159 Sighthill Drive, Edinburgh,
EH11 4PY
0131 453 5035
We are a small, multi-culture parish in the south-west of Edinburgh. We serve the areas of Baberton Mains, Calders, Clovenstone, Dumbryden, Hailesland, Murrayburn, Sighthill, Westburn and Wester Hailes and are served by Priests of the Society of the Divine Saviour (Salvatorians).
Acts 2:14, 22‐33 - "It was not possible for him to be held by death."
1 Peter 1:17‐21 - "You were ransomed with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish."
Luke 24:13‐35 - "He was known to them in the breaking of the bread."
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known
that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help,
or sought thine intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother;
to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions,
but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.
The Archdiocese recently hosted a Faith Day at the Gillis Centre titled What's Happening at Mass. Watch the six talks from guest speakers on our Archdiocesan YouTube channel and deepen your understanding of what you are seeing, hearing, saying, and doing at Mass: bit.ly/happensatmass.
Five new faithful adult volunteers are needed to commit to the Thursday evening Archdiocesan SPRED (Special Religious Development) in George Square, Edinburgh. The spiritual programme for adults with special needs fosters communion with Christ within the Catholic community. Please contact Sister Mary Benedicta Maier, RSM, at srmary.benedicta@staned.org.uk if you are interested in learning about becoming a SPRED volunteer catechist.
SPUC's annual Edinburgh Pro-life Chain is on Saturday 25 April on Lothian Road, Edinburgh. The day includes three simple opportunities to take part — come along for all of it or join in for whatever you can: 10:00am: Rosary for Life, Sacred Heart Church, Lauriston Road, EH3 9DJ, led by Archbishop Cushley; 11:00am: Pro-Life Chain; 1:15pm: Refreshments and social in Sacred Heart Church Hall.
Join young adults from across the Archdiocese to celebrate Pentecost at St Andrew's Church, 77 Belford Road, Edinburgh on Saturday 23 May, beginning at 4:00pm. There will be a talk, Eucharistic Adoration & opportunity for Confession, Holy Mass and a barbecue. Organised by the Archdiocese along with youth ministry at Edinburgh Jesuit Church, St Mary's Cathedral and St Albert's Chaplaincy. Register at bit.ly/pentecost26. Come, Holy Spirit!
The Seven Hills of Edinburgh Pilgrimage route is approximately 26km, taking in Castle Hill, Costorphine Hill, Criaglochart Hill, Braid Hill, Blackford Hill, Arthur’s Seat and Calton Hill. Starts at St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral at 9:00am on 13 June with a dedicated reflection at each peak from Monsignor Jeremy Milne. Details and registration at bit.ly/sevenhills26.
If you are concerned about your relationship and feel as a couple that you are unable to reach a conclusion alone, it is likely that you will benefit from marriage counselling. The Archdiocese has an arrangement with a qualified Catholic marriage counsellor who may be able to help you. For information or advice or to arrange counselling sessions please email in confidence marriage.counsellor@staned.org.uk or phone 07511928621. (Please note that counselling fees apply.)
Did you know that you can increase the value of your church donations by 25% without any additional cost to yourself. Click the button below to find out more then download the registration form.
Join OLIO – and help reduce food waste
OLIO is an app designed to reduce the amount of food (and non- food) items going to landfill. You can download the free app which allows you to request and collect free food within your local area.
LINKnet Mentoring
LINKnet is the first and the only direct mentoring organisation that is established to serve minority ethnic communities in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Scottish Borders and Fife. It was established in 2000 to serve disadvantaged ethnic minorities in their pursuit of development. Over the years thousands have taken part in various mentoring programmes, education and employment mentoring being the core programme.
Free Debt Help in Scotland - Christians Against Poverty (CAP)
For over 20 years, CAP has been providing free debt help in Scotland. CAP Scotland helps hundreds of people get out of debt every year, equipping them to withstand whatever storms may come their way in the future.
Thank you to all those who have given up their time to help with the running of St John Ogilvie's. Thanks too to all parishioners and visitors for their support throughout the year.