Welcome
Today we welcome Fr Peter Clucas to our parish. Fr Peter served here as assistant priest in the early 80’s and is very willing and generous to supply while I take my annual holidays in Cork.

Festival Mass
The new Apostolic Nuncio, HE Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendía, will be the main celebrant at the annual Festival Mass at midday on Sunday 13 August 2023 at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh. Archbishop Cushley will concelebrate and preach the homily.

Beginning Experience 29th Sept – 1st October
The Beginning Experience are holding a weekend for those who find themselves suffering bereavement through:

DIVORCE, - SEPARATION - or WIDOWHOOD

The weekend will take place from: 29th September - 1st October 2023.
At the Conforti Centre, Coatbridge. Contact: Louise on 07926 571004 or email louse p398@gmail.com
Applications must be returned by 16th September 2023.
Mrs Margaret M. Robinson President.

Carfin Pilgrimage
The Annual National Pilgrimage to Carfin takes place on Sunday 3 September. Join Archbishop Cushley and Bishops from across Scotland to pray for peace, particularly in the Ukraine.

Talk series at the Cathedral
St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh is hosting a series of special talks in October with US theologian Professor James Edwards. Tickets and details at bit.ly/Jesus-in-GospelofMark.

Study Theology in Edinburgh
The MA in Applied Catholic Theology is offered by St Mary’s University in Scotland and begins in September 2023. The course provides a thorough grounding in key aspects of Catholic theology and develops the skills to apply that theology to the challenges and opportunities of the contemporary world. Click here for more information.

Diamond Jubilee
Congratulations to Danny and Anne O’Donnell who celebrated 60 years of Happy Marriage in Donegal last week. You bring a blessing to our community may you also be blessed in your continued life together.

Welcome
For eight weeks now we have lived something of an asylum seeker or refugee experience. We were without the refuge of our parish home where we meet every week have a cuppa with our friends and pray together. We appreciate the welcome we received in St. Joseph’s, St. Cuthbert’s, St. Mark’s, St. John the Baptist and Currie. Our people appreciated the shorter homilies and the china cups.

Festival Mass
The new Apostolic Nuncio, HE Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendía, will be the main celebrant at the annual Festival Mass at midday on Sunday 13 August 2023 at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh. Archbishop Cushley will concelebrate and preach the homily.

Festival Music Event
Join the Schola Cantorum of St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh on Monday 14 August at 7:30pm for a unique performance of Paul Mealor’s sacred choral music along with an interview with the man himself. It's a unique opportunity to hear from one of the world's most performed living composers. Tickets £16 (under 16s £5) available from the Fringe Box Office, Eventbrite or on the door.

Carfin Pilgrimage
The Annual National Pilgrimage to Carfin takes place on Sunday 3 September. Join Archbishop Cushley and Bishops from across Scotland to pray for peace, particularly in the Ukraine.

Talk series at the Cathedral
St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh is hosting a series of special talks in October with US theologian Professor James Edwards. Tickets and details at bit.ly/Jesus-in-GospelofMark.

Study Theology in Edinburgh
The MA in Applied Catholic Theology is offered by St Mary’s University in Scotland and begins in September 2023. The course provides a thorough grounding in key aspects of Catholic theology and develops the skills to apply that theology to the challenges and opportunities of the contemporary world. Click here for more information.

Voting Rights
Edinburgh City Council is considering a proposal to remove voting rights of Church Representatives on its Education, Children and Families Committee. If passed, it means school reps won’t have a say in decisions affecting faith schools. The vote on this issue was postponed and is expected to take place next month, so there is still time to contact your councillor to help ensure the Church has a voice in Catholic schools. Postcards are available at the back of the church. Find your councillor here.

Sr Cecilia Conway
It is with much sadness that we announce the death of Sr Cecilia in Swansea. Sister from Co. Derry served in St. Margaret’s school, Gillis until the “Ursulines’ of Jesus” withdrew from education in the Archdiocese. Sister then became an associate in the Cathedral Parish in Edinburgh and in 1988 she was appointed to St. John Ogilvie’s where she served for the next 27 years. We were blessed with her gentle ministry until health problems forced early retirement. In St John Ogilvie’s she served as Sacristan, Parish Visitor, JPIC, etc. For the past 10 days sister had been unwell. Her health deteriorated rapidly and she breathed her last on Wednesday 24th May. May she Rest in Peace.

Margaret Cecelia’s funeral will take place next Friday in Stella Maris. There will be a live stream via zoom.
The link is Kathleencurran009@icloud.com .

Macmillan Cancer Charity
Hi, I am Graham Reid and today I will run the Edinburgh Half Marathon (13.1 miles). I am hoping to raise money through sponsorship for the Macmillan Cancer Support charity. I hope you feel able to sponsor me and raise much needed money for this charity. You can sponsor me online at: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/graham-reid2022

Church Roof
TWork on the Church Roof will commence this week Completion date is set for Friday 14th July. Per Parish WEB we will communicate progress especially date of reopening

PPC
The Parish Pastoral Council have decided to suspend all Masses and Church Services during that period. Safeguarding is a major consideration in our building with its many open areas, also the car park will be required for skips, delivery of materials and temporary offices and utilities.

Offertory Collections during temporary closure
Your offertory collections can be accumulated and presented when the church re-opens, if you wish to do so. Or you could pay them into the Bank using a/c details: ST JOHN OGILVIES (use block capitals) sort Code:80-02-27 a/c 00126337

Muscle Power
Today Sunday 28th May some items still will be moved from the Church after Mass, most of this work has been done but there is still some items to be moved after the 10.00am Mass today

Communication
During our closure you will find the Parish News on our Parish WEB - www.stjohnogilvies.co.uk .

Church Roof
The Diocesan Trustees approved the replacement of the Church Roof. Work will commence on 30th May, completion date is Friday July 14th.

PPC
The Parish Pastoral Council have decided to suspend all Masses and Church Services during that period. Safeguarding is a major consideration in our building with its many open areas, also the car park will be required for skips, delivery of materials and temporary offices and utilities.

Birthday Girl
The final gathering in the church prior to closure will be the celebration of the 90th Birthday of Lena Hickey after Mass on Sunday 28th May.

Muscle Power
On Sunday 21st May and Sunday 28th May also we plan to move some items from the Church after Mass, e.g. Stations of the Cross, Pictures, Statues etc. we require some volunteers to make themselves available to help with muscle power. There will be a plan in place it is a question to take instructions to move some sacred objects from A to B.

Communication
During our closure you will find the Parish News on our Parish WEB - www.stjohnogilvies.co.uk .

Holy Cross Academy FP Reunion
If you or your friends would like a reunion with other FPs then please send your name and the years when you started and left Holy Cross Academy to Michael Balfour at mjbgen19@gmail.com or telephone 07484 620 635 by 30 June 2023. We aim to reply by 31 July 2023.

Laudato Si’ Week from May 21 – 28 2023
Laudato Si’ Week takes place from May 21-28. It marks the eighth anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical on care for creation. You can watch the Pope Francis film "The Letter" for free online at https://www.theletterfilm.org/watch/.

*Note: You can read “Laudate Si” in full by clicking here.

Welcome
This week we welcome to God’s Family Maja and Julia Bareja twin girls who were Baptised last week. Congratulations to Bartosz and Karolina on the birth of their twin girls. Sisters for Casper. May they bring you much joy and happiness in the years ahead.

