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).
Saturday (Vigil) - 6:30pm
Sunday - 10:00am
Monday - No Mass.
Tuesday - Evening Mass 7:00pm.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - Morning Mass 9:00am.-->
Malachi 4:1‐2a - "For you the sun of righteousness shall rise."
2 Thessalonians 3:7‐12 - "If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat."
Luke 21:5‐19 - "By your endurance you will gain your lives."
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.
Being Catholic TV is the new official digital platform of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland.
The announcement was made today (7 November 2025) as part of the Bishops' mission to strengthen digital evangelisation across Scotland through its new Office of Communications and Evangelisation.
Fr Michael Kane, of St Augustine's in Coatbridge and who helped launch Being Catholic TV, has been appointed Director of the office.
Bishop Frank Dougan (Galloway Diocese), who has episcopal responsibility for Communications, said: “We are launching this new initiative because evangelisation is at the heart of the Church’s mission.
Read the full press release from the Bishops' Conference of Scotland here.
A series of Holy Year talks take place on the last Sunday of each month at 4:30pm at the Carmelite Convent, Hot Pot Wynd, Dysart, KY1 2TF.
The one-hour event includes evening prayer, Eucharistic Adoration and has been organised by the Fife Deanery. All welcome. Forthcoming events are on:
Sunday 30 November: Everlasting Life, Mgr Philip Kerr
Sunday 28 December: Incarnation, Institute of Incarnate Word
Deepen your understanding of Confession at this event on Saturday 22 November 10:00am-3:45pm at St Patrick's, 30 Low Craigends, Kilsyth, G65 0PF.
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.
What the Church teaches on crucial issues from the time of Pope Leo XIII to our present Pope Leo XIV.
This week: Sr Catherine Farrel discusses The Human Dignity in Catholic Social Teaching. 7:30pm in the Cathedral rooms of St Mary's Cathedral, 63 York Place, Edinburgh on Tuesday 18 November. Talks for ages 18-40.
Concludes with Confessions/Night Prayer and refreshments. For more information contact frrobert@stmaryscathedral.co.uk.
Started on 16 September 2025, the series continues each Tuesday (7:30pm till 8:30pm) until 25 November 2025.
Red Wednesday is on 19 November is is organised by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) to raise awareness of the persecution of Christians. Holy Mass will be celebrated in Cathedrals across Scotland to mark the day. Mass at St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh will be at 7:00pm.
Archbishop Cushley invites young adults across the Archdiocese for Mass on Sunday 23 November at 7:00pm, in Sacred Heart Church, 26 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh.
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Join Paul Atkin, Pro-Life Officer for the Archdiocese on Zoom on Monday, 17 November at 7.45pm. Register here
Every Monday in Advent at 7:45pm to pray for unborn children, their mothers, and all pro-life intentions. Includes short reflection from guest speakers.
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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.
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.