SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

'I am the good shepherd'

HOLYDAY OF OBLIGATION - THURSDAY 17th MAY
SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
MASS TIMES THURSDAY 12 NOON AND 7.30 p.m.
An Offertory collection will be taken on Thursday
(Passkeepers - please note)
DON’T FORGET TO USE YOUR OFFERTORY ENVELOPES!

DURING THE MONTH OF MAY the rosary will be recited at 11.40 a.m. (before the mid-day Mass).
Saturday 9.40 a.m. before the 10.00 a.m. Mass.

PARISH PICNIC to Nunraw Abbey - Sunday, 20th May. The bus will leave at 12.30 p.m. from the church. Tea and coffee can be purchased but bring your own packed lunch. A 51-seater coach has been booked and tickets are now on sale - Adult £6 - child £3
The bus will leave Nunraw at 5.00 p.m.
PLEASE BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY FROM THE SOCIAL GROUP MEMBERS WHO WILL BE STANDING IN THE EUGENE CHAPEL AFTER THE MASSES.

FAIR TRADE PRODUCTS will be on sale in the Parish Centre TODAY after the Sunday morning Masses. Your support would be greatly appreciated. Teas and coffees are on sale.

ROSARY AND BENEDICTION The CMS members invite you to join them for devotions on Sunday evening at 6.00 p.m. All welcome.

IRISH NIGHT in St. Kentigerns, Parkgrove Ave, Edinburgh, on Friday night, May 18th. 2012. For tickets (£6) and further details phone Paddy Ferry 0131 554 8216. Proceeds to help fund the visit (May 31st – June 5th) to St. Kentigerns of the Folk Choir of Notre Dame University, Indiana, USA.

CONGRATULATIONS to Father Stephen Robson who has been appointed as Auxiliary Bishop to the Cardinal in our Archdiocese. Father Robson's Episcopal Ordination will be celebrated at 2.00 p.m. on Saturday, 9th June, the lovely Feast of Saint Columba, in our Cathedral in Edinburgh. He hopes you all will be able to take part, and asks for your prayers and support as he tries to serve the Cardinal and all of you in the best way he is able.

VATICAN II: 50 GOLDEN YEARS: See poster.

OBLATE YOUTH SUMMER CAMP 30th July - 3rd August 2012. We are now taking bookings for the annual Oblate Youth Summer Camp, which takes place at Blue Peris Adventure Centre, North Wales. This is a fun filled week for 12 - 14 year olds with adventure activities including abseiling, rock climbing, kayaking and much more. Each night will conclude with evening prayer and group reflection. This is a great opportunity for young people to meet other Catholics from Oblate parishes across the UK and Ireland. Cost: £180 per person, including meals, accommodation and transport. For more information or to book a place contact Anne Fegan, Telephone: (0131) 555 2179. Email: anne.oblate.partners@gmail.com

OBLATE PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES: The annual Oblate Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from 15th-23rd September 2012. The Oblate Youth Service has played a key part in this pilgrimage for the last 25 years, assisting sick and elderly pilgrims. If you have never been before, why not join the other 85 young people who will be making this journey in September, for a trip with a difference. The cost of this trip is £550, full board, and includes flights from London. If you are aged between 17 - 30 and would like to travel with the Oblate Youth Service to Lourdes please contact the Oblate Youth Coordinator, Ronan Lavery: lavery.ronan@googlemail.com, 0207 6247296

OBLATE MISSION APPEAL: We welcome Father Paschal Dillon OMI will make his annual appeal on behalf of the Oblate Mission next week at all the Masses. Please hand in your mission box this week.  If you wish to take a box home with you pick up one from the Eugene Chapel.

EDINBURGH MARATHON: Volunteers required by St. Mary's (Leith) Primary School to man the water station outside the school on Sunday, 27th May from 7.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. for school funds.
Volunteers must be over 16 years of age. Refer names and addresses to Jim McBrierty via the Parish Office. Only 20 more names required. CAN YOU HELP?

SONGS OF PRAISE FOR CHRISTIAN AID: You are warmly invited to join us for a special evening of praise. We are gathering to raise money for Christian Aid, at Ebenezer UF Church,
Bangor Road, 6.30pm, Sunday 27th May. Refreshments to follow.
All welcome! Rev. Andrew McMillan and the congregation.

ECUMENICAL EVENING: Service of Prayer and Worship with the Folk Choir of the University of Notre Dame, USA. on Sunday evening 3rd June 2012 at St.Andrews, Clermiston View, Edinburgh EH4 7BS.
It will begin at 6.00 p.m. and will be led by Rev. Alistair Keil. There will be a reception following the service to which everyone is invited.