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THE PARISHES OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST AND ST MARY MAGDALENE

35 Brighton Place, Edinburgh EH15 1LL Bingham Avenue, Edinburgh EH15 3HY

Parish Priest: Fr. Jock Dalrymple: 0131 669 5447

Shared Parish House: 3 Sandford Gardens, EH15 1LP

Administrator: Pauline Connarty

Web address: www.stjohnsportobello.co.uk Web address: www.stmarymagdalenes.co.uk

Joint e-mail for our sister parishes: [email protected]

Offertory Collection - 1st & 2nd November 2014

St Mary Magdalene’s - £214.30 St John’s - £743.13

MANY THANKS.

St John’s and St. Mary Magdalene’s are Parishes of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh A Charity registered in Scotland Number SC008540

Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) 2nd November 2014

WELCOME!

If you’re visiting, are new to the area, or just live here, you are most welcome in our sister parish-es. We are delighted you have joined us. If you are new to the parish please make yourself known to Fr Jock and ask him for details of how to register on the parish roll.

PARISH CENSUS

This weekend and next (2nd November & 9th November) we are seeking to update the records of both parishes. We would be very grateful if you would fill in the census form before you leave the church and post it in the box provided. If you know a parishioner who may not be able to collect a census form from the Church, please feel free to take one to them for completion and return.

MEMORIAL MASSES IN NOVEMBER: 2 Dates for your Diary Fr Jock writes: ‘We will be introducing 2 Memo-rial Masses, one in either parish, this month to give people the chance to mourn their loved ones together. The plan is that people write the names of those that they would like mentioned at this Mass on paper which will be made available at the back of each church from next weekend. The names are collated and are then read out after the Gospel during the candlelit Mass (at 7.30pm on Tuesday 18 November at St John’s - tbc - and Thursday 27 November at St Mary Magdalene’s ). While this is happening, anyone who wishes can come up and light a candle in memory of the person mentioned.’

SCIAF: A reminder that ‘ … the SCIAF Real Gift catalogues and order forms are available from the back of both churches. Pick up yours now and simplify your Christmas present buying!’

‘WEDNESDAY WORD’ : Feel free to pick up a copy as you leave either church. DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH BRASSO? … If so, this could be your opportunity to shine! Further details in next week’s newsletter. MARY’S MEALS—ANNUAL RAFFLE AND RAGS TO RICHES CLOTHING COLLECTION will take place on Saturday and Sunday 22nd & 23rd November . Frances O’Donnell writes ‘… A few Black Poly Bags filled with textiles could generate enough funds to feed a child FOR A YEAR (approx. £12.20). We are currently feed-ing over 868,746 children world-wide, and we hope to continue expanding our feeding pro-gramme. The rise is down to increasing food and fuel prices.’ Mary’s Meals Van will make their collection after Mass at both Churches on Sunday morning. They are appealing for TEX-TILES in any condition (Clothes, Household Tex-tiles, Shoes, Bags, etc). There will also be an opportunity to buy raffle tickets to support this excellent cause.

The next Charity Coffee Morning will be on Monday 3rd November in the Hall after 10am Mass.

Donations will go to the SCIAF ‘Water for Life’ project. Please come along.

Please pray for those who have died recently, including: Elizabeth Clerk and Madge Meehan. Please pray for those whose anniversaries occur at this time, including: James Grady, Susan Sistrom, Mary & Andrew Stuart, Andrew Keogh, Leonora Pelosi, Honor Gardner, Agnes McDevitt, Anne Zoltie, Julia Connelly, Carol Holligan, Sandy Begg, Bridget Quinn, Danny Hoban, William McKenzie, James Hannavy, Bridget Hanlon, Sean Martin, Mr Donlevy, Albert Hancock, Margaret Leydon, Mark Andrew Leydon, Hugh Taylor, Dorothy Scambler Mrs Delaney, Mr & Mrs George Burns, Mary Cockburn, Mr & Mrs R Greig, Frances Butler, Lorna Demarco, James Neilson, Clare Hannavy, Mary Ann McAllister, Dorina Maria Hadden, James Quadbeck, Nino Nicora, Grace Gallagher, Goeoge Pennycook, Andrew Smart, William McGill, Fr John Gilmartin and Joseph Dykes (Somme). Please pray for the sick of our sister parishes, including: Sick Parishioners - St. John’s: Laura Kempton Smith, Baby Ailsa Fitzgerald, Kathy & Jimmy Gallagher, Jimmy Duke, Jane McGuire, Jenny Wormald, Mary Florence & Bob Crabbe, Betty Diponio, Erin Corbett, Sheila Alexander, Fay Dignan, Michael & Mamie Richards, Pat Kershaw, Joan Howie, Roz Byers, Helen Harrison, Cathy McGravie, Ann Ward, Alf Macnamara, Marie Angela Crolla, Dolores Jones, Malachy Meehan, Jane Murray, Paul Bainbridge, Mona Scoular, Gerry Houston, Lorraine Syme and Monsignor James Rae. Sick Parishioners - St. Mary Magdalene’s: Anne McGeachie, Mary Robertson, Maria Juska, Dennis Walker, Isobel Phillips, baby Khalia Jabir, David O’Donnell, Andrew Banks, Silvia Berry, Tony Matrundala, Liz Davis, Mary & James Muir, Rose McKay, Jude Ferguson and Denis Davidson. Please pray for sick friends and relatives of parishioners, including: Margaret Davis, Christine Wilson, Dorothy Jamal, John Allan, Jane Morton, Tory Bekker, Christian Parham, Alfred Baird, Conor Kerrigan, Rupert Ridge, Jerzy Gladziuk, Vera Hawkes, Marie Crolla, Margaret Rose, Maria St. Denis, and baby Ray Donovan Syme.