Requiem
Funeral Mass to celebrate the life of Frank Dougan at Star of the Sea Leith on Wednesday 17th May at 11.30am. May he rest in peace.

Ascension Thursday 18th May
Thursday next 18th May is the Feast of the Ascension a Holiday of Obligation

• Vigil Mass Wednesday at 6.30pm
• Thursday Mass 10.00am

Church Roof
The Trustees have approved replacement of the Church Roof, it is 20 years past its guarantee date. Over the years you will have noticed ingress of water in multiple places. The cost will be in excess of £200,000 to be repaid to the Diocese in the years ahead. If the rainwater continues to penetrate the felt it would soon damage the Wooden Beams and destroy the structure.

Parish Pastoral Council – 16th May, 7.30pm
The PPC were scheduled to meet on 26th May. In view of an early start on the roof I propose we move the PPC meeting to Tuesday next 16th May at 7.30pm.

Rosary
Friday Morning after Mass at 9.30am.

First Holy Communion
Congratulations to the girls and boys who celebrated their First Holy Communion last Sunday and to those who received the Sacrament of Confirmation from the Archbishop the previous week.

Our thanks to the parish volunteers who helped you the parents the children for the Sacraments..

Concert – 20 May
A free concert of choral music from the St John’s Chamber Choir of Malmö, Sweden, takes place at Sacred Heart Church, Lauriston Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9DJ, at 7pm on Saturday 20 May. All welcome.

Special Collection, 21 May
World Communications Day is on Sunday 21 May. As per the Liturgical Calendar, a collection should be taken up for the apostolate of communications.

Laudato Si’ Week from May 21 – 28 2023
Laudato Si’ Week takes place from May 21-28. It marks the eighth anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical on care for creation. You can watch the Pope Francis film "The Letter" for free online at https://www.theletterfilm.org/watch/.

*Note: You can read “Laudate Si” in full by clicking here.

Retreat – 27 May
Journeying Onward is a four week retreat beginning on Saturday 27 May, offered by the Edinburgh Jesuit Centre and The Epiphany Group Scotland. It is open to all and can be taken online or in-person, with the option of individual meetings. For more information or to book, email rdljourney@epiphanygroup.org.uk or ejcretreats@jesuit.org.uk

Bishop’s Conference of Scotland - Day for Life – 18 June
BCOS has moved the Day for Life to 18 June 2023 (it is in the Liturgical Calendar as 31 May). A collection should be taken around this time for the work of the apostolate of life.

Connie Zappa
First Anniversary Mass for Connie next Saturday at 6.30 pm.

First Holy Communion
Today Sunday at the 12 Noon Mass, 17 children will celebrate their First Holy Communion, another girl from this class of 2023 will celebrate her Communion in Spain next month.

Our thanks to Julia McGuire, Laura Lang, Trish Middlemist and Agnieszka Kiersztejn who walked with these children over the past 6 months, the parish community and parents express their sincere gratitude for your generous commitment and support of these children.

Rosary
Friday Morning after Mass at 9.30am.

Caravan Holiday
Now allocated to a family of four.

Climate Change is Here to Stay. Now What? – Friday 12 May
St Ninian’s Episcopal Church, Comely Bank, would like to extend their event invitation to members of the Eco-Congregation network in and around Edinburgh. 40 Comely Bank EH4 1AG at 7pm on Friday 12 May
admin@stninians-edinburgh.org.uk . There will be light refreshments afterwards.

Speaker: Bethany Sollereder a Lecturer in Science and Religion at the University of Edinburgh. She specialises in theology concerning evolution and the problem of suffering and is currently working on the theological aspects of climate change.

Meditation with Fr. Laurence Freeman OSB
Wednesday 17 May 6.30 - 9.00 pm
Theme How to accept reality.
FR Laurence Freeman is world renowned as a teacher of Meditation.
From The Meditation Centre London e.meditatio@wccm.org

Prepare for Pentecost – Tuesdays 7.30pm, continuing 9 May
Join this six-week online talk series to prepare and learn more about two major feasts at the end of Eastertide: Pentecost and Holy Trinity Sunday. Led by Sister Anna Marie McGuan RSM and Fr Kevin Douglas, it will take a closer look at what we believe about the Holy Trinity based on the writings of St Thomas Aquinas. Begins on Tuesday 2 May at 7:30pm (1 hour). To register please click here.

Special Collection, 21 May
World Communications Day is on Sunday 21 May. As per the Liturgical Calendar, a collection should be taken up for the apostolate of communications.

Bishop’s Conference of Scotland - Day for Life – 18 June
BCOS has moved the Day for Life to 18 June 2023 (it is in the Liturgical Calendar as 31 May). A collection should be taken around this time for the work of the apostolate of life.

Laudato Si’ Week from May 21 – 28 2023
Laudato Si’ Week takes place from May 21-28. This global celebration marks the eighth anniversary of Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical on care for creation. There are a range of global events taking place that you can take part in. Visit https://laudatosiweek.org/. You can watch the Pope Francis film ‘The Letter’ for free online at https://www.theletterfilm.org/watch/

Vocation Mission – Sunday 21 May
Vocation Mission takes place at St Mary, Star of the Sea, 106 Constitution Street, Leith, EH6 6AW, on Sunday 21 May. T he event begins with Mass at 10:30am followed by a talk from Sr Immaculada Perez, OMI. The event is to help promote a culture of vocations in homes and families. All welcome.

Lourdes Pilgrimage 2023
There’s still time to book your place on the Archdiocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes, which takes place from 7-14 July. Everyone is welcome, and those with disabilities/medical issues are especially invited - you will be cared for 24/7 by a dedicated team of doctors, nurses and support workers. Financial assistance may be available to support your pilgrimage. For full details visit www.edinburgh-lourdes.com/ or email edinburghlourdes@gmail .com

First Holy Communion – Sunday 7th May 12 Noon
We celebrate First Holy Communions on Sunday 7th May at 12.00 Mass. We have 17 children for First Holy Communion this year so our catechists suggested we have a separate Mass to ensure comfortable space for parents, grandparents and extended families to join in the celebration.

We will have the usual 10.00 am Mass on the 7th of May.

World Day of Prayer for Vocations - Today
This Sunday is World Day of Prayer for Vocations and there will be a retiral collection. Please pray that more men and women answer God’s call to the priesthood and the religious life. Keep in your prayers the five seminarians from the Archdiocese in Rome and Scots College, Salamanca.

If you feel called to the priesthood or religious life, have a chat with Fr Tony or contact Archdiocesan vocations director Father Andrew Garden on 0131 663 4286 (vocations@staned.org.uk) or Sister Mirjam Hugens, director for Religious Vocations, on 0131 623 8902 or email: religiousvocations @staned.org.uk

Caravan Holiday
We have an offer of a caravan holiday at Port Seaton three berth the week of 24th June. Suit a family of five. If you are interested let a member of the PPC or myself know as soon as possible.

Dicastery for Evangelisation
This is a new department of the Roman Curia. Formed in 2022 for the promotion of New Evangelisation; presided over by Pope Francis.

Archbishop Cushley has been given a five-year appointment to this department.

The Scottish Laity Network
Scottish Laity Network begins its “Towards Pentecost 2023” programme on Thursday highlighting Church dealings with victims of abuse and exploring discipleship.

