St Mary's Star of the Sea, Leith

15/06/2026

Last month, youth leaders and young people from across the province gathered in Crewe for a weekend retreat led by Dr David Wells.
This thoughtful reflection by Gerard Bissett captures the stories, questions, and moments that shaped the weekend — and the deeper call to see the face, the story, and the vocation in each person we meet.

Read the full reflection (link in comments):

12/06/2026

Please find attached this week’s Newsletter.

Funeral Mass for Anthony Ward – Tuesday 12noon

Friday Lunches next Friday 19th June.

Special Collection Next Weekend 20/21st June – Day for Life

Church Cleaning – Saturday 27th June 10am

11/06/2026

05/06/2026

Please see this week’s Newsletter.

Feast of the Body & Blood of Christ – 7th June 2026, Please join us for Eucharistic Procession and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament in the garden after the 10:30am Mass as a prayer for peace throughout the world.

05/06/2026

Archbishop Cushley invites you to respond to a consultation regarding diocesan structures in Scotland. The questions, from the Bishops' Conference of Scotland, are at bit.ly/archconsultation26

The purpose is to reflect on how the structures of the Church can best serve her mission, specifically whether the present situation of eight dioceses is suitable. Responses must be submitted by Friday 26 June.

02/06/2026

WARD
Anthony (Tony)
(Edinburgh/Donegal)

Peacefully, at the Western General Hospital on May 19, 2026, Anthony, beloved brother of Anne, Mary and Nora, and a much loved uncle and great uncle.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday June 16, 2026 at 12 noon at St Mary's Star of the Sea Church, Leith, followed by burial at Mount Vernon Cemetery, arriving at 2pm, to which all family and friends are respectfully invited.

Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on his soul.
https://anthony-ward-1941-2026.muchloved.com/

02/06/2026

Today, Deacon Joakim leaves our community and returns home to Vietnam as he continues his journey of formation towards the priesthood.

We thank him for the time he has shared with us, for his service, friendship, and witness of faith. He has been a blessing to our parish community, and we are grateful for all that he has contributed during his time with us ❤️

As he begins this next chapter, we assure him of our prayers and best wishes. May the Lord continue to guide and strengthen him as he follows God's call.

Until we meet again, Deacon Joakim, may God bless you and keep you always.
Safe travels, and please keep us in your prayers as we will keep you in ours 🙏