27 December 2015

Today is the Feast of the Holy Family
"The Word grows in Community"
(Prayers & Readings page 105)

Fair Trade Christmas Hamper:

• 1st Prize: Fair Trade Hamper - Trish Middlemist
• 2nd Prize: Selection of Chocolates - George MacKay

The Proceeds from the Raffle and Parish Christmas Card £255.00 has been donated to Edinburgh Direct Aid, Refugee Crisis.

Church Christmas Clean: Thanks to everyone, men and woman, who turned up for this. It just goes to show many hands make light work as we gave the Church a good clean in record time.

Welcome: Today we welcome to God’s Family Zuzanna Oliwia Otrebska, of Barn Park Crescent. Congratulations to Dominik and Edyta Otrebska. May Zuzanna bring you much joy and happiness in then years ahead.

Masses weekend of the 3rd January: Vigil Mass Saturday 6.30 pm, Sunday Masses 9.00am & 11.00am.

Cluster Meeting with Archbishop: Remember your Cluster Meeting Date 16th January at St. Cuthbert’s.

Bingo – Tuesday 19th January: Parish Bingo will return on Tuesday 19th January. First House at 7.15 pm. Please communicate this information to all patrons and dedicated Bingo Players.

Senior Citizens Annual Party: 23rd January 12.00 Noon to 4.00 pm

Mass New Year’s Day 12.00 Noon.

Planning the Future: Last Sunday the newsletter carried five bullet points on the meeting between the Oblates and the Archbishop, in that communiqué there are two action points for immediate implementation:

• Oblates committed to Edinburgh until 2017
• We will proceed with appointment of Pastoral Assistant & Youth Worker.

The positions of Pastoral Assistant and Youth Worker are advertised this weekend - SEE CHURCH NOTICE BOARD.

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE

St. Mary's Star of the Sea and St. John Ogilvie Parishes, Edinburgh offer vibrant, inclusive and welcoming communities committed to living and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.

The successful candidate you will be responsible for:

• Promoting a vibrant liturgical and sacramental life.
• Developing formation and catechetical opportunities
• Encouraging the faith life of existing Parish Groups and the development of new groups.

This position will carry a salary between £25,000 – £31,000 subject to qualifications.

YOUTH MINISTRY WORKER

Do you have vision, creativity and energy? We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our Youth Ministry team who will help foster and co-ordinate the development of new and existing projects and youth initiatives.

This position will carry a salary between£22,000 – £27,500 subject to qualifications and experience.

For a detailed job description and an application form please contact:
Fr. Lorcan O’Reilly OMI, Partners in Mission Office, 14 Quex Rd, Kilburn London NW6 4PL, UK or Tel +44 20 76247296; email oblate_partners@btinternet.com.

Closing date for completed applications is January 22nd and interviews in February.

Anniversaries: Margaret O’Hare, Marilyn Leishman, Jim Byrne, George McFarlan, Margaret Oldroyd, James Butler, Eva Mather, Miriam Maher, Bill Stewart, John Carey, Thomas McCullagh, Margaret Lock, Hilda Findlay, Victor Rickis, Richard O’Rourke, Angel Pathmanathon, John Boyle, Caroline Nessnau, Donald Lewis, Suzanne Anfry, Mary Ann Gordon, Francesca Peschiera, Miriam Livingstone, Maureen Payne, Nancy Ryan, Brother Cosgrove, OMI, John Payne, Fr. Walter Carolan, Margaret McDonald, Jane Heenan, David Lopes and Kenneth Tranent.

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20 December 2015

Today is the Fourth Sunday of Advent Year C
"Promises, Promises"
(Prayers & Readings page 90)

Visit of Archbishop: The Archbishop greatly enjoyed his visit to our parish last month. He commented on the sense of welcome, and spirit of community he experienced. Some parishes he visited for Sunday Mass had congregations of 20-25 parishioners. Be in no doubt he said I want the laity to take their full place in a Vatican 11 Church. Two words from the Archbishop "DON’T PANIC". No doubt he will carry these memories with him as he continues to address the future of the Archdiocese.

Remember our Cluster Meeting Date 16th January at St. Cuthbert’s

Parish Christmas Card: available today for signing, Charity proceeds to Edinburgh Direct Aid, Refugee Crisis.

Christmas Fair Trade Hamper Raffle: Raffle tickets for the Fair Trade Christmas Hamper and Chocolate Box are still available after all Masses. Tickets £1 per strip. The draw will take place this Sunday 20th December after the 11 o'clock Mass. Proceeds from the raffle to be donated to Edinburgh Direct Aid, Refugee Crisis.

Oblate Calendar 2016: The Oblate Calendar 2016 is available at the back of the church today. Quotations for each month are taken from Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si (Praise be to you my Lord). The focus of this encyclical is the environment, our common home. If you haven’t read the original document, there is a reflection each month to help create an awareness of our responsibility for the planet.

Ministers of the Eucharist Rota: Your 6 months Personal Rota is available at the back of the church today.

