Sunday 4th January 2026
The Baptism of the Lord
‘The Heavens were opened and the voice of the Father thundered: ‘This is my Beloved Son; listen to Him”
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For parish email contacts, please use following email address’ below.
Parish Administration
[email protected]
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Father Basil Clark
[email protected]
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Hall bookings click on link below
Our Lady of Loretto Community Halls Booking
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The Parish Council
Our Lady of Loretto and St. Michael the Archangel
Meetings – If you wish anything to be discussed at the Parish Council Meetings please contact the secretary Click -> Our Lady of Loretto – Parish Office
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200 Club – 2026
Hi there, it’s that time of year again to renew your membership of the 200 club. For those of you who don’t know about the club, this is a fun and simple way for us to raise a bit of extra funding for the church, with the chance to win a little cash for yourself.
We run 12 monthly draws a year with bumper draws in June and December. It costs £12 per year to enter the draw.
We currently have 198 numbers allocated, and last year the draw gave a £50 monthly first prize, a £20 second prize and 4 third prizes of £10. In June and December we have an extra prize of £100. The church funds are boosted by around £860 through the draw.. We would hope to maintain the same level oF prizes this year, but dependant on number of members.
Although we have 198 numbers allocated, we can try to accommodate a few additional numbers beyond the 200, so if you don’t already take part please consider joining in.
For those already a member, please could you hand your entry money of £12 to Mark or Julie Roberts (or to the pass keepers). If you could put the money in a an envelope and include your name, your draw number (if you can remember it) and a contact
telephone number to allow Mark to confirm receipts and numbers (and notify prize winners).
If you want to join the club just put £12 in an envelope with your name and contact number with “NEW MEMBER” on it and hand to Julie or Mark and Mark will be in touch to allocate you a number.
Mark and Julie will be in the hall on Sundays 18th and 25th January, and will be happy to take entry money there, or just when at Mass. We would look to make the first draw on the 1st February but will keep everyone updated through January.
telephone number to allow Mark to confirm receipts and numbers (and notify prize winners).
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Hall Committee
Members Needed
We are looking for new hall committee members. If anyone in the parish is keen to join the committee. Please contact Ian Thom (the hall committee chair) on 07751 181315 or Fr Basil. We do need a meeting secretary and a kitchen manager as specific roles. But ordinary members are also welcome.
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If you wish to donate to either Parish here are the links to use. If you prefer you can use the links to a specific church or charity on the Archdiocese of Edinburgh Website Administration – Archdiocese of Edinburgh
Donations to Our Lady of Loretto (Musselburgh) Donate
Donations to St Martin of Tours (Tranent) Donate
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Normal Mass Times at St Martin of Tours, and Our Lady of Loretto.
Normal Weekend Mass Times
Sat – 5-15 pm Confessions Our Lady of Loretto Musselburgh
Sat – 6:00 pm Our Lady of Loretto Musselburgh
Sun – 8:50 am Confessions St Martin of Tours Tranent
Sun – 9:30 am St Martin of Tours Tranent
Sun – 11:00am Our Lady of Loretto Musselburgh
Mass is also available on YouTube for the sick and housebound and you can click on the links below to access Mass at the times indicated.
Mass on Youtube
St Martin of Tour, Sun Mass from about 09:30 am
– https://www.facebook.com/StMartinsTranent/ (If you do not have a Facebook account you can still access St Martin YouTube Mass here on the Parish Communities YouTube channel )
Our Lady of Loretto and St Michael the Archangel Mass Sun from 11:00 am – Parish Communities YouTube channel
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ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
My Jesus, I believe that You are in the Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I long for You in my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. Although You have already come, I embrace You & unite myself entirely to You; never permit me to be separated from You. Amen
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Archdiocese of St Andrew’s and Edinburgh
To discover more about our Archdiocese of St Andrew’s and Edinburgh and the activities in the Archdiocese – please follow the link below.
Link — The Archdiocese of St Andrew and Edinburgh
SCIAF Ukraine Appeal
As well as your prayers please consider supporting SCIAF’s emergency appeal for Ukraine, if you are able. Donations can be made at https://www.sciaf.org.uk/
A prayer for peace in Ukraine
O Loving God, your Son, Jesus Christ, came into the world to do your Will and leave us His Peace. Through the intercession and example of our Blessed Mother Mary, Queen of Peace, grant us the wisdom and humility to reflect that peace to the world. Inspire our thoughts, words, and deeds to bear witness to your presence in our hearts. May your Holy Spirit fill us with every grace and blessing so that we may pursue what leads to peace for all humanity. Amen
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Young Adult Ministry
Are you seeking a connection in faith with other young adults.
Here is your link to <<Young Adult Ministry>> there is a diverse program of regular meetings and events including a Pilgrimage.
Weekly Mass’ are held for Young Adults and you can participate as Welcomers. Readers, Eucharistic Ministry, Music Ministry etc.