Prepare for Pentecost – Tuesdays 7.30pm, starting 2 May
Join this six-week online talk series to prepare and learn more about two major feasts at the end of Eastertide: Pentecost and Holy Trinity Sunday. Led by Sister Anna Marie McGuan RSM and Fr Kevin Douglas, it will take a closer look at what we believe about the Holy Trinity based on the writings of St Thomas Aquinas. Begins on Tuesday 2 May at 7:30pm (1 hour). To register please click here.

Celebrate Marriage – Wednesday 31 May 7.15pm
On Wednesday 31 May at 7.15pm the Archbishop will celebrate a special Mass for Married and Engaged Couples at the Cathedral. All married and engaged couples are very welcome to come on the night and celebrate the gift of marriage. After the Mass there will be a celebratory reception in Coffee Saints to which everyone attending the Mass is invited. If you are celebrating a significant anniversary this year, or know couples who are, do let us know so that we can send a personal invitation. Please submit names, address and number of years being celebrated to Fr Jeremy Milne, email: vemarriage@staned.org.uk, 0131 334 1693.

St Margaret’s Pilgrimage 2023 – Sunday 18 June
St Margaret Pilgrimage returns to Dunfermline on Sunday 18 June. Mass is at 2:30pm in St Margaret’s Memorial Church in East Port, with Archbishop Cushley as principal celebrant. Prior to that there is an ecumenical service at 12:30pm in Dunfermline Abbey, followed by prayers at the tomb of St Margaret. Join people from across the Archdiocese and beyond to give thanks to God for St Margaret’s example of faith, charity and leadership.

(Please note, there is no town centre procession this year.)

Sacrament of Confirmation

On Wednesday next the 26th April at 7.00 pm Archbishop Leo Cushley will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation at St Cuthbert’s Church, 104 Slateford Road, EH14 1PT. Children prepared for Confirmation are from St John Ogilvie’s, St Cuthbert’s, St Joseph’s and Currie.

Special thanks to our Catechetical Team: Julia McGuire, Laura Lang, Trish Middlemist and Agnieszka Kiersztejn who accompanied these children on Saturday mornings over the past the past six months.

Caravan Holiday
We have an offer of a caravan holiday at Port Seaton three berth the week of 24th June. Suit a family of five. If you are interested let a member of the PPC or myself know as soon as possible.

Lourdes Pilgrimage 2023

There’s still time to book your place on the Archdiocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes, which takes place from 7-14 July. Everyone is welcome, and those with disabilities/medical issues are especially invited - you will be cared for 24/7 by a dedicated team of doctors, nurses and support workers. Financial assistance may be available to support your pilgrimage. For full details visit www.edinburgh-lourdes.com/ or email edinburghlourdes @gmail.com

Sympathy
We offer our sincere Sympathy to Maurice Dougan on the unexpected death of his brother Frank. Recently Frank had surgery for a heart condition. Initially he made good progress towards recovery but needed to be twice resuscitated. Frank was a faithful parishioner of Star of the Sea, Leith and the elected members’ representative on the Board of the Hibbies. He would have joined in all the 50 verses of Glory, Glory, in our Final Hymn last Sunday. May he rest in peace.

World Day of Prayer for Vocations
Next Sunday (30 April) is World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Please pray that more men and women answer God’s call to the priesthood and the religious life. Keep in your prayers the 5 seminarians from the Archdiocese. If you feel called to the priesthood or religious life, have a chat with our vocations director Father Andrew Garden on 663-4286 (vocations@staned.org.uk) or Sister Mirjam Hugens, director for Religious Vocations, on 623 8902 religiousvocations @staned.org.uk .

Retiring Collection next Sunday. for Ecclesiastical Students' Fund.

Macmillan Cancer Charity
Hi, I am Graham Reid and I am training to run the Edinburgh Half Marathon (13.1 miles) on 28th May 2023. I am hoping to raise money through sponsorship for the Macmillan Cancer Support charity. I hope you feel able to sponsor me and raise much needed money for this charity. You can sponsor me on line at:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/graham-reid2022

Prayer is more about trust and hope than about arranging the world to suit me.

Annual Accounts 2022
A copy of Parish Annual Accounts is available today. You will notice a deficit in the year of £3210. Since COVID there has been a drop in income as we as we dropped the parish Second Collection from the Pandemic also we paid off our original Loan to the Archdiocese in the sum of £ 11,857.

This account has the approval of the PPC and Finance Committee plus the Diocesan Treasurer.

The new roof on the church will cost in excess of £218,000 so funding will have to be addressed again to meet this debt.

Caravan Holiday
We have an offer of a caravan holiday at Port Seaton three berth the week of 24th June. Suit a family of five. If you are interested let a member of the PPC or myself know as soon as possible.

Thank You
Our special thanks to those of the parishioners who prepared the Liturgy, singing and readings for Holy Week. To Marie for decorating the church with an Easter theme and message.

Easter Chickens
Roseanne and Maureen would like to thank everyone who supported them in buying the knitted chickens in the run up to Easter. £260 was raised and will make a small start to the fund raising for the church roof repair.
Maureen

New Mattress
Two new mattresses were donated to the church this week, if you are interested you will find them in the Day Chapel. You are welcome to them.

"The Mysteries – Reimagined"
Green Shoots Youth Theatre are looking for actors!

Are you between 12 – 17? Do you want to perform as part of the Edinburgh Fringe this August?

We need enthusiastic young people to join our new Youth Theatre for an exciting summer project! We are performing five short plays based on the Medieval Mysteries. This is a great opportunity to work with an experienced professional director and writer.

The Mystery Plays were the soaps of their day: warm, funny, but with serious intent – Bible stories brought to life - about real people in real situations.

Director Faith Sutherland will stage these at the atmospheric Undercroft of St Vincent’s Chapel, Stockbridge. Writer Peter Holloway has reimagined the Mysteries for our time, with topics that concern us all: climate change, refugees’ flight, war’s ruin.

‘ The Mysteries – Reimagined’ is an ensemble piece, with an emphasis in rehearsals on learning new skills, working to create a professional and dynamic production, and to have fun! Participation is free.

Rehearsals – Monday 24 July – Friday 11 August – 10.00 – 15.00
Final Rehearsal – Saturday 12 August
Performances – Sunday 13 August, 15.00 & 17.00

Sign up to be part of this exciting project!
Contact Faith Sutherland on sutherlandf197 @gmail.com

Easter Blessing

May the Lord bless you this Easter Time;
Bless you with hope, uplift you in despair;

Bless you with peace, calm you in trouble;
Bless you with joy, comfort you in sorrow;

Bless you with faith, guard you against doubt;
Bless you with love, keep you from fear;

Bless you with mercy; help you forgive;
So your heart may rejoice in the Risen Lord.

Weekday Mass
During Easter week, Mass at 12 noon

WEE Box
Over the next few weeks please remember toi return your WEE Box that you used during Lent to bank your donations for SCIAF. All monies will be forwarded on 1 May to support people of Zambia.

J & P Satruday Talk
The St Columba’s Justice and Peace Group warmly invite you to "The Saturday Talk - Ukraine" on Saturday 15th April 2023 at 10.00 for coffee with the presentation talk at 10.30am.