Royal Edinburgh Hospital: On Wednesday last I brought your gifts to residents at the REH, I played Santa after Mass. On Friday I celebrated Mass in the secure unit of the hospital and brought your gifts and good wishes to patients in that department. Thank you for your generosity and care.

O star of wonder, star of light
Star with royal beauty bright,
Westward leading,
Still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect light.

MAY YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE PEACE AND JOY AT CHRISTMAS.

Oblate Provincial Council meeting with Archbishop 20.11.2015: Noted Bishop’s priority and concern being the provision of Sunday Masses

Decisions:

• Oblates committed to Edinburgh until 2017
• Present personnel are happy to remain and co-operate with the consultation
• We will proceed with appointment of Pastoral Assistant and Youth Worker
• We will continue to encourage parishioners to be involved with the pre-clustering consultations
• Provincial will visit early in New Year to further discussions

Anniversaries: Jimmy Finn, Margaret McLaughlin, Margaret Munro, Thomas Heaney, Barry Greenan, Mary Tomaso; Betty McCarthy; Hugh Brady, John Ryan, John Bolan, Thomas Dooley, George Geddes; - James Reid, Elizabeth McDade, Cissie Fairley, Katie Kerlin, Fr John Harding, Hughie Ward, Fr Ted McSherry OMI, Peter Michael Martin, Melvyn Wood and Jill Paterson.

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13 December 2015

The Third Sunday of Advent Year C
"What must we do then?"
(Prayers & Readings page 87)

St. Augustine’s RC High School: A Feast of festive Christmas music and readings Wednesday 16th Dec. 7.00 pm.

Christmas Fair Trade Hamper Raffle: Raffle tickets £1 per strip for our annual Fair Trade Hamper & Chocolate Box. Tickets remain on sale this weekend after all Masses. Hamper on view over by the kitchen. Draw will take place after the 11 o'clock Mass on Sunday 20th December Proceeds this year will be donated to Edinburgh Direct Aid Refugee Crisis appeal who desperately need funds to help with the cost of maintaining trucks & transporting warm clothing to refugee camps.

Crib at Christmas: The Crib is a reminder of God's Gift to us.
If you have brought a Christmas gift for long-term patients in the Psychiatric Hospital at Morningside, please place it in the Crib, it will bring some joy to residents in the REH

Christmas Masses:

• Thursday 24th December - Carols 7.30pm Mass 8.00pm;
• Christmas Day - Mass 10 am. ONLY
• No Vigil Mass on Saturday 26th St. Stephen’s Day/Boxing Day
• Sunday 27th 10am Mass ONLY

Christmas Church Clean – Saturday 19th December 10am: Everyone welcome to join Cleaning Teams to do an extra clean for Christmas.

Dates for your diary:

Senior Citizen's Party will be held on
Saturday 23rd January 2016 - 12.00 Noon to 4.00 pm.

You don't have to wait for a special invitation, put it in your new diary before it fills up with your busy life activities. When we had an SVDP conference in the parish they sent invitations and reminders to senior citizens, please take this as your invitation.

As in former years we will send invitations to CHAI, Dove and St. Nicholas's.

Cluster Meeting with the Archbishop: The cluster of St. John Ogilvie's, St. Joseph's, St. Cuthbert's and Currie will meet with the Archbishop at St. Cuthbert's onSaturday 16th January 2016. Time to be confirmed at either 11.00am or 2.00pm.

1. Welcome with teas and coffees [20 minutes]
2. Open meeting with simple prayer.
3. Presentation by Archbishop [30 minutes]
4. Questions from those present [30 minutes]

Fair Trade Stall: Thanks to everyone who supported our Fair Trade Stall last weekend. Total sales amounted to £215.25. Thanks for your generous support.

Oblate Connections : Winter edition available at the back of the church today. FREE.

Carols by Candlelight at St. Nicholas's Church of Scotland: This evening 13th December at 6.30 pm. Music by a live band. Mince pies & Mulled Wine

Readers and Eucharistic Ministers for Christmas Masses: Please see sheet on Altar and select which masses you would be available to serve.

Anniversaries: Charles Stewart, Jean Watt, Tommy Neilson, Marjorie Gordon, Annie Forester, Rita Brotherston, Br. Tim Ahern, OMI, Bridget Carton, Tony Flak, Mary Quinn, Noreen Crossan, Michael Hickey, Julia Cairney, Ita McSorley, Dennis Gallagher, Nancy Butler, William McIntosh, Brian Clifford, Fr Christy Dunne, Flo Love, Bessie Woods, Bridget Davidson, Alex Inglis, Jean Roan, Fr. Terry Hynes OMI, Catherine Taylor, Michael Kidd, Ina Turner, Fr Brian Flannagan OMI, Daniel Falsay and Daniel Falsay.

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6 December 2015

The Second Sunday of Advent Year C
"Beginning to Change"
(Prayers & Readings page 84)

Welcome: Today we welcome Olivier Kokoszha to the Family of God. Tomasz and Monika Kokoszha of Westburn present Olivier their first born for Baptism with a promise to bring him up in the practice of the Faith. May he bring much joy and happiness to his family and to this community in the years ahead.

