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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).
Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 - "Behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages."
1 John 3:1-3 - "We shall see God as he is."
Matthew 5:1-12a - "Blessed are the poor in spirit."
Registration is now open for the Archdiocese's Diploma in Catechetics 2027, beginning Thursday 28 January. The course offers 36 weekly Zoom sessions exploring the Catholic faith, with expert speakers, guided readings and one-to-one support. The cost is £220 (bursaries available), with places limited to 100. Register link at: bit.ly/2027catechetics. For enquiries, email diploma@staned.org.uk.
The Epiphany Group is offering a course for anyone looking to develop and deepen their experience of prayer and reflective living, rooted in the Ignatian tradition.
The course will take place mainly online, with three additional in-person days in Edinburgh, running from 3 November 2026 to 16 March 2027.
Sessions take place on Tuesdays from 7:00pm–9:00pm, beginning 3 November.
Dates: 3 November 2026 – 16 March 2027
Time: Tuesdays, 7:00pm–9:00pm
Format: Online, plus three in-person days
Location: Edinburgh for in-person sessions
Organiser: Epiphany Group
Next session 10 November 2026.
On Wednesday 11 November St Mary's Catholic Cathedral is hosting Greg Finn from Mark 10 Mission, Georgia Ferrer from Alpha, and others to reflect on what children and teens need at each stage of their faith journey. The night will include two talks, prayer, and adoration. Registration appreciated but you can also just come! Doors open 6:15pm, talks begins at 6:45pm, event ends at 8:30pm. Info and registration: www.themark10mission.co.uk/forming-a-generation. (Note that this was previously advertised as 'Little Liturgies'.)
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.)
Please see this week's parish Newsletter for more from the Archdiocese. For a full list of forthcoming events in the Archdiocese visit https://archedinburgh.org/events/.
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.