Dr. Kateryna Budz will talk about the political and ideological roots of the Russo-Ukrainian War. Dr Budz is a graduate of the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. She specialises in history of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, and currently a research fellow at University of Edinburgh.

Our second talk focuses on Ukrainian Refugees in Scotland, with Peter Kormylo and Terry Kowal from the Ukrainian Information Service.

Blessing of Food
The Polish tradition of Blessing of Food will take place on Holy Saturday 8th April at 12.00 Noon in Church Grounds

Edinburgh Easter Play – 8th April
The Edinburgh Easter Play in Princes Street Gardens on 8th April at 2 pm. Graham Reid of this parish plays the part of Matthew.

World Youth Day Lisbon 2023
31st July - 9th August. Join the Oblates at the next World Youth Day in Lisbon. Ages from 18 - 35. 25 spaces available. Cost £650. Contact Padraig Corcoran for info. P.corcoran@oblates.ie or +353(87)7723255.

My Holy Week
Where am I as Jesus passes by on the donkey?

• One of the crowd shouting out his name?
• Judas who betrayed him?
• Am I Peter who denied he ever knew him?
• Am I Pilate when I judged and condemned others?
• Am I Simon or Veronica who helped Jesus in his time of need?
• Or am I spitting out insults as I shout “Crucify him! Crucify him!”

Macmillan Cancer Charity
Hi, I am Graham Reid and I am training to run the Edinburgh Half Marathon (13.1 miles) on 28th May 2023. I am hoping to raise money through sponsorship for the Macmillan Cancer Support charity. I hope you feel able to sponsor me and raise much needed money for this charity. You can sponsor me on line at:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/graham-reid2022 .

Parish Pastoral Council – 30th March
Thursday next 30th March - Members please collect your Agenda and correspondence after Mass today.

Palm Sunday talk – 27th March
Archbishop Leo hosts a talk about Palm Sunday on Monday 27 March at 7:30pm. It is for those who want to better understand the background to the liturgy and prepare for the day. Register for this Zoom talk bit.ly/palmsundaytalk.

Blessing of Food
The Polish tradition of Blessing of Food will take place on Holy Saturday 8th April at 12.00 Noon in Church Grounds

Parish Liturgy Meeting
On Tuesday last the Liturgy Group met to arrange the Holy Week and Easter Ceremonies: -

Palm Saturday
Vigil Mass with Blessing of Palms 1st April at 6.30 pm

Palm Sunday 10.00 am
Mass, Blessing of Palms and Procession 2nd April

Holy Thursday 6th April
The Lord’s Supper 7.30 pm
Adoration at Altar of Repose after Mass to 10.00 pm

Good Friday 7th April
Passion and Veneration of the Cross 3.00 pm
Stations of the Cross In Church 7.30 pm

Stations of the Cross Online
See Parish website.

Holy Saturday – 8th.April
Easter Vigil Mass, Paschal Fire and Baptisms 7.30 pm

Easter Sunday 9th April
Mass 10.00 am

Welcome
Today we welcome to God’s family Quinn Lilly Frances Kelly who was Baptised on Saturday. Congratulations to Robert and Jennifer Kelly ( Scougell) on the birth of their first born. May she bring you much joy and happiness in the years ahead

Golden Jubilee
On Friday last, the feast of St. John Ogilvie, 10th March we celebrated the Golden Jubilee of the Parish. It was a joyous occasion. Photographs are available on the parish or Diocesan WEB www.stjohnogilvies.co.uk.

Our sincere gratitude to the PPC who planned the Liturgy and prepared the Buffet and spring cleaned the chapel and hall, those who provided music and singing – young and old - and who recorded our story in the Jubilee Booklet. The Archbishop and Priests from past years were high in praise of the evening which they thoroughly enjoyed.

Golden Jubilee - photos on parish website
We will be putting some more of the photographs taken at the Golden Jubilee celebrations onto the parish website and we would be grateful if you would let us know if you have any objections to photos of you or your child/children being shown on the website - email st.jh.ogilvie @blueyonder.co.uk

Parish Liturgy Meeting – Tuesday 21st March 7.30pm
To prepare for Holy Week and Easter the Liturgy Group are invited to a meeting on Tuesday next 21st March at 7.30 pm. We have a core group who engage in the Liturgy meeting but it is open to new members who feel they have something to contribute to the Easter Celebrations.

Stations of the Cross Online
See Parish website.

Parish Pastoral Council – Thursday 30th March
Next PPC meeting is Thursday 30th March at 7.30 pm. Items for the agenda should be given to Joe McGeough [Chair] or Anna Allen [Secretary] before 24th March.

Accommadation Wanted
Solomon Ugwuoke is looking for accommodation for 3. If you can help, contact him on 07578 999758..

Palm Sunday talk – 27th March
Archbishop Leo hosts a talk about Palm Sunday on Monday 27 March at 7:30pm. It is for those who want to better understand the background to the liturgy and prepare for the day. Register for this Zoom talk bit.ly/palmsundaytalk.

SCIAF Letter
From Bishop Brian McGee (Bishop President of SCIAF). Copies available in Church Entrance or click here.

Finance Committee
Meeting of Parish Finance Committee. Monday 20th March 10.30am.

Relics of Padre Pio – Friday 24th March
Relics of Padre Pio are touring Scotland (including his gloves and bloodstained bandages). They visit the Archdiocese on Friday 24 March at 7:00pm in Ss John Cantius & Nicholas Church, West Main Street, Broxburn. There will be Holy Mass and a chance to receive an individual blessing with the relics. A special invitation is extended to the sick and the suffering. Teas/coffee served in church hall afterwards.

SCIAF

This year’s Lenten appeal focusses on the lives of Ruth, Juliet, Catherine, Savita and their families in Zambia. They are living and farming in the harshest of conditions; of hardships they face when crops fail, and they are left without food.

Ruth was so hungry that she was too tired to work in the fields. Her crops failed and there was no food for her family. She could not afford to send her children to school; Hunger forced Catherine to search for mushrooms to feed her grandchildren. She mistakenly poisoned herself and her four grandchildren. Their children are faced with the option f becoming scavengers or turn to prostitution.

SCIAF

This year’s Lenten appeal focusses on the lives of Ruth, Juliet, Catherine, Savita and their families in Zambia. They are living and farming in the harshest of conditions; of hardships they face when crops fail, and they are left without food.

Ruth was so hungry that she was too tired to work in the fields. Her crops failed and there was no food for her family. She could not afford to send her children to school; Hunger forced Catherine to search for mushrooms to feed her grandchildren. She mistakenly poisoned herself and her four grandchildren. Their children are faced with the option f becoming scavengers or turn to prostitution.

Fair Trade Fortnight - 27 February to 13 March 2023
Please try and buy Fair Trade products when you can during Fair Traid Fortnight to help Fair Trade Farmers and Producers impacted by the effects of climate change.

Lent talks – Wednesdays 15 and 22 March
Discover Jesus Christ in the Servant Songs of Isaiah with four online talks from the Archdiocese. They are hosted by Fr Jamie McMorrin of St Margaret’s, Davidson’s Mains, and Sr Anna Marie McGuan RSM and take place at 7:30pm on Wednesday 15, 22 March. Register at bit.ly/lenttalks2023

Rosary
Morning Rosary. We pray the morning Rosary each Friday in the church at 9.30 am.

