The Parishes of St Peter & St Columba… www.stpetersrcchurchedinburgh.org.uk www.stcolumbasrcedinburgh.org.uk Parish Priest: Fr Kevin Douglas St Peter’s, 77 Falcon Avenue EH10 4AN (0131 447 2502): email: [email protected] St Columba’s 9 Upper Gray Street EH9 1SN Deacon - Rev John E Smith [email protected] Today’s Readings Parish Secretaries: St Peter’s: Mary Wastle [email protected] (0131 447 3442): Ezekial 34:11-12, 15-17, St Columba’s: Sr Karin: [email protected] Psalm 22:1-3, 5-6 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 The Solemnity of Christ, King of the Universe Matthew 25:31-46 22nd November 2020

Today's solemnity of Christ the King ends the Church's liturgical year on a high point. Perhaps, after the year we have had, we need, more than ever, its full title: ‘Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe’. So that God 'may be all in all' (Second Reading), Christ is, indeed, king over the whole universe. Though we may have felt – and perhaps still feel – 'scattered, during the mist and darkness' of 2020, God keeps the flock always in view (First Reading) and will show us where to rest. We are not abandoned. Rather, the care of the one, true, kingly shepherd means we really shall want for nothing (Psalm). The call of this Shepherd King is heard in the Gospel, inviting us to a share, both in his service of others, especially to the very least, and in his very life. This week, let’s try to be open to that call and respond with joyful and generous hearts. (St Beuno’s Outreach)

Celebration of Mass in St Peter’s & St Columba’s Sunday Mass Saturday 5.30pm St Peter’s Joan Mitchell RIP To attend the Vigil Mass or Vigil Sunday Masses you must book at Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/ Sunday 9.30am St Columba’s} Parishioners of both parishes who o/30753214066 11.30am St Peter’s } died during Covid-19 pandemic Booking begins at 12 noon on 6.30pm St Columba’s People of the Parishes Wednesdays. If you don’t have access to the Monday 6.30pm St Columba’s Eric Smith RIP & Neil Butler RIP website please contact the parish St Clement, Pope secretaries who will book for you. Tuesday 10am St Peter’s David Jones (ill) St Andrew Dung-Lac & Companions If you have not booked please do not come as you Wednesday 6.30pm St Peter’s Mr Oesi St Catherine of may be refused access. Alexandra If you have booked and Thursday 10am St Columba’s D/M Fernandes/D’Mello Families come late your place may have been given to Friday 10am St Peter’s D/M of Clarke Family someone else. Book and come on time! * Please remember masks must Saturday 10am St Columba’s cover both nose and mouth *

You may wish to add the names of deceased relatives, friends and parishioners to the Book of Remembrance at the back of the church. Please continue to pray for all who are sick, elderly or housebound whether at home or in hospital/nursing homes. We remember especially Christine, Mike, Christopher, Charlie, Michael, John, Anthony, Joe Houghton, Patricia Knowles, Andy, and Mairi Bowie. Hello everyone, welcome to our joint Newsletter for St Columba’s & St Peter’s Parishes. Please send news of events etc to St Peter’s Parish Secretary, [email protected]. It is helpful to receive items for publishing by Thursday evening.

Holy Hour/Exposition Bless me Father …. Please note that there will now be Confessions Holy Hour in St Columba’s on Mondays from 5.30pm St Peter’s Saturdays 4.30-5.15pm and Exposition in St Peter’s on Wednesdays from 6pm. St Columba’s Sundays 5.30-6.15pm

First Holy Communions Are you going to help Sr Helen climb all St Peter’s Saturday 28 November and the before Christmas? Saturday 5 December The monthly draws for the last 9 months, along with You can climb, walk outdoors or indoors St Columba’s Saturday 12 December and find sponsors, or you can sponsor Sr These will be special Masses only for the Helen who is walking on the flat, or Fr Kevin who children and their parents/guardians. Sadly, we will climb Arthur’s Seat, or any parishioner who cannot join together to celebrate this important event is taking part. More information on attached sheet but we can pray for all the children and their families. and on website: https://stpetersrcchurchedinburgh.org.uk/weekly-news/munro -challenge/ There is a sponsor/donation sheet at- tached to this newsletter. Good luck all! Sacramental Preparation for those children who attend non-denominational schools will begin in SVDP If you would like to donate to the SVDP to help January 2021. If you would like your child prepared the needy here is how to do it - for the sacraments please contact Sister Karin: St Columba’s: place donation in an envelope marked [email protected] “SVDP” and post through letterbox at 9 Upper Gray St. St Peter’s: likewise an envelope through the presbytery First Confession (P3), First Holy Communion (P4) letterbox or a donation to the SVDP box in the and Confirmation (P7). courtyard. Thank you for your generosity.