Children's Crafty Christmas Afternoon: On Sunday last Marie and volunteers engaged 20 young children in Christmas Craft. Their work will be used in decorating the Church at Christmas time. Thanks to all who collaborated and supported this effort.

Christmas Fair Trade Stall and Hamper Raffle: The Christmas Fair Trade Stall will be held after all Masses this weekend. Gifts to suit all. Please come over and have a look.

Also available, raffle tickets at £1 per strip for our annual Fair Trade Hamper. Proceeds this year will be donated to Edinburgh Direct Aid Refugee Crisis appeal who desperately need funds to help with the cost of maintaining trucks and transporting warm clothing to refugee camps.

Crib at Christmas: The Crib is a reminder of God’s Gift to us. The stable has been erected and you are invited to bring a gift on 12th/13th December for long-term patients in the Psychiatric Hospital at Morningside. If you wish to be involved take a tab with you from the crib today.

Advent Quiet Space: Take time out with Elaine and Trish on Saturday 12th.December at 10.00 am in the Day Chapel. Music/Hymns/Prayer. Sacrament of Reconciliation available after prayer.

St. Augustine’s RC High School: A Feast of festive Christmas music and readings Wednesday 16th Dec. 7.00 pm.

Pastoral Letter from Archbishop Cushley - YEAR OF MERCY: available today at the back of the church.

Christmas Masses:

• Thursday 24th December - Carols 7.30pm Mass 8.00pm;
• Christmas Day - Mass 10 am. ONLY
• No Vigil Mass on Saturday 26th St. Stephen’s Day/Boxing Day

Missio Collection: In October we missed the annual collection for Missio/ Propagation of the Faith. The second collection next Sunday will be for this charity.

Addresses for Christmas Greetings: The addresses of Priests & Sister who served at St. John Ogilvie’s are available on the printed Bulletin.

Christmas Church Clean – Saturday 19th December 10am: Everyone welcome to join Cleaning Teams to do an extra clean for Christmas.

Readers and Eucharistic Ministers for Christmas Masses: Please see sheet on Altar and select which masses you would be available to serve.

Anniversaries: Margaret Sowiak, Robert Gormley, Michael Hickey, Mary Munro, Patrick Harrison, Mary Curran, Kami, Jess McKenzie-Wight, Baby Keigan Miller, John Hougen, Mary Nelson, Cathy McLeod, Annie Sharkey, Mary Watson, Ellen Sweeney, Sheila Ewen, Frank Mitchell, Jane Douglas, Martin Redpath, Ena McLatchie, Sarah Daly, Mary Ferry, Baby Bohdi Callaghan, Hugh Grieve, Carol Freston and Winfred Curran.

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29 November 2015

The First Sunday of Advent Year C
"Staying Awake for Liberation"
(Prayers & Readings page 82)

Advent Wreath: A Symbol of Advent is our wreath. Shaped in a circle to symbolise the eternity of God, the evergreen foliage expresses God’s undying love for us. The four candles, one for each week of Advent, represent those thousands of years when the people of God awaited their Messiah. They represent Salvation History – Creation – Covenant – Prophets – Mary – John the Baptist.

During Advent the reader will introduce the theme of the Mass each week and ask a parishioner or a family to come to light the candle.

Advent: New Mass Books available today for Advent Year C maroon cover. Please return your Year B 2 books.

Youth Meeting - Friday 4th December 6.00pm in Church House.

Advent Quiet Space: With Elaine and Trish on Saturday 12th.December at 10.00 am in the Day Chapel. Music/Hymns/Prayer. Sacrament of Reconciliation available after prayer.

Scotland Welcomes Refugees: The Scottish Refugee Council is asking people to offer practical support to refugees arriving in Scotland by donating time, skills, goods or other practical help. If you could offer practical support please register your details on the website "Scotland Welcomes Refugees" and click on How You Can Help, or speak to a member of the JPIC Group. http://www.scotlandwelcomesrefugees.scot/

Edinburgh Direct Aid - Refugee Crisis: Also you can give time at the warehouse, 16a West Harbour Road, Edinburgh EH5 1PN to help sort donated clothing to be transported to the various Refugee Camps. Tel:552 1545.

Christmas Fair Trade Stall and Hamper Raffle: The Christmas Fair Trade Stall will be held after all Masses the weekend of 5/6 December. Gifts to suit all. Please come over and have a look.

Also available, raffle tickets at £1 per strip for our annual Fair Trade Hamper. Proceeds this year will be donated to Edinburgh Direct Aid Refugee Crisis appeal who desperately need funds to help with the cost of maintaining trucks and transporting warm clothing to refugee camps.

Children’s Liturgy Workshop: There will be a Children’s Liturgy Workshop on the Year of Luke on Monday the 7th December from 7 – 9pm at the Gillis Centre. This is for anyone who is a Children’s Liturgy leader or who would like to train to lead a group. This year we are recommending Sr. Joan Brown’s book "Celebrating God’s Word" for all leaders.