Special Collection – weekend 18/19 March
Next weekend (18-19 March) a special collection should be taken up for Papal & Episcopal Charities. (Propagation of the Faith) plus SCIAF.

The Big Bethany Sleep Out is back!
The Big Bethany Sleep Out is back for 2023. This year we are aiming to raise £40,000 for our 40th birthday, and we need your help!

On Friday the 24th of March join us in-person in Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Edinburgh or from your own home via livestream.

We will be sleeping outside for one night to raise awareness and to show empathy for the people we serve.

Relics of Padre Pio – Friday 24th March
Relics of Padre Pio are touring Scotland (including his gloves and bloodstained bandages). They visit the Archdiocese on Friday 24 March at 7:00pm in Ss John Cantius & Nicholas Church, West Main Street, Broxburn. There will be Holy Mass and a chance to receive an individual blessing with the relics. A special invitation is extended to the sick and the suffering. Teas/coffee served in church hall afterwards.

Stations of the Cross Online
See Parish website.

Archdiocese Stations of the Cross – Monday 3rd April
This takes place on Monday 3 April at 7:45pm on Zoom. It is a chance to pray for all pro-life intentions and includes a reflection from Archbishop Leo. Register at bit.ly/stations2023 .

Palm Sunday talk – 27th March
Archbishop Leo hosts a talk about Palm Sunday on Monday 27 March at 7:30pm. It is for those who want to better understand the background to the liturgy and prepare for the day. Register for this Zoom talk bit.ly/palmsundaytalk .

Easter Chickens
Coming soon, knitted chickens filled with a cream, caramel or oreo egg. They will be on sale (£2 each), up to Easter, to start fund raising for the church roof repair.

Resurrection

Celebrate the greatest event in history.
Sunday 9th April 7.30pm
Usher Hall Edinburgh [FREE] suggested donation.
Tickets available from www.originscotlsnd.org or call 0131-5410117

Final Reminder: Parish Golden Jubilee – 10th March 2023
We will celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the parish on Friday 10th March at 6.00 pm.

• Mass with Archbishop Leo Cushley
• Buffet
• Entertainment till 11.00pm

These celebrations are for ALL PARISHIONERS whether you have been here 50 years or 5 minutes.

Tickets are FREE and are now available after Mass today.

Please only take a ticket or tickets if you are going to attend. And if you do take tickets and you find out later you cannot attend, please return tickets.

The tickets are being used to give us an indication of numbers for catering.

Party Piece
Also, if you are able to provide some form of entertainment at the Jubilee party (sing, dance, recite, tell a funny story, etc) then please let John Rafferty or Maureen Gore know after the weekend Masses.

SCIAF

The Wee Box is available today or you may already have received one by post from SCIAF. This year the focus of the Wee Box is Zambia and Kabwe where people are hungry due to crop failure due to climate change

Fair Trade Fortnight - 27 February to 13 March 2023
Please try and buy Fair Trade products when you can during Fair Traid Fortnight to help Fair Trade Farmers and Producers impacted by the effects of climate change.

The Big Bethany Sleep Out is back!
The Big Bethany Sleep Out is back for 2023. This year we are aiming to raise £40,000 for our 40th birthday, and we need your help!

On Friday the 24th of March join us in-person in Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Edinburgh or from your own home via livestream.

We will be sleeping outside for one night to raise awareness and to show empathy for the people we serve.

Lent talks – Wednesdays 8, 15 and 22 March
Discover Jesus Christ in the Servant Songs of Isaiah with four online talks from the Archdiocese. They are hosted by Fr Jamie McMorrin of St Margaret’s, Davidson’s Mains, and Sr Anna Marie McGuan RSM and take place at 7:30pm on Wednesday 8, 15, 22 March. Register at bit.ly/lenttalks2023

Rosary
Morning Rosary: We pray the morning Rosary each Friday in the church at 9.30 am.

Easter Chickens
Coming soon, knitted chickens filled with a cream, caramel or oreo egg. They will be on sale (£2 each), up to Easter, to start fund raising for the church roof repair.

Mary McKenzie
With sadness we announce the untimely death of Mary McKenzie of Parkhead Drive. We offer our sincere sympathy to her husband Jim and her daughters Louise and Shona. Mary who hails from “Lovey Leitrim” passed away after a short illness in the Western General. May she rest in peace. Her Requiem will take place at St. John Ogilvie’s on Wednesday 8th March at 1.00 pm, followed by Cremation at Warriston.

Thank You
"Laura, Frank and family would like to thank everyone in the Parish for all the sympathy cards, Mass cards, flowers and support received. Her Mum’s funeral was a great day of celebration as we all have so many wonderful memories of her. Our thanks and appreciation to everyone who attended and helped us to give her the send off she deserved, especially Fr Tony for conducting the Mass and Committal. RIP Mum."

SCIAF

The Wee Box is available today or you may already have received one by post from SCIAF. This year the focus of the Wee Box is Zambia and Kabwe where people are hungry due to crop failure consequent upon Climate Change

Lent talks – Wednesdays 1, 8, 15 and 22 March
Discover Jesus Christ in the Servant Songs of Isaiah with four online talks from the Archdiocese. They are hosted by Fr Jamie McMorrin of St Margaret’s, Davidson’s Mains, and Sr Anna Marie McGuan RSM and take place at 7:30pm on Wednesday 1, 8, 15, 22 March. Register at bit.ly/lenttalks2023

Rosary
Morning Rosary: We pray the morning Rosary each Friday in the church at 9.30 am.

Oblate Connections
The Spring 2023 edition is available today, FREE please take one.

Pope Francis on Lent
Ash Wednesday: "Free yourself from the dictatorship of full schedules."

Lent is a good time to examine ourselves in the light of truth, to let go of distractions like overbooked calendars, and to improve our relationships with God and others.

"Let us set out on the path of fasting and use these 40 days to take stock of ourselves, to free ourselves from the dictatorship of full schedules, crowded agendas, and superficial needs, and choose the things that truly matter.”

"This, he said, "is the favorable time to be converted, to stop looking at ourselves and to start looking into ourselves."

Message from Archbishop Leo Cushley
Lent began on Ash Wednesday and it was a day of fasting and abstinence to acknowledge our mortality and begin preparing ourselves spiritually for Easter. Lent is a time of prayer and penance and I encourage you to take the opportunity to go to Confession if you have not been for a while.

Parish Golden Jubilee – 10th March 2023
A date for your diary.
We will celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the parish on Friday 10th March at 6.00 pm.

• Mass with Archbishop Leo Cushley
• Buffet
• Entertainment till 11.00pm

These celebrations are for ALL PARISHIONERS whether you have been here 50 years or 5 minutes.

Tickets are FREE and are now available after Mass today. This is to give us an indication of numbers for catering.

Please only take a ticket or tickets if you are going to attend. And if you do take tickets and you find out later you cannot attend, please return tickets.

Party Piece
Also, if you are able to provide some form of entertainment at the Jubilee party (sing, dance, recite, tell a funny story, etc) then please let John Rafferty or Maureen Gore know after the weekend Masses.

Mary McKenzie
With sadness we announce the untimely death of Mary McKenzie of Parkhead Drive. We offer our sincere sympathy to her husband Jim and her daughters Louise and Shona. Mary who hails from “Lovey Leitrim” passed away after a short illness in the Western General. May she rest in peace. Her Requiem will take place at St. John Ogilvie’s on Wednesday 8th March.

