Farewell to Fr. Jinse!
After nearly three very happy years here, we were sad to learn that Fr. Jinse will be leaving us at the end of July. He has been re-assigned to a parish in England and will be replaced by another priest who will be ministering to the Syro-Malabar community here in Edinburgh. Fr. Jinse has been a great house-mate for us, (another wonderful cook!), and has been an incredible help here in the parish saying Masses and hearing Confessions. He is away on a (well-earned) break this week and so (while he is away) we will have a collection for him at the end of all our Masses next weekend. This has been a difficult time for our Indian priests – who have not been able to return home for nearly two years and who are naturally very concerned about their families. I know that we will want to show our appreciation for all that Fr. Jinse has done for us over the last three years.
Cathedral Home Visits
The Cathedral priests will be visiting the sick and housebound during the coming week. If you know of anyone who would appreciate a visit to receive the Sacraments or just to have a chat, please ask them to get in touch with the parish office (0131 5561798) or email cathedralhouse@stmaryscathedral.co.uk
Chrism Mass Tuesday, 22nd June, 7:00pm – No 6:00pm Ravelston Mass
The annual Chrism Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Cushley on Tuesday, 22nd June, 7:00pm at the Cathedral. Archbishop Cushley will consecrate the Sacred Chrism and bless the Oil of Catechumens and the Oil of the Sick, and the priests of the Archdiocese will renew the promises they made at their ordination to serve God and His people. To attend the Mass, please book a seat at bit.ly/ChrismCathedral2021 and select “General Admission” to reserve tickets or by call the Parish Office at 0131 556 1798. Please note there will be no 6pm Mass at St. Andrew’s, Ravelston that evening.
“Children's Anxiety and the Pandemic: How to help your child journey from fear to peace” Free Webinar Monday, 21st June 7:30pm
Parents of primary school children can receive practical and prayerful advice on helping their child deal with anxiety brought on by the pandemic during a free, one-hour webinar on Monday, 21st June, 7:30pm led by Catholic educator Angela Dodds. To register, please visit http://bit.ly/ChildrensAnxiety
The event will cover:
Common reasons/symptoms of child anxiety
Practical strategies for parents
Catholic prayer and spirituality for children
Angela, a parishioner at St Cuthbert's in Melrose, has 20 years’ experience working with primary children as a teacher and headteacher. She has been helping children and families through the pandemic with 1:1 coaching and support for emotional and academic issues. More info: www.thetendertutor.org
Deacon Bobby Taylor ‘s Priesthood Ordination on Tuesday, 29th in Galashiels
Please remember in your prayers Deacon Bobby Taylor (who ministered here last summer) who will be ordained as a priest for our Archdiocese on the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, Tuesday, 29th June, 7:00pm in Galashiels at the Parish of Our Lady & St Andrew. If you think that God may be calling you to the priesthood or religious life, you can contact Fr. Andrew Garden, the Archdiocesan Vocations Director on 0131 6634286 or vocations@staned.org.uk, or Sr. Mirjam Hugens, on 0131 6238902, religiousvocations@staned.org.uk
Want to Become Catholic? Sign Up Now for RCIA to Start in September
Now is a great time to sign up for the Cathedral’s RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)! The RCIA group meets between September and April each year and is for non-Catholic adults who are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith. For more information, call parish office at 0131 556 1798 or email cathedralhouse@stmaryscathedral.co.uk
Offer for Free Disabled Parking from Sunday, 27th June in St. James Centre Car Park
If you have a disabled badge, drive to Mass and would like to use the St. James’ Car Park in the future, please fill out a form at the back of Church and return it to the Office, with the following: name, phone number, email address, parking permit number, expiry date and car registration number. For those who have sent in their details, the Car Park will have free disabled parking from Sunday, 27th June, 8:30am-1:30pm. Outside of those hours, normal parking fees will apply. Details will be provided to those who have requested disabled parking.
Booking for Sunday Masses, Weekend of 26th-27th June
Booking will open on Monday, 14th June for Masses for next weekend of 26th-27th June. Reserve seats at https://www.stmaryscathedral.co.uk/reserve or by calling the parish office, 0131 556 1798. If you need to cancel a booking for a Mass, you can do so from your email receipt. Scroll to the bottom and click on “View and manage your order online.” For Extraordinary Form (Old Rite) liturgies, contact Fr. John Emerson, 0131 332 3750, jfe1@mac.com. For Polish Mass booking, please visit https://www.tickettailor.com/events/polishcatholicchurchedinburgh
Monica Davidson RIP
Please pray for the Repose of the Soul of Monica Davidson – one of our oldest and most committed parishioners who died peacefully last week. Monica’s body will be received into the Cathedral at 7pm on Tuesday 29th June and her Requiem will be on Wednesday, 30th June, at 12:45pm.
No 6pm Mass at Ravelston on Tuesday, 22nd June
Please note that due to the annual Chrism Mass at the Cathedral on Tuesday, 22nd June with Archbishop Cushley, there will be no 6pm Mass at Ravelston that evening.
