We are very privileged, through the generosity of Fr Derek Powney, to have Mass offered almost every day of the week in this parish. Daily Mass is a beautiful way of focussing our day on Christ who comes to us in the Word proclaimed and in the Blessed Sacrament. If you are able to get to Mass during the week, please do consider making the extra effort – it could change your life!

This year we will be taking a group of children (aged 9-14) to Ampleforth Abbey, Yorkshire for a fun-packed few days. On top of all the exciting things we have planned for the week, including a trip to Flamingo Land Theme Park, we will learn more about our faith. Please do encourage your children to come along to this event. Cost £130, full board. Forms available from Fr Nick and Fr Patrick.

Fr. Nick is away next weekend with the Young Adults Group on Retreat at Pluscarden Abbey. Please keep them (and him) in your prayers that this will be an opportunity for our young people to grow in their faith and in their communion with one another.

Given the very difficult situation in the Ukraine at present Pope Francis, last weekend, asked for a special collection to be taken up in all Churches in Europe this Sunday. The second collection will be for the Church in the Ukraine.

His Grace the Archbishop will be conferring the sacrament of Confirmation on our young people this Thursday 28th April at 7pm in the Cathedral – please keep them very much in your prayers. You are all very welcome to attend this beautiful Mass.

Note that this Saturday Mass and confessions will be offered here in St Andrew’s. This is another opportunity to make use of this beautiful sacrament as encouraged by Pope Francis during this Year of Mercy.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Basil Smith who died recently. His funeral Mass will take place tomorrow (Monday) at 10.00. Please note the change of time of Mass.

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Role, Person
Readers, Valerie Thomas & Fergus Christie
Extraordinary Ministers, Fergus Christie/Philip Dorrian/Anna Fraser
Bidding Prayers, Katie Macleod
Passkeepers, Robbie Clarke
Flowers, Pat Hernandez
Tea/Coffee, Gillian Macleod
Cash Counting, Siun & John Whyte
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If you are unable to take your turn, please swap with another team member. Eucharist Ministers: only 1st and 2nd named, if 2 priests saying Mass.

Couples planning to get married should contact the parish office at Cathedral House at least six months’ prior to their proposed wedding. For baptisms contact the parish office.

‘May the angels lead him into paradise…’ Please pray for the repose of the soul of Basil Smith who died recently and whose funeral will be here on Monday 25th April at 10am.

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DAY, TIME, HOLY DAY, MASS INTENTIONS
Sun 24th, 10.30am, –, Angela Gargaro RIP
Sun 24th, 12 noon (Extraordinary Form), –, —
Mon 25th, 10.00am, Requiem Mass, Basil Smith RIP
Wed 27th, 9.30am, –, —
Thurs 28th, 9.30am, –, —
Fri 29th, 9.30am, St Catherine of Siena, —
Sat 30th, 10.30am, Mass followed by confessions, —
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This Wednesday, at 7.30, come and hear our fantastic Cathedral organ, played by our equally fantastic organist, in duet with classical saxophonist Anna Wright. There will be a range of music from both sides of the Atlantic, including a world premiere (!) of the Suite Spirituelle by Edinburgh composer Stuart Murray Mitchell. Free admission with retiring collection; refreshments in the Café afterwards.

We are very privileged, through the generosity of Fr Derek Powney, to have Mass offered almost every day of the week in this parish. Daily Mass is a beautiful way of focussing our day on Christ who comes to us in the Word proclaimed and in the Blessed Sacrament. If you are able to get to Mass during the week, please do consider making the extra effort – it could change your life!

This year we will be taking a group of children (aged 9-14) to Ampleforth Abbey, Yorkshire for a fun-packed few days. On top of all the exciting things we have planned for the week, including a trip to Flamingo Land Theme Park, we will learn more about our faith. Please do encourage your children to come along to this event. Cost £130, full board. Forms available from Fr Nick and Fr Patrick.

There is an important parents meeting in preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation at 7pm on Wednesday 20th April in the Cathedral Hall. If you are wishing your child to receive the sacrament it will be necessary to attend this meeting. Please pass the word on.

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Role, Person(s)
READERS, Catherine & Finn Stewart
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, Chris McCabe/Nancy McDermott/George Paluchowski
BIDDING PRAYERS, Amaka Idigo
PASSKEEPER, Fergus Christie
FLOWERS, Maggie McCloskey
TEA/COFFEE, Sarah McNaught-Davis
CASH COUNTING, Karla & Sergio Castro
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If you are unable to take your turn, please swap with another team member. Eucharist Ministers: only 1st and 2nd named, if 2 priests saying Mass.

Couples planning to get married should contact the parish office at Cathedral House at least six months’ prior to their proposed wedding. For baptisms contact the parish office.