Laura Eadie
The Requiem to celebrate the life of our most beloved senior citizen at 102 years will take place at St John Ogilvie’s on Monday 20th February at 10.00 am. Laura will be laid to rest with her husband Sandy at Morton Hal 11.45 am. May she Rest in Peace.

Ash Wednesday – 22nd February, 9am MASS ONLY
Ashes will be blessed and distributed at 9am Mass ONLY.

Message from Archbishop Leo
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and it is a day of fasting and abstinence to acknowledge our mortality and begin preparing ourselves spiritually for Easter. Lent is a time of prayer and penance and I encourage you to take the opportunity to go to Confession if you have not been for a while. It is there that we experience the loving mercy of God, who forgives our sins and offers us His grace as we look with hope to experiencing the joy of Easter when Jesus was resurrected from the dead.

The Friday after Ash Wednesday is the Day of Prayer for Those who have Suffered Abuse, and we hold in prayer all those who have experienced abuse. I wish you all a prayerful and peaceful Lent.

Synod
What happened at the recent Continental Assembly of the Synod in Prague? And what happens next? Find out in a series of feedback videos on the Archdiocesan YouTube channel. See bit.ly/synodplaylist

Rosary
Morning Rosary: We pray the morning Rosary each Friday in the church at 9.30 am.

Remembering Service - Sunday 19th February
A service for those who have suffered the loss of a child, from the beginning of pregnancy onwards, takes place on Sunday 19 February, 5:00pm at St John the Baptist RC Church, St Ninian’s Road, Corstorphine, Edinburgh. The service is ecumenical and open to all.

SCIAF

The Wee Box is available today or you may already have received one by post from SCIAF. This year the focus of the Wee Box is Zambia and Kabwe Where people are hungry due to crop failure consequent on Climate Change

Lent talks – Wednesdays 1, 8, 15 and 22 March
Discover Jesus Christ in the Servant Songs of Isaiah with four online talks from the Archdiocese. They are hosted by Fr Jamie McMorrin of St Margaret’s, Davidson’s Mains, and Sr Anna Marie McGuan RSM and take place at 7:30pm on Wednesday 1, 8, 15, 22 March. Register at bit.ly/lenttalks2023

Vacancy
The Justice & Peace Commission of The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland is looking for a Catholic Social Teaching Engagement Officer. The position is full time and the salary is £32-36k, dependent upon experience. To express interest and for full job description email to jill.kent@justiceand peacescotland.org.uk. Closing date for applications is Friday 24 February.

Parish Golden Jubilee – 10th March 2023
A date for your diary.
We will celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the parish on Friday 10th March at 6.00 pm.

• Mass with Archbishop Leo Cushley
• Buffet
• Entertainment till 11.00pm

These celebrations are for ALL PARISHIONERS whether you have been here 50 years or 5 minutes.

Tickets are FREE and are now available after Mass today. This is to give us an indication of numbers for catering.

Please only take a ticket or tickets if you are going to attend. And if you do take tickets and you find out later you cannot attend, please return tickets.

Party Piece
Also, if you are able to provide some form of entertainment at the Jubilee party (sing, dance, recite, tell a funny story, etc) then please let John Rafferty or Maureen Gore know after the weekend Masses.

Laura Eadie
The Requiem to celebrate the life of our most beloved senior citizen at 102 years will take place at St John Ogilvie’s on Monday 20th February at 10.00 am. Laura will be laid to rest with her husband Sandy at Morton Hal 11.45 am. May she Rest in Peace.

Marriage Preparation Courses
Courses for February, March & April 2023 are now full. Couples can check availability of places on later courses on the Archdiocesan website at bit.ly/archmarriagecourses

Rosary
Morning Rosary: We pray the morning Rosary each Friday in the church at 9.30 am.

Remembering Service - Sunday 19th February
A service for those who have suffered the loss of a child, from the beginning of pregnancy onwards, takes place on Sunday 19 February, 5:00pm at St John the Baptist RC Church, St Ninian’s Road, Corstorphine, Edinburgh. The service is ecumenical and open to all.

Ecumenical Prayer Service for Peace in Ukraine – Friday 24th February
Archbishop Cushley will join other Christian faith leaders for an Ecumenical Prayer Service for Peace in Ukraine on Friday 24 February, 7:00pm at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh. Save the date and join fellow Christians in praying for peace.

Lent talks – Wednesdays 1, 8, 15 and 22 March
Discover Jesus Christ in the Servant Songs of Isaiah with four online talks from the Archdiocese. They are hosted by Fr Jamie McMorrin of St Margaret’s, Davidson’s Mains, and Sr Anna Marie McGuan RSM and take place at 7:30pm on Wednesday 1, 8, 15, 22 March. Register at bit.ly/lenttalks2023

2023 Easter Play Needs You
In order for the Easter Play to take place, we are looking for volunteers to help as cast and crew. If interested:

Simply turn up at one of our rehearsals 7 – 9 pm at GDS Diadem, Gorgie Road EH14 ITA from 11th January 2023. No experience is required: speaking and non-speaking roles are available.

For more information email at admin@easterplay.org or Facebook Messenger @EasterPlayEdinburgh

Parish Golden Jubilee – 10th March 2023
A date for your diary.
We will celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the parish on Friday 10th March at 6.00 pm.

• Mass with Archbishop Leo Cushley
• Buffet
• Entertainment till 11.00pm

These celebrations are for ALL PARISHIONERS whether you have been here 50 years or 5 minutes.

Tickets are now available after Mass today. This is to give us an indication of numbers for catering.

Please only take a ticket or tickets if you are going to attend. And if you do take tickets and you find out later you cannot attend, please return tickets.

Party Piece
Also, if you are able to provide some form of entertainment at the Jubilee party (sing, dance, recite, tell a funny story, etc) then please let John Rafferty or Maureen Gore know after the weekend Masses.

Laura Eadie
Last week we announced the death of our most beloved senior citizen at 102 years of age. Laura’s Requiem will take place at St John Ogilvie’s on Monday 20th February at 10.00 am followed by interment at Morton Hall. May she Rest in Peace.

Our Lady of Lourdes – Sunday 5th February
The February Mass in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes takes place at 3pm on Sunday 5 February at St Cuthbert’s Church, Slateford Road, Edinburgh. All welcome. Find out more about the Archdiocesan summer Pilgrimage to Lourdes at https://www.edinburgh-lourdes.com/

Day of the Sick - Saturday 11th February
World Day of the Sick is on Saturday next 11 February. In light of the Church’s synodal journey, Pope Francis invites us to reflect “that it is especially through the experience of vulnerability and illness that we can learn to walk together according to the style of God, which is closeness, compassion, and tenderness.” A phone call, a card , a visit would be appreciated by your sick friend.

Valentine’s Retreat 2023 – Saturday 11th February
This free half-day retreat offers married (and engaged) couples a chance to reflect on their love and commitment to each other, to God and to their community. It takes place from 2-5pm on Saturday 11 February at the Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB. Register at bit.ly/valentineretreat

Rosary
During Pandemic we omitted the morning Rosary. As we return to “normal” we will pray the Rosary after the morning Mass on Friday.