This will be used at the workshop. Please register by the 3rd December for this event with jacqueline.heron@staned.org.uk

Advent Extra: Advent Extra is a booklet with a reflection for each day of December. Take a copy home to help you and your family keep focused on the main event as you journey towards Christmas.

Advent Children: Junior & Infant Advent/ Christmas booklets available at Children’s Liturgy today.

Anniversaries: Jacquie Reid, Joseph Cairney, Catherine Mazs, William O’Neill, Angus McDonald, George Fraser, Aggie Clarke, Maureen Gibson, Floyd Paterson, Christina Gallo, Donna Hall, Brigid Ferry, Mary Smith, Carl Scott, Margaret Risi, Heather Reith and Bridget Gaughan.

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22 November 2015

Today is the Feast of Christ the King
"The Interview"
(Prayers & Readings page 160)

Welcome: Today we welcome Archbishop Leo Cushley to St. John Ogilvie’s. The Bishop will celebrate the 10.00am Mass and afterwards be available to meet with parishioners for a cuppa.

Welcome: Today at Noon we welcome to God’s Family Alan Bartosz Gawedzki from Calder Park. Congratulations to his parents Bartosz Pawel and Sandra Daria Gawedzka on the birth of their child. We pray he will bring you many blessings and much joy in the years ahead.

Sacramental Programme:

• Confirmation and Communion Sacramental Programme after Mass today.
• Teenage Sacramental Programme Saturday 28th November, 10.30am.

Liturgy Group Meeting – Tuesday 24th November, 7.30pm: Liturgy Group meeting to discuss the Advent and Christmas Liturgy to be held on Tuesday 24th November at 7.30pm in the Church Hall.

Charismatic Renewal – 28th November: Saturday next 28th November at St. John Ogilvie’s 10.30 am - 4.30 pm.

Advent: Season of Advent begins next Sunday, Mass Books available for Year C. Please return your Year B 2 books.

Fr Dennis Connor, OMI - Golden Jubilee: Fr Dennis celebrates his Golden Jubilee of Ordination at Leith on Saturday next, 28 November at 6.00pm. Tickets for Mass and Buffet available from Fr Tony - FREE.

Acknowledgement: The family of Mary (May) Flannigan who passed away peacefully on the 4th November would like to thank all who attended the Requiem Mass followed by a Service of Committal at Mortonhall Crematorium held on Tuesday 10th November. All kind wishes and support are greatly appreciated.

Oblate Provincial Council: The Parish Councils of St. John Ogilvie’s and Leith met with the Oblate Provincial Council last Thursday; this meeting was to help us discern how best we can engage with Clustering of Parishes and continue with our Centre of Mission collaboration. The Provincial Council also met with the Archbishop on Friday to help further this conversation. Our PPC will continue to engage in planning the future and keep the community of St. John Ogilvie’s updated on developments.

Edinburgh Direct Aid - Refugee Crisis: Edinburgh Direct Aid urgently need volunteers at their warehouse, 16a West Harbour Road, Edinburgh EH5 1PN to help sort donated clothing to be transported to the various Refugee Camps. If you can spare an hour of your time on any Wednesday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday please phone 0131 552 1545. Parking is available at the warehouse.

Please join us on SCOTLAND'S CLIMATE MARCH, marching for climate change, justice and jobs. Come wearing your brightest colours and organised by SCIAF we will be carrying patchwork banners made with the help of Catholics from across Scotland.

Starting at 11.00am with an ecumenical service at St. Albert's Chaplaincy, George Square, then to The Meadows to start the march at 12.30. See the notice board for programme details/timings.

We hope St. John Ogilvie's will be well represented so please sign up on the sheet to show your support.

Anniversaries: Tim Daly, May Michaud, Connie Hunter, Jean McKay, Louie Carberry, Catherine Linton, Mary Appolinari, Audrey Taylor, Danny Boyle, Robert Storrie, Mary Wilkie, Catherine McHugh, Mary Murphy, Francis Power, Margaret Brogan, Jessie Burnett, Fr. Andy Horgan, OMI, Nan Bolan, Mary McGinley, Steve Cassey, Jade Mason, Baby Rebecca Louise Young and Sr Mary Dympna.

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15 November 2015

Today is the 33rd Sunday of year B.
"Apocalypse"
(Prayers & Readings page 157)

November Armistice: At the 11th hour, on the 11th Day of the 11th month in 1918, the First World War ended. Today, Sunday November 15th, the 11am Mass will be offered for all those who lost their lives in the two World Wars, and those who died in Korea, Iraq, Sudan and Afghanistan. A Poppy Wreath will be laid at the Altar by our Veteran Laura and Parkhead Residents.

Commissioning of Eucharistic Ministers: At the 11.00am Mass today we will Commission five new ministers of the Eucharist. Alex Thomson, Veronica Gordon, Andrew Aimua, Maureen Gore and Emily Secka.. We thank the new ministers who followed the Training Course and make themselves available to serve our community.

Children's Christmas Craft: Sunday 29th November from 1.00pm to 3.00pm. (See poster in front porch.)

