Newsletter 5th Sunday of Lent_(PDF)
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March is dedicated to St Joseph, with the solemn feast of
St Joseph, Spouse of the Virgin Mary,
falling on Tuesday 19 March. St Joseph, pray for us!
This week in our parish
Fifth Sunday Lent Year B
Sunday
Teas and coffee after the morning Mass
Presentation of our Father (1st Communion) at morning Masses
Monday
7.30pm RCIA in St Peter’s Parish Room
Tuesday
No 09.30 Mass St. Columba’s and no tea’s and coffees tod
11am Rehearsal for 1st Confession, St. Peter’s
2.30pm Stations of Cross St. Peter’s
Wednesday
7pm Sacrament of First Confessions, St. Peter’s
Thursday
7.30-8.30pm Lent Retreat, St. Peter’s (Parish Room)
See below
Frida
3.30pm Stations of Cross St. Columba’s
Palm Sunday
Blessing of Palms at 11.30 in the Courtyard, St. Peter’s
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.
Lent 2024
See Lent resources & events>>>
In preparation for Lent this year Canon Owens recommends Richard Rohr’s book Falling Upward. A spirituality of the two halves of life, 2012, London, SPCK. Rohr, a Franciscan, takes us on a journey to give us an understanding of how the heartbreaks, disappointments and first loves of life are actually stepping stones to the spiritual joys that the second half of life has in store for us.
Speaking Truth to Power: Dorothy Day, Christian Activist. 22 Mar 6 -7.30pm. A Conversation with Martha Hennessy, Christ Church Scottish Episcopal Church 6a Morningside Road. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/speaking-truth-to-power-dorothy-day-christian-activist-tickets-853491826027
The Beginning Experience weekend 5-7 April
For those suffering bereavement through divorce, separation or widowhood. Takes place at St. Mary’s, Kinnoull, Perth. Contact Louise on 07926 571 004, louisep398@gmail.com.
Applications must be returned by 22 March.
Podcasts from Sr Anna
including Gospel of Matthew for Cycle A
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.