Parish email contacts, click below.

Parish Admin Office

Fr Basil Clark

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Sunday 17th September 2023

24th  Sunday in Ordinary Time

Lord, your servant is listening: you have the message of eternal life.   

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Normal Mass Times at St Martin of Tours, and Our Lady of Loretto.

Mass is offered by Father Basil Clark or by Father John Peter.
Please keep an eye on the Parish Newsletter for changes to times and other notices.

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 about 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.

The Archdiocese of St Andrew and Edinburgh

Safeguarding

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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/ 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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Items from around the Archdiocese

Altar Servers’ Day

A day of faith, fun, and friendship for altar servers takes place at the Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh on Saturday 16 September at 10:30am to 3:00pm. Please speak to Father Basil for more information.

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SCIAF event

Mark Booker from SCIAF hosts a two-part workshop on 21 and 28 September, 7-9pm at Sacred Heart Church, 28 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9DJ. It is titled ‘Catholic Social Teaching in Action: The SCIAF Approach’. It will highlight the charity’s work and how Catholic Social Teaching can be put into action in the light of the Gospel. Register at [email protected].uk.

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Free2Pray

The Scottish Parliament is considering a proposed Bill to ban peaceful prayers and offers of help near abortion clinics in Scotland. Join a  webinar titled ‘Free2Pray’ to find out what you can do to make your voice heard. It takes place on Tuesday 3 October at 7:45pm and is organised by the Scottish Catholic Parliamentary Office. Register at bit.ly/free2pray

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A View from Within

Those with experience of what life is like inside Scotland’s prisons – including prison chaplains – share their stories at this free event to mark Prisoners’ Week. It takes place on Saturday 7 October from 10:00am- 3:30pm at the Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB. Details and registration at bit.ly/aviewfromwithin

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Teams of Our Lady

Teams is a worldwide lay movement within the Catholic Church that aims to help married couples grow in their love of Christ and each other, recognising that Christian marriage is a precious gift that we need to nurture. Teams consist of four to six couples and a spiritual counsellor, often a priest, who meet roughly once a month in each other’s homes becoming, over time, a strong supportive group. If you would like to find out more there will be an open information evening on Tuesday 10 October, 6:30pm-7:30pm in Ss John Cantius & Nicholas Church Hall, Broxburn,EH52 5RJ.

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Mass for Young Adults

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 for 2023-24 is available at the Church or via [email protected].uk

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SCIAF event

Mark Booker from SCIAF hosts a two-part workshop on 21 and 28 September, 7-9pm at Sacred Heart Church, 28 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9DJ. It is titled ‘Catholic Social Teaching in Action: The SCIAF Approach’. It will highlight the charity’s work and how Catholic Social Teaching can be put into action in the light of the Gospel. Register at [email protected].uk.

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Retreat in Daily Life

Fr David Stewart SJ leads a four-week Retreat in Daily Life from 1 October to 5 November. You can make this individually guided retreat without leaving your home, just attend the welcome gathering at the start, and a similar shared closing at the end at Sacred Heart Church, Lauriston Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9DJ. For an application pack and more details email [email protected].uk

October 2023 – Talk series at the Cathedral

St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh is hosting a series of special talks in October with US theologian Professor James Edwards. Tickets and details at bit.ly/Jesus-in-GospelofMark. 

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Safeguarding Event 

The National Safeguarding Conference takes place on Saturday 18 November in Glasgow. The event is for anyone who has a safeguarding responsibility in a parish. Register at bit.ly/3Z93und.

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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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The Parish Council

Our Lady of Loretto and St. Michael the Archangel

Meetings – If you wish anything to be discussed at these meetings then contact the secretary  Click -> Our Lady of Loretto – Parish Office

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Donation

Our Lady of Loretto and St Michael Parish Finance Appeal

Please click this Secure Link if you wish to make a donation to the Parish of Our Lady of Loretto and St Michael the Archangel

Donate

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