St Margaret’s S. Queensferry PP. Father Deeley tel. (0131) 331 1007 & St Mary’s Ratho web. .margarets.org.uk

Sat. [2 Dec] monththat we at can St organisePatrick’s a in good the representa Cowgate. - Elspeth Wallace CONFESSIONS 4.20–4.50PM, SQ Sat. [21 May] (recently dead) confessionsVIGIL MASS 4.20–4.505.00PM, SQ pm SQ Thetion nextfrom Mass our own is this parish, Monday, especially 4 De- Maypro McBride populo VIGIL MASS 6.30PM, Ratho (recently dead) vigilCONFESSIONS mass 5 pm afterSQ Mass, Ratho since Queensferry has such strong links pro populo cember. vigil mass 6.30 pm, Ratho with our saintly queen. Please see the Sun. [3] FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT confessions after Mass, Ratho (YEAR B) Anne Armstrong 6 CONFESSIONS 9.20–9.50AM, SQ poster and pick up one of the leaflets at HOLY MASS AM The Right Side Tour - 12 December Sun. [22] months’ mind confessions 9.20–9.45am10.00 , SQ SQ The Most Holy Trinity EXPOSITION 4.00PM, SQ the back for more information. holByENEDICTION mass 10 am, 4.45pm, SQ SQ In the light of the decision by the Scot- tish Government to offer abortions to Mon. Mon. [4] [23] No NMassO MASS Next Sunday – womenArchdiocesan from Northern Lourdes Ireland day and oth- Tues.Tues. [5] [24] MayMichael McBride Clearkin holyHOLY mass MASS 9 am,–9.00 SQAM, SQ (recently dead) followed by Rosary erSolemnity moves to of decriminalise Corpus Christi, abortion Sunday in 29 (recently dead) followed by Rosary ScotlandMay, 3–5pm. so that Blessed it will Sacrament be legal up proces to - Wed. [6] Rorate Mass Special Intention HOLY MASS 7.00PM, SQ Wed. [25] Beth Brookfield holy mass 9 am, SQ mem. St Gregory VII birthsion with for any the reason, sick from SPUC the ScotlandArchbishop’s are (recently dead) Thu. [7] Memorial of St Patsy Donnelly followedHOLY byMASS Rosary 9.00AM, SQ (recently dead) followed by Rosary organisinghouse (42 Greenhill The Right Gardens, Side Tour ) of Scot- Thu. [26] James Quigley holy mass 9 am, SQ mem. St Philip Neri landto the ‘to St inform Margaret’s and resistChapel, the Gillis campaign Cen- Fri. [8] SOLEMNITY OF THE (anniv.)John & Teresa followedHOLY byMASS Rosary 9.00AM, SQ McKenzie (anniv.) followed by Rosary fortre. the There extension is information of abortion.’ on the The posters Edin - Fri. [27] May McBride and leaflets at the back. All are very Sat. [9] (recently dead) holyHOLY mass MASS 9 am,9.30 SQAM, SQ burgh event will be on 12 December at CONFESSIONS AFTER MASS, SQ welcome. Elizabeth Cassidy CONFESSIONS 4.20–4.50PM, SQ 7pm in the Augustine United Church on Sat. [28] (anniv.) confessionsVIGIL MASS 4.20–4.505.00PM, SQ pm SQ pro populo VIGIL MASS 6.30PM, Ratho vigil mass 5 pm SQ George IV Bridge. There are leaflets at CONFESSIONS after Mass, Ratho Mass for the sick pro populo vigil mass 6.30 pm, Ratho the back for information. confessions after Mass, Ratho The SVDP are organising to bring the sick to Mass on Wednesday 1 June at 10 am. Sun.Sun. [10] [29]SECONDThe Body SUNDAY & Blood OF ADVENT of confessions 9.20–9.45 am SQ (YEAR B) Gerry & Kathleen CONFESSIONS 9.20–9.50AM, SQ ThereOrders will for be refreshmentsChristmas afterwards. Christ (Corpus Christi) McTeague (anniv.) holyHOLY mass MASS 10 am,10.00 SQAM, SQ EXPOSITION 4.00PM, SQ Place your orders for Christmas cards, BENEDICTION 4.45pm, SQ If you would like transport, contact, Mrs AdventQuigley candles on 0791 and 9920288. calendars or other seasonal goods at the piety stall. AdventFirst Holy Communions 7pmJuly. onIt is Friday held at evenings Ampleforth (8, 15, School 22 De in- Gift Aid Envelopes AdventThese will begins take today. place onThis Saturday is a time 4 ofJune cember).Yorkshire, They a superb are followed location. by Included some in SomeFaith of Winterthose who Session have newly signed quietat 10 am reflection in St Margaret’s. to help us Children to prepare from for prayersthe itinerary and then is daily social Mass, time. talks, For games, more Afor 2 theday Giftconference Aid scheme for young for St Margaret’sCatholics theboth Coming parishes of will the make Saviour. their The First liturgy Holy informationarts & crafts, speakoutdoor with activities Fr Deeley and or a (16have - 35) yet at to the collect beautiful their envelopes. Stoneyhurst These ofCommunion the Church and, changes while in there these are weeks: places contacttrip to the Sr FlamingoMirjam Hugens Land theme SrMir -park. Schoolare in the in Lancashire,narthex of the 27 church- 29 December. on the reserved for families, it is a parish event The price is £130. If you are