“Thérèse of Lisieux: A Doctor of the Church for Our Times” -- Cardinal Winning Lecture 2020 Dr Rebekah Lamb will present “Thérèse of Lisieux: A Doctor of the Church for Our Times” in this year’s Cardinal Winning Lecture via Zoom on Saturday, 28th November, 11am-12:15pm. Dr Lamb is a Lecturer in Theology and the Arts in the School of Divinity at University of St Andrew’s. To register, please visit: https://cardinal-winning-lecture-2020-registration-126250563835. The Cardi- nal Winning Lecture is presented by the Saint Andrew’s Foundation for Catholic Teacher Education, University of .

Started your Christmas shopping yet? Next Sunday Why not think of buying Fairtrade goods eg wine, chocolates, fresh and 29th November dried fruit and a range of lovely gifts. In this way you will be helping to ensure small groups of producers Thank you to all who are continuing to support our two receive a fair price for their parishes either by Standing Order (which can be arranged products. online or in your branch), cheque (St Peter’s Parish/St Columba’s Parish) or cash (either in an envelope through the presbytery door or placed in the Offertory basket which St Columba’s Virtual Coffee Mornings taking is available after weekend Masses). Please consider setting place after Mass on Sundays from 11.00 until up a Standing Order - 11.40. Please use the following link to join and Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh St Peter’s Parish email Steph Mitchell separately for the Sort Code 83-06-08 A/C No 10402428 or passcode. https://us04web.zoom.us/j/922094618? Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh St Columba’s pwd=TDl5T3RINXo3V0swTFZoYVh0dEx1QT09. Parish Sort Code 83-06-08 A/C No 10402355 Meeting ID: 922 094 618

Items for inclusion in next week’s Newsletter to Mary Wastle 447 3442 or [email protected] by Thursday evening please. St Peter’s website contact Juliet MacKellaig 447 4210 or [email protected]. St Columba’s website contact [email protected] * You can find our Privacy Notices on the websites * St Peter’s and St Columba’s are parishes of the Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh, a Charity registered in - number SC008540

Walk with Sister Helen - a project for both our parishes during Advent

Munro walking: Sister Helen walks on the flat – Fr Kevin will climb Arthur’s Seat.

We still need people who will help Sister Helen and Fr. Kevin ‘do’ all the Munros before Christmas, on the flat, or climbing Arthur’s Seat. A family of 4 can climb 4 Munros together. These are the names of the first batch of Munros to be climbed.

Ben More Ben Lui Narnain Beinn Ime Beinn a’Chleibh Ben Vorlich Stuc a’Chroin Creag Mor Beinn Bhuidhe Beinn a’Chroin Meall Garbh Meall Garbh (2) Meall Buidhe Meall a’Bhuiridh Meall Dearg Sgorr Dhearg Meall Greigh Bheinn Ghlas Meall a’Choire Leith Meall Ghaordie Carn Gorm Ben Challum Creag Mor Beinn a’Chreachain Stob Diamh Sgorr Dhonuill Stob Gabhar Sgor na h’Ulaidh Beinn a’Chochuill Beinn nan Aighenan Beinn a’Bheithir Glas Bheinn Mhor Stob Coir’an Albannaich Stob a’Choire Odhair Beinn Fhionnlaidh -Stob Dubh Buachaille Etive Mor-Stob Sgor nam Fiannaidh

They vary in height from Ben Lawers at 3983 ft. down to Ben Vane at 3002 ft. Sister Helen has already ‘climbed’ those in bold so they are no longer available.

All walkers have a choice – pick your own Munro(s) from the above list - first come, first served, Ben Lomond or we will allocate them for you.

In either case, please e-mail [email protected] to register.

Finally, if you are climbing Arthur’s Seat please make sure you have suitable footwear.

When you have decided that you will walk, it is time to start looking for sponsors. They can be family members or friends or fellow parishioners. We can ask for support from the parish if you are prepared to allow your name to be printed in the newsletter, but will respect your anonymity if that is what you prefer.

A sponsorship form which you can use is attached.

Some parishioners may choose to sponsor Sr Helen or Fr Kevin.

All the money we raise will go to 16+ Edinburgh, the charity chosen by Sister Helen to help children in care move on to become independent young people, well integrated into society.

Next week we will give details on how to deal with any money you raise through sponsorship or donations.

This page can be viewed on St Peter’s website: https://stpetersrcchurchedinburgh.org.uk/weekly-news/munro-challenge/