Marriage Preparation Courses
Courses for February, March & April 2023 are now full. Couples can check availability of places on later courses on the Archdiocesan website at bit.ly/archmarriagecourses

Remembering Service - Sunday 19th February
A service for those who have suffered the loss of a child, from the beginning of pregnancy onwards, takes place on Sunday 19 February, 5:00pm at St John the Baptist RC Church, St Ninian’s Road, Corstorphine, Edinburgh. The service is ecumenical and open to all.

Ecumenical Prayer Service for Peace in Ukraine – Friday 24th February
Archbishop Cushley will join other Christian faith leaders for an Ecumenical Prayer Service for Peace in Ukraine on Friday 24 February, 7:00pm at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh. Save the date and join fellow Christians in praying for peace.

Lent talks – Wednesdays 1, 8, 15 and 22 March
Discover Jesus Christ in the Servant Songs of Isaiah with four online talks from the Archdiocese. They are hosted by Fr Jamie McMorrin of St Margaret’s, Davidson’s Mains, and Sr Anna Marie McGuan RSM and take place at 7:30pm on Wednesday 1, 8, 15, 22 March. Register at bit.ly/lenttalks2023

2023 Easter Play Needs You
In order for the Easter Play to take place, we are looking for volunteers to help as cast and crew. If interested:

Simply turn up at one of our rehearsals 7 – 9 pm at GDS Diadem, Gorgie Road EH14 ITA from 11th January 2023. No experience is required: speaking and non-speaking roles are available.

For more information email at admin@easterplay.org or Facebook Messenger @EasterPlayEdinburgh

Parish Golden Jubilee – 10th March 2023
A date for your diary.
We will celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the parish on Friday 10th March at 6.00 pm.

• Mass with Archbishop Leo Cushley
• Buffet
• Entertainment till 11.00pm

Maurice Dougan is preparing a booklet of events over the past 50 years. He welcomes a loan of any photographs you deem would help tell our story.

Party Piece
Also, if you are able to provide some form of entertainment at the Jubilee party (sing, dance, recite, tell a funny story, etc) then please let John Rafferty or Maureen Gore know after the weekend Masses.

Laura Eadie
With much sadness we announce the death of our most beloved senior citizen at 102 years of age – Laura Eadie who passed away peacefully last Tuesday. We offer our sincere sympathy to her family Laura, Christina, James, Mary and Sandra. May she Rest in Peace. Funeral arrangements later.

Scottish Catholic
When we launched the Scottish Catholic in 2021 we believed there was an urgent need for honest, inquisitive journalism about the Catholic Church in Scotland. We didn’t know then that in the aftermath of the pandemic Catholic Mass attendance in Scotland would drop by nearly 50%. Inflation has driven up cost of paper and transport far beyond our budget. The most recent print edition of the Scottish Catholic will be the last in that format. We will move to digital publication in February. Ian Dunn Editor.

2023 Easter Play Needs You
In order for the Easter Play to take place, we are looking for volunteers to help as cast and crew. If interested:

Simply turn up at one of our rehearsals 7 – 9 pm at GDS Diadem, Gorgie Road EH14 ITA from 11th January 2023. No experience is required: speaking and non-speaking roles are available.

For more information email at admin@easterplay.org or Facebook Messenger @EasterPlayEdinburgh

Parish Golden Jubilee – 10th March 2023
A date for your diary.
We will celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the parish on Friday 10th March at 6.00 pm.

• Mass with Archbishop Leo Cushley
• Buffet
• Entertainment
• Carriages 11.00pm

Maurice Dougan is preparing a booklet of events over the past 50 years. He welcomes a loan of any photographs you deem would help tell our story.

Party Piece
Also, if you are able to provide some form of entertainment at the Jubilee party (sing, dance, recite, tell a funny story, etc) then please let John Rafferty or Maureen Gore know after the weekend Masses.

Scottish Catholic Laity Network
The Laudato Si’ Movement and the Bishops' Conference of Scotland's Care of Creation Office have organised an online Scottish screening of the film The Letter: A Message For Our Earth on Thursday 2nd February at 7.00pm.

The film, is based on Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical letter, “Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home” and tells the story of several leaders, committed to ecological and social causes who were invited to Rome for a private audience with Pope Francis during which they shared their personal story and that of their country.

The leaders include an Indigenous leader from the Amazon, a Senegalese climate refugee, a youth activist from India and a married pair of scientists from Hawaii.

After the screening, there will be an opportunity for Q&A with Lorna Gold, who appears in the film and is president of the Laudato Si’ Movement.

Details of the screening have been issued to all dioceses for publicising in parishes. Register at:
https://bit.ly/TheLetterScottishScreening .

Safeguarding
At all Masses this weekend throughtout Scotland the Archdiocese has provided an update Safeguarding statement to be read.

Welcome
This week we welcome Chikamara Olivia Nwosu to God’s Family. Daughter of Nnamdi and Rosemary Nwosu of Calder Drive. We welcome her grandparents who serve as Godparents for her Baptism. We congratulate Nnamdi and Rosemary on the birth of their baby, may she bring much joy to you and to her to her extended family.

Christian Unity Prayer

God our Father, at the Last Supper, Jesus prayed, “that they may all be one as thou art in me and I in thee, that they may be one in us …” We make this our prayer also, as we ask you to send your grace and blessing on all Christians who are striving to draw nearer to you and to each other. Give us boldness to seek only your glory and the advancement of your Kingdom. Unite us all in you, Father, who with your Son and the Holy Spirit are one God, forever and ever,    Amen.

Parish Pastoral Council – Thursday 26th January, 7.30pm
Members of the Council please collect your agenda and correspondence after Mass today.

Parish Golden Jubilee – 10th March 2023
A date for your diary.
We will celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the parish on Friday 10th March at 6.00 pm.

• Mass with Archbishop Leo Cushley
• Buffet
• Entertainment
• Carriages 11.00pm

Maurice Dougan is preparing a booklet of events over the past 50 years. He welcomes a loan of any photographs you deem would help tell our story.

Party Piece
Also, if you are able to provide some form of entertainment at the Jubilee party (sing, dance, recite, tell a funny story, etc) then please let John Rafferty or Maureen Gore know after the weekend Masses.

We will miss you
This week we bid farewell to Fedricko and his family. They have been parishioners at St John Ogilvie’s for 18 months. The family plan to move to the sunny climes of Spain.

Female vocations – Sunday 29th January
Join other young Catholic women to chat and explore God's will in five monthly get-togethers in Edinburgh. The first takes place on Sunday 29 January, 4-7pm at St Columba’s, 9 Upper Gray Street. It is a chance to pray, share and discuss in a relaxed environment. To register please email religiousvocations @staned.org.uk

Remembering Service – Sunday 19th February
A service for those who have suffered the loss of a child, from the beginning of pregnancy onwards, takes place on Sunday 19 February, 5:00pm at St John the Baptist RC Church, St Ninian’s Road, Corstorphine, Edinburgh. It is a chance to have time in quiet surroundings to fully recognise the loss and to help with healing. Those who wish to come in love and support are also welcome. The service is ecumenical and open to all

Holy Hour with Archbishop Cushley – Sunday 12th February
Join Archbishop Cushley for Eucharistic Adoration at 6pm on Sunday 12 February at St Margaret’s Chapel at the Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, to pray for “insight, courage and joy in our mission,” as part of the Synod 2023. The final Holy Hour will take place at the same time/location on Sunday 12 March.

