St John Ogilvie's

No Weekday Masses this Week

Father Boguslaw will be Away

Finance Committee Meeting

3rd June at 7:00pm.

Sunday 27th September - 50th Anniversary of St John Ogilvie Canonization - We Need You!

We are looking forward to welcoming Archbishop Cushley on Sunday 27th September to St John Ogilvie's, where he will celebrate Mass at our 10am Sunday service. This will be a very special occasion and we need your help to make it a success. You could contribute to: catering, liturgy, music, set-up (cleaning, flowers), greeting/pass keeping. Please add your name to one of the team sign-up sheets at the back of the church. We will then come together on Wednesday 10th June at 7pm at the church to discuss planning and roles. Thank you.

St John Ogilvie's Sacramental Programme - Catechists Needed

Could you be interested in supporting our young people to prepare to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Holy Communion or Confirmation? We are looking to grow our Sacramental Team. Passing on your faith to children and witnessing them deepen theirs is a very rewarding and enriching experience. Speak to Fr Boguslaw, Trish or Emily if you are curious and would like more information.

EasyFundraising

You can help to raise donations for St John Ogilvie's through your online shopping at no cost to you. You can sign up to support St John Ogilvie's via this link or the QR code. Emily will explain the process to parishioners after Mass and the website also has all the information.

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.

Meeting For The Eucharistic Ministers

Thursday 4^th June at 7:00pm. Eucharistic Ministers will be commissioned on the Corpus Christi Solemnity – Sunday 7^th June.

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.

New Catholic Retreat Day

Have you joined the Church in the last three years? On Saturday 20 June join other new Catholics at The Gillis Centre,100 Strathearn Rd EH9 1BB for a day including Mass, short talks, testimony and time for prayer. Register your interest with Sr Miriam Ruth: srmiriam.ruth@staned.org.uk