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St David's Dalkeith
41 Eskbank Road
Dalkeith
EH22 3BH
Tel. No. 0131-663-4286
Mobile No. 07850 227025
E-mail allan.chambers1@btinternet.com

PARISH PRIEST - Very Rev. Mgr. Allan T. Chambers

4th Sunday in Lent
Sunday 14th March 2010
Cycle C

Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
This Sacrament is celebrated at the following times,

St. Luke & St. Anne’s, Mayfield :-
Wednesday and Saturday mornings after Mass.
St. David’s, Dalkeith :-
Saturday, 5.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. prior to the Vigil Mass.

Any suitable time at either parish on request.

Praying for the Sick and Housebound.
There is apparently, a fairly recent film documentary style out on Lourdes.
As the seasons change and the nights lighten I realise Lourdes is not that far away for us from the parish who will be traveling there this year. It is a remarkable place and if possible and finances allow I do believe every Catholic should go at least once.

The new documentary film has received mixed revues in some of the Catholic papers. Apparently it is very critical of Lourdes as a town, deeming it 'tacky with flashing statues.'
That is actually true but not the whole story!!

It also thought the commentary is very harsh about,
'seeing all these sick people, some very sick indeed, looking for a cure'.

That patently is false. In all my many years of going I have never encountered anyone looking or indeed expecting to be 'cured'. What I have found is a growing acceptance of their sickness and disability and the granting of an inner strength to go on.

We commend then, this weekend, to the care of Christ the Divine Healer, all who this year will make a pilgrimage to that special place, Lourdes, where the sick will gather accepting the invitation of Our Blessed Mother to come, pray and wash in the waters.

Fourth Sunday in Lent.
Last weekend we took as our focus, the Mystery and the Power of the Cross in the lives of all Christians.
Continuing with that reflection we enter the fourth Sunday in Lent and as we do, we are aware that we are now past the half way point in our Lenten journey moving ever more closely toward Holy Week where the significance of the Cross becomes our sole focus.

It is perhaps worth reflecting this weekend, that as Jesus made his way to Calvary the cross beam was strapped over his shoulders. The Roman tradition being that Friday was execution day; the upright posts were already planted in the ground on the road to Calvary. The convicted criminal then made their way through the jeering crowds to the upright pole where the beam was attached and they were hoisted up to die.

The difference with Christ was the added punishment of the nails; through the wrists and through the instep. 

It's pretty hard to think about really. However, this was done out of supreme love for each one of us; and it is on that action of love we should further reflect on this fourth Sunday of Lent.

Parish News and Events.

Mother's Day!!!
A very happy Mothers Day to all mums in our parish families (including my own down the road!)
It is a special day for we, who still have mums, to be grateful for all they do for us still.
For the many whose mums have gone before us marked with the sign of faith, a quiet thought of remembrance for them on this day.

Hope your Mothers Day is a good one.

Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation St. David's Primary School.
This takes place within the school this coming Tuesday 16th March at 2.00 p.m..
Please remember the children in your prayers at this important time for them.

Saturday 20th March - St. Patrick's Night Dance.
Tickets at £5 will be on sale at the back of church on Saturday and Sunday.
Tickets includes Pie and Beans, Irish Dancers. Cheap booze on the night.

Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation St. Luke's Primary School.
This takes place within the school Wednesday 31st March at 2.00 p.m..
Please also remember them in your prayers at this time.

Sacramental Enrolment Mass for all children celebrating First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
Sunday 25th April - St. David's Dalkeith, 11.00 a.m. Mass.
Sunday 2nd May - St. Luke & S.t Anne's, 9.30 a.m. Mass.
Catholic parents will be expected to be present where a public declaration of support for their child will be made during the Mass. Any questions regarding the above please speak to me asap. The schools and myself want this to be a happy experience for your children and a faith filled one also. For that we need the support and practice of parents. Thanks.

Parish Spring Magazine.
We plan to publish a Spring Magazine in May and to this end, will be grateful to receive all your articles, news, stories, history, photos, jokes, whatever you have and think suitable for inclusion.

Please give your items for inclusion to Winifred, Brian or Julian by the end of March or at the latest just after Easter. This gives us enough time to construct and refine the magazine prior to its publication and distribution.

The magazine committee is looking for a fourth member. Please contact one of the above if you are interested.

Piety Stall.
Mass Cards and cards for special occasions, books, rosaries, candles, etc., are on sale at the back of the church. Orders can be taken if items not on display.

Royal Infirmary Edinburgh.
Again may I remind you that as we currently do not have a Catholic Priest appointed as Chaplain at the Royal, it is important that if you or a member of your family is to be admitted and require the Sacrament of the Sick to please let me know as soon as possible.

As far as I am able I try to visit my own parishioners who are in hospital and anoint those who request it. Thanks.

Looking ahead....

Sunday 14th March - Pro-Life Teas & Coffees.

Tuesday 16th March at 2.00 p.m. - Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation,
St. David's Primary School.

Saturday 20th March -  St Patrick’s night dance.

Sunday 21st March - Pro-Life Teas & Coffees.

Monday 22nd March 7.30 p.m. in the Hall.
First Lenten Reflection.

Sunday 28th March - Mary’s Meals Teas & Coffees.

Monday 29th March 7.30 p.m..
Second Lenten Reflection.

Wednesday 31st March at 2.00 p.m. - Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation,
St. Luke's Primary School. 

Friday 2nd April - Good Friday.

Saturday 3rd April - Holy Saturday.

Sunday 4th April - Easter Sunday.

Saturday 10th April 7.30 p.m. - Parish Spring Dance (Eternity are playing again).
Tickets £5 buffet included.   Tickets will be on sale shortly.

Sunday 25th April - St. David's Dalkeith, 11.00 a.m. Sacramental Enrolment Mass for all children celebrating First Holy Communion and Confirmation.

Saturday 1st May - Monthly Hop.

Sunday 2nd May - Bacon rolls. 

Sunday 2nd May - St. Luke & S.t Anne's, 9.30 a.m. Sacramental Enrolment Mass for all children celebrating First Holy Communion and Confirmation.

Sunday 9th May 11.00 a.m., St. Luke & St. Anne's.
Celebration of First Holy Communion and Confirmation 11.00 a.m. Mass
(Mass St. David's 9.30 a.m. this Sunday only.)

Sunday 23rd May 11.00 a.m., St. David's Dalkeith.
Celebration of First Holy Communion and Confirmation 11.00am Mass.

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