St David's Parish Dalkeith

31/08/2025

Mass and service times from Monday 1st September:
Monday 10am, St David’s
No weekday Masses after Monday this week.
Saturday 6pm, Vigil Mass, St David’s
Sunday 9.30am, St Luke and St Anne’s
11am, St David’s
Confessions Before and after 10am Saturday Mass in Mayfield, 5pm – 5.45pm on Saturday evenings in St David’s, before and after weekday Masses and by appointment.

*Please note: The usual Wednesday parish lunch will take place a week on Wednesday after Mass at 12 noon (not this Wednesday). Please see next week’s newsletter for details.

*Farewell event to say goodbye to Fr Andrew. Sunday 31st August from 12 – 2.30pm in the garden at St David’s church. Parishioners from St David’s and St Luke and St Anne’s churches are all very welcome!
*Altar Servers' Day - Saturday 13 September 2025, 11:00am-3:00pm at The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh. This year we will be in the presence of a saint - the relics of Carlo Acutis will be there! This is a day of faith, formation and fun, and concludes with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Leo. Register with Fr Andrew.
*MacMillan Coffee Morning – Monday 8th September in St David’s Church Hall from 10.30 – 1300. All welcome!
*Alpha Course in St Matthew’s Church Hall Rosewell beginning on 18th September 7pm – 8.30pm – please see the poster at the back of the church for more details!
*National Pilgrimage to Carfin The National Pilgrimage takes place at Carfin Grotto on Sunday 7 September at 3:00pm. Archbishop Leo will be the principal Celebrant and Preacher. On this day Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, will be canonised so it is an ideal day for the Scottish Catholics to come together to celebrate. Please sign up on the sheet at the back of the church if you are interested in trying to arrange car sharing!
*Carlo Acutis relics The relics of Carlo Acutis visit the Archdiocese from 13-15 September 2025, by which time he will be a saint of the Church! Schedule for St Mary's Cathedral: Sat 13 Sep - 6:00pm Vigil Mass (Cathedral open until 8:00pm for veneration); Sun 14 Sep - Midday Mass; Mon 15 Sep - 12:45pm Mass for Schools.

*Youth Group Friday, 2pm – 4pm in the hall at St David’s.

*Hall bookings – For St David’s hall booking and enquiries, please contact Molly by e-mail at this address: [email protected]

25/08/2025

Mass and service times from Monday 25th August:
Monday 10am, St David’s
Tuesday No Mass
Wednesday 10am, St David’s – tea and toast after Mass – all welcome!
Thursday 10am, St David’s
Friday 10am, St David’s
Saturday 10am, St Luke and St Anne’s
6pm, Vigil Mass, St David’s
Sunday 9.30am, St Luke and St Anne’s
11am, St David’s
Confessions Before and after 10am Saturday Mass in Mayfield, 5pm – 5.45pm on Saturday evenings in St David’s, before and after weekday Masses and by appointment.

*Youth Group Friday, 2pm – 4pm in the hall at St David’s.
*Farewell event to say goodbye to Fr Andrew. Sunday 31st August from 12 – 2.30pm in the garden at St David’s church. Parishioners from St David’s and St Luke and St Anne’s churches are all very welcome!
*Altar Servers' Day - Saturday 13 September 2025, 11:00am-3:00pm at The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh. This year we will be in the presence of a saint - the relics of Carlo Acutis will be there! This is a day of faith, formation and fun, and concludes with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Leo. Register with Fr Andrew.
*MacMillan Coffee Morning – Monday 8th September in St David’s Church Hall from 10.30 – 1300. All welcome!
*Alpha Course in St Matthew’s Church Hall Rosewell beginning on 18th September 7pm – 8.30pm – please see the poster at the back of the church for more details!
*National Pilgrimage to Carfin The National Pilgrimage takes place at Carfin Grotto on Sunday 7 September at 3:00pm. Archbishop Leo will be the principal Celebrant and Preacher. On this day Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, will be canonised so it is an ideal day for the Scottish Catholics to come together to celebrate. Please sign up on the sheet at the back of the church if you are interested in trying to arrange car sharing!
*Carlo Acutis relics The relics of Carlo Acutis visit the Archdiocese from 13-15 September 2025, by which time he will be a saint of the Church! Schedule for St Mary's Cathedral: Sat 13 Sep - 6:00pm Vigil Mass (Cathedral open until 8:00pm for veneration); Sun 14 Sep - Midday Mass; Mon 15 Sep - 12:45pm Mass for Schools.

