Here are events taking place in the Archdiocese as we prepare to commemorate the Nativity of the Lord.
1, 8, 15, 22 Dec: Every Monday in Advent at 7:45pm to pray for unborn children, their mothers, and all pro-life intentions. Each session is on Zoom and lasts about 30 minutes. Following the Rosary there is a short reflection from a guest speaker.Register at bit.ly/rosary25
4, 11, 18, 22 Dec: The beautiful Rorate Masses begin the first week of Advent. The Mass is only lit by candles, representing Mary’s role in bringing the Light of the World into the darkness of the world. 7:00pm on Thursday 4 December (Celebrated by Archbishop Cushley); 7:00pm on Thursday 11 and 18 December; 7:00pm on Monday 22 December.
6 Dec: 10:00am-7:00pm & Sunday 7 December, 3:00pm-5:30pm, St Margaret Mary’s Church, Boswall Parkway, Granton, Edinburgh, EH5 2JQ. Led by Fr Bart Parys SVD Registration is essential. Visit retreat.light-lifescotland.org.uk
6 Dec: Saturday 6 December starting in Culross in Fife (birthplace of St Mungo) and finishing at the National Shrine of St Margaret in Dunfermline. There will be an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Adoration with Benediction followed by 5.30pm Mass. To register and for times email Deacon Pat Carrigan at obl.columba@gmail.com
7 Dec: Organised by Helpers of Our Lady of Lourdes, Edinburgh. St Margaret’s Church, Davidson’s Mains, Edinburgh, EH4 5AD. Sunday 7 December at 3:00pm.
17 Dec: Join Archbishop Cushley for an evening of carols, readings and celebration, followed by refreshments. Wednesday 17 December: 7pm Carol Service, 8pm Reception. St Mary’s Star of the Sea, Leith 108 Constitution Street, EH6 6AW. Please RSVP by Friday 5 December to info@stellamarismail.org
Don’t forget to pop into St Paul’s bookshop at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh which is crammed with gift ideas for Christmas!
