Newsletter.
20th September 2026
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Year A.
This Sunday, 20th September :-
- Refreshments, teas and coffees in the hall after Mass.
- Mass with the African Community.
Celebrate Mass with the African community in Fife at 2.00pm this Sunday 20th September at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, East Port, Dunfermline.
Light refreshments will follow in the parish hall after Mass. All welcome.
- Venerable Margaret Sinclair Pilgrimage.
This year's pilgrimage takes place this Sunday 20th September
at St. Patrick's Church in The Cowgate, Edinburgh.
It's the annual opportunity to come together to pray for the Beatification of the Venerable Margaret Sinclair, entombed in the Sacred Heart chapel at St. Patrick's.
Schedule:
12:30pm- Sale of candles & goods, refreshments;
1:30pm- Holy Hour(exposition and benediction);
3:00pm- Reflection from Canon Jock Dalrymple;
4:30pm- Mass celebrated by Archbishop Cushley (Homilist: Fr. Michael John Galbraith).
RCIA
Tuesday, 23rd September, 6.30 p.m.
For those wishing to be baptised or come into full communion with the Church next year (RCIA). This week's meeting is 6.30 p.m. in the Church.
Youth Group.
The parish youth group is this Friday 2-4 p.m. in St. Davids Hall.
Young people of the parish are always welcome.
National Youth Pilgrimage.
The National Youth Pilgrimage (for ages 18-35) will take place on Saturday 26th September at Pluscarden Abbey.
This year’s pilgrimage will focus on religious and monastic life and will include a tour of the Abbey, a Q&A with the monks, talks on vocation, and a Vigil Mass with Archbishop Cushley.
Young people are invited to travel with the Archdiocese.
To register or enquire, please contact youth.office@staned.org.uk.
£15 leadership event offer for young adults.
Young people aged 17-35 are invited to attend two events for Christians- The Revival and The Calling- in Glasgow on 1-2 October.
A limited number of tickets for both events, normally costing a total of around £125, are available for just £15.
The events offer an opportunity for Christian worship, socialising, prayer and leadership development.
To request a ticket, email gensec@bcos.org.uk by Friday 4 September.
Places are first come, first served. More information about the events at
thecalling.scot and therevival.scot.
Poverty in Scotland: can we do more?
An event to dive into the reality of poverty in Scotland takes place on Saturday 3rd October, 10:30am-4:00pm at, The Gillis Centre. This event is expected to sell out soon so please register now at bit.ly/povertyinscotland.
Events in the Archdiocese.
For recent and forthcoming events in the Archdiocese visit our Diocesan news page.
Baptisms.
Children's Baptism registration forms are available on the notice board in the church porch.
Return to Fr. William.
New Sunday Missals are on sale for the discounted price of £15.
Address for sisters in care home in Portobello.
Lauder Lodge, 2 Wakefield Avenue, Portobello, EH7 6TL
Hall bookings - for St. David's hall booking enquiries, please contact Molly by e-mail at this address
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Please note the hall must be left clean and tidy and as they found it after each use.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
St. David’s Sunday 3.00pm -4.00pm and after weekday Masses.
St. Luke and St. Annes before and after 10.00am Saturday Mass.
Other times on request or appointment.
Please keep praying and keep the faith!
With prayers and all good wishes for you all.
God bless.
Fr. William.