Cluster News 23/24 May
Dear Parishioner,
We hope that this finds you and your families well. Here is our latest update.
Here are this week's resources for the children.
Please let us know how useful these materials are and of any suggestions you may have. 
Our weekend Prayer Resource for adults
continues.
Please let us know if you find these useful and we welcome any feedback
Please let us know if you find these useful and we welcome any feedback
Hymn of the week
Anne reflects on the meaning of her chosen hymn - Lord Of All Hopefulness
Music and vocals are by Catherine from our Music Ministry.
Music and vocals are by Catherine from our Music Ministry.
Anyone can choose their favourite hymn and it would be good to hear from you the parishioners. If you would like to share your reflections about a hymn that means something to you, please contact Alisa
alisa.winters@hotmail.co.uk
Prayer Foundation
Our Prayer foundation continues to be united (in spirit) in prayer on Tuesdays at 2.45pm and Wednesdays at 7pm. If you would like to join them or to ask for prayers for someone you know then contact Clare if you want more information clare.roller@icloud.com
Bethany Trust
And if any of our volunteers are able to join our team in June please contact Joe Murray on 07725 582599. Many thanks.
Our Cluster volunteers managed the night shelter last Monday and have committed to cover another emergency night
which is Wednesday 10th June.
Anyone wishing to help buy the food for the night shelter in June should contact Jane Watson on 07787 184524.And if any of our volunteers are able to join our team in June please contact Joe Murray on 07725 582599. Many thanks.
Views from the Pews
Maureen Rooney writes:
Seeing as well as hearing readers is a great move forward. As the readers are drawn from the 3 parishes, could whoever is reading be named, so that we can all put a name to a face. It will help us to get to know those we don't know.
Many thanks for everyone's hard work and commitment.
Raul Rodriguez writes:
Many thanks for the weekly news and resources. It is reassuring to see some familiar faces in these unprecedented times. It is good to get some reflective messages as well.
Many thanks to all the people that make it possible.
Linda Strachan writes:
I would like a special mention and prayers for my sister Suzanne Blair who celebrates her 60th birthday on 19th May.
Love and God Bless
Maureen and Frank Quinn write:
Thanks once again for all the resources you produce weekly which are just wonderful. It’s great to see our cluster so connected though I’m sure there are many who cannot access this technology.
Frank and I visit many people weekly and keep in touch ( safe distancing always) and am pleased to say people are coping well and appear supported by neighbours and family.
Thank Fr Alex and Fr Mike for your inspiring homilies weekly . Thanks to the various groups preparing liturgies and prayers for all peoples during this lockdown.
I would like to ask your prayers at Mass and in your groups for our Spred Family who are unable to attend their SPRED groups and are missing their spiritual input. We are working hard to find ways to keep connected though for now we phone regularly and assure them of our love and friendship
Maureen Rooney writes:
Seeing as well as hearing readers is a great move forward. As the readers are drawn from the 3 parishes, could whoever is reading be named, so that we can all put a name to a face. It will help us to get to know those we don't know.
Many thanks for everyone's hard work and commitment.
Raul Rodriguez writes:
Many thanks for the weekly news and resources. It is reassuring to see some familiar faces in these unprecedented times. It is good to get some reflective messages as well.
Many thanks to all the people that make it possible.
Linda Strachan writes:
I would like a special mention and prayers for my sister Suzanne Blair who celebrates her 60th birthday on 19th May.
Love and God Bless
Maureen and Frank Quinn write:
Thanks once again for all the resources you produce weekly which are just wonderful. It’s great to see our cluster so connected though I’m sure there are many who cannot access this technology.
Frank and I visit many people weekly and keep in touch ( safe distancing always) and am pleased to say people are coping well and appear supported by neighbours and family.
Thank Fr Alex and Fr Mike for your inspiring homilies weekly . Thanks to the various groups preparing liturgies and prayers for all peoples during this lockdown.
I would like to ask your prayers at Mass and in your groups for our Spred Family who are unable to attend their SPRED groups and are missing their spiritual input. We are working hard to find ways to keep connected though for now we phone regularly and assure them of our love and friendship
Help for those struggling financially
We know that there must be people who are struggling on reduced wages or benefits at this time. Help is available If you are in this situation (or know someone who is) please contact us confidentially and we can forward that information to those who can help.On the other hand, if you want to contribute in some way to helping people, food banks are even busier than usual. You may want to hand in food or make a donation.
The relevant food bank for the cluster is:
47 Southhouse Broadway EH17 8AS
Phone number 0131 664 9353
email edinburghfoodbank@blythswood.org
Opening times Monday and Thursday 11am - 2 30pm
Rosie and the team send a heartfelt thank you for all your donations.
As you can imagine we are even busier just now for people in need of our help we have managed to help 70 families just this week.
We are in need of the following items Tinned Meatballs, Corned beef, Tinned fruit, Toothpaste, Diluting juice any flavour.
We also accept any cash donations this is a huge help to us.
Thank you once again for your generosity.
Rosie.
We are in need of the following items Tinned Meatballs, Corned beef, Tinned fruit, Toothpaste, Diluting juice any flavour.
We also accept any cash donations this is a huge help to us.
Thank you once again for your generosity.
Rosie.
Finance
Some of you have been asking about donations to the cluster since lockdown. We think the best people to give advice should be our cluster accountants, one of whom is fredmcconnell@btinternet.com who will be happy to help you with this.
Some of you have been asking about donations to the cluster since lockdown. We think the best people to give advice should be our cluster accountants, one of whom is fredmcconnell@btinternet.com who will be happy to help you with this.
Other Resources you might find helpful
Lauriston Jesuit Centre
is running a series of lectures via Zoom.
The next one is on Tuesday 26th May.
See the link opposite.
is running a series of lectures via Zoom.
The next one is on Tuesday 26th May.
See the link opposite.
If you wish to take part in any of these discussions you will need to join the Scottish Laity Network first. You can do that by emailing slaitynetwork@gmail.com
St Ninian’s in Restalrig have links to a wide variety of resources both local, national and international. Have a browse and learn about something you didn't know!
Get the latest information from the Archdiocese
Please feel free to forward this email to any parishioners you are in contact with.
Let’s continue to pray for one another and especially those who are experiencing any difficulties during this challenging time. With our prayers, best wishes and Easter blessings.
Let’s continue to pray for one another and especially those who are experiencing any difficulties during this challenging time. With our prayers, best wishes and Easter blessings.
Fr Mike & Fr Alex