Prisoners Week Prayer: Lord, you offer freedom to all people. We pray for those in prison. break the bonds of fear and isolation that exist. Support with your love prisoners and their families and friends, chaplains, prison staff and all who care. Heal those who have been wounded by the actions of others. Help us forgive one another, to act justly, to love tenderly and to walk humbly with God.

Edinburgh Direct Aid - Refugee Crisis: Edinburgh Direct Aid urgently need volunteers at their warehouse, 16a West Harbour Road, Edinburgh EH5 1PN to help sort donated clothing to be transported to the various Refugee Camps. If you can spare an hour of your time on any Wednesday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday please phone 0131 552 1545. Parking is available at the warehouse.

Sacramental Programme:

• Meeting for children’s Reconciliation Preparation Saturday 21st November November at 10.30 am.
• Meeting for children’s Confirmation and Communion Preparation Sunday 22nd November after Mass.
• Teenage Sacramental Preparation Saturday 21st.

November Mass - 20th November 7.30pm: Our November Mass for family and friends who have gone before us will be held on Friday 20th November at 7.30 pm.

Pope Francis has called climate change one of the biggest threats facing humanity today. He asks each and every one of us to "hear both the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor". He reminds us that people in the world's poorest countries are already suffering because of climate change. In December Ministers from around the world will meet in Paris to agree a new plan to tackle climate change.

On Saturday 28th November we're taking the Pope's message to the streets of Edinburgh. Please join us on SCOTLAND'S CLIMATE MARCH, marching for climate change, justice and jobs. Come wearing your brightest colours and organised by SCIAF we will be carrying patchwork banners made with the help of Catholics from across Scotland. Starting at 11.00am with an ecumenical service at St. Albert's Chaplaincy, then meeting at the meadows to start the march at 12.30. See the notice board for programme details/timings. We hope St. John Ogilvie's will be well represented so please sign up on the sheet to show your support.

Anniversaries: Elizabeth Walker, Maureen Eadie, Elizabeth Somerville, Tom Hyde, Benny Heynes, Philip Donoghue, Frank Murphy, Betty Baird, Peter Skirving, Nan Lyons, William Bruce, Catherine Wyllie, Jim Ferguson, Tony Sweeney, Lilian Panton, Patricia Smith, Hazel Leetion, Margaret Rae, Stephen Brown, Brigid Ramsay, Mike Donnelly, Janet Devlin, Madge McGuire, Nellie O’Hagan, Edward Fraser, John McGlynn, Jackie Bryon, Kathy Grace and Betty Fraser.

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8 November 2015

Today is the 32nd Sunday of year B.
"The Mighty Widow"
(Prayers & Readings page 154)

Enrolment of P3 & P4 children at Masses this weekend: Parents will be invited to a formal presentation of their child in the Sacramental Programme.

Hour of Prayer for Peace – 12th November 7.30pm: With our troubled world and humanitarian refugee crisis the JPIC Group have planned an Hour of Prayer for Peace and invite you along with our friends from Leith to join them in our day chapel, on Thursday 12th November 2015 at 7.30pm.

November Armistice: At the 11th hour, on the 11th Day of the 11th month in 1918, the First World War ended. Next Sunday November 15th, the 11am Mass will be offered for all those who lost their lives in the two World Wars, and those who died in Korea, Iraq, Sudan and Afghanistan. A Poppy Wreath will be laid at the Altar by our Veteran Laura and Parkhead Residents.

Commissioning of Eucharistic Ministers – 15th November 11am Mass.

Mary Flannigan: We offer our sincere sympathy and prayers to Sheila Turner and her family on the death of her mother May Flanagan. Parishioners with whom I spoke since her death last Wednesday all say "She was a Character". As a character she reached the grand age of 103 years.

Requiem at St. John Ogilvie’s on Tuesday next 10th November at 12.00 Noon, followed by cremation in Morton Hall at 2.00 pm. May she rest in peace. (No 9.00am Mass on Tuesday morning.)

November Mass - 20th November 7.30pm: Our November Mass for family and friends who have gone before us will be held on Friday 20th November at 7.30 pm.

Take Pope Francis' Call - Join Scotland's Climate March 28 November: Please join us on SCOTLAND'S CLIMATE MARCH, marching for climate change, justice and jobs. Come wearing your brightest colours. Organised by SCIAF we will be carrying patchwork banners made with the help of Catholics from across Scotland.

Starting at 11.00am with an ecumenical service at St. Albert's Chaplaincy, George’s Squarer, then to meeting at The Meadows to start the march at 12.30.

See the notice board for programme details/timings.

We hope St. John Ogilvie's will be well represented so please sign up on the sheet to show your support.

November Envelopes: Envelopes for the names of your deceased relatives and friends are available at the back of the Church. Masses will be offered throughout November on Sundays and Tuesdays for those whose names are placed in the box at the Altar. Don’t put any money in the box.

SCIAF: Bishop Joseph Toal of Motherwell is President of SCIAF. Today you will find a letter from the bishop on 50 years of SCIAF and some suggestions on "Real Gifts".

