Events, St. John's RC Church, Portobello

Please pray for the success of our mission to be led by the Sion Community starting on 17th March 2012 - for summary information see pre and post Mission overviews, what happens weeks 1 & 2 and areas where you can volunteer.
Print off our mission prayer to say daily.

For P3 children receiving the Sacraments in 2012 and their parents there will be a gathering Monday, 6th February at 7pm in the hall. Preparation for the Sacraments - dates to note for the year page 1 and page 2.

All Catholic teachers and those who work in Catholic schools invited to concelebrated Mass with Cardinal and Canon Hugh White at Our Lady of Consolation Church in Bonnyrigg on Monday, 6th February at 5pm,

Fr John Langan SJ, will give a talk on "Just War in the 21st Century" on Tuesday 7th February 7.30pm at the Lauriston Jesuit Centre. See poster for details.

Saturday, 11th February is World Day of the Sick.

SPECIAL MASS on Sunday, 12th February at 7pm in St. Francis Xavier's, Falkirk to celebrate International Marriage Week. All Welcome.

Changes to the Mass began on the first Sunday of Advent - find out more about it by reading this document and going to the website set up by the Catholic Bishops of Scotland - romanmissalscotland.org.uk See also the New Order of the Mass - side 1 side 2 .

The Wednesday Word, a leaflet about each Sunday's gospel to be shared by parents and children in primary 5, 6 & 7. If you have a child in this age group not at St. John's and you would like to be included, please contact Lousie Redwood 669 4459. Examples of the leaflet for adults on home page.

RCIA Enquiry Group - If you know of anyone who wants to know more about being a Catholic or wants to find a way of making contact again, all will be warmly welcomed to informal gatherings on Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm in the Presbytery at 3 Sandford Gardens.

Thursday Club meets every Thursday from 1:30pm to 3:30pm in the parish hall. Everyone welcome & volunteers needed.

Youth Ministry Each month in St. Giles (city) deanery there is a time for young people to come together to celebrate and share their faith at the Gillis centre - an opportunity to participate at Mass, discover new ways of praying, to encounter the living God and to make new friends in the city. Email: youthservice@staned.org.uk or Tel: 0131 623 8917

Children's Liturgy needs people to join the team. Each person leads the liturgy 2 or 3 times a (school) term and new members would be welcomed, supported and mentored. If you would like an informal chat about this please contact Oonagh O'Brien on 669 5315 or e-mail oonagh@atlas.co.uk.

The Homeless. Can you spare 2 hours per month to assist at Jericho House, either from 8:30am to 10:30am to set up and prepare or from noon to 1:30pm on Sunday every 4 weeks. Please contact Jim Roarty on 669 0896.

SVDP meets every Sunday after 10am Mass at 11:30am, please come along and join. If anyone is aware of any need or knows of someone who would welcome a visit or a weeks holiday at Seton Sands caravan park, please put their names and contact details in the post box at the back of the church. Contact Monica Goodwin 07954388929.

Fairtrade stall still needs volunteers - Contact Paul Bevan - 258 0042 PLEASE. We are a Fairtrade parish, please try to use these products whenever possible.

The shop in the Baptistery provides a variety of cards, religious gifts and books for different occasions, run by our Legion of Mary members - It is open after Mass on Saturdays and Sundays, and sometimes also on weekdays.

What else is Happening -

First Tuesday Concerts at St. Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral - click on the link for dates.

Events at Lauriston Centre See Lauriston Centre Website for more details.

Website with comments on the Gospel, Lectio Divina and there is a website, commissioned by the Bishop's Conference of Scotland, to coordinate and publicise the many opportunities which are being offered to adult Catholics in Scotland to help them deepen their faith - www.beingcatholic.org

Called to Teaching? to find out more about this vocation see the poster and leaflets at the back of the church or look on the sces website.

"Seekers" Group for young adults is based in St. Patrick's and offers a new and unique opportunity for young adults to explore their Catholic Life through further enquiry, discussions and participation. Go to www.seek-er.org for more information.

Anthony Nolan Trust - Age 18 to 40 and in good health - Consider helping by joining the bone marrow register. Contact the Trust for more information Tel 020 7284 or www.anthonynolan.org.uk.

You are invited to take a minute to reflect on the need for peace in the world - wherever you are - or join others at St. John's, West End at 1pm each day.

Craig Lodge Family House of Prayer - Enjoy a spiritual holiday by yourself, in a group or with family. See Leaflet at the back of the church. See their website for details.