Readers for this Sunday: Sam Henry & Tessa Haring Bidding Prayers: Jean Douglas … and for next Sunday: Laura Tweedie & Aileen Hall Bidding Prayers: Anne Jabir

The winner of the 200 club for October is John Ryan, No 152,who wins £20.

Volunteers needed to sew small altar cloths. If you have a sewing machine and could help hem some small altar cloths, please see Kate Neilson or Jean McInally.

St Mary Magdalene’s Parish Open Meeting is on Sunday 16th November at 7pm. Anyone needing transport please see Una Gallagher or ring her on 0131 657 2831.

A FEW WORDS ABOUT PLANNING YOUR FUNERAL (for those who wish to think ahead!) Please remember that when thinking about your Funeral plans, it is important to inform those who will be in charge of the arrangements of what you want. It is a good idea to talk to your family and write into your will if you would like a Requiem Mass so that your wishes are known and respected.

LEGION OF MARY: Maria Igoe writes: ‘Due to illness among us, the members of the Legion of Mary would like to make a request to parishioners, both men and women, to consider helping us out. If you feel that you are able to give 6 months to attend the Meetings (Tuesdays after the morning Service at St John’s) and assist with our work, we would be very grateful. There are many parishioners, who are housebound and love to have a visit, as well as those we have been keeping in contact with while they have been in hospital. These visits are very rewarding. Further details can be had from Maria Igoe 669 2960. Please consider this appeal.’

FAIRTRADE WEEKEND A reminder from Linda Brown that this weekend is Fairtrade Weekend ‘ … which leaves only one more Fairtrade shopping day before Christmas, so come and view our selection of cards and gifts and support our friends in Legho’.

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WEDNESDAY 5th November: 7-9pm: Sacred Heart Church, Lauriston Place.

‘Evangelisation in the Mission of the Church’ As part of a series of events being offered by the Diocese with the aim of evangelising communities, you are invited to a talk by Mgr Philip Kerr entitled ‘Good News about the Holy Spirit and Confirmation’.

6.30-8pm: Gillis Centre: Launch of the AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED: Religious Freedom Report: ‘ACN are launching their Religious Freedom Report ...with Archbishop Kaigama, President of the Nigerian Bishops Conference and John Pontifex, Editor of the report. To book tickets, contact ACN Scotland (01698 337 470) or email [email protected]. (Note: the sister parishes Justice & Peace Group recently sent £300 to this worthwhile cause after our fun-filled “Mamma Mia” night.)’

7.30pm: Parish House: Meeting of St John’s Parish Council.

THURSDAY 6th November: 11.15am: St Mary’s Cathedral. Transition Mass for Pr imary 7s with Archbishop Leo Cushley

SATURDAY 8th November: 10am: St John’s Church: Annual St Vincent de Paul Mass … followed by a coffee morning with proceeds going to aid the Society’s work.

SUNDAY 9th November: 1.15pm: St John’s Church: Baptisms of Cara, Eilee and Isla Gormley

A PARENT’S PRAYER

Dear Lord. I thank You for the gift of my children. I thank You for the gift of faith that You have given me. I ask You to keep me faithful and to give me that grace to pass this on to them, so that they grow up loving You and knowing that they are loved by You. Keep them safe. I worry so much about them sometimes, because the world in which we live today has so many dangers. I cannot possibly watch over them constantly, and so I ask you to do this. Give them good friends who will help them mature and develop into caring adults. I thank You for their health and I ask You to give them continued good health. I know that they are precious in Your sight. I know that You love them even more than I do and so I entrust them to Your care. I consecrate myself and all my family to Your divine mercy. Amen.

