Our Weekend Masses
For details of days, times and how to book please go to
our dedicated page.
Live streamed Masses here
Sisters and brothers,
Today’s readings tell us we are called by God, blessed with every spiritual blessing and sent out to spread Christ’s love. “Let us see, O Lord your mercy,” we ask in response to the psalm today. May that mercy be at the heart of the message we bring.
Fr. Alex
Lockdown Liturgy:
15th Sunday B
Children's Liturgy:
15th Sunday B
We feature a prayer resource that may not be known to many of you. Pray as you go offers a daily prayer involving music, a gospel reading and some questions for reflection. Both the audio recording and the text can be read or downloaded for later.
It usually lasts between 10 and 12 minutes.
It can be found under the "Prayer resources" menu or here.
Cluster Finances
The Strategy Group has been discussing the financial condition of the cluster and how this has been adversely affected by the pandemic and restricted attendance at services. The finance committees of each of our three parishes are going to meet to consider some possible ways ahead in these challenging times.
Are you struggling? We are here to help
If you, or anyone you know, is in need of financial support or a friendly telephone chat, call our SSVP in the Cluster:
St John Vianney's 07922 675196,
St Gregory's 07757 845673,
St Catherine's 07539 266411.
If you would like to make a donation go here
The grant has increased to £120 for an eligible primary pupil and £150 for an eligible secondary pupil. More details here
The Bethany Homeless Project
The Bethany Homeless Project is supported by a wide range of parishioners from all over Edinburgh, including some from our Cluster - and thank you from us!
Over the winter months they helped prepare, transport and serve delicious meals to some of the homeless as well as befriend them. Bethany too wishes to express their thanks to all those who have helped them this year. Read here.
‘Calling all children in Primary 1-7
Join our eco-awareness themed fun activities 'Echo Tribe'. Free to attend. There will be loads to do, including crafts made from reusable materials, planting, painting, building bug hotels, constructing echo huts, bee mansions, themed games and messy play. Every Tue in July, 11-12.30pm at Liberton Northfield Church Hall. Find out more
Take nothing with you
In the gospel today Jesus tells the apostles to “Take nothing with you.” The message is that they need only to trust in people and in God. On their return they describe the healing and the miracles they have performed. The implication is that they have been welcomed in Christ’s name. Today who are the people that leave with nothing? How do they fare?
See: Currently we see the devastation of climate disruption at home. Further afield, we are told that “every 2 seconds a weather related disaster forces someone from their home” . There are numerous reasons people are forced to leave home and undertake dangerous journeys hoping for welcome. Such reasons involve poverty and violence. People’s stories of how they are welcomed and why they have left home are related here. Read the UK bishops' letter to Home Secretary Priti Patel on immigration policy here.
Reflect: Jesus sends his apostles out wanting them to work in his name but aware they could be seen as a threat. He says to his apostles “if any place does not welcome you and people refuse to listen to you, as you walk away shake off the dust from under your feet as a sign to them.” What do such words mean to us when we consider people fleeing their homes with little or nothing? Do we see these people being welcomed? Being allowed to thrive, as is Jesus’ wish? Do we welcome people in need? Do I welcome people in need?
Act: Asylum is in the news at the moment. There are plans being debated which will change how people are dealt with. It is feared that the plans will make the treatment of asylum seekers more desperate. Do you know what the government immigration plans will mean for the people who get to this country? The organisation "Freedom from Torture" explains
The Global Catholic Climate Movement website provides us with much information to encourage and support us to live out our faith. It starts from the premise that everything is connected. How we treat people in need is part of our efforts to save creation – if we deny their humanity and see them as a mass we will fail to hear the call by Jesus to welcome. As always you are invited to the Eco–circle. Is it at the wrong time? On the wrong day? Let us know we would love to see you in group.
Tricia Kaminski
Please remember in your prayers
those who are sick:
John, Jennifer,
Annette Sibbald, Christopher Mackinnon, Gilmour Forrest, Ashley Hammond,
Maureen Lawson, Bailey Bruce McCann, Grettel Calvo Mendez, Leah Gunn,
Betty Dickinson, Annette,
Peter Robinson, Catherine Hart,
Karen Devlin, Vo Van Tu,
Scott Fraser, Thea Maung,
Maureen McEvoy, Anne Doig,
Sr May Lewis,
Jessie and George Ritchie,
John Skinner, John McGinley,
Fr Eugen, Evelyn Levine,
James Duffy, Ronan Boyle,
Hazel Martin, Mary Boyle,
Mary Dias, Catriona McAuley,
Elaine Hepburn, Marie,
Sophie, Roney Fernandes,
Christopher Browne, Xaverina Rodrigues, Anne and Helen,
Sacred Heart sisters in Uganda
We remember in love
Those who have died recently:
Johnny Greeney,
Lynn Richardson,
Ann Nolan,
Sr. Monicah Nthanze Muthini,
Anniversaries
St. Gregory
Bridie Docherty. May Thomson.
Pat Gordon.
St. John Vianney
Alice Mary Gormley, Thomas Murray,
Mary Coates, Jean Haynes,
John Stanton, Michael Calvey,
Annabelle Wilson, Ann Malone,
James Bull, Thomas Murray,
Ruby Blackwell, James McKeechan MacMillan,
Peter Henderson, Thomas Gardiner,
Allan MacLean, Michael McLaughlin,
Thomas Paterson, James Costello,
John Meldrum.
Our Remembrance Gallery is in memory of the loved ones we have lost during the pandemic. If you wish a loved one to be included, go here to find out how. You will also find information on what help our Cluster Bereavement Group offer for anyone who has been bereaved.
For those without internet access
If you know a parishioner without internet access please tell them about our podcast. For the cost of a local call, 0131 357 6463 they can hear our Lockdown Liturgy (available on Sunday).
United in prayer:
Tues 2.45 & Weds 7pm
Our Prayer Foundation invite us all to join in 30 min of silent prayer. For an example of an opening prayer see
here.
For prayer requests email
The relevant food bank for the cluster is: 47 Southhouse Broadway EH17 8AS Phone number 664 9353
Acceptable? A video poem read by volunteers
Needed this week:
Entitlements Page
There are many benefits and grants to which people are entitled. Please check our entitlements page. Let us also know of others. Scottish Child Payment: £10 a week paid monthly for each child under 6.
Seeing all things new
Tue 13 July, 7.30pm. The Superior General of the Society of Jesus, Fr Arturo Sosa, will reflect on the Ignatian Year theme in a post-Covid society. Zoom details here.
Divine Renovation & Alpha International
Casting our nets
Thu 15 July @ 6pm by Zoom. Jesus calls us to "Put out into deep water and cast your nets for a catch" (Luke 5:4). How can we best follow Jesus' compelling command? Peter Herbeck and Fr. Justin Huang will be discussing ways to
create a culture of invitation in your parish and how to open and grow our communities.
Register here
How to engage with politicians on climate change
Thu 15 July, 7.30-9pm. Second talk and Q&A in this series. Speakers include Sarah Robinson (Hope for the Future) and Nick Thomas-Symonds MP (Shadow Home Secretary). For details and to register