Two Vacancies:

• Pastoral Assistant [full time 35 hours] at Sacred Heart Church. Apply Fr Scally sacredheart@lauriston.org.uk. Salary £20,000.
• Café Manager at St. Mary’s Cathedral, York Place. Salary £23,000 Apply Email: Helen.Gardner-Swift@staned.org.uk.

Cigarette Smoke: Cigarette smoke again detected in the Ladies Toilet. In the past people pointed to the Bingo as the culprits. In recent months with no bingo we still have fumes. In law the Parish Priest is the responsible person to ensure there is no smoking on the premises. I don’t have the time or the desire to appear in the civil or ecclesiastical courts so could we request people refrain from smoking in the Church.

Anniversaries: Joe McKessick, Barbara Carroll, Marjorie Fullerton, Mary Boner, Rom Ziems, Br. Pat Murphy, OMI, Jim Clarke, Agnes Higgins, Rev. James McLeod, John Lowe, Nora Mitchell, Thomas Pullman, Agnes Toal, Fr. Joe Ryan, OMI, Maureen Loy, Hildegarde Ostwald; Joan Davidson, Frances Gallagher, John Todd, Mary Watson, Jean Dignan, Mary Dixon, Bernard Reilly, Lennie Capavanni, Sheila King, Ronald Fusco, Desmond McLaughlin and Brian Coates.

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1 November 2015

Today is the Feast of All Saints
"Jesus’ Crowd"
(Prayers & Readings page 186)

Ministers of the Eucharist: Final Training Session for new Ministers of the Eucharist will continue on Tuesday 3rd November at 7.30 pm.

Justice/ Peace and Integrity of Creation: Meeting in the Chapel House, Wednesday 4th November at 7.30pm..

Monthly Youth Meeting – 6th November: The next monthly meeting for youth will take place on Friday 6th November at 6pm in the Church House.

Parish Bingo – 10th November: Meeting of the Parish Bingo Team in the Presbytery on Tuesday 10th November at 7.00 pm.

November Mass - 20th November 7.30pm: Our November Mass for family and friends who have gone before us will be held on Friday 20th November at 7.30 pm.

There is a list on the Church notice board for the names of those who have died since November last year. You will be invited to light a candle for those on the list. Also at the November Mass a candle will be lit for all deceased parishioners, relatives and friends.

Fair Trade Stall: Thanks to all who supported the Fair Trade stall last weekend, Gross sales amounted to £280.00. We plan to have another stall before Christmas and if there are any particular items you would like to order for Christmas please contact one of the JPIC Group. A catalogue for viewing the Fair Trade products is available at the back of the church.

November Envelopes: Envelopes for the names of your deceased relatives and friends are available at the back of the Church. Masses will be offered throughout November on Sundays and Tuesdays for those whose names are placed in the box at the Altar. Don’t put any money in the box.

Sympathy: We offer our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to Yvonne Janczuk on the death of her 22 week old baby. On Monday 26th October we held a prayer service at Morton Hall to pray for Yvonne and bid farewell to her son Christian Janczuk.

Sacramental Programme: Preparing for Sacraments this year in the parish we have 10 children from P3, 2 from P4, 2 Teenage girls and 2 Adults.

Please keep them in your prayers and if any of the candidates invites you to be a "Prayer Friend" please be generous and encouraging.

Anniversaries: Patricia Smith, Flora Haddow, Christopher Norris, Hugh White, Mary Smith, Margaret Mary O’Donnell, Sarah Sweeney, Mary Hind, Douglas Bree, Christopher McKenzie, Anne Scott, Freddie Chalmers, Mary Guthrie, Fr. Tony Farmer, OMI, Edith Nagel, Irene Martin, Robert Roberts, Pat O’Donnell, Quie Lawrence, Jean McGregor, Isobel Cocker, Molly Kerr, Helen Gilchrist, Tom McIntosh, Fr Jim Henderson SJ, Joe Stanislaus, Dave Parry, James Neilson, Maggie O’Donnell, Archie McCann, Esther Horne and 5 year old Reilly.

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25 Octber 2015

Today is the 30th Sunday of the Year B
"Lamentation"
(Prayers & Readings page 149)

Children’s Sacramental Programme: The Programme for children in P4 (First Communion & Confirmation) will commence today after the 11.00 am Mass.

Ministers of the Eucharist: Training for new Ministers of the Eucharist will continue on Tuesday 27th October at 7.30 pm.

CHAI - Open Day - Friday 30th October: Being held at 1.00 pm to 4.00pm, ELS House, 555 Gorgie Road. AGM at 1.30 pm.

November Mass - 20th November 7.30pm: Our November Mass for family and friends who have gone before us will be held on Friday 20th November at 7.30 pm.

There is a list on the Church notice board for the names of those who have died since November last year. You will be invited to light a candle for those on the list. Also at the November Mass a candle will be lit for all deceased parishioners, relatives and friends.

Parish Council: Parish Council meeting on Thursday next 29th October at 7.30 pm. Members please collect your agenda and correspondence after Mass today.

