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October is the month of the Holy Rosary.
The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is on Monday 7 October.
Upcoming events in our parishes
Homelessness Sunday 6 October: `Fresh start’ helping people make a home for themselves. Donations needed
Monday 7 7.30pm RCIA meeting, St. Peter’s Parish room
Weds 9 Reminder: Mass at St. Peter’s has reverted back to a 09.30 Mass until the Spring
Sunday 13 No Children’s Liturgy today at either of the morning Masses, returns 27 October
Teas and coffees after the morning Masses in each Parish
We are in serious need of Jam Jars which can be re-used for jams, marmalades and chutneys to be sold at future St Peter’s events to raise money for SCIAF.Ideally they should be either the traditional straight-sided 1lb (380gm) jar, or the “Bon Maman” style facetted jar, with its own gingham printed lid. If the jars and lids could have been washed out and the labels removed, that would be perfect! Contributions can be left, either at the back of the church, or on the doorstep of Bowmont Tower, 41 Greenhill Gardens. Thank you!
Year of Prayer resources: In preparation for the Holy Year of 2025, Pope Francis has dedicated 2024 as a Year of Prayer. I encourage people to take home the `Walking Together In Prayer’ booklet (at the back of Church, created by the Ignatian Spirituality Centre, Glasgow) which offers suggestions for developing your Prayer life.
Woollen Hats Appeal for ‘Stella Maris’ Charity who look after sea men that dock in Leith, Edinburgh. Also men’s shoes Appeal for 25-40 year old asylum seekers.
Please leave hats and shoes in the bag at back of both Churches.
St. Peter’s “200 Club” need new members.
They are still short of the 200 members, so please consider joining. The cost is only £12 per annum and you could win one of the monthly prizes of £25 or £15. New member forms are at the back of Church or contact Anne-Marie Douglas (445 4337 amdhillaire@aol.com).
Fresh Start—donations please
Fresh Start run a Pantry food store where families in need pay a weekly £3.50 subscription for £10 worth of groceries. It is used weekly by over 200 families in north Edinburgh. As part of your Lenten almsgiving,
please donate non perishable food e.g. tins of meat and fish, porridge oats and pasta, tea and coffee.
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Marriage counselling—the Diocese offers counselling with a Catholic Marriage counsellor for anyone in need of couples therapy. Please email in confidence for more information or to arrange a counselling session to marriage.counsellor@staned.org.uk or call 07511 928 621.
Please note that counselling fees apply.
Assisted Suicide – Called to Care, Not to Kill
Please contact your MSPs today to stop assisted suicide becoming legal in Scotland. Use the QR code to access an online resource created by the Catholic Parliamentary Office, including guidance on contacting your MSPs on the newsletter.
You can also visit https://rcpolitics.org/assistedsuicide or email us at office@rcpolitics.org for more information.
Talk series organised by the Young Adults Group of St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh.
Sister Ostrabrama will speak at 7:30pm on Tuesday 8 October at St Mary’s Cathedral house, 63 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3JD. Concludes with Confessions/Night Prayer and refreshments. For more information contact frrobert@
Training session for Parish Communicators
Join us for a 60 minute online session full of tips and advice on how to ensure that your parish Facebook page and other parish communications are the best they can be.
Saturday 12 October, 10am-11am.
Register by emailing matthew.meade@staned.org.uk
Take part in a thought-provoking evening at the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 28 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh, where a relic of Saint Oscar Romero is held. Friday 18 October at 7:00pm.
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Podcasts from Sr Anna
SUNDAY OFFERINGS
As you can see the income from Sunday Collections has indeed dropped considerably. In spite of this we still have the upkeep of the church, the presbytery and our parish priest. Therefore you are encouraged to seriously consider giving your offering by Standing Order.
The parish bank details are:
A/C Name: Archdiocese of St Andrew’s and Edinburgh
St Peter’s Parish
Sort Code 83-06-08 A/C No 10402428
You can arrange a Standing Order online or in your branch.
- Please contact Anne-Marie Douglas (445 4337) if you require advice or help.
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