffering. Our Holy Father has suggested that we 'Live December 14th as a day of fasting, and fervently pray to God to give the world a stable peace'. The Old Testament teaches that "Prayer acquires strength when accompanied by fasting and almsgiving". In this spirit, you are urged to contribute to SCIAF's "Afghanistan Appeal"

It has been suggested that along the lines of our Millennium gathering in the hall, another Hogmany party be organised, if there be enough interest in such an event. If you would consider sharing the crossing into a New Year with fellow parishioners, starting with Mass (time to be arranged) and a chance to see the fireworks, then put your name on the list provided, as soon as possible.

S V de P are looking for a sofa and a washing machine for a needy family. Please be in contact with the Parish Secretary if you can help.

There are a limited number of Diaries for 2002, which are available (free) in the Foyer. The Apostleship of Prayer booklets for 2002 are also available at a price of �1.

1/2 December

Many thanks for the last week's collection which amounted to �1054.20. The second collection today is for the Maintenance Fund.

Tea and coffee wiil be served in the large hall after the 11.15 Mass

Rite of Acceptance for RCIA Candidates will take place today at the 11.15 Mass.

Please try to attend the Advent Organ Recital this evening, 6.30 -7 .30pm. Programme in foyer.

Diary Dates 3rd -7th December
Mon Friendship Club at 2pm (St Catharine's)
Tues Over 60s Lunch Club at 1 pm
Wed Sign Language Class 8,.t 6.1Spm in Ogilvie Room.
Wed Legion of Mary at 7.30pm (St Catharine's)
Wed Al Anon Group Meeting at 7.30pm.
Thur Choir Practice at 7.30pm.
Fri Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3pm in the Church,
Fri Expostion of the Blessed Sacrament after the 5.45 Mass.

2 Notices for Advent
Advent Lecture this Tues 4th December at 7.30 in St Catharine's Convent - "Annunciation and Birth Stories in the Old Testament"

There will be an Advent Service of Reconciliation here in the Sacred Heart on Wed 19th Dec. More news as weeks go by but please put in your diaries now.

First Saturday Study Days 2002 (Faith to Faith -Learning from other Faiths) will take place monthly starting Ian 5th -Faith of Islam.

You will have noticed that Stations 11 & 12 are now replaced. It is hoped that you will appreciate the effort by the Restoration team into completing 10 of these unique paintings ahead of schedule. Only 4 to go in 2002 God willing!!!

Your Youth Group is calling YOU

Kate Crichton (2290161) and Anya Hamilton (2292906) are organising a Carol Singing afternoon at St Joseph's Convent Gilmore Place to take place on Sat 22nd Dec. All young people in good voice or/and who can play any instrument, please come along for a practice on Sun 16th Dec after the 11.15 Mass for half an hour.

Next Sunday 9th Dec - Waiting for God. There will be a Parish day of reflection in preparation for Christmas, here in the Sacred Heart. There will be input, time for personal prayer, and reflection with each other. Beginning with the 11.15 Mass, the day will run until 5 pm. Please bring lunch to share. Hot drinks will be provided. Everyone welcome.

It has been suggested that along the lines of our Millennium gathering in the hall, another Hogmany party be organised, if there be enough interest in such an event. If you would consider sharing the crossing into a New Year with fellow parishioners, starting with Mass (time to be arranged) and a chance to see the fireworks, then put your name on the list provided, as soon as possible.

SVdeP are looking for a sofa and a fridge for a needy family. Please be in contact with the Parish Secretary if you can help.

Would all Members of the PPC please now collect the Minutes of the last Meeting from outside the Sacristy. Also, have all Readers and Eucharistic Ministers collected the new rotas?

Holiday 2002. to Prague and Krakow. Many of you are wondering when the list will appear to collect names of those coming on next year's Parish holiday. Do not worry!. This holiday is going ahead. Due to the horrific events of Sept 11 th, details are still being worked out by the Tourist Agency with whom we are going, but be assured that this holiday will take place as scheduled. (Early September) Lists will appear in the New Year.

24/25 November

Today, the Choir will lead the singing at the 11.15 Mass.

Many thanks for last week's collection which came to �992.21. The collection taken for the Christmas hospitality for the elderly of the parish amounted to �442.01. The second of these colllections will take place on 16th Dec. Plans are now in hand for the actual function which will take place on Sat 19th Jan. The annual collection for the White Flower Appeal is taking place today after all masses. Thank you for your continued support.

Tea and coffee will be served in the small hall after the 11.15 Mass.

DIARY DATES 26th to 30th NOVEMBER

Mon: Friendship Club at 2pm (St Catharines)
Tues: Over 60s Lunch Club at lpm
Tues: ASDC at 730 (St Catharines)
Tues: Justice and Peace Meeting at 630pm
Wed: Legion of Mary at 730pm (St Catharine's)
Wed: Finance Meeting at 630pm in Parlour 2
Wed: Al Anon Group Meeting at 7.30pm.
Wed: Sign Language Class at 615pm in Ogilvie Room
Thur: Choir Practice at 7.30pm
Fri: Chaplet of Divine Mercy 3pm Church

TWO NOTICES FOR ADVENT
Advent Lecture on Tues 4th December at 730pm in St Catharine's Convent - "Annunciation and Birth Stories in the Old Testament".
There will be an ADVENT SERVICE OF RECONCILIATION here in the Sacred Heart on Wed 19th December.
More news as weeks go by but please put in your diaries now.
ADVENT COURSE to be held in Cathedral House. Poster in foyer. If interested, application form from Parish Office.

FIRST SATURDAY STUDY DAYS 2002 (Faith to Faith - Learning from other Faiths)
will take place monthly starting Jan 5th - Faith of Islam.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
this coming Saturday 1st Dec at St Peter's Primary PTA - 11am - 2 pm (Cost �1 Adults, 50p Children)

ST ALOYSIUS COLLEGE OPEN NIGHT
on Wednesday 28th November - see poster in foyer.

LAST CALL FROM THE NEWLY FORMED YOUTH CLUB
who are looking for any 2nd hand equipment in good working order but in particular a TV (for video games, so the bigger the better), badminton racquets, ping pong bats and a ghetto blaster/music centre. If a rake through attic or garage produces these or any items suitable for the Youth Club, the organisers of the Youth Club would be very grateful to receive offers through Barbara's Office. Thank you.
PS - another youth evening has been set for Saturday 1st December in the small hall. YOUR YOUTH GROUP IS CALLING YOU.

Kate Crichton (229 0161) and Anya Hamilton (229 2906) are organising a Carol Singing afternoon at St Joseph's Convent, Gilmore Place to take place on Sat 22nd Dec. All young people in good voice and/or who can play any musical instrument, please come along for a practice on Sun 16th Dec after the 1115 Mass for half and hour.

THE RITE OF ENROLMENT for children to be confirmed will take place on Sunday 25th Nov during the 1115 Mass.
The RITE OF ACCEPTANCE for RCIA Candidates will take place on Sunday 2 Dec.

STARTER PACKS FOR THE HOMELESS
Any new or nearly new household goods will be gratefully received next Sunday 2nd Dec. This collection will take place monthly on the 1st Sunday of each month only. (No perishable goods please).

See letter from SCIAF in foyer re the support for Afghanistan crisis which they are involved in. It has already raised �100,000. If you wish to help increase the support, please send donations to SCIAF, marking all donations suitably.

PLEASE TRY TO ATTEND THE ADVENT ORGAN RECITAL Sun 2nd Dec 630-730
Programme in foyer.

Would all members of the LITURGY GROUP please now collect the minutes from outside the sacristy. Also the new rotas for all READERs and EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS are now ready for collection from the back of Church.

STATIONS 11 AND 12 are being replaced this coming week. It is hoped that you will appreciate the effort by the Restoration team in completing 10 of these unique paintings ahead of schedule. Only 4 to go in 2002 God willing.

WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK especially Matthew Brannan, Alice Brown, Brian Gray, Hugh Doyle, George Murphy and Charles Bowyer and all those who care for them. (Should anyone wish to have a sick person's name mentioned, please contact the Parish Office.)

17/18 November

Today, the Music Group will lead the singing at the 11.15 Mass.

Many thanks for last week's collection which came to �1039.69. As it is the intention of the parish to offer hospitality to the elderly of the parish and the proposed date for this is the 19th Jan 2002, it has been decided to hold two special colllections (one today and the second on 16th Dec) to assist the fundng of this project. The annual collection for the White Flower Appeal will be held on Sunday 25 after all masses.

Tea and coffee will be served in the small hall after the 11.15 Mass.

DIARY DATES 19th to 23rd NOVEMBER

Mon: Friendship Club at 2pm (St Catharines)

Tues: Over 60s Lunch Club at lpm

Wed: Legion of Mary at 730pm (St Catharine's)

Wed: PPC at 7om Ogilvie Room

Wed: Al Anon Group Meeting at 7.30pm.

Thur: Choir Practice at 7.30pm

Fri: Chaplet of Divine Mercy 3pm Church

JOURNEY IN PRAYER
During November and ending on Advent Sunday (2/12/01) our housebound parishioners will have a chance to share some of their difficulties/experiences and learn new ways of praying. If any housebound parishioner wishes to be included in being visited on this journey in prayer please contact Father Paul on 018002 0131 477 5778.

A NOTE TO ALL PASSKEEPERS
Just to advise you that the Parish has bought a wheelchair and stretcher in case of any emergency during Mass. Those are situated below the Choir gallery.

The newly formed YOUTH CLUB
is looking for any 2nd hand equipment in good working order but in particular a TV (for video games, so the bigger the better), badminton racquets, ping pong bats and a ghetto blaster/music centre. If a rake through attic or garage produces these or any items suitable for the Youth Club, the organisers of the Youth Club would be very grateful to receive offers through Barbara's Office. Thank you.

FUTURE DATES

THE RITE OF ENROLMENT for children to be confirmed will take place on Sunday 25th Nov during the 1115 Mass.
The RITE OF ACCEPTANCE for RCIA Candidates will take place on Sunday 2 Dec.

THE WEEKEND OF A LIFETIME
Information and Application form for the above (Marriage Encounter) from 23-25 Nov. Forms available from Fr Fletcher.

CHRISTIANS AT WORK - Day Seminar 24th November. Venue: Dynamic Earth: Time 9am - Registration and Coffee for 10, ending 4pm. Cost �15 if booked before 24 Nov, �20 on the day. Contact Iain Campbell Archibald: phone and fax 476 4746.

ADVENT ORGAN RECITAL Sun 2nd Dec 630-730
A very generous offer has come our way! An organist from one of our city churches (St Peter's, Lutton Place) has offered to give a short recital from some of the great organ composers. Michael Bonaventure was so taken with our organ on a recent visit, and was also moved by the Resoration of the Stations of the Cross, that he was motivated to give a recital freee with all retiral offerings being donated to our Stations.

GOOD COMPANIONS
Meet at the Filmhouse on Thur 22 Nov for film at 630pm. Drinks after film.

CENTENARY FILM SHOW
on Fri 23rd nov at 730pm in Central Halls, Tollcross as part of the centenary of the Methodist Building.

Would any READER who could not attend last week's Readers' meeting please contact Father Boles to collect some papers.

WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK especially Matthew Brannan, Alice Brown, Brian Gray, Hugh Doyle, Rosie Mellon and Nellie O'Reilly and all those who care for them. (Should anyone wish to have a sick person's name mentioned, please contact the Parish Office.)

10/11 November

Today, the Choir will lead the singing at the 11.15 Mass.

Many thanks for last week's collection which came to �1035.68 and for the special collection for the Building Fund which came to �539.18.

As Stations 11 and 12 have been returned to us and are presently situated in the hall, tea and coffee will be served in the small hall after the 11.15 Mass.

CONGRATULATIONS
to G McGill who won the 200 Club last month.

DIARY DATES 12th to 16th NOVEMBER

Mon: Friendship Club at 2pm/Requiem Mass (St Catharines)

Tues: Over 60s Lunch Club at lpm

Tues: Readers' Meeting at 730pm in Ogilvie Room

Wed: Legion of Mary at 730pm (St Catharine's)

Wed: Liturgy Meeting at 730pm (St Catharine's)

Wed: Newman Assoc at 730pm (St Catharine's)

Wed: Al Anon Group Meeting at 7.30pm.

Thur: Choir Practice at 7.30pm

Fri: Chaplet of Divine Mercy 3pm Church

A NOTE TO ALL PASSKEEPERS
Just to advise you that the Parish has bought a wheelchair and stretcher in case of any emergency during Mass. Those are situated below the Choir gallery.

THE WEEKEND OF A LIFETIME
Information and Application form for the above (Marriage Encounter) from 23-25 Nov. Forms available from Fr Fletcher.

NOTICE BOARD ITEMS
Time for enrolment of Primary 1 pupils for August 2002 in St Peter's Primary School. Se poster in foyer.
See letter from SCIAF in foyer re the support for Afghanistan crisis which they are involved in. It has already raised �100,000. If you wish to help increase the support, please send donations to SCIAF, marking all donations suitably.
Chernobyl -there is a letter of thanks in the foyer addressed to Rhona Kennedy who co-ordinated the Chernobyl Charity which you may find interesting (see also out Youth Page)

EXPLORING CHURCH FOR CLUB CULTURE
If anyone would like to know more about this project based at St Cuthbert's (Church of Scotland) please contact Fr Randall.

Sat 24th November 9am - 4pm - 'CHRISTIANS AT WORK'. Seminar at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh. Cost �15. Contact Iain Campbell Archibald: phone and fax 476 4746.

UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION
There will be an information session for graduates interested in teaching as a career at the Gillis Centre on Mon 12 November at 630pm. NB this event is for people who have or will soon qualify with a degree.

GOOD COMPANIONS
Meet at the Filmhouse on Thur 22 Nov for film at 630pm. Drinks after film.

WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK especially Matthew Brannan, Alice Brown, John Corrigan, Brian Gray, Rosie Mellon and Nellie O'Reilly and all those who care for them. (Should anyone wish to have a sick person's name mentioned, please contact the Parish Office.)

3/4 November

Today, the 11.15 Mass is a Children's Mass.

Many thanks for the last three week's collections which came to �3122.87 and for the special collection for Missio which came to �1000.78. Today there is a second collection for the maintenance fund. You will have noticed that the Building works have now commenced and will be in process for the next 5 months approximately. As with any large building improvements there follow equally large expenses and our first accounts are in the region of �20k covering the initial fees ot the professional team. Your ongoing generosity is greatly appreciated and essential.

Tea and coffee will be served after the 11.15 Mass.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
PPC members invite you to share a glass of wine tonight in the small hall after the 8pm Mass.

DIARY DATES 29 OCTOBER to 2 NOVEMBER

Mon: Friendship Club at 2pm (St Catharines)

Tues: Over 60s Lunch Club at lpm

Wed: Legion of Mary at 730pm (St Catharine's)

Wed: Mass Signed Responses at 615pm in Ogilvie Room

Wed: Al Anon Group Meeting at 7.30pm.

Thur: Choir Practice at 7.30pm

Fri: Chaplet of Divine Mercy 3pm Church

WARD SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING
There will be a Concert at the Churchhill Theatre on Fri 9th and Sat 10th Nov. Further details from Margaret Carson 01506 855297.

READERS' MEETING:
As a preparation for Advent and Christmas, there will be a meeting of Sunday and Weekday readers on Tuesday November 13th at 730pm. All Readers in the Parish are most welcome to come.

EVENING FOR YOUTH
Young people from 10 yrs of age upwards are welcome to attend a 'Playstation Evening' on Saturday 10th Nov from 730 - 930 pm in the small hall.

LIFELINE
is anxious to recruit people interested in their work to become trainee Counsellors and are also looking for Committee members. Training courses could be arranged by lifeline. Phone no is 557 2060.

DIOCESAN JUSTICE AND PEACE DAY
will be held in Lauriston Hall on 10 November from 12noon - 4pm with main guest Mary Cullen from SCIAF. All welcome - please bring packed lunch - tea and coffee will be provided.

WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK especially Matthew Brannan, John Corrigan, Alice Brown and Brian Gray and all those who care for them. (Should anyone wish to have a sick relative name, please contact the Parish Office.)

27/28 October

There will be congregational singing, today, at the 11.15 Mass.

Tea and coffee are served after the 11.15 Mass. All welcome.

Our Parish Priest, Father Randall will be away from 1st to 4th November, inclusive. Father Paul Fletcher can be contacted on 1800201314775778 or a message can be left on 229 9104 between 9am and 8pm (important calls only).

PPC
Will members of the PPC please collect their agendas and papers from outside the Sacristy.

TRADECRAFT STALL
This may be visited, today, in the foyer after the 10 and 1115 Masses. Please support this effort for fairer trade.

DIARY DATES 29 OCTOBER to 2 NOVEMBER

Mon: Friendship Club at 2pm St Catharines

Tues: Over 60s Lunch Club at lpm

Tues: P.P.C. Meeting 7pm

Tues: A.S.D.C. 730pm St Catharines

Wed: Signs for Mass 615-7pm Ogilvie Room

Wed: Al Anon Meeting at 7.30pm.

Thur: Choir Practice at 7.30pm

Fri: Chaplet of Divine Mercy 3pm Church

Fri: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after the 545pm Mass.

HERITAGE AND ARTS
This Wednesday 31st October at 730pm in Gillis Centre, there will be an illustrated talk -'Making the Colours Sing' (Scotland's Stained Glass).

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Parishioners are invited to join the PPC for a glass of wine next Sunday after the 8pm Mass.

WARD SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING
There will be a Concert at the Churchhill Theatre on Fri 9th and Sat 10th Nov . Further details from Margaret Carson 01506 855297.

WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK and all those who care for them especially Matthew Brannan, Alice Brown, John Corrigan and Brian Gray and for our many sick parisioners. Should anyone wish to have a sick relative name, please contact the Parish Office.

20/21 Octobber

Today is MISSION SUNDAY. Please give generously.

The MUSIC GROUP will lead the singing at the 11.15 Mass.

After the 11.15 Mass, tea/coffee will be served in the hall. All welcome.

Our Parish Priest, Father Randall will be on retreat until Wed 24th 24th October. During his absence Father Fletcher can be contacted 229 9104 (important calls only please).
The Parish Secretary is on holiday until Monday 29th October.

DIARY DATES 15th - 19th OCTOBER

Mon: Friendship Club at 2pm (St Catharines}

Tues: Over 60s Lunch Club at lpm

Wed: Signs for Mass 615-7pm

Wed: Legion of Mary at 7.30pm (St Catharine's)

Wed: Al Anon Group Meeting at 7.30pm.

Thur: Choir Practice at 7.30pm

Fri: Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3pm in the Church

ST COLUMBA'S (Upper Gray Street) JUSTICE AND PEACE GROUP
Alastair Campbell of the Scottish Churches Housing Agency will give an illustrated talk on the subject of homlessness on Monday 22nd Octobet at 730pm, . All welcome.

MOVEMENT OF CONTINUOUS PRAYER FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE
Father Johnny Doherty C.Ss.R. the Founder of this movement will give talks etc in St Catharine's Convent on Saturday 27th October from 1130 - 430pm. Anyone interested in coming should contact Sister Immaculata on 229 2659.

TRADECRAFT STALL
This will be in the Church foyer next Sunday 28th October after the 10 and 1115 Masses. Please support the efforts for fairer trade.

RAMBLERS
Next Sunday 28th October Jim Lugton will lead the ramble in Pressmennen Woods East Lothian. Please assemble after 10am Mass.