*Hall bookings – For St David’s hall booking and enquiries, please contact Molly by e-mail at this address: [email protected]

17/08/2025

Mass and service times from Monday 18th August:
Monday 10am, St David’s
Tuesday No Mass
Wednesday 10am, St David’s – tea and toast after Mass – all welcome!
Thursday 10am, St David’s – tea and biscuits after Mass – all welcome!
Friday 10am, St David’s
Saturday 10am, St Luke and St Anne’s
6pm, Vigil Mass, St David’s
Sunday 9.30am, St Luke and St Anne’s
11am, St David’s
Confessions Before and after 10am Saturday Mass in Mayfield, 5pm – 5.45pm on Saturday evenings in St David’s, before and after weekday Masses and by appointment.

*Youth Group Friday, 2pm – 4pm in the hall at St David’s.

*Farewell event to say goodbye to Fr Andrew. Sunday 31st August from 12 – 2.30pm in the garden at St David’s church. Parishioners from St David’s and St Luke and St Anne’s churches are all very welcome!
*Altar Servers' Day - Saturday 13 September 2025, 11:00am-3:00pm at The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh. This year we will be in the presence of a saint - the relics of Carlo Acutis will be there! This is a day of faith, formation and fun, and concludes with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Leo. Register with Fr Andrew.
*National Pilgrimage to Carfin The National Pilgrimage takes place at Carfin Grotto on Sunday 7 September at 3:00pm. Archbishop Leo will be the principal Celebrant and Preacher. On this day Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, will be canonised so it is an ideal day for the Scottish Catholics to come together to celebrate.
*Catholic Conversations for Women Women who are recent converts, those considering Catholicism, and those desirous of faith-focused discussion all warmly welcome to this event. It takes place at St Andrew’s Parish rooms, 77 Belford Rd, EH4 3DS, on Saturday 30 August, 3:45pm-4:45pm. Optional Holy Hour with Adoration and chanted Vespers from 5:10pm with the Religious Sisters of Mercy. Register at [email protected] or call 0131 343 3380.
*Carlo Acutis relics The relics of Carlo Acutis visit the Archdiocese from 13-15 September 2025, by which time he will be a saint of the Church! Schedule for St Mary's Cathedral: Sat 13 Sep - 6:00pm Vigil Mass (Cathedral open until 8:00pm for veneration); Sun 14 Sep - Midday Mass; Mon 15 Sep - 12:45pm Mass for Schools.

*Hall bookings – For St David’s hall booking and enquiries, please contact Molly by e-mail at this address: [email protected]

10/08/2025

Mass and service times from Monday 11th August:
Monday 10am, Funeral Mass for Margaret Dubickas, St David’s
Tuesday No Mass
Wednesday 10am, St David’s – tea and toast after Mass – all welcome!
Thursday 10am, St David’s
Friday The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Solemnity
10am, St David’s, Mass with children from St David’s Primary School
11.30am, Mass in St Luke’s Primary School (parishioners welcome!)
Youth Group – 2pm till 4pm in the hall
6.30pm, Mass, St David’s
Saturday 10am, St Luke and St Anne’s
6pm, Vigil Mass, St David’s
Sunday 9.30am, St Luke and St Anne’s
11am, St David’s
Confessions Before and after 10am Saturday Mass in Mayfield, 5pm – 5.45pm on Saturday evenings in St David’s, before and after weekday Masses and by appointment.
*The funeral Mass for Margaret Dubickas takes place on Monday at 10am in St David’s. Please remember Margaret and her family in your prayers. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.
*The solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a holy day of obligation. See Mass times above!
*Youth Group begins again this Friday; 2pm – 4pm in the hall at St David’s.
*Altar Servers' Day - Saturday 13 September 2025, 11:00am-3:00pm at The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh. This year we will be in the presence of a saint - the relics of Carlo Acutis will be there! This is a day of faith, formation and fun, and concludes with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Leo. Register with Fr Andrew.
*National Pilgrimage to Carfin The National Pilgrimage takes place at Carfin Grotto on Sunday 7 September at 3:00pm. Archbishop Leo will be the principal Celebrant and Preacher. On this day Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, will be canonised so it is an ideal day for the Scottish Catholics to come together to celebrate.