WEDNESDAY 12th November:

7.30pm: St Catherine’s Convent, Lauriston Gardens. The Edinburgh Newman Circle will meet to hear invited speaker Michael Turnbull talk on the subject of “St Andrew: Myth, Legend & Reality”. All are welcome.

7.30pm: Lauriston Centre: ‘CONVERSATIONS IN FAITH’.

‘In an attempt to foster understanding and respect among people of faith, as a contribution towards world peace and to creating an international community of faith, Dr Anthony Allison on behalf of the Bishops’ Committee for Interreligious Dialogue and in partnership with the Lauriston Jesuit Centre and the Archdiocese Commission on Ecumenism, will facili-tate a series of conversations with people from the major faith traditions: Hinduism, Islam, Bahai, Judaism, Buddhism and Sikhism.’ The first three sessions will be in consecutive Wednesdays in November starting with ‘Sikhism’ intro-duced by Trishna Singh on Wednesday 12th November. For further details contact 0131 229 9821.

SUNDAY 16th November: 7.00pm: St Andrew’s & St George’s West Church, George Street, Edinburgh.

‘SING OUT! Come and sing out for homeless people. Featuring Brighton ’s Praise Group, and with Organist Robin Gardiner. Refreshments will be served in the Undercroft Café following the Sing Out. A retiring collection will be taken for the work of Scottish Churches Housing Action.’

SUNDAY 23rd November: SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION SUNDAYS

Sunday 23rd November is the next Do This in Memory of Me Mass for the Primary 4 children preparing for First Eucharist and Confirmation. This will take place at 9.30am at St John’s Church. Meanwhile the Primary 3 candidates for First Reconciliation are invited to 11.15am Mass at St Mary Magdalene’s on the same day for a Children’s Mass.

A PRAYER FROM POPE FRANCIS

Spirit filled evangelisers means evangelisers fearlessly open to the working of the Holy Spirit. At Pentecost, the Spirit made the apostles go forth from themselves and turned them into heralds of God’s wondrous deeds, capable of speaking to each person in his or her own language.

The Holy Spirit also grants the courage to proclaim the newness of the Gospel with boldness (parrhesia) in every time and place, even when it meets with opposition. Let us call upon him today, firmly rooted in prayer, for without prayer all our activity risks being fruitless and our message empty.

Jesus wants evangelisers who proclaim the Good News not only with words, but above all by a life transfigured by God’s presence.’ Evangelii Gaudium 259

St John the Evangelist

St Mary Magdalene

Saturday 1st November

Solemnity of All Saints

10.00am Mass: Jackie Ireland

Morning Mass followed by the sacrament of Reconciliation

6.30pm Vigil: People of the Parish

Sunday 2nd November

31st Sunday Year A

Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed

(All Souls)

9.30am Mass:

James John McGreavy

11.15am Mass:

Antonio & Alfreda Dora

Monday 3rd November

Memorial of St Martin de Porres

10.00am Mass:

Mary & Andrew Stuart

7pm to 8pm: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Tuesday 4th November

Memorial of St Charles Borromeo

10.00am Communion Service 10.00am Mass:

Mae & Frank McNulty

Wednesday 5th November

10.00am Mass:

James Grady

Thursday 6th November

10.00am Communion Service

Friday 7th November 10.00am Communion Service

3pm to 4pm: Divine Mercy Devotions

10.00am Mass:

Linda Wisbach

Saturday 8th November

Memorial of Blessed John Duns Scotus

10.00am Mass:

St Vincent de Paul Annual Mass (for the canonisation of Frederick Ozanam)

Morning Mass followed by the sacrament of Reconciliation

6.30pm Vigil: People of the Parish

Sunday 9th November

Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

9.30am Mass:

Andrew Keogh

11.15am Mass:

Anna & Lando Ippolito

Masses, Devotions and Services

‘The Human Heart’ ‘Love can never be static. A human heart is either progressing or regressing. If it is not becoming more open, it is closing and withering spiritually.’

(Jean Vanier, Community and Growth, p 267.)

WEEKDAY MASSES AT ST MARY MAGDALENE’S: For a trial period of the coming 3 months, we will be using the front entrance (rather than the side door) for weekday Masses. The Masses will still take place in the side Chapel.