26th July 2026
17th Sunday in Ordinary `time.
Year A.

We pray for John Kennedy, his wife and family, who died recently.
May he Rest in Peace.

Congratulations to Kairo Carayol and his family, and may God bless him always, following his baptism on Saturday.

This Sunday, 26th July :-
Refreshments in the hall after Mass..

Hall Tea helpers.
Volunteers are needed over the Summer to help with the teas and coffees after 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday.
If you would like to help please contact Molly.

Youth Group in the hall at St. David’s.
Resumes 2 - 4 p.m. Friday, 14th August, after the holidays.

A Memorial Mass for the late Fr. Allan Ocdenaria will be celebrated on
18th August at St. Matthew’s, Rosewell.

Altar Servers
‘The Annual Day for Altar Servers takes place on Saturday 5th September from 10:30am to 3:00pm at The Gillis Centre in Edinburgh.
Please speak to Fr. William for details.

Venerable Margaret Sinclair Pilgrimage.
This year's pilgrimage takes place on 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).

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.

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.

Confessions.
Confessions — Saturday morning before and after Mass in St. Luke's & St. Anne's;
Saturday 5pm — 5.40pm and before weekday Masses - St David’s.
Other times on request or by appointment.

Please keep praying and keep the faith!
With prayers and all good wishes for you all.
God bless.
Fr. William.