HERITAGE AND ARTS
Wednesday 31st October at 730pm in Gillis Centre, there will be an illustrated talk -'Making the Colours Sing' (Scotland's Stained Glass). For further information contact Canon John Urquhart on 01324 553250 or Ian Scott on 01324 627 692.

WARD SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING
Concert on Fri 9th and Sat 10th Nov at the Church Hill Theatre. Further details from Margaret Carson 01506 855297 or the Parish office.

READERS' MEETING:
There will be a meeting of all the Sunday and Weekday readers on Tuesday November 13th at 730pm to prepare for Advent and Christmas. All readers welcome (please put this date in your diaries now).

WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK and all those who care for them especially Matthew Brannan, Hugh Doyle and Brian Gray and for our many sick parisioners. (Please remember that should anyone wish to have a sick person's name mentioned, please contact the Parish Office).

13th/14th Octobber

Today the Choir will lead the singing at the 11.15 Mass.

Many thanks for the weekly collection which amounted to �1055.11 and for the second collection for Maintenance which amounted to �475.59. Because of the work commencing tomorrow on the exterior of the building (see below), these FIRST SUNDAY COLLECTIONS must be maintained. Although it was explained in the recent report issued that we are financially well cushioned, the cost of these works are estimated at well over �100K so please give generously when the 1st Sunday in the month comes around. As always though, the other Diocesan collections have also to be maintained and next Sunday is MISSION SUNDAY. We feel sure that we can count again on your response to that.

Tea and coffee will be served in the hall after the 11.15 Mass.

RCIA - RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS.
The new RCIA group will start meeting at the 10am Mass beginning today 14th October.

DIARY DATES 15th - 19th OCTOBER

Mon: Friendship Club at 2pm (St Catharines}

Tues: Over 60s Lunch Club at lpm

Wed: Legion of Mary at 7.30pm (St Catharine's)

Wed: Al Anon Group Meeting at 7.30pm.

Wed: Signs for Mass - refresh your memory of how to sign the responses at Mass - 615-7pm

Thur: Choir Practice at 7.30pm

Fri: Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3pm in the Church

PHASES 4, 5, & 6 OF THE EXTERIOR OF THE CHURCH
will begin on Monday 15th October and this work on the west (back), south and east (front facade) of the building will continue until March 2002. It is all progress on the long overdue massive overhaul to the fabric of the building which as you are well aware takes considerable time to complete due to the physical size of the building and consequently must be tackled in stages. Please bear it all with patience. Updated reports on progress will be given in the news bulletin but if you do have any questions on any aspect please do not hesitate to call at the Parish Office.

ON MONDAY 15TH OCTOBER (TOMORROW)
the Parish Priest and the Parish Secretary will be away on retreat/holiday so please limit your calls to only those of great importance as Father Fletcher will be overloaded with work. Messages can be left for him by phoning 229 9104. Fr Randall will return on Wed 24th and Barbara will recommence work on Monday 29th October.

GOD'S GLORY
This Friday 19th October at 730. There will be a cultural and dramatic presentation on the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola in the Church accompanied by Beethoven sonatas - highly recommended. No charge but offerings to cover costs will be welcome.

ST COLUMBA'S JUSTICE AND PEACE GROUP
It is surely a scandal that in the 21st Century in a relatively rich country, many Scots remain homeless. An expert on the subject, Alastair Cameron of the Scottish Churches Housing Agency will give an illustrated talk on the subject on Monday 22nd Octobet at 730pm, Upper Gray Street. All welcome.

MOVEMENT OF CONTINUOUS PRAYER FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE
1130 - 430pm Saturday 27th October in St Catharine's Convent. Come and meet Father Johnny Doherty C.Ss.R the Originator for talks on Prayer, Adoration of the Blesses Sacrament and Holy Mass.

WARD SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCING
Concert on Fri 9th and Sat 10th Nov at the Church Hill Theatre. Further details from Margaret Carson 01506 855297 or the Parish office.

GOOD COMPANIONS
Film 'Enigma' (no subtitles) at Filmhouse. Meet at 8pm on Thur 18th October. Further details from Lynn 226 3946.

RAMBLERS
Gather your walking gear for Sunday 28th October for a ramble in Pressmennen Woods east Lothian. Ramble led by Jim Lugton this month. Meet after 10am Mass and bring picnic.

WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK and all those who care for them especially Matthew Brannan, Hugh Doyle, Cissy Dignon and Brian Gray. (Please remember that should anyone wish to have a sick person's name mentioned, please contact the Parish Office.

6th/7th Octobber

Today the 11.15 Mass is a Children's Mass. Children who will be Confirmed and receive First Holy Communion in 2003, will have their Rite of Enrolment today during the 1115 Mass.

Many thanks for the weekly collection which amounted to �1132.80. Today there is a second collection for the maintenance fund.

Tea and coffee will be served in the large hall after the 11.15 Mass.

DIARY DATES 8th - 12th OCTOBER

Mon Friendship Club at 2pm (St Catharines}

Tues Over 60s Lunch Club at lpm

Wed Legion of Mary at 7.30pm (St Catharine's)

Wed Al Anon Group Meeting at 7.3Opm.

Wed Newman Assoc at 730pm (St Catharine's)

Thur Choir Practice at 7.30pm

Fri Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3pm in the Church

NEW TIME FOR ROSARY with the Pro-Life Group - Mon 8th October at 7pm entry though the Chapel House.

Many thanks are due to those who helped in any way in last week's MASS FOR THE SICK. The recipients expressed their deep gratitude as well.

SISTER ANNE would like to thank Father Randall, Father Fletcher and all the parishioners who have been so kind and generous in wishing her well in her new ministry.

KILGRASTON SCHOOL, a school with a Catholic foundation is now the only girls' country boarding school in Scotland. They are having an Open Day on Sat 13th October. See pooster in chruch foyer.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS.
The new RCIA group will start meeting at the 10am Mass beginning next Sunday 14th October. Anyone interested in becoming a Catholic should contact Father Peter Randall or Father Paul Fletcher.

GROWTH IN PRAYER AND REFLECTIVE LIVING: there are still a few places left in this course for the session 2001-2002. The course offers a variety of ways of praying taken from different spiritual traditions, its focus is, however, Ignatian. Those on a low income or unwaged are particularly welcome. There are bursaries available to help with the cost. See poster in porch.

RESORATION OF THE STATIONS (�1 per week scheme)
A suggestion for those willing to participate in the above scheme and who are Gift Aid/Covenanters, is for you to use the monthly special envelopes in the back of your pack of envelopes and put your monthly donation in one of those marked Stations. This will enable us again to claim from the Inland Revenue. Thank you. Mr Cavanagh is always looking for new gift aid participants. (Phone 334 3369) More details about gift aid on our finance page

'GOD'S GLORY'
On Friday 19th October at 730. There will be a cultural and dramatic presentation on the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola in the Church.

Thanks to all those who supported the FAIR TRADE INTERNATIONAL PARTY and the TRAIDCRAFT STALL. Fair Trade is now well and truly launched in the Parish! The Justice and Peace Group have also started a quarterly magazine - first edition is now available, one per household. Please take one and consider contributing to the next edition.

An AFRICAN SANCTUS is being performed by the Bach Choir on Sat 13 October in the Usher Hall. All proceeds from the evening will go to the VSO Regional Aids Initiative of Southern Africa. The target aimed at is �80,000 which will go towards this important work.

Do you know there is now a HOME-START SCHEME in the centre of Edinburgh? See poster in porch.

We pray for those who are sick and all those who care for them. Should anyone wish to have a sick person's name mentioned, please contact the Parish Office.

29thd/30th September

Today the Sacrament of Healing will be administered to the Sick of the Parish at the 11.15 Mass.

Many thanks for the weekly collection which amounted to �1004.04. Next Sunday there will be a second collection for the maintenance fund. A letter has been received from the Jesuit Missions expressing their most sincere thanks for the annual appeal which amounted to �2429.84.

Tea and coffee will be served in the large hall after the 11.15 Mass, and we also welcome the Sick of the Parish to refreshments. This will be our last opportunity to say Thank you and Farewell to Sister Anne who has served us in the Parish so well.

DIARY DATES 1st - 5th OCTOBER

Mon Friendship Club at 2pm (St Catharines}

Tues Over 60s Lunch Club at lpm

Wed Legion of Mary at 7.30pm (St Catharine's)

Wed Al Anon Group Meeting at 7.3Opm.

Thur Finance Meeting at 630pm

Thur Choir Practice at 7.30pm

Fri Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3pm in the Church

Fri Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 615pm.

TRAIDCRAFT STALL
Starting today and then once each month there will be a Traidcraft Fair Trade stall at the back of the Church.

FAIR TRADE INTERNATIONAL PARTY.
The Social Committee and the Justice and Peace Group are hosting a Parish party night this Friday October 5th at 7.30pm. It will be a night of international music and dance, with the opportunity to sample fair trade wine and other goodies. Tickets are on sale again after all Masses today at �3, � 1.50 unwaged, 50p for children.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS.
The new RCIA group will start meeting at the 10am Mass beginning on 14th October. Anyone interested in becoming a Catholic should contact Father Peter Randall or Father Paul Fletcher.

Readers for some weekday Masses are required on a more regular basis. If anyone is willing to offer their assistance in this important Ministry, please contact the Parish Secretary.

Today (Sunday) at 5-7pm there will be a special Ecumenical Prayer Service in St Mary's Cathedral TO PRAY FOR PEACE IN OUR WORLD. Please come for as long as you can.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS
On Wednesday 26th Sept a futher three fully restored paintings were replaced in the Church. In this connection, the candle stands at the Sacred Heart Shrine and at the Statue of St John Ogilvie have been removed for about a week to be adjusted to protect the Stations in the future from candle fumes. A further report (see below) is available regarding the exterior of the Church and the Stations Project. Please ensure that you have a copy and keep up to date with all progress.

'GOD'S GLORY'
On Friday 19th October at 730. There will be a cultural and dramatic presentation on the Spiritual exercises of Ignatius of Loyola in the Church. More details next week.

Good Companions - Queen's Hall for a concert at 2.30pm 30th Sept with the Edinburgh Palm Court Orchestra. (after the Mass for the sick). Further details from Lynn 226 3946.

An African Sanctus is being performed by the Bach Choir on Sat 13 October in the Usher Hall. All proceeds from the evening will go to the VSO Regional Aids Initiative of Southern Africa. The target aimed at is �80,000 which will go towards this important work.

We pray for those who are sick and all those who care for them. We pray especially this week for Brian Gray, Cissy Dignan, C Harper, and Matthew Brannan.

22nd/23rd September

Today there will be congregational singing at the 11.15 Mass.

Many thanks for the annual Diocesan collection for the aged and infirm Clergy which amounted to �716.66. Thank you also for the weekly collection which amounted to �988.72.

Tea and coffee will be served in the small hall after the 11.15 Mass.

'CHILDREN OF CHERNOBYL'
From Abba to Opera - A big thanks to all who supported this event and made it such an enjoyable evening. We would especially like to thank Maureen Hodgson who organised the entertainment with her fellow singers. We would also like to thank all those who helped behind the scenes and Father Peter for the use of the hall. The evening was a great success, raising �630. The whole enterprise in the last few months in raising the total sum of �3898.86 is due to the enthusiam and initiative of Kate Crichton and Anya Hamilton who were the prime movers, but again we thank all for their support.

DIARY DATES 24TH - 28TH SEPTEMBER

Mon Friendship Club at 2pm (St Catharines}

Tues Over 60s Lunch Club at lpm

Tues ASDC at 7.30 (St Catharine's)

Tues Justice and Peace 6.30pm

Tues Scrabble session at 7.30pm

Wed Legion of Mary at 7.30pm (St Catharine's)

Wed Al Anon Group Meeting at 7.3Opm.

Thur Choir Practice at 7.30pm

Fri Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3pm in the Church

Anyone interested in forming a Children's Music Group to take part in Liturgies and attend a weekly practice, please be in touch with Anne Hughes or Father Randall after the 11.15 Mass, or leave your name with the Parish Office

The Sisters of Mercy invite you to celebrate with them their Feastday, Our Lady of Mercy. Mass at 6.30 pm today.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK.
This will take place next Sunday 30 September during the 11.15am Mass. In order to facilitate the transporting of the sick, please note that the area outside the church will not be available at that Mass. This will be our last opportunity to say Thank you and Farewell to Sister Anne who bas served us in the Parish so well.

FAIR TRADE INTERNATIONAL PARTY.
The Social Committee and the Justice and Peace Group are hosting a Parish party night on Friday October 5th at 7.30pm. It will be a night of international music and dance, with the opportunity to sample fair trade wine and other goodies. Tickets are on sale after all Masses at �3, � 1.50 unwaged, 50p for children. Get the date into your diary, and get your tickets today.

Readers for some weekday Masses are required on a more regular basis. If anyone is willing to offer their assistance in this important Ministry, please contact the Parish Secretary.

For collection:The Minutes of the last Liturgy Meeting are now ready for collection from outside the Sacristy. Have all Readers and Eucharistic Ministers collected the new rotas from the back of the Church?

On Wednesday 26th Sept a futher three fully restored paintings will be replaced in the Church In this connection, the candle stands at the Sacred Heart Shrine and at the Statue of St John Ogilvie will be removed for about 3 days to be adjusted to protect the Stations in the future from candle fumes. A further report (see below) is available regarding the exterior of the Church and the Stations Project. Would each family take a copy from the foyer, and keep up to date with the progress.

See poster re a lecture on Child Protection and why it matters at back of Church.

This month's Ramble will take place after the 11.15 Mass today. Please assemble in the small hall.

Good Companions - Sat 29th, meet at 6.45 in Cafe adjoining Lumiere to see 'Captain Corelli's Mandolin' and/or Queen's Hall for a concert at 2.3Opm 30th Sept with the Edinburgh Palm Court Orchestra. (after the Mass for the sick). Further details from Lynn 226 3946.

We pray for those who are sick and all those who care for them. We pray especially this week for Brian Gray, Cissy Dignan, C Harper, Pat Maclauchlan and Matthew Brannan.

UPDATE ON THE RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION OF THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS.

Running almost concurrently with the work on the fabric of the building (see below) has been the separate Project of the Restoration and Conservation of the Stations of the Cross, which was made possible by a Heritage Lottery Grant in February 1999.

Naturally because of the enormity of this Project, the progress of the work is a lengthy drawn out-process, but again as with the exterior of the building, the end sight is in yiew.

This coming Wednesday, another 3 Stations will be replaced in the Church with a further 2 to be returned to the Church in December of this year.

This leaves us with 4 to be restored in 2002. Throughout this Project the Heritage Lottery Fund have been insistent that we match their funding. This matching of the funding by the Parish has been achieved by fund- raising efforts, generous donations from within and outwith the Parish, and also by appeals to Societies, Trusts and private wealthier individuals.

Financially we are progressing well; nevertheless we still require, in order to cover our obligations in 2002 the sum of roughly �15 -20 K, not an impossible task, which we hope to achieve by continuing our efforts on the above lines, and are open to any suggestions for additional fund- raising.

One suggestion which has been put to us already and is bringing in funding on a regular basis - parishioners (whoever can afford it) donating �1 (or more) per week for a year. If you haven't yet done so and would like to participate please take a form from the foyer and return to the Parish Secretary .

We are confident that if we continue these efforts we are well on target for the completion of both the repair to the fabric of the building and also to the Stations of the Cross both of which are a major feature of the Sacred Heart Lauriston, a place of worship, prayer, reflection and quiet in the heart of the city .

Full details of the project on our Stations Page

REPORT ON REPAIR WORKS TO THE EXTERIOR OF THE SACRED HEART CHURCH.

You may recall that in November 1999, an extensive report (available here) on the external repair work to the Sacred Heart Church was issued.

In that report, a summary of the stage we had reached at that date was given namely; the first 2 Phases concerning the curing of dry rot occurring in the structural timbers had been completed in December 1996. Phase 3 was then commenced and this dealt with the exterior of the building - the north wall on the High Riggs being completed by the end of 1998.

At that time you may recall that due to Historic Scotland's own cash flow problems there was an interruption to the full programme of the external work i.e. the west wall (back of Church) the east wall (front facade) and the south wall of the building.

In the financial year 2000-2001 the grant for the already completed works became available and has been earning interest waiting for the time when work could recommence. Tenders were recently submitted for approval in accordance with Historic Scotland's requirements as a result of which A. Thorburn Ltd has been awarded the Contract for completion of these works starting at the end of September .

Financially we are well cushioned at present but will of course require you to maintain your generosity in the monthly Maintenance collections.

As always you will be kept updated with all progress in the weekly Newsletter. This is only to serve you with the good news that the end is now in sight for all the proposed works to the Church we love so well, and which have been going on since 1993 but now on target to be completed by 2002. The end is nigh. Thank you for your patience.

15th/16th September

Today the Music Group will lead the singing at the 11.15 Mass.

Many thanks for the annual appeal for Jesuit Missions which came to �1960.53. Thank you also for the weekly collection which amounted to �967.36. Today there will be a Diocesan collection for Aged and Infirm Clergy.

Tea and coffee will be served in the small hall after the 11.15 Mass.

CHILDREN OF CHERNOBYL -
Let us welcome joyfully, the delegates from Belarus who will join us at the 11.15 Mass today and who will take back with them the gifts purchased by your generous donations. They will join us for refreshments after Mass.

Diary Dates 17th - 21st September

Mon Friendship Club at 2pm (St Catharines)

Wed Legion of Mary at 7.30pm (St Catharine's)

Wed Al Anon Group Meeting at 7.30pm.

Thur Choir Practice at 7.30pm

Fri Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3pm in the Church

There is a mini bus heading for East Kilbride leaving at 12 noon and returning by 7pm on Tues l5th Sep with the members of the Over 60s Club. There are still a few vacancies; if anyone would like to join them please phone Phyllis 337 9156.

Anyone interested in forming a Children's Music Group to take part in Liturgies and attend a weekly practice. Please be in touch with Anne Hughes or Father Randall after the 11.15 Mass, or leave your name with the Parish Office

The Sisters of Mercy invite you to celebrate with them their Feastday, Our Lady of Mercy. Mass at 6.30 pm next Sunday

ANOINTING OF THE SICK.
This will take place on Sunday 30 September during the 11.15am Mass. Volunteers are needed to transport the sick to and from the Church and also to help in the Church and the hall. If you are able to assist, please add your name to the list for this purpose in the foyer.

Pilgrimage in honour of the Ven. Margaret Sinclair today - 16th Sept at 2.30pm Mount Vernon led by the Archbishop - 4.30pm Mass St Patrick's Church.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS.
The new RCIA group will start meeting at the lOam Mass beginning on 14th October. Anyone interested in becoming a Catholic should contact Father Peter Randall or Father Paul Fletcher.

FAIR TRADE INTERNATIONAL PARTY.
The Social Committee and the Justice and Peace Group are hosting a Parish party night on Friday October 5th at 7.30pm. It will be a night of international music and dance, with a little opportunity to sample fair trade wine and other goodies. Tickets are on sale after all Masses at �3, �1.50 unwaged, 50p for children. Get the date into your diary, and get your tIckets today.

For collection. The Minutes of the last PPC Meeting are now ready for collection from outside the Sacristy. A copy of these Minutes are also on display in the Foyer. Would all Readers and Eucharistic Ministers collect the new rotas from the back of the Church.

