11th October 2026
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Year A.


Rest in Peace.
Please pray for Andrew McLaughlin who died recently, his funeral Mass will be at St. Davids church on Friday 23rd October at 12.00 a.m., also Thomas Walkingshaw whose funeral Mass will be on Monday 26th October at 10.00 a.m. at St. Davids
May they rest in Peace.

This Sunday, 11th October,
- Pro-Life home baked scones, teas and coffees in the hall after Mass.

Youth Group.
The Youth Group will not meet this coming Friday due to the School holidays, have a nice break!

World Mission Sunday.
Next Sunday, 18th October, we celebrate World Mission Sunday when Catholics across the world unite in prayer and generosity for the Church’s missionary work.
Pope Leo XIV invites us to be “One in Christ, One in Mission”.
Through Missio Scotland, your prayers and financial support help sustain missionary priests, religious sisters and brothers, lay catechists and communities where the Church is young, growing and often in great need.
There will be a 2nd collection at Masses.

Church Cleaning.
We are currently looking for a few more volunteers to help with the cleaning of St. David’s church.
If you would like to join the fantastic people who keep the church so beautiful please email the office.

Saturday 31st October - Edinburgh Day for Life.
SPUC Edinburgh West is holding its first Day for Life on Saturday 31 October,
9.30am-3.30pm, at the Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh.
Includes talks from Dr. Calum MacKellar, Margaret Akers and Chris McEleny, with a welcome from Archbishop Cushley.
Admission is free, but advance registration is required through
Eventbrite: bit.ly/dayforlife

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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.