Parish Pledge: October is the 2nd part of the year for the balance of the 2015/16 Parish Pledge. Envelopes are available at the back of the church. You are invited to use these over the next few months and give your "Gift Aid" number. This Parish Pledge replaces the old Autumn Fair. Budget is for £2,700. In 2014 it came to £3,415. Please continue with a generous heart.

An Hour Of Prayer For Peace – Thursday 12th November: The JPIC Group invites you, along with our friends from Leith, to join them in an Hour of Prayer for Peace on Thursday, 12th November at 7.30pm.

Oblate Connections: Latest edition available, please take a copy.

All Saints Day: Sunday next is the Feast of All Saints Readings and Prayers Page 186 of Mass Book. Readers please note.

Anniversaries: Cepta McMorrough, Colum Sharkey, Patricia Monaghan, Bill Robertson, Sarah Milne, Cissie O’Donnell, Patricia McKessick, Fay Smith, Stephen Harte, Peter Spencer, Kitty Summerville, Andrew McElvanney, Patrick O’Rourke, Madeline Parish, Jane Manzie and Cathy McCaskey.

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18 Octber 2015

Today is the 29th Sunday of the Year B
"Power and Service"
(Prayers & Readings page 146)

Children’s Sacramental Programme: The Programme for children in P3 (Reconciliation) will commence on Saturday next 24th October at 10.30 am.

The Programme for children in P4 (First Communion & Confirmation) will commence on Sunday next 25th October at 12.00 Noon.

Oblate Mission Appeal: Fr Paschal Dillon OMI will make his Annual Appeal for the Oblate Missions today at all Masses. Bring your Mission Box to the Church.

Ministers of the Eucharist: Training for new Ministers of the Eucharist will continue on Tuesday 27th October at 7.30 pm.

November Mass - 20th November 7.30pm: Our November Mass for family and friends who have gone before us will be held on Friday 20th November at 7.30 pm.

There is a list on the Church notice board for the names of those who have died since November last year. You will be invited to light a candle for those on the list. Also at the November Mass a candle will be lit for all deceased parishioners, relatives and friends.

Sister Aelred: Sr. Aelred from St Catherine’s Homeless Project wrote to send "her deepest thanks" to all at St John Ogilvie’s who support their work with the Edinburgh Homeless. See letter on the JPIC notice board.

Parish Council: The next meeting of the Parish Council is scheduled for Thursday 29th October. Items for the agenda should be given to Pat Saddler (Chair) or Anna Allen (Secretary) by Tuesday 20th October. The suggestion Box at the back of the church may also be used to submit for this purpose.

Clustering of Parishes: At a Retreat Day for priests in Gillis last week the Archbishop announced that he is in the process of drawing up a package to prepare for his meetings with clusters. We now expect it will be months rather than weeks when these promised meetings will take place throughout the diocese.

CHAI - Open Day - Friday 30th October: Being held at 1.00 pm to 4.00pm, ELS House, 555 Gorgie Road. AGM at 1.30 pm.

Parish Pledge: October is the 2nd part of the year for the balance of the 2015/16 Parish Pledge. Envelopes are available at the back of the church. You are invited to use these over the next few months and give your "Gift Aid" number. This Parish Pledge replaces the old Autumn Fair. Budget is for £2,000. In 2014 it came to £3,415. Please continue with a generous heart.

Anniversaries: Daryl McLaughlin, Drew Hornig, John Connolly, Annie Scott, Jean Rafferty, Helen Hunter, William Priest, James Clark, Steven Curran, Dennis Brownhill, Catherine Kozubal, Neil McLean, Hilary Muir, Margaret Conway, William Foren, Patrick Hanley, Connie Wilson, Fred Menelaws, Tony Swain, Andrew Gillon, Noran McCann and James Christie.

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11 Octber 2015

Today is the 28th Sunday of the Year B
"Discipleship & Detachment"
(Prayers & Readings page 143)

Welcome: Today we welcome Dorian Joseph Bujnicki to God’s Family. Dorian from Morvenside, Wesburn will be Baptised at the 11.00 am Mass. We congratulate his parents Wozciech and Sylwia and pray that Dorian will bring you many blessings and much joy in the years ahead.

Children’s Sacramental Programme: The Programme for children in P3 (Reconciliation) will commence on Saturday 24th October at 10.30 am.

The Programme for children in P4 (First Communion & Confirmation) will commence on Sunday 25th October at 12.00 Noon.

Harvest Mass: Thanks for your participation in the Harvest Festival. All perishable food donated was given to the Homeless Project at Lauriston. Most of the tinned produce will be held in the parish to respond to local people who come to the Chapel House seeking food.

Ministers of the Eucharist: Training for new Ministers of the Eucharist will commence on Tuesday next 13th October at 7.30 pm.

Oblate Mission Appeal: Fr Paschal Dillon OMI will make his Annual Appeal for the Oblate Missions next weekend, 17/18th of October. Bring your Mission Box to the Church.

November Mass - 20th November 7.30pm: Our November Mass for family and friends who have gone before us will be held on Friday 20th November at 7.30 pm.

There is a list on the Church notice board for the names of those who have died since November last year. You will be invited to light a candle for those on the list. Also at the November Mass a candle will be lit for all deceased parishioners, relatives and friends.