*Hall bookings – For St David’s hall booking and enquiries, please contact Molly by e-mail at this address: [email protected]

03/08/2025

Mass and service times from Monday 4th August:
Monday 10am, St David’s
Tuesday 11am, Mass in Archview care home - Visitors of residents welcome!
Wednesday 10am, St David’s – tea and toast after Mass – all welcome!
Thursday 10am, St David’s
Friday 10am, St David’s
Saturday 10am, St Luke and St Anne’s
6pm, Vigil Mass, St David’s
Sunday 9.30am, St Luke and St Anne’s
11am, St David’s
Confessions Before and after 10am Saturday Mass in Mayfield, 5pm – 5.45pm on Saturday evenings in St David’s, before and after weekday Masses and by appointment.

*The funeral Mass for Margaret Dubickas takes place on Monday 11th August at 10am in St David’s. Please remember Margaret and her family in your prayers. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.

*Study Catholic Theology in Edinburgh Registration is now open for the MA in Applied Catholic Theology at St Mary's University Scottish campus in Edinburgh. Details at bit.ly/catholictheology. Watch the preview webinar on the YouTube channel of the Archdiocese. Queries: [email protected]
*Venerable Margaret Sinclair - The Centenary Pilgrimage to pray for the Beatification of the Venerable Margaret Sinclair will take place on Sunday 21 September from 12:30-6:00pm at St Patrick's Church, Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1NA. 12.30-1.30 Refreshments & sale of candles/goods; 1:30-2:30pm Holy Hour; 3:00-4:00pm Reflection; 4:30pm: Holy Mass concelebrated with Archbishop Leo. Confessions available all day.
*National Pilgrimage to Carfin The National Pilgrimage takes place at Carfin Grotto on Sunday 7 September at 3:00pm. Archbishop Leo will be the principal Celebrant and Preacher. On this day Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, will be canonised so it is an ideal day for the Scottish Catholics to come together to celebrate.

*St David’s Youth Group No Youth Group during the school holidays

*Volunteers for teas and coffees after the 11am Sunday Mass during the summer holiday period. Please speak to Molly or one of the hall committee if you are willing to help out!

*Hall bookings – For St David’s hall booking and enquiries, please contact Molly by e-mail at this address: [email protected]

02/08/2025

28/07/2025

Mass and service times from Monday 28th July:
Monday 10am, St David’s
Tuesday No Mass
Wednesday 10am, St David’s – tea and toast after Mass – all welcome!
Thursday 10am, St David’s
Friday 10am, St David’s
Saturday 10am, St Luke and St Anne’s
6pm, Vigil Mass, St David’s
Sunday 9.30am, St Luke and St Anne’s
11am, St David’s
Confessions Before and after 10am Saturday Mass in Mayfield, 5pm – 5.45pm on Saturday evenings in St David’s, before and after weekday Masses and by appointment.

*Study Catholic Theology in Edinburgh Registration is now open for the MA in Applied Catholic Theology at St Mary's University Scottish campus in Edinburgh. Details at bit.ly/catholictheology. Watch the preview webinar on the YouTube channel of the Archdiocese. Queries: [email protected]
*Venerable Margaret Sinclair - The Centenary Pilgrimage to pray for the Beatification of the Venerable Margaret Sinclair will take place on Sunday 21 September from 12:30-6:00pm at St Patrick's Church, Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1NA. 12.30-1.30 Refreshments & sale of candles/goods; 1:30-2:30pm Holy Hour; 3:00-4:00pm Reflection; 4:30pm: Holy Mass concelebrated with Archbishop Leo. Confessions available all day.
*National Pilgrimage to Carfin The National Pilgrimage takes place at Carfin Grotto on Sunday 7 September at 3:00pm. Archbishop Leo will be the principal Celebrant and Preacher. On this day Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, will be canonised so it is an ideal day for the Scottish Catholics to come together to celebrate.

