Sunday 14th Sept 2025

The Exultation of the Holy Cross

‘We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, because by your Cross, you have redeemed the world.’

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For parish email contacts, click on on of the following links below.

Parish Administration

[email protected]

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Father Basil Clark

[email protected]

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Hall bookings

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  

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/ To find out how the Catholic Church is helping those in Ukraine see https://www.caritas.org/ 

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. 

A Mass for Young Adults takes place each Sunday at 7pm at Sacred Heart Church in Lauriston Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9DJ. The new Young Adults Ministry programme is available at the Church or via [email protected].uk

Jesuit Church of the Sacred Heart in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh Registered charity SC008540

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Bookshop

A Catholic bookshop is open at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh. St Paul’s Bookshop has a wide range of Christian literature as well as gift items. Opening hours: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm, including weekends (closed Mondays).

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Alma Mater Fund

The Alma Mater Fund is an initiative of the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children, which provides financial grants to pregnant students facing difficulties at university to support them in pursuing their academic and personal goals. For more information, visit almamaterfund.org.uk or email [email protected]

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