Alpha Course: Viewforth Parish Church: If anyone is interested in joining an Alpha Course at Viewforth Parish Church, they may contact Fr Randall for further details of a sample Alpha evening on Wed 19th September.

On Wednesday 26th Sept a futher three fully restored paintings will be replaced in the Church In this connection, the candle stands at the Sacred Heart Shrine and at the Statue of St John Ogilvie will be removed for about 3 days to be adjusted to protect the Stations in the future from candle fumes. Further details re final stage of funding for the last 4 Stations in next week's Newsletter.

See poster re a lecture on Child Protection and why it matters at back of Church.

This month's Ramble will take place after the 11.15 Mass on Sunday 23rd September.

Next Scrabble session will be on Tuesday 25th September at 7.30pm Good Companions -Sat 29th, meet at 6.45 in Cafe adjoining Lumiere to see 'Captain Corelli's Mandolin' and/or Queen's Hall for a concert at 2.30pm 30th Sept with the Edinburgh Palm Court Orchestra. (after the Mass for the sick). Further details from Lynn 226 3946.

We pray for those who are sick and all those who care for them. We pray especially this week for Brian Gray, Cissy Dignan, C Harper, Pat Maclauchlan and Matthew Brannan.

8th/9th September

Today the Music Group will lead the singing at the 11.15 Mass.

Many thanks for last week's collection which came to �1155.87. Today we have the annual appeal for the JESUIT MISSIONS. Fr Roland von Nidda from Zimbabwe will be making the appeal. Next week there will be the Diocesan collection for Aged and Infirm Clergy. Please reflect on how the priests in your life have served you and given you spiritual guidance and support. Then prayerfully decide on the amount you will give to support them.

Tea and coffee will be served in the small hall after the 1115 Mass.

Congratulations to A McMenamin who won the 200 Club last month.

DIARY DATES 10 - 14 September

Mon Friendship Club at 2pm (St Catharine's).

Tues Over 60s Lunch Club and Bingo Session at 1pm

Wed Al Anon Group Meeting at 7.30pm.

Wed Liturgy Meeting at 730pm (St Catharine's)

Wed Legion of Mary at 7.30pm (St Catharine's)

Thurs Choir Practice at 730pm

Fri Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3pm in the Church

OVER 60S CLUB
There is a bus heading for East Kilbride leaving at 12noon and returning by 7pm on Tues 18th September with the members of the Over 60s Club. There are a few vacancies; if anyone would like to join them please phone Phyllis 337 9156.

CHILDRENS' MUSIC GROUP
Anyone interested in forming a Children's Music Group to take part in Liturgies and attend a weekly practice? Please be in touch with Anne Hughes or Father Randall after the 1115 Mass or leave your name at the Parish Office.

HOLY ROOD FOLK GROUP REUNION Friday 21 September
Calling all Holy Rood Folk Group Members. Fr John Creanor will be celebrating Mass at the Cathedral after which there will be a reception at St Andrews Hall, St James Place. For more info please contact Nadia 332 2279, Myra 664 1523, Tracey 669 9847 and Maggie 657 3813.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK
This will take place on Sunday 30th September at the 1115 Mass. Volunteers are needed to transport the sick to and from the Church and also to help in the Church and the Hall. If you are able to assist please add your name to the list for this purpose in the foyer.

PILGRIMAGE IN HONOUR OF THE VEN. MARGARET SINCLAIR
9th and 16th September, 230pm Mount Vernon - 430pm Mass St Patrick's Church. The Archbishop will lead the Pilgrimage on the 16th. Petitions to Father Stephen, OFM at the Franciscan Friary, Craigmillar.

CHILDREN OF CHERNOBYL: Thank you all for all contributions for the delegation which has now arrived from Belarus. The target of �3000 has been topped and the Organisers for this Charity have started spending some of your generous donations. �10 starter packs containing useful toiletries and souvenirs has been given to each member of the delegation; a percentage of funds collected will be spent on vitamin supplements; a larger consignment of which a delegation team from the Archdiocese will take to them on a visit later in the year; the rest will be transferred directly into a Bank A/C "Children of Chernobyl" so they can use the funds for their special needs eg even airfares for those selected to have treatment overseas. More information also on our Youth page.
See poster in foyer re event for Chernobyl Charity in our Cathedral today 9th Sept at 530pm.
Next Sunday at the 1115 Mass the delegation team will be visiting our Church so there will be an opportunity for you to welcome them here.

FROM ABBA TO OPERA
A big thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket for the "James Farrer" singers Concert on Friday 14th September 730-930pm in the Church hall. Although all tickets are now sold, there are still some seats available. Anyone wishing to come will be most welcome and will be able to pay at the door on the night. Wine, refreshments and raffle will be available during the interval.

ASST CO-ORDINATOR FOR SOCIAL CARE COMMISSION required for 18 hrs per week based at Gillis Centre, Edinburgh. The person appointed must have an understanding of social and pastoral ministry. For further information and an application form phone 452 8794. Closing date for applications is Monday 17 September.

PARISH CAR
was in need of renewal so a new car has been leased for use by the Parish Priests (Reg SJ 51. ..) - the old car has been patched up and is being used meantime by Fr Boles in his mission.

RAMBLE
This month's will take place after the 1115 Mass on Sunday 23rd September.

NEXT SCRABBLE session will be on Tuesday 25th September at 730pm.

GOOD COMPANIONS
Sat 29th September meet at 645 in Cafe adjoining Lumiere to see 'Captain Corelli's Mandolin' and/or Queen's Hall for a concert at 230pm 30th September with the Edinburgh Palm Court Orchestra (after the Mass for the sick). Further details from Lynn 226 3946.

We pray for all those who are sick and for those who care for them. We pray especially this week for Brian Gray, Cissy Dignan, C Harper and Matthew Brannan.

1st/2nd September

Today the Choir will lead the singing at the 11.15 Mass.

Many thanks for last week's collection which came to �1011.35. Next week there will be the annual appeal for the JESUIT MISSIONS and, because of this the monthly collection for Maintenance in the Church has been postponed. This year Fr Roland von Nidda from Zimbabwe will be making the appeal. In two weeks time the the last Diocesan collection of this year - for Aged and Infirm Clergy - will be taken.

A letter of profound thanks has been received from Fr Sean O'Dowd, Buchlyvie. Further to the collection announced last Sunday 24 families from the Parish also subscribed towards the Family Magazine Africa.

Tea and coffee will be served as always in the small hall after the 1115 Mass.

FAREWELL TO SISTER ANNE:
Sr Anne will be leaving Edinburgh to work in a new mission given her recently by her Provincial in Nottingham. Of course this will be a great loss for us here in the Parish and particularly for the sick and housebound, whom Sister Anne has cared for with such attentiveness over the past few years. After the Mass for the Sick on 30th Sept, there will be an opportunity for us to make our final farewells.

DIARY DATES 3 - 7 September

Mon Meeting for pilgrims to Rome and Florence in October at 8pm.

Mon Friendship Club at 2pm (St Catharine's).

Tues Over 60s Lunch Club and Bingo Session at 1pm

Wed Al Anon Group Meeting at 7.30pm.

Wed Legion of Mary at 7.30pm (St Catharine's)

Thurs Choir Practice at 730pm

Thurs PPC Meeting at 7pm in Parlour 2

Fri Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3pm in the Church

Fri Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after Evening Mass.

PASTORAL DEVELOPMENT. Integration of Life and Faith Course will take place at Gillis Centre on Saturday 8th September and will be followed by 6 consecutive evenings. If anyone is interested in this course please contact Alice Codling or/and John Lindsay at 4479943. Some bursaries may be available for this course.

CHILDREN OF CHERNOBYL: Thank you all for all contributions in preparation for a delegation arriving this month from Belarus. The money raised will go towards relieving health problems there. Envelopes can also be collected from the foyer and returned with your weekly offerings. Updates also on our Youth page. See posters in foyer re event for Chernobyl Charity in our Cathedral on Sunday 9th Sept at 530pm.

FROM ABBA TO OPERA
A grand Concert in aid of the Children of Chenobyl will be given by the world renowned James Farrer singers (Ladies of the Dalhousie Castle Medieval Concert) who will sing some of their favourite songs on Friday 14th September 730-930pm in the Church hall. Tickets will be on sale after all masses today and for the next two weeks. Adults �2.50, Children 50p. Please try to support this Charity and enjoy the performance at the same time.

PLEASE REFER TO two notices in the foyer 1) JOB APPLICATION for an Admin/Sec Asst in the Finance Dept at Gillis. 2) LITURGY SYMPOSIUM at Pluscarden Abbey.

Could all members of the FINANCE GROUP collect Minutes from outside the sacristy and PPC MEMBERS collect the Agenda for this week's meeting.

We pray for all those who are sick and for those who care for them. We pray especially this week for Brian Gray, Cissy Dignan, C Harper, Robert Shepherd, Robert Shepherd and Matthew Brannan.

25th/26th August

Today the children of the Parish, now back to school after their summer holidays will lead the liturgy at the 11.15 Mass.

Many thanks for last week's collection which came to �967.84 and for the collection taken for St Patrick's Missions which amounted to �1201.75 and which has now been sent to Fr Sean O'Dowd.

The UCM again welcome you to tea and coffee after the 11.15 Mass in the small hall during which time the PPC will offer you a glass of wine if you should so prefer. It will give you an opportunity to chat with the members.

DIARY DATES 27 August - 1 September

Mon Friendship Club at 2pm (St Catharine's).

Tues Over 60s Lunch Club and Bingo Session at 1pm

Wed Al Anon at 7.30pm.

Wed Legion of Mary at 7.30pm (St Catharine's)

Thurs Choir Practice at 730pm

Fri Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3pm in the Church

Sun Archdiocesan Ecumenical Group Meeting - St Kentigern's Church Hall - Talk: An overview of Scottish Churches Initiative for Unity

THE SPIRITUAL EXERCISES OF IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA. Interested in praying meditatively through the life of Christ? At a cross- roads and debating which direction to take? Wondering about the values which shape the choices in your daily life? If so, you may be interested in making the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises in daily life over a period of 9 months. this involves a commitment t daily prayer, and to regular reflection on your prayer experience with a spiritual companion who has been trained to give these exercises. For further in- formation please phone: Elizabeth South 0131 346 1338 or Alison Moo- day 01312294170.

CHILDREN OF CHERNOBYL: Thank you all for all contributions in the month of July in preparation for a delegation arriving in September from Belarus. The money already raised and what will be raised in August will go towards relieving health problems there. You will see the financial progress by looking at the chart in the foyer. Envelopes can also be collected from the foyer and returned with your weekly offerings. Week by week you will be advised of all developments. Updates also on our Youth page. See posters in foyer re event for Chernobyl Charity in our Cathedral on Sunday 9th Sept at 530pm.

Another parishioner, Mrs Mary McVie has offered some desk top publishing in aid of the children of Chemobyl. Please see details of this on the table in the foyer.

18th/19th August

Today there will be Congregational singing at the 11.15 Mass.

CHILDREN'S LITURGY: This commences today at the 11.15 Mass.

Many thanks for the last two weeks' collection which came to �2009.08.

The UCM again welcome you to tea and coffee after the 11.15 Mass in the small hall.

Another parishioner, Mrs Mary McVie has offered some desk top publishing in aid of the children of Chemobyl. Please see details of this on the table in the foyer.

200 CLUB: Very many thanks also to the Organiser and to all Members of the Club. A cheque for �1210 was presented to Father Randall which represents 50% of the takings from last year. Congratulations to M Smith who won the draw last month.

PASTORAL PARISH COUNCIL AT HOME: Join the PPC for a glass of wine and an opportunity to chat with the members after the 11.15 Mass on Sunday 26th August.

FUTURE DATES

Tues 21st -Over 60s Lunch and Bingo session. Any new members will be made most welcome.

Thur 23rd - Choir practice will resume now that the holidays are over, and will take place in the Ogilvie Room at 7.30pm. New members always welcome.

Thur 23rd - Meeting of the Finance Group will also take place at 6.30pm.

LIMEX: Please refer to poster in Church Foyer re this course.

PASTORAL DEVELOPMENT. Integration of Life and Fai~h Course will take place at Gillis Centre on Saturday 8th September and will be followed by 6 consecutive evenings. If anyone is interested in this course please contact Alice Codling or/and John Lindsay at 4479943. Some bursaries may be available for this course.

ST PATRICK'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY: As previously arranged Father O'Dowd from the will speak at all Masses today, and there will be a special collection to aid the Society's Missionary work. Please give generously.

11th/12th August

Today, the Congregation will lead the singing at the 11-15 Mass. The U.C.M welcome you to tea and coffee in the small hall, after this Mass.

HOLIDAY: Father Randall will be away from this Saturday 11 August to Sunday 19 August) inclusive.

CHILDREN'S LITURY: This commences, again, next Sunday, 19 August.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL AT HOME: Join the PPC for a glass of wine and an opportunity to chat with the members after the 11-15 Mass on Sunday, 26 August.

PASTORAL DEVELOPMENT: Integration of Life and Faith Course will take place at Gillies Centre on Saturday 8 September and be followed by 6 consecutive evenings. Further information can be obtained from Alice Codling or/ and John Lindsay at 447 9943.

GIFT AID: If you are a Taxpayer and would like to find out more about Covenants, . please contact P .Cavanagh Tel. 334 3369

NEW ROTA: for Readers and Eucharistic Ministers Please collect from outside the Sacristy .

OUR SICK: Please remember in your prayers:- Brian Gray, Matthew Brannan, Grace Watkins, Robert Shepherd, Cathy Harper and Cissy Dignan.

4th/5th August 2001

Many thanks for last weeks collection which came to �1191.78. This Sunday the second collection will be for the Maintenance Fund.

Last week, a choir from Saarbrucken in Germany enhanced our liturgy at the 1115 Mass for which we are grateful and today there will be congregational singing again until the end of the holidays.

The UCM again welcomes you to tea and coffee after the 11.15 Mass this week in the small hall.

Children of Chernobyl: Thank you for all your contributions in the month of July in preparation for a delegation arriving in September from Belarus. The money already raised and what will be raised in August will go towards relieving health problems there. You will see the financial progress by looking at the chart in the foyer. Updates also on our Youth page. Envelopes can also be collected from the foyer and returned with your weekly offerings, with the proceeds of your personal fundraising. Please give details of how the money was raised if you wish. This is especially desired of the youngsters of our Parish. Week by week you will be advised of developments.

During the summer there is no Children's Liturgy but there is a creche provided for the under 5s in the Ogilvie Room every Sunday.

Emergency Services - Bottles in the Fridge
A new project has been initiated by the NHS, Edinburgh City Council and Help the Aged. Those who are vulnerable or who have medical conditions are invited (there is no obligation) to keep vital information for the emergency services which would help them to act quickly. Basically there are forms to fill in which would be kept in an agreed place, ie the fridge. The Council has arranged for 40,000 bottles to be distributed via 500 distribution points. This model of assisting emergency services has already proved successful in other parts of Europe. If you would like more information there is a poster in the foyer giving further details.

Holidays
For information you are advised that next week the Parish Secretary will be away returning to work on Monday 13 August. Fr Randall, the Parish Priest begins his much earned holiday on Saturday 11th August returning to the Parish on 18th August.

Future dates

Tues 7th - Over 60s Lunch Club and Bingo session. Any new members will be made most welcome.

THE ORDINARY OF THE MASS IN 8 LANGUAGES
There are 10 copies of the above on display in the foyer for the benefit of our European vistors and must not be removed. Another 9 copies are for sale at the CTS stall at a price of �4.50. If these sell well, further copies will be forthcoming.

Famil Planning - God's Way - Nature's Way
The Billings Ovulation Method of Natural Family Planning is 99% effective with no side effects. The method is also very helpful for couples having difficulty in conceiving. For an information pack or details of a tutor in your area please contact Fertility Care Scotland on Tel/Fax 0141 221 0858 or email: [email protected].

Pastoral Development
Integration of Life and Faith Course will take place at Gillis Centre on Saturday 8th September and will be followed by 6 consecutive evenings. If anyone is interested in this course please contact Alice Codling and/or John Lindssay at 447 9943. Some bursaries may be available for this course.

Gift Aid
Very grateful thanks to those who particpate in the Gift Aid method of giving to the Church. The sum received this year from the Taxman was �7086.36 excluding �1200 which is generously donated throught the Covenant Scheme separately. This is a wonderful boost and will be almost enough to cover our annual insurance bill. If you are a taxpayer and would like to find out more about Covenants, please contact P Cavanagh 334 3369.

We pray for all those who are sick and for those who care for them. We pray especially this week for Brian Gray, Jim Lugton, Cissy Dignan, C Harper, Robert Shepherd and Matthew Brannan.
The box in the foyer has been removed as it was not being used. If you wish prayers for those who are seriously ill, please contact Parish Office.

28th/2th July 2001

Many thanks for last weeks collection which came to �940.40.

Today a choir from Saarbrucken in Germany are enhancing our liturgy at the 1115 Mass.

The UCM again welcomes you to tea and coffee after the 11.15 Mass this week at the far end of the large hall. Please enter the hall from the street to avoid congestion near the paintings.

Children of Chernobyl: Thank you for all your contributions in the month of July in preparation for a delegation arriving in September from Belarus. The money already raised and that will be raised in August will go towards relieving health problems there. You will see the financial progress by looking at the chart in the foyer. Updates also on our Youth page. Envelopes can also be collected from the foyer and returned with your weekly offerings, with the proceeds of your personal fundraising. Please give details of how the money was raised if you wish. This is especially desired of the youngsters of our Parish. Week by week you will be advised of developments.

Mini Sale
Funds raised from the Mini sale for Chernobyl last Sunday brought in over �100. The goods are displayed on the stage area of the hall due to the hall being out of use for the present and you are invited to browse and buy after all masses again today.

Future dates

Tues 31st - Over 60s Lunch Club and Bingo session. Any new members will be made most welcome.

Scotland's Catholic Treasury: Annual Parish outing - Sat 4th August. The coach is now full. Full payment must be made by Wednesday 1st August to the Parish Office (�20). The coach will be leaving the Church promptly at 9am. As there are one or two still desirous of joining the coach, please advise any cancellations early to accommodate them.

Justice and Peace
The group meets on the last Tuesday of every month at 630pm and the next meeting will be on Tuesday 31st July.
What is Justice and Peace? Come and see!

We pray for all those who are sick and for those who care for them. We pray especially this week for Brian Gray, Grace Watkins, Cissy Dignan, Betty Smyth, Robert Shepherd and Matthew Brannan.

21st/22nd July 2001

Many thanks for last weeks collection which came to �974.04.

Today and for the next few weeks except July 29th, there will be congregational singing only at the 11.15 Mass. Next Sunday 29th July, a choit from Saarbrucken in Germany will sing at the 1115 Mass. The Choir's name is Gesangverein Schollkrippen. They will sing compositions by Mendelsson, Ruther, Hiller and H. Weifs-Steinberg.

The UCM again welcomes you to tea and coffee after the 11.15 Mass.

Children of Chernobyl: Thank you for all the money being saved in the months of July and August in preparation for a delegation arriving in September from Belarus. The money raised will go towards relieving health problems there. You will see the financial progress by looking at the chart in the foyer. Updates also on our Youth page. Envelopes can also be collected from the foyer and returned with your weekly offerings, with the proceeds of your personal fundraising. Please give details of how the money was raised if you wish. This is especially desired of the youngsters of our Parish. Week by week you will be advised of developments. Please do not place any envelopes in the brown box in front of the Pieta in the foyer. This box can be easily opened, and contents removed by some for whom the collection is not intended.

