St John Ogilvie's

Sunday 27th September - 50th Anniversary of St John Ogilvie Canonisation - 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. Thank you.

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.

Secraments of Initiation for Children for 2026/2027 – Registration Closing 20 September 2026

The Sacramental Programme will recommence in the autumn, with registration closing in September. The earliest that children can receive the Sacraments are:
    Reconciliation P3;
    First Holy Communion P4;
    Confirmation P7.

Please check the Parish website for registration forms. Forms also available at the Entrance of the Church. If you have any questions, ask the pass keepers who will direct you to one of the team.

Altar Servers' Day

The Annual Day for Altar Servers takes place on Saturday 5 September from 10:30am-3:00pm at The Gillis Centre in Edinburgh. Please speak to Fr Wanat for details.

National Pilgrimage to Carfin

Holy Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop William Nolan, joined by Bishops, Priests, Religious and Faithful from across the country. Together we will gather in prayer before Our Lady, asking her intercession for our families, our communities, our nation, and for peace throughout the world. Sunday 6 September at 3.00pm.

Venerable Margaret Sinclair Pilgrimage

This year's pilgrimage takes place on Sunday 20 September at St Patrick's Church in The Cowgate, Edinburgh. Schedule: 12:30pm - Sale of candles & goods, refreshments; 1:30pm - Holy Hour (exposition and benediction); 3:00pm - Reflection from Canon Jock Dalrymple; 4:30pm - Mass celebrated by Archbishop Cushley (Homilist: Fr Michael John Galbraith).

RCIA: An Invitation to Discover the Catholic Faith

Are you an adult considering becoming Catholic? Have you ever wondered about the Catholic faith and what Catholics believe? Perhaps you're a baptized Catholic looking to deepen your understanding of your faith or to receive the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a journey for those seeking to learn more about the Catholic faith and potentially enter into full communion with the Catholic Church. For more information, please contact parish office: office.stjonhogilviesedinburgh@staned.org.uk; 01314535035.

Bring & Share - Sunday 27th September

As part of our celebrations for the 50th Anniversary of the Canonisation of St John Ogilvie, we will have some refreshments after 10am Sunday Mass with the Archbishop. If you can bring some food to share, please indicate this on the sign-up sheets at the back of the church, where you will also find more detailed information. Please only food that can be served cold and does not need to be stored in a fridge/freezer. Thank you for your support.

September PPC Meeting

The next parish council meeting will be held on Wednesday 16th September at 7pm. All welcome.