Newsletter: All Saints Solemnity_2 November 2025_PDF
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Candlelight Procession at St Patrick’s
Candlelight Procession with the Statue of Our Lady of Fatima followed by a Holy Hour of Reparation to counter the excesses and misunderstandings often associated with Halloween.
St Patrick’s Church, The Cowgate, Edinburgh, Friday 31 October at 8:30pm.
This year’s Solemnity of All Saints will be celebrated on Sunday 2 November and All Souls on Monday 3 November.
On Monday 3 November at 10am Archbishop Leo Cushley will celebrate Mass in the chapel of Mount Vernon Cemetery on the occasion of All Souls’ day.
The SCIAF Remembrance Mass will be held in the Sacred Heart Church on Saturday 8 November, 12.30. There is a book of remembrance to which can be added the names of dearly departed friends and relatives.
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 University of Santo Tomas Singers, from Manila in the Philippines, perform at
St Teresa of Lisieux Church, 120 Niddrie Mains Road, Craigmillar, Edinburgh, EH16 4EG at 4:00pm on Sunday 2 November 2025. Free entry (donations welcome).
Young Adults Talk Series
Dr Rebekah Lamb discusses Work, Wages & Dignity of Labour. 7:30pm in the Cathedral rooms of St Mary’s Cathedral, 63 York Place, Edinburgh on Tuesday 4 November.
Talks for ages 18-40. Concludes with Confessions/Night Prayer and refreshments.
For more information contact frrobert@stmaryscathedral.co.uk
Next Sunday (9 November) is the annual special collection for World Day for the Poor. All funds will go to the Mercy Centre, run by the Sisters of Mercy at St Catharine’s Convent of Mercy, Lauriston.
Donate online at bit.ly/dayforpoor.
Vocation Discernment Weekend for young women from 31 October – 2 November. For more information and to register email: religiousvocations@staned.org.uk
SCIAF Christmas cards will be on sale at St. Peter’s from Sunday 9 November after 11.30 Mass.
The St. Vincent de Paul Society are making a Presentation to Bill and Anne-Marie Douglas in recognition of their many years of service and dedication to the work of the Society. Taking place at the 12noon Mass on Saturday 22 November followed by a reception in the Parish Room.
Parishioners are welcome to join us for this celebration.
Lourdes Mass for Deceased Pilgrims
Lourdes November Mass for deceased pilgrims, family members, friends and benefactors. 3:00pm, Sunday 9 November at St Cuthbert’s, 104 Slateford Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1PT. All welcome.
Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Nolan at St Andrew’s Cathedral, Glasgow, on Monday 10 November at 1:00pm, to pray for the success of the COP30 climate summit in Brazil.
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.
This Beginner level Webinar will show you how to use AI tools to write clear and personalised letters to politicians quickly. You’ll see how AI can find key pro-life points and express them naturally in your own tone of voice — helping you write with clarity and confidence. Monday, 17 November, 7.45pm on Zoom.
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.
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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