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Father Daniel Magaji
As announced at the Vigil and Sunday Masses last weekend we welcome Father Daniel Magaji who is joining us as Assistant Priest. Father Daniel will reside in St. Peter’s Presbytery. I know that you will give Father Daniel a warm welcome.
Due to Fr. Daniel Magaji joining us we will now have a Mass on Monday mornings at St. Peter’s at 09.30.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults).
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). Four new candidates have indicated interest in coming to our first meeting on Monday 29 September, 7.30pm, St. Peter’s Parish room. Anyone interested in finding out more about the Catholic faith contact Canon Owens or Derek Buglass (derek.buglass13@gmail.com) to register interest.
Registration for Sacramental preparation course 2025
Dear parents of children who will be in P3, P4 and P7 in September 2025 and are attending nondenominational schools, we’ll start Sacramental preparation classes – 1st Confession (P3), 1st Holy Communion (P4) and Confirmation (P7-S1) – again in October. Classes will be on Sunday mornings 10.30 – 11.30 am in St Columba’s Halls every 2–3 weeks.
For information and registration please contact Sister Karin: sister@stcolumbasrcedinburgh.org.uk
Additional volunteers needed to join the St. Peter’s altar linen laundry team. Duties not onerous and full instruction will be given. If interested please contact Anne Donnelly: annedonnelly57@gmail.com, tel. 07963 666035.
The annual event takes place in Perth on Saturday 20 September, meeting at South Inch Park at 12:30pm. A full day of activities includes historic site visits, talks, and Holy Mass with Archbishop Cushley.
This annual event takes place at St Patrick’s in The Cowgate, Edinburgh, on Sunday 21 September 2025. This year we mark the centenary of her death. Archbishop Cushley will celebrate Holy Mass at 4:30pm.
Open doors event Sunday 28 September
St. Peter’s will once again be taking part in the Open doors event Sunday 28 September, 1-5pm.
Please put the date in your diaries.
26th– 28th Sept, Scotland on Fire Conference, St Mirin’s Cathedral
New Dawn in Scotland
Dear Brothers & Sisters,
New Dawn in Scotland is hosting 4 events within the next 2 months.
Event 1
Scotland on Fire
26th Sept. Join us on Fri 26th at St Mirin’s Cathedral Hall for an Ecumenical evening
of praise & prayer. 7.00-9.30pm
We will be calling on the Holy Spirit to bring Revival to our land and to proclaim Jesus is Lord.
Please come and be inspired by our international guest speakers from Renewal Ministries USA
and local pastors.
Event 2
Scotland on Fire
27th Sept. Join us on Sat 27th at St Mirin’s
Cathedral 2.00-9.30pm. Starting with Holy Mass, followed by our international guest speakers from
Renewal Ministries USA who will be encouraging us to call on the Holy Spirit to bring Revival to our
land and to proclaim that Jesus is Lord. The day will end with a Healing Service.
Praying for the healing of our land and the opportunity for individual prayers for healing.
Our International Speakers from Renewal Ministries USA
Terry Quinn
A Scot, living in Ireland, Terry is an international Catholic Bible Teacher.
A revert to his Catholic faith, he was a Pentecostal Pastor for 30 years.
Deacon Larry Oney
From the Archdiocese of New Orleans .A former Southern Baptist now RC Deacon
and an international Catholic Speaker.
Andi Oney
Along with Larry, she is an inspiring Catholic Speaker who has a wonderful gift of ministering and teaching.
Listen to Terry Quinn’s Invitation on YouTube
Event 3
Healing Service
10th Oct. Join us on Fri 10th for a Healing Service,
7.00-9.30pm at St Andrews Livingston,
126 Victoria St., EH54 5BJ.
Event 4
Healing Service
11th Oct. Join us on Sat 11th for a Healing Service,
7.00-9.30pm at St Joseph’s Broomhouse St. North,
Edinburgh EH11 3SB
Both Services will be led by Fr Gladson Dabre OSA,
who is the Provincial Superior for the Uk Augustinians.
Our Lady of Aberdeen pray for us
Douglas Hunter
Director-New Dawn in Scotland
Tel: 0131-447-6153
Mobile: 07931504578
Email: newdawnscot@gmail.com
Website: www.newdawninscotland.com
YouTube: New Dawn in Scotland
Vocations Awareness Week, 16-22 Sep
Vocations Awareness Week is 16 – 22 September and next month we host a Vocation Discernment Weekend for young women from 31 October – 2 November. For more information and to register email: religiousvocations@staned.org.uk
Appealing for trainers and clothing (including socks, underwear) for young men aged 18—36years. Please leave at back of Church at St. Peter and St. Columba’s.
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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