Live streamed Masses here
Dear parishioner,
Firstly, can I thank all three parishes for your words of encouragement and support since it was announced I would be taking over as parish priest of the Cluster. Things had been relatively smooth until this week when unfortunately we found Fr. Hugh (Purcell) our priest in residence, dead in Saint John Vianney’s on Tuesday afternoon. A shock to us all but more so to his immediate family.
I know you, like me, will keep Father Hugh and his family in your prayers at this time.
The whole experience has brought home to me the importance OF and the need FOR effective communication. Since ‘Lock-Down’ back in March that is what we have tried to provide for the cluster through our weekly electronic newsletter, our podcasts, website and phone conversations. However we are conscious that there are still people who may be feeling slightly abandoned or out of the loop as they may not have access to technology or to personal contact.
So can I ask that if you know such people to make contact with them and let us know how we can contact them and bring them back into the loop, where they feel that sense of belonging and community.
Once again THANK YOU and I look forward to my continuing collaboration with you all.
Fr. Alex
Prayer resources for adults:
28th Sunday of the Year A
Children's resources:
28th Sunday of the Year A
Phase 3: Mass available in our three parishes
To be able to attend your respective Mass, we would encourage you to make use of the phone option only if you are unable to book online. This will make things easier for those who are managing the booking system.
On-line and telephone bookings can be made from Monday mornings through to Wednesday at 5pm. You must receive a notice of confirmation in order to attend that weekend. We have prepared some guidelines about this and they can be found here.
We would encourage you to share this information with anyone you know or suspect may not have internet access. Let's stay connected!
Hymn of the Week:
I arise today
“I have chosen “I Arise Today” as hymn of the week. Also known as The Deer’s Cry I find it extremely comforting especially during this time of global pandemic. It’s a powerful reminder that God is always with us no matter what we are doing or how we are feeling. His strength will protect us especially in times of crises and fear."Mary Morrison
Two new recipes for you to try!
200 Club Winners
Winning numbers for August and September were 59 and 88 respectively.
2 draws to go folks. Ann Callaghan
Looking for specific help - could it be you?
St Catherine’s is still looking for people to help with the booking system for Mass in dealing with online and telephone bookings.
Following surveys of the church buildings and church houses required by the archdiocese, we are also looking for people who can provide some technical advice in deciding how and when to take forward recommendations from the surveys.
If you think you could help with either of these areas, please contact Anne Moore for further details about what is involved through southedclust@btinternet.com
Justice matters
Last week Pope Francis published an encyclical, Fratelli Tutti: We are all brothers and sisters. He was inspired by St Francis “This saint of fraternal love, simplicity and joy, who inspired me to write the Encyclical Laudato Si’, prompts me once more to devote this new Encyclical to fraternity and social friendship. Francis felt himself a brother to the sun, the sea and the wind, yet he knew that he was even closer to those of his own flesh. Wherever he went, he sowed seeds of peace and walked alongside the poor, the abandoned, the infirm and the outcast, the least of his brothers and sisters.”
SEE – We see a world where many have nothing and many have excessive amounts. Here in the UK the Equality Trust (UK) say that we have a high level of income inequality. It describes a current situation where the rich are getting richer and the poor getting poorer. The “median income has been rising by 2.2% on average for the last five years. Most of this is accounted for by the rise in average income for the richest fifth, which has increased by 4.7%. The poorest fifth, on the other hand, have seen a fall in income by 1.6%.”
REFLECT –The gospel today describes a wedding feast and the failure of the guests to attend despite the hospitality of the host. Others were invited and went willingly. However that was not the end, one guest was thrown out for not having wedding garments. What are those garments – are they actions? Prayers? Both?
ACT – We need to both pray and act. Read the Edinburgh Poverty Commission Report Join the local eco circle; engage with Justice and Peace group – both accessible here.
You are held in prayer
Please remember in your prayers those who are sick:
Colin Johnston
Dermot Homan
Liz Price
Mary Boyle
Chris Madden
Liz Martin
Mary Love
Mary Malone
Rachel Witte
Mary Dias,
Catriona McAuley
Victor Julio Rodriguez
Iain Cusick
Elaine Hepburn
Cecilia Glancy
Annette Sibbald
Fiona Scott
Scott Fraser
Ferne
Lorraine
Javier Molina Vasquez
Roney Fernandes
Christopher Browne
Xaverina Rodrigues
Derek Morgan
Anne and Helen
I am the Resurrection and the Life
We remember in love:
Fr Hugh Purcell
Nancy Murray
Olive Flett
Mike Knox,
Sr. M. Immaculata Murray
Barbara June Baker
Thomas Brock
Irene
Anniversaries
Elizabeth Coyle
Thomas Ferry
Hugh Manderson
Maria Gillespie
Anthony Carr
Catherine McDonald
Father John Ramsay
David Cheape
Kevin Burns
James Dryden
Ronnie Macauley
Susan Morrison
Tommy Clark
Hugh Corr
Terrence Davidson
John Ferry
Stefan Czajka
Richard Witte
Jualiann Roarty
Joe Andrades
May they rest in peace.
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, all they have to do is dial 0131 357 6463 to hear our Lockdown Liturgy (available on Sunday) and also how to phone to make a booking to attend one of our cluster Masses.
3. Why did Jesus die?
Mondays 7pm on Zoom. It's not too late to join! Please pray for them as they seek to take the next steps on their faith journey.
Email: Cluster.alpha@outlook.com
Mobile: 079 4766 0766
Twitter: @ClusterAlpha
United in prayer:
Tues 2.45 & Weds 7pm
Our Prayer Foundation invite us all to join in 30 min of silent prayer. For prayer requests email
clare.roller@icloud.com
The relevant food bank for the cluster is:
47 Southhouse Broadway EH17 8AS
Phone number 664 9353Email edinburghfoodbank@blythswood.org
You can donate by online bank:
Name: Blythswood Care
Sort Code: 80-91-26
Account no: 10413664
Reference: S.E. Edinburgh Foodbank
Sort Code: 80-91-26
Account no: 10413664
Reference: S.E. Edinburgh Foodbank
Items needed this week
- Eggs, beans, rice, corned beef, fruit, jars of baby food.
- Tinned items: Potatoes, carrots, mince, fruit, custard.
- Jars of jam any flavour, jars of mayonnaise, packets of super noodles, tomato ketchup, all flavours of diluting juice.
- Chocolate, sweets, Mars/ Twix bars, crisps, snacks, biscuits, hot chocolate.
- Tin foil, cling film, shampoo, toothpaste, shower gel
If anyone would like to give a gift then there are three ways this can be done:
- Use Online Banking with these bank details
Account name - R.Arch of St A St Cath 2
Account Number - 00693806
Sort Code - 80 02 73
Reference - Father Fallon
- Use a special collection offertory envelope and leave in collection box - marked, Father Fallon
- Use any envelope and leave in collection box - marked, Father Fallon
- If none of these are suitable for you then please contact Fred McConnell - fredmcconnell@btinternet.com or 07901 964 100 for alternatives.
Please make sure that it is clearly marked,
Father Fallon.
Finance
To find out how you can donate to the cluster at this time contact Fred, one of our cluster accountants, who will be happy help you with this.
fredmcconnell@btinternet.com
The Black Lives Matter Mural Trail
On
Tue 13 Oct, 7.30pm, Wezi Mhura will discuss the BLM Mural Trail which she initiated and produced with Scottish Black and Asian artists. Wezi is a freelance producer working with widely diverse artists and genres. Zoom details
here .