Mini Sale
Again there is a build up of goods to sell in our storeroom, both from previous sales and also generous gifts. It would seem appropriate at this time to offer them for sale to boost the Chernobyl fund. The goods are displayed on the stage area of the hall due to the hall being out of use for the present and you are invited to browse and buy after all masses today.

Youth workers will be visiting the Archdiocese for 3 weeks from Sunday 2nd September. Can an Edinburgh household offer accommodation for 2 people - 2 single or 1 twin room - for the first and last weeks of the visit? The visitors will be fully occupied nearly every day and on a residential course in the middle week, therefore would only require the B&B, the odd evening meal and the freedom to visit sights in the little spare time they have. Please contact Parish Office.

Future dates

Tues 24th - Over 60s Lunch Club and Bingo session. Any new members will be made most welcome.

Today Sunday 22 July after the 1115 Mass there is a walk, weather permitting, through HolyRood Park, Portobello Promenade via Arthur's Seat and Duddingston. All welcome.

Scotland's Catholic Treasury: Annual Parish outing - Sat 4th August. We now have a full complement. Please remember to bring a packed lunch. If possible could you pay the full cost of the journey by the end of the month. It will save a lot of bother on the day (�20).

Good Companions - Thursday 26th July - Film Theatre, Lothian Road. Meet 730pm for 815 Film - "The silences of the Palace".

Update of Stations Restoration

Stations 11 & 12 have been removed to the hall successfully, and work has begun on them. The programme of events is that in the middle of August, Stations 8 & 10 will be returned from London and exchanged with 11 & 12. Then in September Stations 3, 8 & 10 will be returned to the Church. By then you will see eight restored to their former glory.

We pray for all those who are sick and for those who care for them. We pray especially this week for Brian Gray, Grace Watkins, Cissy Dignan, Betty Smyth, Robert Shepherd and Matthew Brannan.

14th July/15thJuly 2001

Many thanks for last weeks collection which came to �1251.46.

Today and for the next few weeks except July 29th, there will be congregational singing only at the 11.15 Mass. On Sunday 29th July, a choit from Saarbrucken in Germany will sinf at the 1115 Mass. The Choir's name is Gesangverein Schollkrippen. They will sing compositions by Mendelsson, Ruther, Hiller and H. Weifs-Steinberg.

The UCM again welcomes you to refreshments after the 11.15 Mass.

Tues 17th - Over 60s Lunch Club resumes.

Children of Chernobyl: May we remind you that it is hoped that a substantial sum of money will be raised in a number of different ways during the months of July and August in preparation for a delegation arriving in September from Belarus. The money raised will go towards relieving health problems there. We are off to a flying start and you will see the financial progress by looking at the chart in the foyer. Updates also on our Youth page. Envelopes can also be collected from the foyer and returned with your weekly offerings with the proceeds of your personal fundraising. Please give details of how the money was raised if you wish. This is especially desired of the youngsters of our Parish. Week by week you will be advised of developments. Please do not place any envelopes in the brown box in front of the Pieta in the foyer. This box can be easily opened, and contents removed by some for whom the collection is not intended.

Future dates

Next Sunday 22 July after the 1115 Mass meet for Ramble, weather permitting, through HolyRood Park, Portobello Promenade via Arthur's Seat and Duddingston. Please bring packed lunch.

Scotland's Catholic Treasury: Annual Parish outing - Sat 4th August. We now have a full complement. Please remember to bring a packed lunch. Deposits of �5 to Barbara Conboy now please.

Good Companions - Thursday 26th July - Film Theatre, Lothian Road. Meet 730pm for 815 Film - "The silences of the Palace".

Update of Stations Restoration

This week you will again see scaffolding in the Church in order to remove Stations 13 and 14 into the hall for the start of their restoration. Heritage Lottery Fund are completely satisfied with the progress of our Project as we embark into the third and final phase of the restoration to which they have given assurance of 50% funding. It is however, paramount that we match their funding with our own financial support. Detailed figures will be given within the next few weeks but suffice it to say that we have not got too far along the road to go in achieveing our aim.

Hospital Chaplains wish to stress:
If you wish to see the RC Chaplain when in hospotal as a patient, please contact the ward staff and let them know.
Please do not rely on the clerking in process to make you known as a Catholic to the Chaplain, expecially if you have been admitted in an emergency.
The RC Chaplains recommend that, if you know when you are going to be admitted, you consider asking your Parish Priest to administer the Sacraments (Anointing of the Sick, Confession, Eucharist) in the peace and privacy of your own home or Church, before admission.

We pray for all those who are sick and for those who care for them. We pray especially this week for Brian Gray, Grace Watkins, Cissy Dignan, Mary O'Rourke, Betty Smyth, Robert Shepherd and Matthew Brannan.

7th/8th July 2001

Many thanks for last weeks collection which came to �894.64, for the diocesan special collection of Sts Peter and Paul which amounted to �477.39 and the 1st Sunday in the month collection for maintenance of the Church which came to �564.29.

Today and for the next few weeks there will be congregational singing at the 11.15 Mass.

The UCM again welcomes you to refreshments after the 11.15 Mass.

Have all the Eucharistic Ministers collected the Minutes of the recent Meeting from outside the Sacristy.

The Offertory Procession is being introduced at all Sunday Masses with effect from next Sunday. Your active co-operation in this would be most welcome.

From the recent Archdiocesan Newsletter
(i) Father Chris Boles has been appointed assistant to Fr Gerry Hand, the Vicar Episcopal for Justice and Peace. He will also represent the Archbishop on the Refugee Survival Trust.
(ii) Father Paul Fletcher is happy to assist in the apostolate of Fr Leo Glancy, the Chaplain to the Deaf and hard of hearing in the Archdiocese. Fr Paul has a website and his own email adress: [email protected].

Edinburgh Living Theology 2001: a non residential summer school in Catholic theology. A few places are still available on this 5 day course. See its web page for full details.

FUTURE DATES

Scotland's Catholic Treasury: Annual Parish outing - Sat 4th August. This year the parish will be visiting the historic Blairs College Museum and Chapel on the South Deeside Road near Aberdeen. Formerly the site of Scotland's national junior seminary (1829 - 1986). Part of the College buildings have been converted to display a magnificent collection of paintings, silverware, vestments and Jacobite memorabilia - the riches of our Scottish Catholic heritage.

A coach has been booked for 4 August leaving Lauriston not later than 9am stopping briefly in Fife and reaching Blairs about midday. After lunch there will be guided tours of the Museum followed by Mass in the beautiful St Mary's Chapel. Depending upon numbers the cost will be approx �20. A list for names is in the foyer. We have only four places left . Please remember to bring a packed lunch. Deposits of �5 to Barbara Conboy by mid July please.

We pray for all those who are sick and for those who care for them. We pray especially this week for Brian Gray, Grace Watkins, Mary O'Rourke, Betty Smyth, Robert Shepherd and Matthew Brannan.

30th June/1st July 2001

Many thanks for last weeks collection which came to �1185.66. SCIAF have also written to thank all parishioners for contributing recently so generously towards SCIAF. The amount collected this year was �1349.39.

Today the Music Group will lead the singing at the 11.15 Mass.

The UCM again welcomes you to refreshments after the 11.15 Mass.

Most of the Organisations who meet in the halls and parlours are now going to have a summer break, as are some of the parishioners. It is hoped that all will enjoy their holidays either at home or away and return refreshed. Please note that the Mass signed responses will not resume until September.

We welcome Niamh Collett McLauchlan, Thomas Magnus Canavan, Ciaran Christopher Reid, Marcus Thomas Fernandez, Ryan Anderson who were baptised since Easter and congratulate their parents.

We also congratulate Marriane Stritch and John Shepherd who were married in this Church last Sunday. May we wish a long and happy life together.

The Minutes of the recent Meeting for all Eucharistic Ministers are redy for collection from outside the Sacristy. There were one or two important decisions taken at this Meeting, and we give notice of these here:

(i) Because of the shortage of priests between the 30th June and 4th July, there will be a number of Communion Services rather than the Celebration of Mass.
(ii) the Offertory Procession is being introduced at all Sunday Masses with effect from next Sunday. Your active co-operation in this would be most welcome.

Edinburgh Living Theology 2001: a non residential summer school in Catholic theology. A few places are still available on this 5 day course. See its web page for full details.

FUTURE DATES

A coach has been booked for 4 August leaving Lauriston not later than 9am stopping briefly in Fife and reaching Blairs about midday. After lunch there will be guided tours of the Museum followed by Mass in the beautiful St Mary's Chapel. Depending upon numbers the cost will be approx �20. A list for names will be placed in the foyer. Please remember to bring a packed lunch. Deposits of �5 to Barbara Conboy by mid July please.

We pray for all those who are sick and for those who care for them. We pray especially this week for Brian Gray, Grace Watkins, M Sweeney, and Matthew Brannan.

23th/24th June 2001

Today the 11.15 Mass is a Children's Mass.

Many thanks for last weeks collection which came to �1137.30.

The UCM again welcomes you to refreshments after the 11.15 Mass.

DIARY DATES 25 - 29 June

Mon Meeting for all Eucharistic Ministers at 7pm

Mon Friendship Club at 2pm (St Catharine's).

Tues Signed Mass Responses at 6.15pm.

Tues Over 60s Club at 1pm

Tues Whist Club at 7.15pm.

Tues Talk and Video presentation by Rona Kennedy at 730pm.

Wed Signed Mass Responses at 9.15am and 6.15pm.

Wed Al Anon at 7.30pm.

Wed Legion of Mary at 7.30pm (St Catharine's)

Thur UCM at 8.00pm.

Fri Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3pm.

Fri Holiday of Obligation for Feast of Sts Peter and Paul

2 Urgent Pleas: (1) Nurse wanted! Another plea from a Hosanna House Group for a nurse to accompany their pilgrimage to Lourdes leaving on Friday 13th July and returning on Friday 20th July. Contact Karen Cardy, 013398 83442.

(2)Doctor, a Registered Nurse and a 'fit' Male Helper to accompany ACROSS to Lourdes from 3rd to the 12th August. Contact Margaret McElroy(0141 573 4977)

Good Companions: Thur June 28th - Film 'Merci pour le chocolat'. Meet at 8 pm Film Theatre, Lothian Road.

Edinburgh Living Theology 2001: a non residential summer school in Catholic theology. A few places are still available on this 5 day course. See its web page for full details.

FUTURE DATES

Monday 25th - meeting for all Eucharistic Ministers at 7pm.

A coach has been booked for 4 August leaving Lauriston not later than 9am stopping briefly in Fife and reaching Blairs about midday. After lunch there will be guided tours of the Museum followed by Mass in the beautiful St Mary's Chapel. Depending upon numbers the cost will be approx �20. A list for names will be placed in the foyer. Please remember to bring a packed lunch. Deposits of �5 to Barbara Conboy by mid July please.

Children of Chernobyl: May we remind you that it is hoped that a substantial sum of money will be raised in a number of different ways during the months of July and August in preparation for a delegation arriving in September from Belarus. The money raised will go towards relieving health problems there. We are off to a flying start and you will see the financial progress by looking at the chart in the foyer. Updates also on our Youth page. Envelopes can also be collected from the foyer and returned with your weekly offerings with the proceeds of your personal fundraising. Please give details of how the money was raised if you wish. This is especially desired of the youngsters of our Parish. In order to learn further information about this Project, there will be talk given by Rona Kennedy of Gillis Centre in small/large hall (depending on numbers) this Tuesday 26th June. Week by week you will be advised of developments.

We pray for all those who are sick and for those who care for them. We pary especially this week for Grace Watkins, Michael Burke, M Sweeney, Matthew Brannan.

16th/17th June 2001

The Choir will lead the singing at the 11.15 Mass today.

Corpus Christ Procession today - see poster in foyer re annual procession at Gillis Centre.

Many thanks for last weeks collection which came to �1024.10.

The UCM again welcomes you to refreshments after the 11.15 Mass.

Congratulations to Kathleen Kudesia who won the 200 Club draw last month.

DIARY DATES 18 - 22 June

Mon Friendship Club Outing today.

Tues Signed Mass Responses at 6.1Spm.

Tues Over 60s Club at 1pm

Tues Whist Club at 7.15pm.

Wed Signed Mass Responses at 9.15am and 6.15pm.

Wed Al Anon at 7.30pm.

Wed Legion of Mary at 7.30pm (St Catharine's)

Thur No Choir Practice toady.

Thur UCM at 8.00pm.

Fri 40 hour adoration of the Blessed Sacrament begines today.

As well as the traditional silent 40 hr Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament which begins this coming Friday 22nd June throught to Sat 23rd before the Vigil Mass, we will additionally celebrate with the midday Office at 12 noon on Friday and with Vespers II after the 545pm Mass. Please add your name to the rota of watchers which is in the Foyer.

Good Companions: Thur June 28th - Film 'Merci pour le chocolat'. Meet at 8 pm Film Theatre, Lothian Road.

Ramblers meet after the 10am Mass next Sunday. Bring picnic lunch.

Solemn Novena in honour of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour: St Patrick's, Cowgate from 19 - 27 June. Mass each weekday at 1230pm, special novena service each evening at 730pm. Solemn installation of the picture of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour at the Novena Service 19th June. All welcome.

FUTURE DATES

Monday 25th - meeting for all Eucharistic Ministers at 7pm.

Very many thanks to the National Library of Scotland for lending us their display board for the Stations of the Cross display over the last 18 months. We continue our display with the progress chart, illustrating that we are not too far from our ambitious goal. More details later.

Edinburgh Living Theology 2001: a non residential summer school in Catholic theology. A few places are still available on this 5 day course. See its web page for full details.

A coach has been booked for 4 August leaving Lauriston not later than 9am stopping briefly in Fife and reaching Blairs about midday. After lunch there will be guided tours of the Museum followed by Mass in the beautiful St Mary's Chapel. Depending upon numbers the cost will be approx �20. A list for names will be placed in the foyer. Please remember to bring a packed lunch. Deposits of �5 to Barbara Conboy by mid July please.

Last Sunday saw the launch of a new project to help the Children of Chernobyl. As mentioned by Kate and Anya after all Masses, it is hoped that a substantial sum of money will be raised in a number of different watys during the monthhs of July and August in preparation for a delegation arriving in September from Belarus. The money raised will go towards relieving health problems there. We are off to a flying start with the sum of �808.64 being raised last Sunday. Envelopes can be collected in July for you to place further offerings/donations, and your name and type of fundraising you may have personally organised. This is especially desired of the youngsters of our Parish. A chart marking progress will shortly be in the foyer. In order to give further information about this Project, there will be talk given by Rona Kennedy of Gillis Centre in small/large hall (depending on numbers) on Tuesday 26th June. Week by week you will be advised of developments.

We pray for all those who are sick and for those who care for them. We pary especially this week for Grace Watkins, Michael Burke, M Sweeney, Matthew Brannan, Frank Cunningham, Rosemary Maher and Arshad Ahmed.

9th/10th June 2001

At the 11.15 Mass today, the Music group will lead the singing.

Many thanks for last weeks collection which came to � 1288.40, and for �488.60 which was collected for the Maintenance Fund.

Refreshments are again available after the 11.15 Mass in the hall. All welcome.

DIARY DATES 11 -15th June

Mon Friendship Club at 2pm -(St Catharine's)

Mon Scrabble Session at 7.30pm.

Tues Signed Mass Responses at 6.1Spm.

Tues Over 60s Club at I pm

Tues Whist Club at 7.1Spm.

Tues Newman Association at 7.30pm (St Catharine's)

Wed Signed Mass Responses at 9.15am.

Wed Signed Mass Responses at 6.15pm.

Wed Al Anon at 7.30pm.

Wed Legion of Mary at 7.30pm (St Catharine's)

Thur Choir Practice at 7.30pm.

Thur UCM at 8.00pm.

Fri Chaplet of Divine Mercy ,in the Church at 3pm.

The Minutes from the recent PPC Meeting are now ready for collection by members from outside the Sacristy. A copy of these Minutes are displayed on the notice board for your attention.

A meeting for all Eucharistic Ministers has been arranged for Monday 25th, June at 7pm. Please collect your letter from Father Peter if you have not already done so.

We pray for all those who are sick especially Grace Watkins, Matthew Brannan, Michael Burke, M Sweeney and Frank Cunningham and for those who care for them.

Child Protection Training. A training evening for volunteers working with children and young people in the Parish has been arranged for tomorrow Mon 11 th June from 7 - 9.30pm, Anyone not able to attend should contact Father Randall, Anne Hughes 3373890 or Mark Pratt 228 1418.

Corpus Christi Procession. The annual procession takes place next Sunday 17th June at Gillis Centre. See poster in foyer. See also reference to Vocations on the poster.

Journeys in Faith. There are 4 copies available for puchase at �2 each - a little gem produced by the parishioners of St Ninian's RC Church for the Millennium. If any further copies are required contact Peter White 554 2790.

Jesuit Missions. A letter has been received from the above Office thanking all of us for the generous contribution sent recently, This included the wonderful efforts of John Donoghue who ran in the London Marathon and together with the amount col- lected weekly for the Jesuit Missions here in our Parish, the total amount sent was �1670.72. John Donoghue was specially mentioned in the letter with gratitude, and although it will some time befor the total amount raised by the Marathon ap- peal will be known, it will be publicised in the "Jesuit & Friends" in due course.

Congratulations to the following children of the Parish who recently received these Sacraments.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: Yolanda Labanca, Danny Payne, Roisin Watts, Joanne Cremona, Shannon Boyle, Claire Tait, Megan Dillon. Cameron Fuller, Patrick Turner, Rachel Aldridge, Sam Dixon, Courtney Kyle, Chantal De Prez, Rachel O'Donnell, Ronan Jebb, Dominique Charleston and Felicity Tolley.
CONFIRMATION: Andrew Clark, Sean Dixon, Amy Hart, Mark Tait, Peter Turner, Sean McCarron, Rory McElearney, Anthony Hodgson and Liam Payne.

FUTURE DATES.

Scottish Polish Cultural Association draw your attention to a poster in the foyer re Concert on 16 June in St Mary's Cathedral Hall

Irish Night in the Tartan Club Fountainbridge on Sunday night June 17th, The Edinburgh Mary of Dungloe 2001 will be chosen. For tickets �5, and fur- ther details, phone Paddy Ferry 0131 5548216.

Calling all Former Students of Glasgow University. This year sees the 55Oth anniversary of the establishment of the University of Glasgow by Pope Nicholas V. A celebration Mass followed by a reception and dinner in the Hunter Hall of the University will take place on Friday June 22nd at 7pm. Further details in foyer or tel 0141 3394315 or again e mail :[email protected],uk

See poster re a course in the Integration of Life and Faith to be held in Gillis Centre in September.

2nd/3rd June 2001

At the 11-15 Mass today, the choir will lead the singing.

Many thanks for the last week's collection which came to �1264.

Refreshments are again available after the 1115 Mass in the Small Hall. All welcome.

Diary Dates (4th -8th June)

Mon Friendship Club at 2-00p.m.(St. Catharine's)

Tues Over 60's Club at 1pm.

Tues Signed Mass Responses at at 6-15p.m.

Tues Justice and Peace Group meet at 630pm.

Wed Signed Mass Responses at 915am

Wed Signed Mass Responses at 615pm

Wed Al Anon Meeting at 7-30p.m.

