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Upcoming events in our Parish…
Saturday 20 June At the Vigil Mass: Dedication of the new Altar at St. Peter’s by Archbishop Leo Cushley
(approx. 1.5 hrs). Followed by Prosecco and cake in St. Peter’s courtyard and parish room
Tuesday 23 June 11am, School Leavers P7 Thanksgiving Mass
SSVP: update and new members needed.
St. Peter’s Conference would like to thank Parishioners for their financial and prayerful support over the last year which has helped so many people. We are looking for new members so if you feel you would like to join us please speak to one of our members.
Date for your diary: Saturday 20 June at the Vigil Mass:
Dedication of the new Altar at St. Peter’s by Archbishop Leo Cushley (approx 1.5 hours). Followed by Prosecco and cake in St. Peter’s courtyard and Parish room.
Registration for Sacramental preparation course 2026-27
Dear parents of children who will be in P3, P4 andP7 in September 2026 and are attending non-denominational 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 – 11.30am in St. Columba’s Halls every 2 – 3 weeks.
For information and registration please contact Sister Karin: sister@stcolumbasrcedinburgh.org.uk
Eat and share
Donations of warm clothing, coats and shoes etc. for men and essential accessories and backpacks, suitcases. Please leave at back of St. Peter’s and St. Columba’s Church.
Volunteers needed to join St. Peter’s Children’s Liturgy team.
The Children’s liturgy celebrates the gospel reading from a resource that allows the children to understand the reading at a younger level; then a very short discussion about it; and an activity (usually colouring in). New volunteers needed to join the team. No previous experience working with children required; the role is open to anyone over the age of 18, male or female. The only requirement is that all new leaders must join the PVG Scheme and attend a safeguarding training session (PVG and training session will be organised by our Parish Safeguarding co-ordinator). After that you’ll receive induction and support from the team. We’d love to welcome new volunteers to our team. Please contact Aoife Palmer aoife_drew@yahoo.co.uk or 07816 876 74
Archbishop Cushley will celebrate the annual Mass for Married and Engaged couples at St Mary’s Cathedral. Come and celebrate the gift of marriage, renew your commitment and receive a special blessing upon your love. Refreshments afterwards in Coffee Saints. No registration required. Friday 19 June | 7:00pm | St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh
Encountering Jesus, Touching God is a retreat day for those who have become Catholic in the last three years. It includes talks from expert clergy (including converts), testimonials, and a look at key prayers that can help bring you closer to God.
Saturday 20 June | 9:30am – 3:15pm | The Gillis Centre, Edinburgh
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. —
St Peter’s 40 hours