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Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe_23 November 2025_PDF
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A Day to Explore the Gift of Confession.
This Saturday (22 November) we host a special event called Victory: A Day to Explore the Gift of Confession. It’s a chance to deepen your understanding of this limitless gift and includes talks, testimony, and an opportunity to go to Confession.
It takes place at St Patrick’s Church, 30 Low Craigends, G65 0PF, Kilsyth, from 10:00am. Registration and details here>>>
Christmas sale of home-made preserves at St. Peter’s.
Homemade chutneys, marmalade and jams make excellent stocking fillers. We will be selling them before and after the Vigil and Sunday Masses on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December. All proceeds to Parish SCIAF Project.
Register now for the Diploma in Catechetics 2026 to embark on a rich, ordered exploration of the Catholic faith. Course begins on Thursday 22 January. Spaces limited to 100.
The St. Vincent de Paul Society made a Presentation to Bill and Anne-Marie Douglas in recognition of their many years of service and dedication to the work of the Society.
Red Wednesday is on 19 November is is organised by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) to raise awareness of the persecution of Christians. Holy Mass will be celebrated in Cathedrals across Scotland to mark the day. Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh will be at 7:00pm.
Archbishop Cushley will celebrate Holy Mass for Young Adults in the Archdiocese at 7:OOpm on
Sunday 23 November in Sacred Heart Church, 28 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9DJ.
The Outreach Alternativity lunch will take place on Saturday 6 December immediately after the 12noon Mass at St. Peter’s.
Tickets are be on sale now at £10. Please do consider joining us as this is chance to have an enjoyable meal while reflecting on the true meaning of Christmas.
Advent Rosary for Life
Every Monday in Advent at 7:45pm. Includes short reflection from a guest speaker: Deacon David Harper (1 Dec, Diocese of Motherwell); Isabel Vaughan-Spruce (8 Dec, March for Life UK); Fr Jamie McMorrin (15 Dec, St Margaret’s, Edinburgh); and Archbishop Leo Cushley (22 Dec).
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Rediscovering Wonder
Online Reflection Series for Advent 2025
Starts November 28th, £25/£30 with printed booklet
With all that life throws at us, it can be hard to hold on to a sense of wonder. Yet, the Christmas story is full of surprises, amazing events which touch ordinary lives, from a sky full of angels to a newborn baby. This series of Advent Reflections is an invitation to rediscover wonder and what it has to teach us: to be open to possibilities, not be afraid to ask questions, to live with everyday mysteries and be willing to accept unexpected gifts… and to reconnect with the God of surprises.
Includes an audio reflection for each week of Advent, and additional material to read and ponder at your own pace. All the material is also in an attractive booklet. For more information and to book, visit https://heartinpilgrimage.org.uk/rediscovering-wonder/
or email info@heartinpilgrimage.org.uk
Star of Wonder: A Quiet Day for Advent 2025
Saturday 29th November, 10am – 3.30pm,
St Columba’s by the Castle, Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh
Cost £35 (£25 concession, or pay what you can) includes lunch, coffee and cake
The coming of Christ in the world was heralded by a star, a pin-prick of light in a dark sky, so easy to miss. Sometimes, to catch the good news, we need to stop, stand still, look up and wonder. As Advent begins, this Quiet Day is an opportunity to pause amid the busyness of life and notice the small signs which invite us in to new possibilities. The day will draw on a mix of reflective approaches and creative material including art, poetry and music, and will include guided reflections and individual quiet time.
For more information and to book visit https://heartinpilgrimage.org.uk/star-of-wonder/
or email info@heartinpilgrimage.org.uk.
Christmas at Greyfriars, Sat 13 December at 7:30
Come to The Edinburgh Singers’ traditional evening of Christmas Carols and seasonal song, with organ and trumpet, mulled wine and mince pies, at the historic Greyfriars Kirk. Tickets £20/£14, kids under 12 free, from the Queen’s Hall,
From the makers of the Bible in a year and the Catechism in a year comes the Rosary in a year.
In Ascension’s Rosary in a Year podcast, Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, guides listeners in a step-by-step journey that will change the way you pray – no matter where you are in your spiritual life. By starting small and adding on over time, listeners will find themselves falling more in love with this powerful Marian devotion, becoming a source of grace for the whole world. Listen to discover on your podcast provider …. – How to build a daily habit of prayer – How to form a relationship with Jesus and Mary – The Biblical foundations of the Rosary – How to meditate with sacred art (visio divina), saint writings, and scripture (lectio divina) – The power of Mary’s influence in your life …and more. —
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