Thurs Legion of Mary at 7-30p.m. (St. Catharine's)

Thurs U.C.M. Meeting at 8-00

Thurs Choir Practice at 730pm

Frid Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3-00p.m.

The Minutes of the recent Finance Meeting are now ready for collection from outside the Sacristy. A meeting for Eucharistic Ministers has been arranged for Monday 25th June at 7pm. There are letters from Fr Peter to each Eucharistic Minsietr which you may collect from outside the sacristy.

Bishop's Conference of Scotland have produced a guide for Catholics to help identify priorities to be considered in the current General Election. There are leaflets still available for those who have not taken one - "MAKING THE X COUNT".

The Sick: Please pray for those who are sick, especially Grace Watkins, Matthew Brannan, M Sweeney and F Cunningham and for those who care for them.

Child Protection Training A training evening for volunteers working with children and young people in the Parish has been arranged for Mon 11 June from 7 - 930 pm. Anyone not able to attend should contact Father Randall, Anne Hughes 337 3890 or Mark Pratt 228 1418.

Journeys in Faith - A Celebration of Parish Life for the Millenium by the Parishioners of St Ninians RC Church, Edinburgh. A unique and special collection in book form of over 200 individual contributions which allow us to share and spread the Christian Faith. Copies available from Peter White at �2 (0131 554 2790).

Debt on our doorstep - 7th June (7-9pm) Gillis Centre. How did the SCIAF Lenten Campaign and Fairer Trade Campaign go? An evening with John McAllion, MSP will help deepen our understanding of the effect of debt in this country and help see how we can act as a Church, group and individuals. Contact Fr Gerry Hand 01236 822136. Registration �1.

The Pastoral Development Office need to appoint a new Secretary for initially 9 hours per week with the possibility of increased hours in the future, to support the work of the Pastoral Co-ordinator at Gillis Centre. Please refer to the advertisement in the foyer or direct ot the Pastoral Development Office, Gillis Centre, 113 Whitehouse Loan, Edinburgh EH9 1BB Tel 447 9943.

FUTURE DATES

The annual Summer Fete will take place in St Peter's School, 25 Falcon Gdns on Sat 9 June between 11am & 2pm. Admission - Families �2, Adults �1 and concessions 50p.

St Margaret's Convent Old Girls Reunion 2001 is on Saturday 9th June at 7pm (preceded by Mass). Please contact S King on 0131 346 2218 for further details.

Scottish Polish Cultural Association draw your attention to a poster in the foyer re Concert on 16 June in St Mary's Cathedral Hall.

Irish Night in the Tartan Club Fountainbridge on Sunday night June 17th. The Edinburgh Mary of Dungloe 2001 will be chosen. For tickets �5 and further details, phone Paddy Ferry 0131 554 8216.

Calling all former students of Glasgow University: This year sees the 550th anniversary of the establishment of the University of Glasgow by Pope Nicholas V. A celebration of mass followed by a reception and dinner in the Hunter Hall of the University will take place on Friday 22nd June at 7pm. Further details in the foyer or phone 0141 339 4315 or again email: [email protected].

See poster re course in the Integration of Life and Faith to be held in Gillis Centre in September.

26/27 May 2001

At the 11-15 Mass today, the children of the Parish will receive the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist for the first time.

Many thanks for the last week's collection which came to �1011.09. Today there is a Diocesan collection for Communications.

Refreshments are again available after the 1115 Mass in the Small Hall. All welcome.

Diary Dates (28 May - 1 June)

Mon Friendship Club at 2-00p.m.(St. Catharine's)

Tues NO Over 60's Club for this week only.

Tues Signed Mass Responses at at 6-15p.m.

Tues Whist Club at 7-15p.m.

Tues Justice and Peace Group meet at 630pm.

Tues ASDC at 730pm (St Catharines)

Wed Signed Mass Responses at 915am

Wed Signed Mass Responses at 615pm

Wed Al Anon Meeting at 7-30p.m.

Wed PPC Meeting at 7p.m. Ogilvie Room

Thurs Legion of Mary at 7-30p.m. (St. Catharine's)

Thurs U.C.M. Meeting at 8-00

Thurs Choir Practice at 730pm

Frid Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3-00p.m.

Frid Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after 545pm Mass.

The Minutes of the recent Liturgy Meeting are now ready for collection from outside the Sacristy.

Child Protection Training A team from Gillis College will lead a training session in our Parish on Mon 11 June from 7 - 930 pm. Please leave your name on the list on the table in the foyer if you wish to come.

Bishop's Conference of Scotland have produced a guide for Catholics to help identify priorities to be considered in the current General Election. A leaflet is available for each family in the parish -"MAKING THE X COUNT". Please take one. There are also a few booklets available on the same subject which are more detailed if you are interested.

The Sick: Please pray for those who are sick, especially Cathy Harper, Mordechia Vanunu, Grace Watkins, Susan Harper, Matthew Brannan and for those who care for them.

Ramblers alert! Anyone wanting to go on a long overdue walk please meet after the 1115 Mass next Sunday in the hall.

Hosanna House 2001
Situated near Bartres, Lourdes, Hosanna Hose is specially adapted to the needs of disabled people and an ideal place for a retreat/holiday/pilgrimage all rolled into one. A Scottish group is going there on 20-27 July inc. Cost �480. There are vacancies for both disabled and helpers. Please contact Anne Marie Lennon Tel 01236 421 5888 or Fr Damien Gilhooley Tel 01236 422451.

In connection with Communications Sunday for which there is a second collection today, there are copies of a leaflet produced this year by Fr Danny McLoughlin to illustrate something of the work of the press office of the Bishop's Conference. Please take one home.

FUTURE DATES

'Naked in Glasgow' - Teens to 20s, please note poster in foyer for this all night praise/spirituality/music event in Glasgow from the evening of Sat 9th to the morning of Sunday 10th June. If anyone wants to go as a group (or if parents want their teenage children to be accompanied) please contact Anya Hamilton or Kate Crichton via the Parish Office.

The existing Archdiocesan Ecumenical Group will be succeeded later this year by the Archdiocesan Ecumenical Commission. The launch will take place at the end of October. The present Group's parish representatives are invited to be present at the launch. If anyone is interested in attending please let Fr Randall know by the end of May so invitation cards can be snet out.

The annual Summer Fete will take place in St Peter's School, 25 Falcon Gdns on Sat 9 June between 11am & 2pm. Admission - Families �2, Adults �1 and concessions 50p.

St Margaret's Convent Old Girls Reunion 2001 is on Saturday 9th June at 7pm (preceded by Mass). Please contact S King on 0131 346 2218 for further details.

19/20 May

At the 11-15 Mass today, the Music Group will lead the liturgy and the children of the Parish will lead the May procession in honour of Our Lady.

Many thanks for the last week's collection which came to �1268.33 and for the second collection for Ecclesiastical students which amounted to �432.05.

Refreshments are again available after the 1115 Mass in the Small Hall. All welcome.

Diary Dates (21 -25 May)

Mon Friendship Club at 2-00p.m.(St. Catharine's)

Tues Over 60's Club at 1-00p.m.

Tues Signed Mass Responses at at 6-15p.m.

Tues Whist Club at 7-15p.m.

Wed Signed Mass Responses at 915am

Wed Al Anon Meeting at 7-30p.m.

Wed Legion of Mary at 7-30p.m. (St. Catharine's)

Thurs Finance Meeting at 630pm.

Thurs U.C.M. Meeting at 8-00

Thurs No Choir Practice today

Frid Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3-00p.m.

By popular demand, a new class for beginners in signing the Mass responses will begin this Wednesday 23rd at 615pm in the Ogilvie Room.

St Thomas School (that is S1, S2, S3) will celebrate the Ascension with Archbishop Keith O'Brien in our Church at 230pm.

Week of Guided Prayer 20-26 May begins today.

'Change of Order: Change of Heart!' -Gillis Centre 21 May at 7 -00 p.m. the above meeting is an opportunity for people to come and share what is already going on in parishes in helping: the children prepare; the parents develop in their understanding of the Sacraments; the parents deepen in faith; catechists and the parish becoming more alive to what is going on; and school and parish working more closely together. All welcome.

Congratulations to Michael Burke who won the 200 Club last month.

The Sick: Please pray for those who are sick, especially Betty Smyth, Tommy Sheridan, Cathy Harper, Susan Harper, John Gordon, Jim Cormack, Matthew Brannan and for those who care for them.

The Minutes of the last PPC Meeting are now on display in the foyer ready for collection from outside the Sacristy. The rotas for the Eucharistic Ministers and Readers are also ready for collection in the foyer. Also a full set of the Parish's response to the Archbishop's consultation papers on the future staffing of Parishes is beside the notice board. Please read them if interested but do not remove the folder.

FUTURE DATES

HIV/AIDS: The Global situation and the Catholic Chirch's role in its prevention. This is joint lecture by Fr James Keenan SJ and Fr Jon Fuller SJ (Boston, Mass, USA)> It takes place on Wednesday 23 May at 730pm, Gillis Centre and will last about 2 hours. Please let Fr Randall know if you will be likely to attend, so as to give the organisers an estimate of numbers.

Child Protection - Training for volunteers who work with children will take place soon. Dates will be given in the newsletter when they are available.

At the 11-15 Mass today, the Choir will lead the liturgy.

Many thanks for the last two week's collections which came to �2209.87. The second collection today is for Ecclesiastical students (a Diocesan Collection).

Refreshments are again available after the 1115 Mass in the Small Hall. All welcome.

Diary Dates (14 -18 May)

Mon Friendship Club at 2-00p.m.(St. Catharine's)

Mon Scrabble Session at 730pm

Tues Over 60'5 Club at 1-00p.m.

Tues Signed Mass Responses at at 6-15p.m.

Tues Whist Club at 6-15p.m.

Wed Signed Mass Responses at 915am

Wed Al Anon Meeting at 7-30p.m.

Wed Legion of Mary at 7-30p.m. (St. Catharine's)

Thurs U.C.M. Meeting at 7-30

Thurs Choir Practice at 7-30

Frid Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3-00p.m.

Christian Aid Week (14-19 May) Collectors are urgently needed. If able to help please contact Peter Whelpdale at the Methodist Hall, Tollcross.

Last chance to hand in any sponsored money for the London Marathon/Jesuit Missions

Child Protection - Training for volunteers who work with children will take place soon. Dates will be given in the newsletter when they are available.

St Thomas School (that is S1, S2, S3) will celebrate the Ascension with Archbishop Keith O'Brien in our Church at 230pm.

Please refer to poster re position as Secretary at Gillis Centre.

Parish Review: Apologies
One of the oldest groups in this parish was omitted from the Easter Parish Review - the UCM. One of the most recent of groups was also omitted - the Justice and Peace Group. The omissions should not be seen as any reflection on the work of those groups both of which deserve recognition for the work they do. The omissions are down to my failure (as author) to check the Review adequately before it was printed.
Fr Peter Randall

FUTURE DATES

Week of Guided Prayer(Sunday 20 May to Saturday 26 May incl. Anyone who would like to take part should apply not later than this Thursday 17th. Enquiries to Father Paul Fletcher or E Mail [email protected] or Telephone Therese Pratt 2281418. See below for more details.

The Minutes of the last PPC Meeting are now ready for collection from outside the Sacristy. The rotas for the Eucharistic Ministers and Readers are also ready for collection in the foyer.

Parish Trip to Blairs - this talkes place on Sat 4th August. Details later.

The Sick: Please pray for those who are sick, especially Betty Smyth, Tommy Sheridan, Cathy Harper, Susan Harper, John Gordon, Jim Cormack, Matthew Brannan and those who care for them.

The Music Group will lead the singing at the 11-15 Mass. After this Mass there will be coffee and tea served in the Small Hall. All welcome.

Diary Dates (7 -11 May)

Mon Friendship Club at 2-00p.m.(St. Catharine's)

Tues Over 60'5 Club at 1-00p.m.

Tues Whist Club at 6-15p.m.

Tues Pro Life Meeting at 7-30p.m.

Wed Al Anon Meeting at 7-30p.m.

Wed Liturgy Meeting at 7-30p.m.(St. Catharine's)

Wed Legion of Mary at 7-30p.m. (St. Catharine's)

Wed Newman Assoc. at 7-30p.m.(St.Catharine's)

Thurs U.C.M. Meeting at 7-30

Thurs Choir Practice at 7-30

Frid Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3-00p.m.

Frid Exposition after the 6-45 Mass

Sign Class: Please note that there will not be any classes this week. These will resume next week at the same times.

Archdiocesan Ecumenical Group meet today at Gillies Centre. See Poster

Good Companions meet this Friday at the Filmhouse Cafe, Lothian Street at 7-15 p.m. Film begins at 8-00 p.m.L'Horloger de St. Paul

Haddington Pilgrimage The bus will leave Barclay Church on Saturday 12th. at 9-00a.m. Please contact Barbara for further details if needed.

Christian Aid Week (14-19 May) Collectors are urgently needed. If able to help please contact Peter Whelpdale at the Methodist Hall, Tollcross.

Scrabble Monday 14 May at 7-30p.m.

Week of Guided Prayer(Sunday 20 May to Saturday 26 May incl. Anyone who would like to take part should apply not later than Thursday 17th. Enquiries to Father Paul Fletcher or E Mail [email protected] or Telephone Therese Pratt 2281418

'Change of Order: Change of Heart!' -Gillies Centre 21 May at 7 -00 p.m. the above meeting is an opportunity for people to come and share what is already going on in parishes in helping: the children prepare; the parents develop in their understanding of the Sacraments; the parents deepen in faith; catechists and the parish becoming more alive to what is going on; and school and parish working more closely together. All welcome

The Sick: Please pray forthose who are sick, especially Sara Ferguson, Betty Smyth, Tommy Sheridan,John Gordon,Jim Cormack,Matthew Brannan,Lillian Jones and Caroline Mulfen

WEEK OF GUIDED PRAYER

A Retreat in daily life with an ecumenical dimension using the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises.

Sunday May 20th to Saturday May 26th

Prepare to celebrate the Birthday of the Church

WHY A WEEK OF GUIDED PRAYER?

"It gave me the chance to really focus on God in my life"

"It was good to have another person to check things out with"

WHAT'S IT LIKE?

"A bit daunting at first, because I didn't know what I was letting myself in for, but as the week went on, it was really useful."

"It was good to have the group to support me"

"I liked the experience of being listened to by the guide".

WHAT WILL I HAVE TO DO?

Whatever you want to do and are able to do to help you pray.

WHO IS IT FOR?

Anyone. From past expenence, in the Sacred Heart and elsewhere, one of the things people found most helpful was the sense of community was strengthened, and there was a sense of enriched personal faith. .

WHO WILL LEAD IT?

A team of trained and experienced prayer guides from across the denominations.

HOW MUCH TIME WILL IT TAKE?

You are asked to make some time to pray each day, according to what your schedule allows.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

A meeting of all those taking part in the week on Sunday May 20th and a closing meeting on Saturday May 26th. In addition, you are invited to meet daily for half-an-hour with a prayer guide during the week.

WHERE?

In the Sacred Heart Church, Lauriston Street, an accessible city-centre parish

If you wish to take part, please fill in the form (downloadable text version) and retum it to:-

Paul Fletcher SJ, Sacred Heart Church, Lauriston Street, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ

e-mail: [email protected]

fax:O131 477 3778

For additional information, 'phone Therese Pratt on 0131 228 1418

Advanced registration is necessary by May 17th please

Name: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Address: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Phone: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Best times to ring : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Email: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

In one to one meetings with my prayer guide, I would prefer:

( ) anytime ( ) morning ( ) afternoon ( ) evening

I would prefer a guide who is:

( ) a man ( ) a woman ( ) no preference

Please feel free to say what church you go to: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

29th/30th April 2001

At the 11.15 Mass today the children will lead the liturgy and the candidates for Confirmation will be enrolled at this Mass also.

Many thanks for the last week's collections which came to �1,146.95.

Refreshments are again available after the 11.15 Mass in the small hall. All welcome.

DIARY DATES 30 Apr -4th May

Mon Friendship Club at 2pm -(St Catharine's)

Mon Readers' Meeting at 7.30pm in the Ogilvie Room.

Tues Justice & Peace at 6.15pm.

Tues Signed Mass Responses at 6.15pm.

Tues Over 60s Club at 1pm.

Tues Whist Club at 7.15pm.

Wed Signed Mass Responses at 9.15am.

Wed Al Anon at 7.30pm.

Wed Legion of Mary at 7.30pm (St Catharine's)

Thu Choir Practice at 7.30pm.

Thu UCM at 7.3Opm.

Fri Chaplet of Divine Mercy in the Church at 3pm.

Fri Exposition of the Blesses Sacrament after the 5.45Mass.

Re the Sign language classes. Should there be more applicants for this course, please be in touch with Father Paul Fletcher and another beginners class can be arranged.

Jesuit Missions. The 2001 London Marathon took place last Sunday and John Donoghue from this Parish completed the course. Will all those who kindly sponsored him please hand their money into the Parish Office in a envelope marked Marathon. Thank you.

From the SVdeP. The St Vincent de Paul Conference thank you for your generous donations made over the Easter period. We hope to use the extra funds to send one of our sick parishioners to Lourdes.

If you would like information about the work of the Society, please complete one of the contact slips available at the back of the Church, and hand in to one of the Clergy. Please also refer to the pie charts, showing distribution of the funds. over the past year.

Calling all couples. Getting into shape for Spring? If you would like to keep your marriage in good shape, why not make the Marriage Encounter Weekend at Newmains 11-13 May. See poster in Church foyer .

Haddington pilgrimage. The bus which has been arranged by our friends at Viewforth Church will leave Barclay Church at 9am on Say 12th May. Cost :- Adults �7 and children half price. You may take a picnic if you wish but there will be facilities of course in Haddington itself. The plan is that the bus will travel to Whitekirk in time for the lOam service, after which it will travel on to Athelstaneford. Pilgrims who wish to walk to Haddington can do so from there, while the rest continue by bus. There are two services in Haddington, our Mass at 12 noon, and an Ecu- 9menical service at 2.15pm. We shall return from Haddington at 4.30pm. Further details from the Parish Secretary at the end of next week as she will be on holiday.

FUTURE DATES.

Parish Readers. There is a meeting arranged for Parish Readers tomorrow Monday 30th April at 7.30pm in the Ogilvie Room.

Archdiocesan Ecumenical Group -The next Meeting of this Group is on Sunday 6th May at Gillis Centre at 3pm. See poster in Church foyer.

Justice and Peace Group -The next Meeting of the Group will be this Tuesday 1st May at 6.15pm. Please note the different time. All are very welcome.

Focolare. Join them in the Square Centre 25, Nicolson Square next Saturday 5th May from 2 -5pm. The Focolare takes its inspiration from the prayer of Jesus "Father, may they all be one" (In 17:21) and works for unity. Further details in porch.

Scrabble session Monday 14 May at 7.30pm.

Good Companions: - Film 'L'Horloger de Saint Paul' at the Royal Museum Filmhouse. Meet Friday 11 May at 7.15pm in cafe. (Film starts at 8pm) -(Entrance is at the back of the Museum in Lothian St). To any of these group social events, everyone is most cordially welcome.

Parish trip to Blairs - This will take place on Sat 4th August. Details later .

We pray for all those who are sick especially Sarah Ferguson, Betty Smyth, Tommy Sheridan, John Gordon and Jim Cormack, Matthew Brannan, Lillian Jones, and Caroline Mullen and for those who care for them.

