St John Ogilvie's

This Sunday

This Sunday, 5 children of our parish community will receive First Holy Communion: Gabriela Walsh, Artur Cunningham, Antony Kokoszka, Amelia Wozniak, Krystian Tomczyk. Congratulations on your First Holy Communion! May you hold the love for Jesus Christ in your heart forever.

Parish Council Meeting

Thursday 21 May at 7:00pm

Communications Sunday

Today the Church marks Communications Sunday. Digital communication has become an important part of evangelisation and outreach. A video, livestream, social media post, or message of hope can often become the first step in someone’s journey towards Christ. The second collection this weekend will support the work of the Office of Communications & Evangelisation of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland as we continue to share the Gospel through digital media, social platforms, video, news, and resources reaching people across Scotland and beyond. Please keep this work in your prayers and support the second collection.

Corpus Christi Procession

The annual Archdiocesan Corpus Christi procession, led by Archbishop Cushley, will take place from Our Lady and St Andrew's, Stirling Street, Galashiels, on the afternoon of Sunday 7 June 2026. Afterwards there will be Benediction in the Church followed by refreshments in the presbytery garden. This annual event is a beautiful, public celebration of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. All welcome.

Pentecost event for young adults

Join young adults from across the Archdiocese to celebrate Pentecost at St Andrew's Church, 77 Belford Road, Edinburgh, EH4 3DP, on Saturday 23 May, beginning at 4:00pm. There will be a talk from Fr Daniel Magaji, Eucharistic Adoration & opportunity for Confession, Holy Mass celebrated by Archbishop Cushley and a barbecue. Organised by the Archdiocese along with the young adult ministries at Edinburgh Jesuit Church, St Mary's Cathedral and St Albert's Chaplaincy. Register at bit.ly/pentecost26. Come, Holy Spirit!

Mothers and Daughters: May Crowning and Procession

Mothers and Daughters of all ages are invited by the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma for an afternoon to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary. Activities include a May Crowning and procession, Marian crafts and cookie decorating. The event is hosted on Saturday 23 May from 1:00-2:30pm at St. Andrew's, 77 Belford Rd. Edinburgh, EH4 3DS. RSVP by 20 May to edinburgh@almamercy.org.

World Youth Day

“Experience the universal Church first-hand amidst the unique and vibrant story of Catholicism in South Korea. From remarkable saints, bustling markets and poignant shrines to Holy Mass with Pope Leo and sleeping under the stars. Come with us from our Archdiocese and discover, in a profound and personal way, God, the Church, and the transforming power of faith.” - Archbishop Cushley. If you are aged 19-35 and want to find out about attending the World Youth Day in South Korea, 3-8 August 2027, please register your interest at youth.office@staned.org.uk.

Edinburgh Seven Hills Pilgrimage

The Seven Hills of Edinburgh Pilgrimage route is approximately 26km, taking in Castle Hill, Corstorphine Hill, Craiglockhart Hill, Braid Hill, Blackford Hill, Arthur’s Seat and Calton Hill. Starts at St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral at 9:00am on Saturday 13 June with a dedicated reflection at each peak from Monsignor Jeremy Milne. Details and registration at bit.ly/sevenhills26.

Loretto Primary

In response to the decision of Councillors last year to formalise the transition arrangements between St David’s High and Loretto Primary, Midlothian Council has opened an online consultation regarding the catchment areas for St David’s and the new admissions arrangements to enable pupils from Loretto to transition to the school. For a template response guide to complete the consultation questions and also to send a letter to their local councillor outlining your viewpoint please see bit.ly/midlothianguide A letter from the Parent Council of St David’s High encouraging you to participate in the Consultation is at bit.ly/midlothianletter. The consultation closes 4 June and can be found at bit.ly/midlothianconsultation.

Archdiocesan events

Events are listed at archedinburgh.org/events".