*St David’s Youth Group No Youth Group during the school holidays

*Volunteers for teas and coffees after the 11am Sunday Mass during the summer holiday period. Please speak to Molly or one of the hall committee if you are willing to help out!

*Hall bookings – For St David’s hall booking and enquiries, please contact Molly by e-mail at this address: [email protected]

13/07/2025

Mass and service times from Monday 14th July:
Monday 10am, St David’s. Tea and biscuits in the hall after Mass!
Tuesday 10am, Funeral Mass for Isa McKenna, St David’s
Wednesday 10am, St David’s. Tea and toast in the hall after Mass!
Thursday 10am, St David’s
Friday No Mass
Saturday No morning Mass in Mayfield
6pm, Vigil Mass, St David’s
Sunday 9.30am, St Luke and St Anne’s
11am, St David’s
Confessions Before and after 10am Saturday Mass in Mayfield, 5pm – 5.45pm on Saturday evenings in St David’s, before and after weekday Masses and by appointment.

*The funeral Mass for Isa McKenna takes place on Tuesday at 10am in St David’s. Please remember Isa and her family in your prayers. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.

*Study Catholic Theology in Edinburgh Registration is now open for the MA in Applied Catholic Theology at St Mary's University Scottish campus in Edinburgh. Details at bit.ly/catholictheology. Watch the preview webinar on the YouTube channel of the Archdiocese. Queries: [email protected]

*Parish communicators The Archdiocese is hosting a webinar for those who are involved with parish communications. It takes place on Saturday 19 July, 10:00am-11:00am. The session will give tips and guidance on parish social media and more. Register at bit.ly/parishcomms

*St David’s Youth Group No Youth Group during the school holidays

*Volunteers for teas and coffees after the 11am Sunday Mass during the summer holiday period. Please speak to Molly or one of the hall committee if you are willing to help out!

*Hall bookings – For St David’s hall booking and enquiries, please contact Molly by e-mail at this address: [email protected]

07/07/2025

Mass and service times from Monday 7th July:
Monday 10am, St David’s. Tea and biscuits in the hall after Mass!
Tuesday No Mass
Wednesday 10am, St David’s. Tea and toast in the hall after Mass!
Thursday 10am, St David’s
Friday 10am, St David’s
Saturday, 10am, St Luke and St Anne’s
6pm, Vigil Mass, St David’s
Sunday 9.30am, St Luke and St Anne’s
11am, St David’s
Confessions Before and after 10am Saturday Mass in Mayfield, 5pm – 5.45pm on Saturday evenings in St David’s, before and after weekday Masses and by appointment.

*The funeral Mass for Isa McKenna takes place on Tuesday 15th July at 10am in St David’s. Please remember Isa and her family in your prayers. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.

*Study Catholic Theology in Edinburgh Registration is now open for the MA in Applied Catholic Theology at St Mary's University Scottish campus in Edinburgh. Details at bit.ly/catholictheology. Watch the preview webinar on the YouTube channel of the Archdiocese. Queries: [email protected]

*Parish communicators The Archdiocese is hosting a webinar for those who are involved with parish communications. It takes place on Saturday 19 July, 10:00am-11:00am. The session will give tips and guidance on parish social media and more. Register at bit.ly/parishcomms

*St David’s Youth Group No Youth Group during the school holidays

*Volunteers for teas and coffees after the 11am Sunday Mass during the summer holiday period. Please speak to Molly or one of the hall committee if you are willing to help out!

*Hall bookings – For St David’s hall booking and enquiries, please contact Molly by e-mail at this address: [email protected]