21st/22nd April 2001

At the 11.15 Mass today there will be congregational singing.

Many thanks for the Easter Collection which came to �1963.38. Fr Randall again wishes to thank all who were responsible for making the Easter liturgy so meaningful and inspiring.

Refreshments are again available after the 1115 Mass. All welcome.

DIARY DATES 23- 27 April

Mon Friendship Club 2pm (St Catharine's)

Tues Over 60s Lunch Club at 1 pm.

Tues PPC at 7pm in Ogilvie Room

Tues ASDC at 730pm (St Cathharines)

Tues Whist Club at 715pm

Wed Al Anon at 7.30pm.

Wed Legion of Mary at 7.30pm (St Catharine's)

Thu Choir practice at 730pm

Thu UCM at 730 pm

Fri Chaplet of Divine Mercy in the Church at 3pm

Signed Mass Responses. The next sessions resumes this Tues 24th April. at 6.15pm and Wed 25th at 9.15am.y.

Jesuit Missions
The 2001 London Marathon takes place today. John Donoghue from this parish will be running with a team of 25 runners including the famous Wombles and Fr Malcolm Rodrigues SJ, the Superior of our Mission in Guyana. If you wish to support this effort, send sponsorship monies to Jesuit Missions, 11 Edge Hill, Wimbledon, London SW19 4LR or if you find it easier pass your donation to the Parish Office marking clearly 'London Marathon'

'Calling all couples' -Getting into shape for Spring? If you would like to keep your marriage in good shape, why not make the Marriage Encounter Weekend at Newmains 11-l3th May. See poster in Church foyer.

To all parishioners - Financial Report to 31/12/00
You are now invited to review this report if so desired. The final figures for last year were very encouraging due to two very generous benefactors, your own generosity and the continued support of Historic Scotland and Heritage Lottery grants. There are copies available at the Parish Office.

FUTURE DATES

PARISH READERS
There is a meeting arranged for Parish Readers on Monday 30th April at 730pm in the Ogilvie Room. Would all readers please pick up a letter from the table outside the sacristy.

JUSTICE AND PEACE GROUP
The next meeting of the Group will be on Tuesday 1st May at 615pm. Please note different time. All are very welcome.

ARCHDIOCESAN ECUMENICAL GROUP
The next meeting of this Group is on Sunday 6th May at Gillis Centre at 3pm. See poster in Church Foyer.

PARISH TRIP TO BLAIRS
This will take place on Sat 4th August. Details later .

We pray for all those who are sick especially Sarah Ferguson, Betty Smyth, K Tommy Sheridan, John Gordon and Jim Cormck and those who care for them.

TO ALL PPC MEMBERS
The Agenda is now ready for collection from outside the Sacristy.

15th April 2001

Today the Children and the Music Group will lead the liturgy at the 11.15 Mass.

Coffee and tea will be not be served today but will resume next Sunday.

Many thanks for last week's collection which raised �1136.00 and for the SCIAF boxes. Are there any more to be returned.

There will be a reception in the Hall after the Easter Vigil to which you are all invited.

DIARY DATES 16-20 April

Tues Over 60s Lunch Club at 1 pm.

Wed Al Anon at 7.30pm.

Wed Legion of Mary at 7.30pm (St Catharine's)

This Tuesday the scaffolding will again be erected in the Church for the dismantling of the next Three Stations of the Cross (Stations No 3, 8 & 10). For a fuller report on the progress of this Project, you are invited to peruse the Financial Report which is now available in the Parish Office.

Signed Mass Responses. The next sessions will resume on Tues 24th April. at 6.15pm and on Wed which replaces the Monday session on Wed 25th at 9.15am.

There will be no Pro Life Meeting this Tuesday. The next Meeting for Pro Life will be on Tuesday 8th May.

As mentioned previously the son of one of our parishioners, John Donoghue will be running in the Flora London Marathon on the Sunday after Easter. Have you sponsored him yet? All proceeds to the Jesuit Missions and then on to the real needy in the Developing World. Last opportunity to either enter your pledge of support on the sheet provided in the foyer or place a donation in a specially marked envelope with your Sunday collection. Thank you.

Copies of the recent 'Jesuit Missions' are available for you to take home free of charge.

3 Dates for your diary :

(i) In an effort to help'the victims of the recent earthquakes in El Salvador a Buffet dance is being held in Stella Maris Centre at St Mary's Leith, on Fri 27th April at 8pm, sponsored by the Catholic Mens Society and KSC. This fund raiser is mainly to assist Fr Tim McConville one of our Diocesan priests who is there trying to rebuild the homes of his parishioners who are affected.

ii) Haddington Pilgrimage on Saturday 12th May. Viewforth Church of Scotland have afforded us the opportunity of sharing their bus to the Pilgrimage. The bus will leave after 9am to reach Whitekirk in time for the lOam Service after which we will travel to Athelstaneford. Those pilgrims who wish to walk to Had- dington can do so, the rest will continue on the bus. There are two services in Haddington, a Mass at 12 noon and an Ecumenical service at 2.l5pm. The bus will leave for home at 4.30pm. Cost �7. A wonderful opportUnity to share. Names to Barbara or on the sheet provided next Sunday but by 20th April at the latest.

iii) Sat 4th August -Alastair Cherry will run a Parish trip to Blairs. More details later .

We pray for all those who are sick especially Sarah Ferguson, Betty Smyth, Kathleen Weavil, May Appolinari, Tommy Sheridan, Michael Burke, Bridie Milne, Patricia Gibson, Susan Harper, Caroline Anne Mary Mullen, and Tom O'Connor.

To all parishioners - Financial Report to 31/12/00
Although this has been ready for some weeks, you are now invited to review this report if so desired. The final figures for last year were very encouraging due to 2 very generous benefactors, your own generosity and the continued support of Historic Scotland and Heritage Lottery grants. This report can be seen and a copy taken on request at the Parish Office.

The Superior General of the Society of Jesus, his assistant and the Provincial Fr David Smolira S.J are making a visit to this house on Friday 20th April. On Saturday 21st April at 7.45 am he will offer Mass in the Church.

Your attention is drawn to the letter from the Bishop's Conference of Scotland on the morning after pill . Copies of this are available in the foyer.

7th/8th April 2001

Today the Choir will lead the liturgy at the 11.15 Mass.

Coffee and tea will be served today after the 11.15 Mass but not next Sunday being Easter Day.

Many thanks for last week's collection which raised �991.50 and for the Mainte- nance collection which raised �483.68.

Don't forget your Covenant envelopes which can be collected from the Parish Office during the week.

Lenten Reflections -The last Parish Meditation on the Way of the Cross takes place tomorrow Monday 9nd April at 7.30 in Ogilvie Room.

DIARY DATES 9 -13 April

Mon Friendship Club 2pm (St Catharine's)

Mon Lenten Meditation at 7.3Opm.

Tues Chrism Mass at 7pm (St Mary's Cathedral)

Tues Over 60s Lunch Club at 1 pm.

Wed Al Anon at 7.30pm.

Wed Legion of Mary at 7.30pm (St Catharine's)

Signed Mass Responses. Being Holy Week the two sessions are cancelled for the is week. The next sessions will resume on Tues 24th April. at 6.15pm and on Wed which replaces the Monday session on Wed 25th at 9.15am.

There will be no Pro Life Meeting this Tuesday. The next Meeting for Pro Life will be on Tuesday 8th May.

As mentioned previously the son of one of our parishioners, John Donoghue will be running in the Flora London Marathon on the Sunday after Easter. Have you sponsored him yet. ? All proceeds to the Jesuit Missions and then on to the real needy in the Developing World. Last opportunity to either enter your pledge of support on the sheet provided in the foyer or place a donation in a specially marked envelope with your Sunday collection. Thank you.

3 Dates for your diary :

iii) Sat 4th August -Alastair Cherry will run a Parish trip to Blairs. More details later .

We pray for all those who are sick especially Sarah Ferguson, Betty Smyth, Kathleen Weavil, May Appolinari, Tommy Sheridan, Susan Harper, Caroline Anne Mary Mullen, and Tom O'Connor.

How can you be a 'Good Samaritan' in 2001? There are many befriending schemes in Edinburgh for you to choose from, which help people, for example the elderly, young and homeless and those with mental health problems and other difficulties. 'Home Link' responds to these needs. If I interested or able to help please contact Frances Young - Home Link Project Manager 226 3152.

Could all members of the Finance group collect the Minutes of the last meeting from outside the Sacristy.

30th March/1st April 2001

Today the Music Group will lead the singing at the 11.15 Mass.

Coffee and tea will be served today after the 11.15 Mass.

Many thanks for last week's collection which raised �991.37 and for the SCIAF collection which raised �820.59.

We offer Congratulations to Nellie and David Stuart on their Golden Wedding Anniversary which was on 31 March.

There are still a few sets of Covenant envelopes which can be collected from the Parish Office. Thank you to Covenant Organiser, Pat Cavanagh for attending all Masses last week and for his invaluable work as Covenant Organiser.

A Service of Reconciliation will be held at 730pm on Tuesday 3rd April. This service enables us to come together in a spirit of penance and to celebrate God's reconciliation and forgiveness as a community. There will be an opportunity for individual confessions and absolution towards the end of the liturgy.

DIARY DATES 2 - 6 April

Mon Friendship Club 2pm (St Catharine's)

Mon Lenten Meditation at 730pm

Tues Over 60s Lunch Club at 1 pm

Tues Service of Reconciliation at 730pm

Wed A1Anon at 7.30pm.

Wed Legion of Mary at 7.30pm (St Catharine's)

Thur Choir Practice at 7.30pm.

Thur -Archbishop's last paper for discussion.

Fri Chaplet of Divine Mercy in the Church at 3pm.

Fri Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 715pm

On the Fridays during Lent, traditional Stations of the Cross continues at 12 noon and 5.15pm.

Lenten Reflections -the fifth and last evening of the series of Parish Meditations on the Way of the Cross takes place tomorrow Monday 2nd April at 7.30pm.

Archbishop's Consultation paper
Session 3: Our Church, Our Future will take place in the hall this Wednesday at 7pm.

2 dates for your diary: i) Haddington Pilgrimage on Saturday 12th May. Viewforth Church of Scotland have afforded us the opportunity of sharing their bus to the Pilgrimage. The bus will leave after 9am to reach Whitekirk in time for the 10am service after which we will travel to Athelstaneford. Those pilgrims who wish to walk to Haddington can do so - the rest will continue on the bus. There are two services in Haddington, a Mass at 12noon and an Ecumenical Service at 215pm. The bus will leave for home at 430pm. Cost �7. A wonderful opportunity to share. Names to Barbara or on the sheet provided next Sunday but by 20th April at the latest.
ii) Sat 4th August - Alastair Cherry will run a Parish Trip to Blairs. More details later. (Sorry for giving the wrong date last week)

Calling all couples
Getting into shape for Spring? If you would like to keep your marriage in good shape, why not make the Marriage Encounter Weekend at Newmains 11-13th May. See poster in church foyer or call Trish & Peter Simmons on (0131) 448 4891 for more information.

We pray for all those who are sick especially Sarah Ferguson, Betty Smyth, Kathleen Weavil, May Appolinari and Tom O'Connor.

How can you be a 'Good Samaritan' in 2001?
There are many befriending schemes in Edinburgh for you to choose from, which help people, for example the elderly, young and homeless and those with mental health problems and other difficulties. Home Link responds to these needs. If interested or able please contact Frances Young, Home Link Project Manager, 226 3152

Good Companions: Amendment to last week's notice. The film on Tuesday is at 6pm and on Thursday at 830pm. Due to other parish committments it may not be possible for us to go together this month. Chose your own time.

Could all members of the Liturgy Group collect the minutes of the last meeting.

24th/25th March 2001

Today the children will lead the singing at the 11.15 Mass.

Coffee and tea will be served today after the 11.15 Mass.

Last appeal:- Can you spare 2 -3 hours per month? Sunday morning coffee helpers are very urgently needed, although we have had a response from one or two. The UCM and other committed helpers really need to make up a rota of about 20 people. At the moment they now have 12. They do want to continue with this welcome service but if there is not a greater response, it may be a luxury which cannot be continued. Please do take this plea for help seriously. If you can help, leave your name with one of the present helpers or contact Jose Black on 443- 7170. Thank you.

You are warmly invited to be part of Corrmeela Sunday" "the Peace Centre" today at 3pm in St Margarets', Clerk Street, Loanhead. "The Peace Centre" has been and still is a shining example of Christ at work in our troubled world.

Many thanks for last week's collection which raised �981.90. Today, as always during Lent there will be the annual Diocesan collection for SCIAF .

Today 25th March, our Covenant Organiser, Pat Cavanagh will be present after all Masses to distribute the Covenant envelopes for the start of the new Financial year .He would like to thank all who have contributed in this way over the past year, as it does bring in extra revenue for the Church, and he appeals to any other tax payers to consider joining this scheme, if they have not already done so.

DIARY DATES 26 - 29 March

Mon Friendship Club 2pm (St Catharine's)

Tues Over 60s Lunch Club at 1 pm

Tues ASDC at 7.30pm (St Catharine's)

Wed Open Meeting -Archbishop's Review 7.00 in large hall.

Wed A1Anon at 7.30pm.

Wed Legion of Mary at 7.30pm (St Catharine's)

Thur Choir Practice at 7.30pm.

Thur Finance Group at 6.30pm.

Fri Chaplet of Divine Mercy in the Church at 3pm.

We pray for all those who are sick especially Sarah Ferguson, Betty Smyth, Kathleen Weavil, May Appolinari and Tom O'Connor.

On the Fridays during Lent, there are traditional Stations of the Cross at 12 noon and 5.15pm.

Lenten Reflections -the fourth evening of the series of Parish Meditations on the Way of the Cross takes place tomorroW Monday 26th March at 7.30pm in Ogilvie Room.

Opportunities for learning signed Mass Responses.
Praying with your hands at Mass!? Father Paul continues to lead two sepa- rate weekly sessions for people wanting to learn Sign Language to use in signing the responses at Mass. Session 1 Mondays at 11.30am. Session 2 -6.15pm on Tuesdays.

Have you taken the report from the PPC concerning their work of the last year incorporating the feedback to the questionnaire which is still available in the foyer? (1 copy per family).

Archbishop's Consultation papers
Session 2: Parish Life - Pastoral Priorities? will take place in the hall this Wednesday at 7pm.

Notice of 2 proposed Pilgrimages i) Pilgrimage to Medjugorje in June -phone contact A Gallo - Daytime 6640001 Evenings 6643154;
ii) Archdiocesan Youth Pilgrimage to Lourdes on 9- 20th July -phone contact Sean 01383-825292.

Notice of 2 dates for your diary: i) Haddington Pilgrimage on Saturday 12th May. Viewforth Church of Scotland have afforded us the opportunity of sharing their bus to the Pilgrimage. The bus will leave after 9am to reach Whitekirk in time for the 10am service after which we will travel to Athelstaneford. Those pilgrims who wish to walk to Haddington can do so - the rest will continue on the bus. There are two services in Haddington, a Mass at 12noon and an Ecumenical Service at 215pm. The bus will leave for home at 430pm. Cost �7. A wonderful opportunity to share. Names to Barbara or on the sheet provided next Sunday but by 20th April at the latest.
ii) Sat 7th July - Alastair Cherry will run a Parish Trip to Blairs. More details later.

Good Companions: Those who can, please meet at the Filmhouse at 745pm on Tuesday 3 April. Film, good cast, interesting subject for Lent.

17th/18th March 2001

Today the Choir will lead the singing at the 11.15 Mass.

Coffee and tea will be served today after the 11.15 Mass.

Second appeal:- Can you spare 2 -3 hours per month? Sunday morning coffee helpers are very urgently needed, although we have had a response from one or two. The UCM and other committed helpers really need to make up a rota of about 20 people. At the moment they now have 11. They do want to continue with this welcome service but if there is not a greater response, it may be a luxuory which cannot be continued. Please do take this plea for help seriously. If you can help, leave your name with one of the present helpers or contact Jose Black on 443- 7170. Thank you.

Many thanks for last week's collection which raised �1057.32. Next week, as always during Lent there will be the annual Diocesan collection for SCIAF .

Next Sunday 25th March, our Covenant Organiser,Pat Cavanagh will be pre- sent after all Masses to distribute the Covenant envelopes for the start of the new Financial year .He would like to thank all who have contributed in this way over the past year, as it does bring in extra revenue for the Church, and he appeals to any other tax payers to consider joining this scheme, if they have not already done so.

DIARY DATES 19 -23 March

Mon Friendship Club 2pm (St Catharine's)

Tues Over 60s Lunch Club at 1 pm

Tues Liturgy Meeting at 7.30pm (St Catharine's)

Tues Open Meeting -Archbishop's Review 7.00 in large hall.

Wed A1Anon at 7.30pm.

Wed Legion of Mary at 7.30pm (St Catharine's)

Thur Choir Practice at 7.30pm.

Fri Chaplet of Divine Mercy in the Church at 3pm.

We pray for all those who are sick especially Sarah Ferguson, Betty Smyth, Kath- leen Weavil, May Appolinari and Tom O'Connor.

On the Fridays during Lent, there are traditional Stations of the Cross at 12 noon and 5.15pm.

Lenten Reflections -Third evening of the series of Parish Meditations on the Way of the Cross takes place tomorroW Monday 19th March at 7.30pm in Ogilvie Room.

Have you taken the report from the PPC concerning their work of the last year incorporating the feedback to the questionnaire which is still available in the foyer? (1 copy per family).

The Minutes of the last PPC Meeting are now ready for collection by all members.

For all other parishioners a copy of the Minutes is posted on the notice board in the foyer.

At the request of our Archbishop, 3 Open Meetings have been arranged to discuss his Consultation papers 'Working together for the Future.
Session 1: What does my Faith mean to me;
Session 2: Parish Life -pastoral Priorities?
Session: 3 Our Church-Our Future.
Dates arranged are Tuesday 20th March, Wed 28th March and Thursday 5th April all at 7pm. Please try to attend the fltst of these which is on Tuesday.

From a letter from Dr Frances R Rodgers of Scottish Marriage Care. Tel No 01316522531 The organisation is keen to recruit "behind the scene" workers to support the counsellors. We are looking for help in many different areas eg we need people to help with reception duties, chaperoning, secretarial support etc.. If you could spare a few hours and would like to give something back to the community on a voluntary basis, then please contact us and we will arrange an introductory meeting.

Notice of 2 proposed Pilgrimages i) Pilgrimage to Medjugorje in June -phone contact A Gallo - Daytime 6640001 Evenings 6643154; ii) Archdiocesan Youth Pilgrimage to Lourdes on 9- 20th July -phone contact Sean 01383-825292.

10th/11th March 2001

Today there will be congregational singing at the 11.15 Mass.

Coffee and tea will be served today after the 11.15 Mass.

SPECIAL APPEAL
Can you spare 2-3 hours per month? Sunday morning coffee helpers are very urgently needed. The UCM and other committed helpers really need to make up a rota of about 20 people. At the moment they only have 9. They do want to continue with this welcome service but if there is not a greater response, it may be a luxury which cannot be continued. Please do take this plea for help seriously. If you can help leave your name with one of the present helpers or contact Jose Black on 443-7170. Thank you.

Many thanks for last week's collection which raised �991.54 and for the second collection which amounted to �439.27.

DIARY DATES 5 - 9 March

Mon Friendship Club 2pm (St Catharine's)

Tues Over 6Os Lunch Club at 1 pm

Wed Al Anon at 7.30pm.