Ecumenical Prayer Service for Peace in Ukraine – 24th February 7pm
Archbishop Cushley will join Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski, the Catholic Ukrainian Eparch in the UK, along with other Christian faith leaders for an Ecumenical Prayer Service for Peace in Ukraine on Friday, 24 February, 7:00pm at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh. Save the date and join Christians in praying for peace.

Family Retreats
Craig Lodge in Dalmally has announced dates for its family retreats. These are 3-7 July, 17-21 July and 31-4 July/August. For details and to book visit www.craiglodge.org/events

Prayer for Christian Unity

Next Wednesday 18th January begins Christian Unity Week

Christian Unity Prayer

God our Father, at the Last Supper, Jesus prayed, “that they may all be one as thou art in me and I in thee, that they may be one in us …” We make this our prayer also, as we ask you to send your grace and blessing on all Christians who are striving to draw nearer to you and to each other. Give us boldness to seek only your glory and the advancement of your Kingdom. Unite us all in you, Father, who with your Son and the Holy Spirit are one God, forever and ever,    Amen.

Concert of classical music in memory of John Innes – 20 January 2023
(Edinburgh Direct Aid founder and Trustee, 1993-2022)

The programme will include Richard Strauss' sextet from Capriccio (Opus 85),
Johannes Brahms' Sextet no 2 in G major (Op 36).
Performed by Gina McCormack and friends
Friday 20th January at 7:00 pm, Stockbridge Parish Church,
Saxe Coburg St., EH3 5BN.

Parish Pastoral Council – Thursday 26th January, 7.30pm
The next PPC is scheduled for Thursday January 26th at 7.30 pm. Items for the agenda may be submitted to Joe McGeough [Chair] or Anna Allen [Secretary] before 19th January.

Parish Golden Jubilee – 10th March 2023
We are planning to hold the Parish Golden Jubilee celebrations on 10 March 2023, the Feast of St John Ogilvie. More information about that later.

In the meantime, if you have any photographs of events in the parish over the years, we would be grateful if you would let us borrow them to use in a pictorial record of our past. Please pass any suitable photographs to Father Tony. But write your name and address in pencil on the back of them first so that we can return them to you.

Also, if you are able to provide some form of entertainment at the Jubilee party (sing, dance, recite, tell a funny story, etc) then please let John Rafferty or Maureen Gore know after the weekend Masses.

SCIAF
Scottish Catholic International Fund has changed its Constitution. In future it will have a board of seven of whom 4 will be lay directors.

Pandemic decline in Mass Attendance
In the Province of Glasgow Mass attendance dropped from 79,571 in November 2019 to 47,280 in November 2021.

In the Provence of Edinburgh Mass attendance dropped from 25,588 to 13,724.

Figures for 2022 not yet available.

"The Scottish Catholic"
The January edition of "The Scottish Catholic" available today £3.00 mostly devoted to the life of Pope Benedict.

Valentine’s Retreat 2023
This free half-day retreat offers couples a chance to reflect on their love and commitment to each other, to God and to their community. It will be led by Annette and Paul O’Beirne, of Equipes Notre-Dame - Teams of Our Lady. The retreat takes place from 2-5pm on Saturday 11 February at the Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB (free parking onsite). Register at bit.ly/valentineretreat

Parish Pastoral Council

The next PPC is scheduled for Thursday January 26th at 7.30 pm. Items for the agenda may be submitted to Joe McGeough [Chair] or Anna Allen [Secretary] before 19th January.

During the “Rainy Season” last week we experienced Roof Leaks in 12 locations in the church – this despite spending £30,000 in patching and repairs in recent years. Estimates for replacement of church roof are much higher than expected. It is down for ongoing decision at the PPC January meeting.

Diploma in Catechetics – Thursday 12th January
Register now for the Diploma in Catechetics which begins on Thursday 12 January. It’s a great way to explore the richness and depth of the Catholic faith with course leader Sr Anna Marie McGuan RSM. Testimonials, FAQs, details and registration at bit.ly/archdiploma2023.

Holy Hour with Archbishop Cushley – Tuesday, 12th January
Join Archbishop Cushley for Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesday 10 January at St Margaret’s Chapel at the Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, to pray for “insight, courage and joy in our mission” as part of the Synod 2023.

Conscience
In matters of Conscience, the law of the majority has no place.

St. Kentigern - 13th January
Feast of St. Kentigern [518 -603] on Friday next 13th January. His mother St. Enoch was a Lothian princess who became pregnant because she was raped. Her father had her cast off into the Firth of Forth in a coracle. She landed on the opposite shore at St. Serf’s Monastery, Culross. He became the first bishop of Glasgow.

Sacramental Programme – 21st January
Children preparing for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation to meet in the Church on Saturday 21st January at 10.00am.

Female vocations – Sunday 29th January
Thinking about a vocation to the religious life? Join other young Catholic women to chat and explore God's will in five monthly get-togethers in Edinburgh. Led by Sr Mirjam Hugens FSO, the first one takes place on Sunday 29 January, 4-7pm at St Columba’s, 9 Upper Gray Street. It is a chance to pray, share and discuss in a relaxed environment, and refreshments will be served. The series continues on the last Sunday of each month at the same time/venue: 26 Feb, 26 Mar, 30 Apr, 28 May. To register or find out more, please email religiousvocations @staned.org.uk

Valentine’s Retreat 2023 – Saturday 11th February
This free half-day retreat offers couples a chance to reflect on their love and commitment to each other, to God and to their community. It will be led by Annette and Paul O’Beirne, of Equipes Notre-Dame - Teams of Our Lady, which supports married couples in their vocation. They will share some of the stories and tools gathered over their 42 years together. The retreat takes place from 2-5pm on Saturday 11 February at the Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB (free parking onsite). Register at bit.ly/valentineretreat

Welcome

Today we welcome to God’s Family Benedicta Ashiru, our first baby for Baptism in this New Year of 2023. Congratulations to her parents Morufat Kehinde and Raphael Adegbenga Ashiru. May she bring you much Joy and Happiness in the years ahead.

Epiphany
Sunday the 8th January is the Feast of the Epiphany. The Kings will arrive two days late.

Justice and Peace
Today 1st January is World Day of Prayer for Peace. Instituted by St Paul VI in 1968. The message from Pope Francis in 2023 is titled “No one can be saved alone” the Pope highlights that the widespread problems of inequality, injustice, poverty, and marginalisation continue to fuel unrest and conflict, and generate violence and even wars”.

A Retiring Collection will be taken today for Work of Justice & Peace in Scotland.

Sympathy
We offer our sincere sympathy to Gina Lowe on the death of her sister Christina yesterday. May she Rest in Peace.

May you and your family have a Blessed New Year

Tony Quinlan omi

Close the door on hate,
And open the door of love, all over the world.

Let kindness come with every gift,
And blessing with every greeting.

Deliver us from evil, by the blessing Christ brings.

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894)

Sacramental Programme
Children preparing for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation to meet in the Church on Saturday 7th January at 10.00am.

Forgive
A former inmate of a Nazi concentration camp was visiting a friend who had shared the ordeal with him. "Have you forgiven the Nazis?" he asked his friend.
“Yes.”
"Well, I haven’t. I am still consumed with hatred for them."
“In that case," said his friend gently “they still have you in prison.”