interested, table. we use muted colours (purple and rose), [email protected] . There are It is attended by around 150 people from and all parishioners should feel welcome please speak to Father Deeley. For those there are no flowers in the church, the leaflets at the back with information. across the UK. The bus leaves from to come and pray for and with the chil- who have expressed interest and haven’t Dates for cluster meetings Gloria is omitted from the Mass and in dren as they prepare to meet Jesus for yet handed in their forms, the places are Queensferry.Following the Speak cluster to meeting Fr Deeley with if the our parishes we will use a different pen- the first time in Holy Communion. filingAOH up Banner and we need to have the forms you’reArchbishop interested. just before Details Lent, at these are itential rite and omit the Sign of Peace. Therein soon. is a very impressive hand painted www.faith.org.uk/eventsthe dates and places for your . follow-up ThesePriesthood: gestures Enquirers’ help us to Weekendcelebrate more Ancient Order of Hibernians’ banner meetings with the other parishes: joyfully3–5 June, when St Andrewsthey return at Christmas. whichMaintenance has been stored at St Margaret’s SaturdayVotive 18lamps: June, 10.30am–12.30am, Are you interested in the priesthood? forAs part many of years.new maintenance This banner contracts,was most St SQKentigern’s, Barnton; Saturday 17 WhyAdvent not ‘come devotions and see’ at an Enquirers’ likelythe boilers used andby Irishmen radiators whoin both were church work- - September,Sanctuary: 10.30–12.30, Stone Family St Margaret’s, •WeekendMass on ofSaturdays Recollection mornings in the athis - inges will on thebe serviced Forth Bridge this week. and living DavidsonsBVM: May Mains; McBride Saturday 12 November, toric9.30am town followed of St Andrews? by confessions From Friday around Dalmeny and South Queensfer- You10.00–12 can sponsor noon, St the John votive the Baptist’s, lamp for evening to Sunday afternoon, there will Day for Life Corstorphine. • Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament ry. Unfortunately, the banner is begin- particular intentions. Please ask be time for Holy Mass, prayer, coastal Nest Sunday there is a second collec- and a time of silence from 4.00pm on ning to deteriorate and Fr Deeley is at the back for details. walks and social time with others who tion to support the pro-life work of the Sundays followed by Benediction of minded to give it to the City of Edin- are perhaps just like you. Accommoda- Bishops’ Conference. There are materials Sick tionthe free. Blessed No commitment Sacrament at presumed. 4.45pm. burghat the backwho ofhave the expressed church for interest you to take in it Your are asked for the following: •AgesRorate 18–50. Mass: For Mass further by candlelight information, on andaway may concerning be able to this. stabilise its condition Fr Tony MacDonald, Ellen Wycherley, Your prayers are asked for: contactthe Wednesdays Vocations Director,of Advent Father at 7.00pm. and perhaps display it. A picture of the John Kane, Gemma McDevitt & Carlo Sick: Kelly Murphy and Gail Grant. PleaseGalbraith pick at up [email protected], the Advent and Christ- bannerDunfermline in the narthex Pilgrimage of St Margaret’s. Marandola mas01334 leaflet 472856. to take home. IfThis you year have the any St Margaret’sideas about Pilgrimage this, please speakwill be with on Sunday Fr Deeley. 12 June. Around 1500 Archbishop’sSummer Camp Advent talks Catholics from across Scotland, includ- Collections 15. 05. 2016 I am pleased to say we have a group of ing many families, went to Dunfermline Collections 26.11.17 The Archbishop will give a series of talks Margaret Sinclair St Margaret’s offertory: £439.70 our young people attending Faith Sum- for the day which culminates in a proces- St Margaret’s £653.80 for young people (16-29yrs) called ‘Un- The Mass to pray for the beatification of Building fund: £159.36 mertime (ages 10–15). This is a Summer sion with our patroness’s relic through £175.48 (Building Fund) wrapping Christmas.’ The talks are in Ven. Margaret Sinclair takes place at StSt Mary’sMary’s offertory: £61.00 £ camp for young Catholics from 18–21 the streets and then Holy Mass. I hope the Cafe Camino at the Cathedral at 7pm on the first Monday of every

St Margaret’s & St Mary’s are parishes of the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh charity no. SC008540 St Margaret’s & St Mary’s are parishes of the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh charity no. SC008540