Wed Legion of Mary at 7.3Opm (St Catharine's)

Thur Choir Practice at 7.30pm.

Fri Chaplet of Divine Mercy in the Church at 3pm.

CONGRATULATIONS
to Shiela Marie Taylor who won the 200 Club draw last month.

Justice and Peace - there is a further meeting of all St Thomas Deanery on Wednesday 14 March at 730pm at Cathedral House, York Place.

Yesterday was the Feast of our own beloved St John Ogilvie canonized 25 years ago. Father James Quinn wrote a booklet on his life at that time and in this connection it has been decided that we reproduce the same which is now on sale at the back of the Church.

We pray for all who are sick especially Sarah Ferguson, Betty Smyth, Kathleen Weavil, May Appolinari, Tom O'Connor, Lillian Jones, Rosemary Maher, Margaret Donoghue, Arshad Ahmed, Patrick Power and M Gallacher.

On the Fridays during Lent, there will traditional Stations of the Cross before the 12.30 Mass and 5.15pm.

Lenten Reflections - Second evening of the series of Parish Meditations on the Way of the Cross takes place tomorrow Monday 12th March at 7.30pm in the Ogilvie Room.

Opportunities for learning signed Mass Responses.
Praying with your hands at Mass!? Father Paul will lead two separate weekly sessions for people wanting to learn Sign Language to use in signing the responses at Mass. Session 1 - 1130am on Mondays. Session 2 - 615pm on Tuesdays beginning 6th March.

Music - Plans to have a Music group for the Youth of the Parish are in operation. Watch this space for further details.

The Choir are preparing for the Easter Triduum and Easter They would welcome anyone interested in enhancing this Liturgy. The aim of the Choir is to lead the Congregation in the praise of God and they have some new music suitable for congregational singing. They meet every Thursay at 730 pm in the Ogilvie Room so please come and join them.

The Christian Fellowship of Healing - This interdenominational charity seeks a full time Secretary/Administrator with secretarial, book-keeping skills and computer/IT literacy who would play also a co-ordinating role within the organisation. Salary negotiable according to experience around �9000. Details from the above, 6 Morningside Road, EH10 4DD Tel 228 6553.

P.P.C.
A report concerning their work last year incorporating the feedback to the questionnaire is now available in the foyer (1 copy per family).

AT THE REQUEST OF OUR ARCHBISHOP
3 open meetings have been arranged to discuss his Consultation papers "Working together for the future".
Session 1 - "What does my faith mean to me"
Session 2 - "Parish Life - Pastoral Priorities?
Session 3 - "Our Church - Our Future".

Dates arranged are Tuesday 20th March, Wed 28th March and Thursday 5th April all at 7pm. Please try to attend. These papers are in the foyer. Please take all three to digest before attending the meetings. Thank you.

3rd/4th March 2001

Today the Music Group will lead the singing at the 11.15 Mass.

Coffee and tea will be served today after the 11.15 Mass.

As mentioned last week, anyone wishing to see the extent of the new heating system can do so after the 10am and 1115 Masses. Meet Barbara in the foyer
Following on from the above, there is a certain amount of cleaning to be done in various areas which are used by all of us and if you could spare an evening for dusting, sweeping, mopping and arranging please come to help on Tues 6th March at 7pm.

Many thanks for last week's collection which raised �1003.90.

DIARY DATES 5 - 9 March

Mon Friendship Club 2pm (St Catharine's)

Tues Over 6Os Lunch Club at 1 pm

Wed Al Anon at 7.30pm.

Wed Legion of Mary at 7.3Opm (St Catharine's)

Wed PPC Meeting at 7pm in the Ogilvie Room

Thur Choir Practice at 7.30pm.

Fri Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3pm.

Lifeline Pregnancy Counselling & Care are looking for trainee counsellors. Training will be provided. Phone (0131) 557 2060 for further details.

RCIA. Today - the ceremony of Rite of Election of Candidates takes place in St Mary's Cathedral at 3pm. This will take place in St Mary's Cathedral at 3pm. Pray especially for those who are being presented from our own Parish.

This Saturday is the Feast of our own beloved St John Ogilvie who was canonized 25 years ago. Father James Quinn wrote a booklet on his life at that time and in this connection it has been decided that we reproduce the same which will be on sale at the back of the Church shortly.

Open meeting for those doing the Parish Week of Guided Prayer 6pm in the Ogilvie Room this Sunday.

On the Fridays during Lent, there will traditional Stations of the Cross before the 12.30 Mass and 5.15pm.

Lenten Relections - First evening of the series of Parish Meditations on the Way of the Cross begins Monday 5th March at 7.30pm in the Ogilvie Room.

Music - Plans to have a Music group for the Youth of the Parish are in operation. Watch this space for further details.

Justice and Peace - there is a further meeting of all St Thomas Deanery on Wednesday 14 March at 730pm at Cathedral House, York Place.

Lenten Alms - one of the CTS boxes at the back of Church has been reserved for Lenten Alms during the period of Lent. Envelopes and SCIAF boxes are also ready for collection from the foyer. Please take one.

Could all PPC members collect the Agenda for next week's meeting from outside the Sacristy.

24th/25th February 2001

Today there will be congregational singing at the 11.15 Mass.

Coffee and tea will be served today after the 11.15 Mass.

Many thanks for last week's collection which raised �973.38.

Letters of sincere thanks have been received from Lifeline, Edinburgh Women's Aid, Waverley Care Trust and St Andrew's Children's Society.

DIARY DATES 26 February - 2nd March

Mon Friendship Club 2pm (St Catharine's)

Tues Over 6Os Lunch Club at 1 pm

Tues ASDC at 730 pm (St Catherine's)

Wed Al Anon at 7.30pm.

Wed Legion of Mary at 7.3Opm (St Catharine's)

Thur Choir Practice at 7.30pm.

Fri Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3pm.

Fri Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at 615pm.

Lifeline Pregnancy Counselling & Care are looking for trainee counsellors. Training will be provided. Phone (0131) 5572060 for further details.

Starter Packs for the homeless. Please leave your donations in the foyer next Sunday.

RCIA. Next Sunday 4th March -1st Sunday of Lent is the date for the Rite of Election of Candidates for the above. This will take place in St Mary's Cathedral at 3pm. Pray especially for those who are being presented from our own Parish.

For collection:- the Minutes of the Finance Group are now ready for collection by the members from outside the Sacristty.

The Parish programme of Lenten Spirituality will comprise of a Parish Week of Guided Prayer. Father Paul Fletcher and the Parish team for Spirituality and Adult Formation and Education (SAFE) will conduct this from Sunday 4 March - Sat 10 March inclusive. Details and applications are available from Father Paul, Therese Pratt and Alastair Cherry.

Also on the Fridays during Lent, there will traditional Stations of the Cross before the 12.30 Mass and 5.15pm (depending on the response). Finally, on Mondays during Lent, there will Reflections on the Way of the Cross at 7.30pm

Opportunities for learning signed Mass Responses.
Praying with your hands at Mass!? Father Paul will lead two separate weekly sessions for people wanting to learn Sign Language to use in signing the responses at Mass. session1 - 1130am on Mondays beginning 26 Febuary. Session 2 - 615pm on Tuesdays beginning 6th March. All enquiries to Fr Paul.

Tomorrow Monday 26th - Concert in our church at 7pm.
As part of the Comenius European Education Project a student orchestra from the Music Conservatory in the Rioja area of Spain will be visiting Edinburgh and the above concert is their first. They will perform a Concert of classical music - Haydn, Bach and Goldberg variations. Admission free with a retiring collection for the church.

The Christian women of Samoa extend a welcome to join them on the day of 'Prayerful Action' in Barclay Church on Fri 2nd March at 2.30pm. See Poster in foyer.

Hot news The programme of works has come to an end and the great day has arrived. The heating will be switched on tomorrow Monday 26 February so you should be comfortable and warm next Sunday 'hopefully'.
You will understand why the work has taken so long when you see the intricate and involved process. If interested in inspecting some of this, Barbara will be happy to show you around after the 10am and 1115 Masses on Sunday 4th March.
Following on from the above, there is a certain amount of cleaning to be done in various areas which are used by all of us and if you could spare an evening for dusting, sweeping, mopping and arranging please come to help on Tues 6th March at 7pm.

17th/18th February 2001

Today the choir will lead the singing at the 11.15 Mass.

Coffee and tea will be served today after the 11.15 Mass.

Many thanks for last week's collection which raised �1189.74. As previously mentioned the collection taken at the Christmas Midnight Mass has now been allocated to the following Scottish Charities; St Andrew's Children's Society, Pro Life/Lifeline, St Catharine's Homeless Project, Jericho House, Help the Aged/Age Concern, Milestone House/Aids, Edinburgh and Lothian Women's Aid, Catholic Deaf Association Scotland.

Congratulations to B Milne who won the 200 Club draw last month.

Justice & Peace Meeting on Thurs 22nd Feb at 7.30pm. New members especially welcome to help plan for SCIAF Campaign.

DIARY DATES 19 -23 February

Mon Friendship Club 2pm (St Catharine's)

Tues Over 6Os Lunch Club at 1 pm

Wed Al Anon at 7.30pm.

Wed Legion of Mary at 7.3Opm (St Catharine's)

Thur Justice & Peace Meeting at 7.30pm.

Thur Choir Practice at 7.30pm.

Lifeline Pregnancy Counselling & Care are looking for trainee counsellors. Training will be provided. Phone (0131) 5572060 for further details.

RCIA. On Sunday 4th March -Ist Sunday of Lent is the date for the Rite of Election of Candidates for the above. This will take place in St Mary's Cathedral at 3pm. Pray especially for those who are being presented from our own Parish.

Good Companions: The next gathering will be next Sunday 25th Feb at the Queen's Hall at Ipm for lunch followed by a Concert at 2.30pm with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. For details and tickets please phone Lynn on 226 3946.

For collection:- Both the Liturgy and the PPC Minutes are ready for collection as are the new rotas for Reading and Eucharistic Ministry, the former from outside the Sacristty and the Rotas from the foyer. Thank you.

We pray for all those who are sick especially Sarah Ferguson, Betty Smyth, Kathleen Weavil, May Appolinari, Tom O'Connor Lillian Jones and M Gallacher.

Archdiocessan Youth for Lourdes. A Pilgrimage has been organised which will depart by bus from Dunfermline to Glasgow Airport 9th July, after which they will fly to Lourdes and while there will work and assist ip the hospital as Helpers of Our Lady of Lourdes. On 16th July they will travel to San Sebastian where they will stay in a 4 star hotel half board. (Cost �550) Anyboday interested between the ages 16 and 30yrs who would like to join, contact by email to [email protected]

Jesuit Missions: The son of one of our parishioners, John Donoghue has generously agreed to run in the Flora London Marathon on Sunday 22nd April to help raise funds for the needy in the Developing World. In order to help the Jesuit Missions through John Donoghue, you might either like to fill in a sponsor form which you will find in the foyer, or alternatively write your name etc on the 2001 Flora London Marathon Appeal - John Donoghue sheet. Thank you very much for your co operation in this matter.

Forthcoming Events

A Remembering Service for all who have suffered the loss of a child, from the beginning of pregnancy onwards will be held in St John the Baptistt's Church next Sunday 25 February at 4.30pm. See poster in foyer.

The Christian women of Samoa extend a welcome to join them on the day of 'Prayerful Action' in Barclay Church on Fri 2nd March at 2.30pm. See Poster in foyer.

St Thomas of Aquin School and Deanery give you an opportunity to celebrate before Lent... A Family Ceilidh will be held to raise funds to help the homeless in Edinburgh next Sat 24th Feb at 7.30pm. Tickets are on sale now.

10th/11th February 2001

Today there will be Congregational singing at the 11.15 Mass.

Coffee and tea will be served today after the 11.15 Mass.

Many thanks for last week's collection which raised �893.58.

DIARY DATES 12 -16 February

Mon Friendship Club 2pm (St Catharine's)

Tues Over 60s Lunch Club at 1 pm

Tues SPUC Meeting at 7.30pm

Wed AI Anon at 7.30pm.

Wed Newman Assoc at 7.30pm (St Catharine's)

Wed Legion of Mary at 7.30pm (St Catharine's)

Thu Finance Group Meeting at 6.30pm.

Thur Choir Practice at 7.30pm.

Congratulations from all the Parish to Nancy and Joe Foley who will celebrate their 5Oth Wedding Anniversary on 17th February.

The dinner held last Saturday was hailed as a major success. Sincere thanks to Rosalind Mackay who initiated the whole idea, and to all those who contributed to ensure its enjoyment. The venue was ideal and lent itself to the occasion.

Father Paul Fletcher thanks all those who took the time to meet him after Masses last Sunday and offer their suggestions for Lenten prayer. If anyone else has any further ideas please be in touch with him.

RCIA. On Sunday 4th March - 1st Sunday of Lent - the date for the Rite of Election of Candidates for the above. This will take place in St Mary's Cathedral at 3pm. Pray especially for those who are being presented from our own Parish.

We pray for all those who are sick especially Sarah Ferguson, Betty Smyth. Kathleen Weavil, May Appolinari, Tom O'Connor and M Gallacher.

Archdiocessan Youth for Lourdes. A Pilgrimage has been organised which will depart by bus from Dunfermline to Glasgow Airport 9th July, after which they will fly to Lourdes and while there will work and assist in the hospital as Helpers of Our Lady of Lourdes. On 16th July they will travel to San Sebastian where they will stay in a 4 star hotel half board. (Cost �550). Anyboday inter- ested between the ages 16 and 30yrs who would like to join, contact by email to [email protected]

Jesuit Missions: The son of one of our parishioners, John Donoghue has generously agreed to run in the Flora London Marathon on Sunday 22nd April to help raise funds for the needy in the Developing World. In order to help the Jesuit Missions through John Donoghue, you might either like to fill in a sponsor form which you will find in the foyer, or alternatively write your name etc on the 2001 Flora London Marathon Appeal - John Donoghue sheet. thank you very much for your co-operation in this matter.

Forthcoming Events

There is an opportunity to attend a Workshop on Genetically Modified Crops and it will be held in Gillis College this Sat 17th Feb at Gillis College.

Justice & Peace Meeting on Thurs 22nd Feb at 7.3Opm. New members especially welcome to help plan for SCIAF Campaign.

A Remembering Service for all who have suffered th loss of a child, from the beginning of pregnancy onwards will be held in St John the Baptist's Church on Sunday 25 February at 4.30pm. See poster in foyer.

The Christian women of Samoa extend a welcome to join them on the day of 'Prayerful Action' in Barclay Church on Fri 2nd March at 2.30pm. See Poster in foyer.

St Thomas of Aquin School and Deanery give you an opportunity to celebrate before Lent. A Ceilidh will be held to raise funds to help the homeless in Edinburgh on Sat 24th Feb at 7.30pm. Tickets available: phone Max Bancroft 229 8098 or email [email protected]

Good Companions: The next gathering will be on Sunday 25th Feb at the Queen's Hall at 1pm for lunch followed by a Concert at 2.30pm with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. For details and tickets please phone Lynn on 226 3946.

3rd/4th February 2001

Today the Music Group will lead the singing at the 11.15 Mass.

Many thanks to all those who helped raise the princely sum of �700 at the homlessness lunch and sale last Sunday. Both St Catehrines' Homeless Project and Jericho House will receive half each. Apologies for the crush in the small hall - the large hall was just too cold and dirty.

Remember - Today being the 1st Sunday being the 1st Sunday in the month, is the day chosen for bringing starter packs for the homeless.

Many thanks for last week's collection which raised �966.99.

DIARY DATES 5 - 9 February

Mon Friendship Club 2pm - St Catherine's

Tues Over 60's Club at 1pm in the small hall

Wed Legion of Mary at 730pm (St Catherine's)

Wed Al-anon at 730 pm in Parlour 1

Wed Liturgy Meeting at 730pm (St Catherines)

Thu PPC Meeting at 7pm

Thu Choir Practice at 730pm

ARCHDIOCESAN ECUMENICAL GROUP
The next meeting of this Group will be held today at Gillis Centre commencing at 3pm. The speaker will be Father Stephen Mulholland who will talk on "Overview of the current state of Ecumenism".

TO ALL OBERAMMERGAU PILGRIMS LAST YEAR
There is a good video recording of the above holiday. If you want to see the video come to the Small Hall this Fri 9th Feb at 730pm. Apologies for bringing forward the date but it seems to suit more people.

HOLIDAY TO ROME AND FLORENCE 2001
A holiday is planned to leave Edinburgh on 15th October and returning 25th Octber. Price �799 which will enable you to spend 6 nights in Rome and 4 in Florence. If interested please phone Rosalind on 332 6601 for further details.

CONFIRMING THE CHURCH
Please take a copy of the Archbishop's letter which explains the new pattern for Children's Confirmation and First Holy Communion. These are available in the foyer.

FATHER PAUL FLETCHER
will be in the Ogilvie Room after each Mass and would like to meet any of you, with a view to offering ideas for the type of Lenten spiritual exercises which might benefit you.

AUGUSTINIANS
Father Lawrence Brassill has sent fliers for young adults concerning a 'Come and See' course at the Augustinians, Broomhouse. Please take one and find out more.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

A meeting of SPUC will be held in the Parlour next Tuesday 13th February.

There is an opportunity to attend a Workshop on Genetically Modified Crops and it will be held in Gillis College on Sat 17th Feb.

JUSTICE AND PEACE MEETING on Thurs 22nd Feb at 720pm. New members especially welcome to plan for SCIAF Campaign.

A Remembering Service for all who have suffered the loss of a child, from the beginning of pregnancy onward will be held in St John the Baptist Church on Sunday 25th February at 430pm.

ST THOMAS OF AQUIN SCHOOL AND ST THOMAS OF AQUIN DEANERY give you an opportunity to celebrate before Lent. A Family Ceilidh will be held in the Gillis Centre on Saturday 24th February at 730pm to raise funds for the homeless of Edinburgh. Tickets from Max Bancroft.

The Christian women of Samoa extend a welcome to join them on the day of 'Prayerful Action' in Barclay Church on Fri 2nd March at 230pm.

THE FOUR MONTH PLANNER
You may have noticed the above near to St Peter's statue in the foyer. In order to keep this up to date please advise Barbara by Wednesday (day Newsletter is prepared) of any forthcoming events of a spiritual nature. One has to have a special marker for this so this is possibly the best way of keeping the planner up to date.

GOOD COMPANIONS
The next gathering will be on Sunday at the Queen's Hall at 1pm for lunch followed by a Concert with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. For details and tickets phone Lynn on 226 3946.

We pray for those who are sick especially Sarah Ferguson, Betty Smith, Tom O'Connor, May Appolinari, M Gallacher, Kathleen Weavil. Please remember to advise us if you wish the names of the sick to be printed and those people prayed for.

27th/28th January 2001
HOMLESSNESS SUNDAY 2001

Today the Choir will lead the singing at the 11.15 Mass.

You are welcomes to share in the lunch after the 1115 Mass.
Various items will be on sale after all Masses and the income raised will go to help the homeless.
Remember - Next Sunday being the 1st Sunday in the month, is the day chosen for bringing starter packs for the homeless.

Many thanks for last week's collection which raised �1053.94.

