St John Ogilvie's

A Roman Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh
Address

159 Sighthill Drive, Edinburgh,
EH11 4PY


Telephone

0131 453 5035


Welcome to
St John Ogilvie's


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).


Holy Mass at St John Ogilvie's:

Saturday (Vigil) - 6:30pm
Sunday - 10:00am

Monday - No Mass.
Tuesday - Evening Mass 7:00pm.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - Morning Mass 9:00am.


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Sunday 18th January 2026
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Sunday's Readings

1st Reading

Isaiah 49:3, 5‐6 - "I will make you as a light for the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth."

2nd Reading

1 Corinthians 1:1‐3 - "Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ."

Gospel

John 1:29‐34 - "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world."

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The Memorare


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.



From the Archdiocese

VACANCY: Support & Property Administrator

The Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh is seeking to appoint an Administrator to provide support to the Property Director and general administrative support within the Archdiocesan offices.

The role holder should have strong communication skills, good attention to detail and efficient IT skills.

They should be proactive, flexible and have the ability to prioritise and organise their work, while also supporting other team members as required.

Some experience in Property and Health & Safety is essential for this role. Experience in hospitality would also be beneficial.

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience make you suitable for this role to recruitment@staned.org.uk by Friday 23 January 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 4 February 2026.

For more information, visit the Archdiocesan website - click button below,


Diploma in Catechetics 2026

Register now for the Diploma in Catechetics 2026 to embark on a rich, ordered exploration of the Catholic faith. Course begins on Thursday 22 January. Spaces limited to 100.


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Marriage Counselling

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 also visit the Archdiocesan website.

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The Gift Aid Scheme

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What can you do with your foreign coins?

Mary’s Meals, a well-known Scottish Charity, provide nutritious school meals to children living in some of the world’s poorest countries. They would love to have any foreign currency left over from your holiday or trip abroad. In addition, they would welcome any UK coins and notes that are no longer legal currency.

You will find envelopes at the back of the church in which to place your donation. Please either deposit your envelope in the box marked MARY’S MEALS or give the envelope to Trish Middlemist.

The box will be emptied each Sunday.

Final Collection Date is Sunday 18 Jan 2026

Many thanks.

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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.

Special Thanks

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.