St John Ogilvie's

Month of the Holy Rosary

The month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary. According to an account by fifteenth-century Dominican, Alan de la Roch, Mary appeared to St. Dominic in 1206 after he had been praying and doing severe penances because of his lack of success in combating the Albigensian heresy. Mary praised him for his valiant fight against the heretics and then gave him the Rosary as a mighty weapon, explained its uses and efficacy, and told him to preach it to others.

Since the prayers of the Rosary come from such excellent sources — from Our Lord Himself, from inspired Scripture, and from the Church — it is not surprising that the Rosary is so dear to our Blessed Mother and so powerful with heaven.

Sacramental Programme First Meeting - 7th October

Our first meeting for those taking part in the sacramental programme for First Reconciliation/First Holy Communion/Confirmation will take place on Wednesday 7th October at 7:00pm in the church.

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.

P1 Admissions for Edinburgh parishes

The annual open day for primaries across the City of Edinburgh is on Wednesday 4 November. This is an opportunity to visit the school you would like your child to attend. If you would like your child to attend a Catholic primary school, you should ensure they have been Baptised prior to enrolment as a Baptismal certificate may be required.

A Musical Evening in Aid of Mary’s Meals – Friday 9 October, 7:00 – 9:30pm

A musical evening, a mix of Folk, Singer Songwriter and Sixties/Seventies Music, in aid of Mary’s Meals will be held in St. Joseph’s Church, Broomhouse Street North. Entry Only £5, free tea and biscuits (pay at the Door). See Poster at the back of the Church for more details.

Catholic Conversations for Women on the Rosary

Saturday 17 October, 3:45pm-4:45pm in St Andrew’s Parish rooms at 77 Belford Road, Edinburgh, EH4 3DS to look at how the mysteries of the Rosary are rooted in Scripture. Optional Holy Hour at the adjacent convent with Adoration, Rosary and Vespers from 5:10pm. To register email edinburgh@almamercy.org or call 0131 343 3380.

Additional Support Needs Mass

Those with additional support needs of all ages and their families/carers are invited to a special Sunday Mass on 11 October at 2pm in the quiet, beautiful Chapel of St Albert the Great at 23/24 George Square Lane, Edinburgh, EH8 9LD. Mass will be celebrated by Father Jamie McMorrin. Families are invited for teas/coffees and biscuits at the adjacent SPRED Centre following Mass to gather together to offer mutual support and to grow in friendship. This is a new opportunity and will occur quarterly. Entrance to the chapel is on George Square Lane, behind George Square. Parking is free on Sundays in George Square Lane and in the SPRED Centre car park adjacent to the chapel. For more information and any questions, please contact Sister Mary Benedicta Maier, RSM at srmary.benedicta@staned.org.uk or on 0131 370 0017.

Celebrate with the Sisters of Mercy

The Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Michigan, are celebrating 10 years in our Archdiocese. Join them on Tuesday 20 October, 6:30pm–8:00pm at The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB for a short documentary about the Sisters and their community life, Q&A, pizza and conversation Register at bit.ly/dinnerdoc.

Edinburgh Day for Life

SPUC Edinburgh West is holding its first Day for Life on Saturday 31 October, 9.30am–3.30pm, at the Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh EH9 1BB. Include talks from Dr Calum MacKellar, Margaret Akers and Chris McEleny. Register for this free event at bit.ly/dayforlife.

Red Mass

The annual Red Mass takes place at 12 noon this Sunday (4 October) at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh. The Mass marks the beginning of the new legal year in Scotland and brings together members of the legal profession to pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit in the administration of justice. All are welcome.

Archdiocesan events

More events are listed at archedinburgh.org/events.