DIARY DATES 29 - 2 February

Mon Friendship Club 2pm - St Catherine's

Mon Scrabble Session at 730pm

Tues Over 60's Club at 1pm in the small hall

Tues ASDC Meeting at 730pm - St Catherine's

Wed Legion of Mary at 730pm (St Catherine's)

Wed Al-anon at 730 pm in Parlour 1

Thu UCM at 8pm in small hall

Thu Choir Practice at 730pm

Fri Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in reparation to the Sacred Heart at 630pm

THE LATE CANON HUGH GORDON
In his memeory, there will be a short Ecumenical service in the Church at 6pm next Sunday followed by tea and refreshments in the small hall.

ARCHDIOCESAN ECUMENICAL GROUP
The next meeting of this Group will be held next Sunday at Gillis Centre commencing at 3pm. The speaker will be Father Stephen Mulholland who will talk on "Overview of the current state of Ecumenism".

TO ALL OBERAMMERGAU PILGRIMS LAST YEAR
There is a good video reocrding of the above holiday. If you want to see the video come to the Small Hall on Fri 16th Feb at 730pm.

HEATING
The coiled pipes that will heat the church are mostly in place. They still have to be covered in mesh. At the moment the Engineers are working on the heating of the Jesuit Residence. As this is connected to the Church's heating, the whole system will not be operative for at least another couple of weeks. Apologies for such a long haul through the winter.

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE FOR FUNDS FOR THE ELDERLY
In connection with this, a lunch followed by entertainment has been arranged in the McDonald Holyrood Hotel at 1pm on Sat 3rd Feb. This is your last chance to add your name to the list at the back of the Church if you would like to come. The main course of the lunch is a chicken dish. If you cannot eat chicken please be in touch with Rosalind before Wednesday (332 6601). There will be a bus provided to take about 49 folk to the Hotel. If you need transport please be in church by 1245pm at the latest. The bus will return at 5pm.

PPC
the Minutes are now ready for collection by all members of the PPC. You will find them outside the sacristy.

We pray for those who are sick especially Sarah Ferguson, Tom O'Connor, Charles Boyle, M Gallacher, Kathleen Weavil. Please remember to advise us if you wish the names of the sick to be printed and those people prayed for.

TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED No 3

Amy and Peter's Tale

Amy and Peter were like many other young families- they both worked, they had bought their own home, their two preschool children were well and happy. They considered themselves to be a normal family with a bright future.

Their slide into unpayable debt happened so quickly and easily that the situation was beyond control before they realised. The car needed more repairs than they had planned for. Friends kept inviting them out for meals -they were too embarrassed to say they couldn't afford to go. The house needed essential repairs. They were paying off loans from before they had bought the house. They took out more loans. Then they took out loans to consolidate the loans.

Soon, they couldn't afford to pay the mortgage and they let other repayments slip. They ate at the local food run for homeless people, trying to hide their true situation from family and friends. A court summons arrived saying that their home was to be repossessed, then they received a bailiff's warrant. One day they returned home to find that the locks had been changed -the only thing left to do was to admit their situation and move in with Amy's sister.

A CHAS (Catholic Housing Aid Society) adviser helped them to sort out their debts and negotiate manageable payments. Five months later they were able to return to their home.

DID YOU KNOW

In 1999, 30,030 households lost their home because of mortgage arrears. Many of these included children and older people.
The potential for more owner-occupiers becoming homeless is huge. Currently, over 29,500 households are more than 12 months in arrears with their mortgage payments and over 96,000 households are up to 6 months in arrears.
In 1999, 104,770 households (356,000 people) were accepted as homeless. However, 242,460 households applied. This means that 464,000 who applied are now living on the streets, in hostels or are 'hidden' away on friends sofas and floors.

TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED NO 2

Derek's Tale

Derek's birth was difficult and his mother died shortly afterwards. Derek was put straight into care. All of his life, Derek has been haunted by the thought that he was responsible for his mother's death. Derek left care in his teens to do National Service He stayed in the army until he was in his mid-twenties.

With nowhere to go, Derek found himself on the street and he started drinking. Drinking led to brawling, brawling led to prison. After several short sentences, Derek was confined in a secure unit for the criminally insane before being discharged into long term hospital care. After changes to mental health legislation, Derek was able to discharge himself. He moved into a hostel which had over 250 residents in cubicle accommodation but no support. Derek again turned to drink and had several more spells in prison.

When his hostel was closed down, Derek was fortunate enough to get a place in Aberdeen Lodge. Eventually, he responded to the consistency of care and support shown by the staff. They helped him understand his feelings of guilt and rejection and, most importantly, investigated the cause of his mother's death -she had died of diphtheria. Derek, now 70, is finally beginning to experience something of home.

Do You Know

Many people who currently sleep rough, or have done so in the past, have lived in institutions, the army, hospital, children's homes or prison.
Recent figures state that 13% or prisoners are homeless when they are sentenced and 34% are homeless on their release. It is estimated that up to a hair or rough sleepers have been homeless.
20% of homeless people were in the forces.
Changes to Mental Health legislation and the introduction of Care in the Community have lead to many vulnerable people being poorly housed or sleeping rough without adequate support.
1 in 10 young people have been in care. However,l in 3 or the homeless have been in care.

Voices of the VOICELESS

"I got fired from my job for having an argument with the floor manager and then got asked to leave home, all In one day,"
Anthony

"I sat down by the river all day and I cried a little,but mostly I just sat,wondering what to do next. The best thing would be never to have been born".
Margaret.

"I ache all over from sleeping on the pavement, but I ache inside too from the looks I get from people passIng by. They think I don't care, they think I'm not human."
Billy

"When I see people laughIng In the street,I wonder if I will ever feel like that again, I don't want my kids to always see me sad"
Patsy

"I wonder would the Powers That Be like to even imagIne what this kind of living is like,"
Gordon

"Oh, it was wonderful - they took me in, let me have a hot bath and set about finding a place for me. I didn't know people like that existed."
Mary

TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED NO 1

Lauren is the eldest of 8. The birth of the youngest child, when Lauren was 14, put the family under a great deal of stress. With Lauren expected to do most of the child care at the expense of her studies, relationships with her parents deteriorated and finally broke down. Lauren left home at 16 and moved into the only accommodation she could afford -a damp, poorly- furnished room in a house with 8 others, including a very busy drug dealer.

With basic level Housing Benefit (all that is available to under 25s), Lauren fell behind with her rent and was threatened with eviction. If she worked, she lost her benefit. As the only jobs that Lauren could get were poorly paid, she felt trapped. After struggling for 6 months, Lauren found out about FOYERS. They take in young people and provide accommodation and ,training. Now, at 17, Lauren's relationship with her parents is improving, she has been accepted into a hairdressing course and is well on her way to a happy and successful independence.

DID YOU KNOW

Young people like Lauren can only get Housing Benefit that covers the most basic accommodation. They are limited to shared houses, often with people they don't know, and often end up behind with their rent and threatened with eviction.
FOYERS offer independent accommodation to young people which is tied to work and training. They target those leaving care or who are homeless aged 16-24.
Under current definitions, young homeless people aged 16 or 17 are not classed as a priority for housing and are given few, If any, benefits. However, the Welsh Assembly has recently included this age group for priority housing.
There are an estimated 250,000 homeless people under 25

God of the unexpected
God of surprises
Tales of your works are marvellous indeed
In the belly of a whale
In the parting of a sea
In the feeding of thousands
You see our need and awaken in us an unlooked for hope
Continue to surprise us, Lord,
Open our eyes to the unexpected.

20th/21st January 2001

Today the 11.15 Mass is a children's Mass.

The UCM welcomes you to tea/coffee after the 1115 Mass.

Many thanks last week's collection which raised �1017.28 and for the collection for African Missions which amounted to �504.85.

THE 9TH MEETING OF THE PPC
took place last Tuesday and as usual the Minutes of that meeting will be posted up on the noticeboard. It was also decided at the meeting that on completion of the 1st year of the Council, a booklet will be provided to all parishioners, highlighting the work undertaken, with special emphasis on the findings of last year's questionnaire.

DIARY DATES 22 - 26 January

Mon Friendship Club 2pm - St Catherine's

Tues Over 60's Club at 1pm in the small hall

Wed Legion of Mary at 730pm (St Catherine's)

Wed Al-anon at 730 pm in Parlour 1

Thu UCM at 8pm in small hall

Thu Choir Practice at 730pm in the Gallery

THE LATE CANON HUGH GORDON
In his memeory, there will be a short Ecumenical service in the Church at 6pm next Sunday followed by tea and refreshments in the small hall.

SCRABBLE
session recommentces Mon 29th Jan. New members welcome.

JESUIT MISSIONS
We have a volunteer who has agreed to take part in the Flora London Marathon on 22 April. The team will be running to raise funds for aid and development world wide. More details re sponsorship coming later.

HOMELESSNESS SUNDAY 2001
Next Sunday - 28 January. We marked the ocassion last year with a 'Jericho House-style' lunch and a sale of books, tapes and videos. This effort raised �600 which was divided between the St Vincent de Paul Society, St Catherine's Project and Jericho House. We would like to repeat the effort this year although, of course, we would like to increase the amount.

All donations for the stall are most welcome - a good opportunity to make space for those Christmas books etc. Donations should be left at the bacl of the Church. Please make a note of the lunch date (28 Jan) after the 1115 Mass in the hall. The lunch consists of soup, sandwiches, biscuits and fruit - and you decide how much to pay. The company is excellent and there is plenty of room for youngsters. Please help to make this a real community event by giving support to those in need and to all who work to help them on our behalf (SV de P Society).

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE FOR FUNDS FOR THE ELDERLY
In connection with this, a lunch followed by entertainment has been arranged in the McDonald Holyrood Hotel at 1pm on Sat 3rd Feb. Please add your name to the list at the back of the Church if you would like to come.

ST ALOYSIUS COLLEGE
The entrance examination for the above will take place on Saturday 27 January. St Aloysius is a Catholic independent school in the Jesuit tradition educating some 1280 boys and girls of all ages from kindergarten to 6th year secondary. Situated in Glasgow city centre the school is easily accessible and draws pupils from all parts of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling, Paisley, Helensburgh and Ayr. The school aims to form young people of competence, conscience and compassion in the service of others. Information pack and details may be obtained from the Headmaster's Secretary Tel 0141 332 3190.

THEATRE ALBA MPR
the Company which brought the Passion Play to our church announces their forthcoming rehearsals of Drama. For 8-11 year olds 430-530pm; 11-14 year olds 545-7pm and adults 730-930 - all to be held at Wilkie House off Guthrie Street Edinburgh and starting on Wed 24 Jan. For information please phone 665 9742, Mobile 07940 498311 or email [email protected]

PRO ECCLESIA ET PONTIFICE AWARD
will be presented by His Grace the Archbishop to Sarah Home the Head of Counselling in Lifeline in Our Lady of Loretto Church, Musselburgh on Wednesday 7th Feb at 730pm.

We pray for those who are sick especially Sarah Ferguson, M Gallacher, Kathleen Weavil, John Connolly. Please remember to advise us if you wish the names of the sick to be printed and those people prayed for.

13th/14th January 2001

Today there will Congregational singing at the 11.15 Mass.

The UCM welcomes you to tea/coffee after the 1115 Mass.

Many thanks last week's collection which raised �965.59 and for the collection for Justice and Peace which amounted to �478.21. Today the second collection is the annual Diocesan one for African Missions and Holy Places. At present the Annual Accounts for the Parish are being compiled, details of which available in the near future.

JUSTICE AND PEACE GROUP
The next meeting of this Group will take place on January 16th at 730pm and will incorporate a meditation on the Holy Family's flight into Egypt, to help us look at refugees today, followed by the normal meeting. All welcome to come for just the meditation or stay on for the meeting.

DIOCESAN JUSTICE AND PEACE GROUP and the SCIAF GROUPS
with Archbishop O'Brien are holding a day in Gilllis Centre on 20 January 12 noon - 4 pm. The main themes of the day are:

to look at how the campaign on International debt can be continued while at the same time learning about the new campaign for fairer international trading system as called for by Pope John Paul II and
to develop a committment to the recently launched 'Debt on our Doorstep' campaign which is trying to combat the evil of debt in Scotland.

The main speakers are Rosemary McKenna MP, Mary Cullen (SCIAF) and Margaret Clark (Justice and Peace). Registration is �1. Contact Fr Gerry Hand 01236 822136.

THE 9TH MEETING OF THE PPC
also meets on Tuesday 16 january at 7pm in the Ogilvie Room. Would all members collect the Agenda from the table outside the Sacristy today.

DIARY DATES 15 - 19 January

Mon Friendship Club - St Catherine's

Tues Over 60's Club at 1pm in the small hall

Tues PPC Meeting at 730pm

Tues Justice and Peace at 730pm

Wed Legion of Mary at 730pm (St Catherine's)

Wed Al-anon at 730 pm in Parlour 1

Thu Proposed Rome holiday discussion at 730pm

Thu UCM at 8pm in small hall

Thu ProLife meeting at 730pm

Thu Choir Practice at 730pm in the Gallery

JESUIT MISSIONS
still have a number of places available for the Flora London Marathon on 22 April. The team will be running to raise funds for aid and development world wide. If interested contact Jesuit Missions on 020 8946 0466.

HOMELESSNESS SUNDAY 2001
falls on 28 January. We marked the ocassion last year with a 'Jericho House-style' lunch and a sale of books, tapes and videos. This effort raised �600 which was divided between the St Vincent de Paul Society, St Catherine's Project and Jericho House. We would like to repeat the effort this year although, of course, we would like to increase the amount.

All donations for the stall are most welcome - a good opportunity to make space for those Christmas books etc. Donations should be left at the bacl of the Church. Please make a note of the launch date (28 Jan) after the 1115 Mass in the hall. The lunch consists of soup, sandwiches, biscuits and fruit - and you decide how much to pay. The company is excellent and there is plenty of room for youngsters. Please help to make this a real community event by giving support to those in need and to all who work to help them on our behalf (SV de P Society).

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE FOR FUNDS FOR THE ELDERLY
In connection with this, a lunch has been arranged in the McDonald Holyrood Hotel at 1pm on Sat 3rd Feb. If interested please add your name to the list provided in the foyer.

GOOD COMPANIONS
meet on Wed at 730 for 8pm at the Filmhouse, Lothian Road.

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY
starts this Thursday 18th. Please pray "that they be one as we are one".

6th/7th January 2001

Today the Choir will lead the singing at the 11.15 Mass.

The UCM wlecomes you in the New Year for the usual cuppa after the 1115 Mass.

Many thanks for your generous collections over the last two weeks. The Sunday collections raised almost �2000; the collections which will be allocated to various Scottish charities amounted to �518.44 and the Christmas Day Collections totalled �1600.00.

DIARY DATES 8 - 12 January

Mon Friendship Club - St Catherine's

Tues Over 60's Club at 1pm in the small hall

Wed Newman Association (St Catherine's)

Wed Legion of Mary at 730pm (St Catherine's)

Wed Al-anon at 730 pm in Parlour 1

Thu UCM at 8pm in small hall

Thu Choir Practice at 730pm in the Gallery

SPUC
meets Tuesday 9th (this week) at 730 pm preceded by Rosary in the Church at 715pm.

All donations for the stall are most welcome - a good opportunity to make space for those Christmas books etc. Donations should be left at the bacl of the Church. Please make a note of the launch date (28 Jan) after the 1115 Mass in the hall. The lunch consists of soup, sandwiches, biscuits and fruit - and you decide how much to pay. The company is excellent and there is plenty of room for youngsters. Please help to make this a real community event by giving support to those in need and to all who work to help them on our behalf (SV de P Society).

We pray for all those who are sick especially Sarah Ferguson, M Gallacher, Kathleen Weavil, Ivy Cunningham and David Jones.

Christmas Meditation from Fr Peter Randall

Last Christmas I quoted the following questions from Jesuit sources:

What have I done for Christ?
What am I doing for Christ?
What will I do for Christ?

As I look back on last Christmas's newsletter, I see how much has been done by many people over the past year. For me the challenge is to keep connected to all the different people involved. We see in the writings of St Paul, attempts to keep in contact with the various fledgling Christian communities, urging them to keep going in their new found faith. In those letters, he also addressed some of the complex issues which these new communities were facing.

In this parish, there are "fledgling" initiatives and new people. They fly alongside those activities and those people who have been a part of this parish for short and longer periods.

The image that comes to me amidst all of this is that of wold geese. The wild goose was adopted by Celtic Christianity as a symbol of the soul or Spirit. Those who know about these things have given me the following explanation.

Firstly, for ancient peoples, the wild geese were seen flying or feeding, but nobody knew where they came from or where they were going. This Parish has a strong sense of where it has come from, but we can only glimpse where we are going through a shared imagination. We have to entrust this to the work of God's Spirit working in each of us, but also at the levels of parish, diocese, and the Universal Church. It may be unnerving, but remember it is winged Messengers that steady trembling hearts in more than one scene from God's Word to us in scripture.

Secondly, if one of the wild geese should fall to the ground, two others accompany it. We are meant to be a reconciling community. There are many stories these days about how the Church does not come to the assistance of those who have fallen. We all succeed and fail in different ways. But we are bound to keep going beyond our own individual successes and failures.

Thirdly, the geese fly in formation. They need to communicate with each other in goose language. They rotate (not in the air) in position, spending perdiods of time at the centre, the middle or the periphery. Authority shifts among them. Well, perhaps the Church isn't quite like the geese in this respect, but two out of three isn't bad.

What the Church needs at all levels is to continually work on these issues of communication, reconciliation and formation. We need to ask ourselves what we have learnt and what we still need to learn. We use the language of the Incarnation to describe ourselves: The Body of Christ. We use the Old Testament language of belonging and journey to to say who we are: People of God. At any one time we are being born, dying and rising, as the Body of Christ and the People of God. That is what we are doing for Christ, in Christ and through Christ.

I wish you all joy and peace this Christmas, and in the New Year.

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Tues	Over 60s Christmas Lunch at 1 pm
Wed	Sign Language Class at 6.15pm in Ogilvie Room.
Wed	Legion of Mary at 7.30pm (St Catharine's)
Wed	Al Anon Group Meeting at 7.30pm.
Thur	Choir Practice at 7.30pm
Fri	Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3pm in the Church

Mon		Friendship Club 2pm - St Catherine's
Tues		Over 60's Club at 1pm in the small hall
Wed		Legion of Mary at 730pm (St Catherine's)
Wed		Al-anon at 730 pm in Parlour 1
Wed		Liturgy Meeting at 730pm (St Catherines)
Thu		PPC Meeting at 7pm
Thu		Choir Practice at 730pm

Mon		Friendship Club 2pm - St Catherine's
Mon		Scrabble Session at 730pm
Tues		Over 60's Club at 1pm in the small hall
Tues		ASDC Meeting at 730pm - St Catherine's
Wed		Legion of Mary at 730pm (St Catherine's)
Wed		Al-anon at 730 pm in Parlour 1
Thu		UCM at 8pm in small hall
Thu		Choir Practice at 730pm
Fri		Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in reparation to the Sacred Heart at 630pm

Mon		Friendship Club - St Catherine's
Tues		Over 60's Club at 1pm in the small hall
Tues		PPC Meeting at 730pm
Tues		Justice and Peace at 730pm
Wed		Legion of Mary at 730pm (St Catherine's)
Wed		Al-anon at 730 pm in Parlour 1
Thu		Proposed Rome holiday discussion at 730pm
Thu		UCM at 8pm in small hall
Thu		ProLife meeting at 730pm
Thu		Choir Practice at 730pm in the Gallery