Sunday 16th November 2025
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
‘Straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.’
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JPE on Peace
Our economy and the arms trade
“We must encourage everyone to leave weapons behind, and to leave behind the money-making that is behind every war.’ Pope Leo XIV, 22 July 2025.
Although estimates vary widely because the defence industry is difficult to define, defence industry organisations estimate the UK defence industry’s economic output is worth around £10 – £15 billion a year to the UK economy, https://commonslibrary.
The UK sells arms to over 100 countries. These include Israel, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, all countries which have been “involved in the use of explosive weapons in populated areas during the same period”.
Whatever the amount sold, at a time of economic constraint and cost of living worries, how do we respond to our economy being partly reliant on income from arms sales and what should we do about it as people of faith?
Catholic Social Teaching reminds us: “Arms can never be treated like other goods exchanged on international or domestic markets.[508] […] It is indispensable and urgent that Governments adopt appropriate measures to control the production, stockpiling, sale and trafficking of such arms [511] in order to stop their growing proliferation.[…] Compendium Of The Social Doctrine Of The Church, 2004
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About Becoming Catholic
A preparation course exploring Catholic Christianity every Wednesday at 7.00pm in the Parish House. Please call Fr Basil on 07732 694 230 if interested.
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This Sunday 16th November 2025
We welcome The Rev Dani Munoz from St Peter’s Scottish Episcopal Church who will preach.
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Sunday 23rd November
Catholic Education Sunday
Family Mass of Christ The King
Sacramental Enrolment Mass for P 3 & P 4
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Advent Sunday 30th November
On this Sunday, of new beginnings, we will welcome Jan Olesiejuk and Aidan Gilhooley into the life of Christ in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion. Please keep them in your prayers.
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Sunday 7th December 12.30pm
Senior Parishioners Christmas Lunch
Invitations available now.
Sign Up Sheet at Stall at the back of the church
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Sunday 14th December 6.00pm Advent 3
Confessions for Christmas
Benediction & Advent Service of Light
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Parish Bible Study
An Introduction to the Bible for absolute beginners and for all who are interested in knowing God’s Word a bit better Thurs 7.00pm Parish House
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Hall Committee New 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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Red Wednesday at the Cathedral.
Archbishop Cushley will celebrate Mass at 7:00pm on Wednesday 19 November at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, to pray for Christians across the world who suffer for their faith. William More from Aid to the Church in Need, will speak at the Mass.
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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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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
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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.