Wedding Invitation: The Marriage of Eilidh Nolan and Danny Malcolm will take place at St. John Ogilvie’s on the 17th October at 1.30 pm. All parishioners are welcome to attend the ceremony.

Prayer for Peace Evening: The JPIC Group are planning "An Hour of Prayer for Peace" to take place on Thursday 12th November and invite anyone who would like to be involved as a reader to give your name to either Fr. Tony or one of the JPIC Group.

Parish Council: The next meeting of the Parish Council is scheduled for Thursday 29th October. Items for the agenda should be given to Pat Saddler (Chair) or Anna Allen (Secretary) by Tuesday 20th October. The suggestion Box at the back of the church may also be used to submit for this purpose.

Synod 2015: The Synod on the FAMILY opened in Rome last week. What can we expect???

In the USA last week the Pope addressed the Bishops on two occasions. He insisted:

• "Pastors should not use harsh and divisive language."
• "Christianity which does little in practice, while incessantly explaining its teachings, is dangerously unbalanced."

Anniversaries: Becky Hogg, Bill Dignan, Ronald Nolan, Kathleen Ellis, Sandra Brownhill, Br. Peter Fitzpatrick, OMI, Patricia Kennedy, Barney McCarron, Thomas Eadie, Brian Dougan, Matilda Henry, Mary Boner, Bill Bell, Margaret Mills, Janet (Nettie) McGowan, Lawrence Higgins, Sarah Rigg, Marian Secka, John Higgins, Nora Masson, Margarida Cortereal, Charles Devine, Wattie Robb, Pedro Duffy, Raymond Dunlop, Ewen McLeod, Michael Gallagher, Anne Manners; John Cleghorn, Kenneth Davidson, Jim Blaney, Charles Flynn, Catherine Doherty, Mary Martinez, John Murphy and Robert Dickson.

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4 Octber 2015

Today is Harvest Sunday. Prayers and Readings on Separate Mass Sheet
"Joining the Pilgrimage of Justice & Peace"

Children’s Sacramental Programme: There will be a meeting today Sunday the 4th of October after 11 am Mass in the Children's Liturgy Room, This meeting is for parents who wish to enrol their children for the:

• Sacrament of Reconciliation - P3
• Confirmation and First Holy Communion - P4

Ministers of the Eucharist: Training for new Ministers of the Eucharist will commence on Tuesday 13th October at 7.30 pm.

Oblate Mission Appeal: Fr Paschal Dillon OMI will make his Annual Appeal for the Oblate Missions on the weekend of 17/18th of October.

November Mass - 20th November 7.30pm: Our November Mass for family and friends who have gone before us will be held on Friday 20th November at 7.30 pm

There is a list on the Church notice board for the names of those who have died since November last year. You will be invited to light a candle for those on the list. Also at the November Mass a candle will be lit for all deceased parishioners, relatives and friends.

Wedding Invitation: The Marriage of Eilidh Nolan and Danny Malcolm will take place at St. John Ogilvie’s on the 17th October at 1.30 pm. All parishioners are welcome to attend the ceremony.

Prayer for Peace Evening: The JPIC Group are planning "An Hour of Prayer for Peace" to take place on Thursday 12th November and invite anyone who would like to be involved as a reader to give your name to either Fr. Tony or one of the JPIC Group.

Beginning Experience – 9th – 11th October: There is a special heartache for those who find themselves single again. Now there is help. This programme is specially designed to help separated, divorced and widowed persons to make a new beginning in life.

A weekend away for a lifetime of change, 6.30pm Friday to 4.30pm Sunday, Conforti Centre, Coatbridge 9th to 11th October.

Contact 0131-669-0003 or rem2524@yahoo.co.uk.

Readers Rota: New Readers Rota available today at the back of the Church. Eilidh, Innocent and Sandra are not included in the readers as Eilidh leaves Edinburgh after her marriage, Innocent on graduating returns to Nigeria and Sandra has a new job in Newcastle. We welcome volunteers to take their places.

Anniversaries: Catherine Ryan, Cathie Baillie, Alex Mazs, James Kane, David Scott, Fr. Larry Keogh, OMI, Robert Meriless, Canon Harold Parker, John-Joseph Mullholland, Dominick Boner, Penny Clark, Harold Benert, John Smith, Susan Conway, Alice Brownhill, Edward Scully, Mary Gallagher, Dominic Boner, Viv McKay, Sr. Margaret Connor, Angela Boyle, Charlie Gallagher, Annie Mcguire, William Loftus, Walter Stewart, Shaun Cooney, Alex Brown, Pat Cooney, Alice Smith, Kathleen McKinnon and Ann Ralph.

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27 September 2015

Today is the 26th Sunday of the Year B
"Christian Tolerance"
(Prayers & Readings page 138)

Children’s Sacramental Programme: Meeting for parents of Primary 3 and 4 children. There will be a meeting on Sunday the 4th of October after 11 am Mass in the Children's Liturgy Room, This meeting is for parents who wish to enrol their children for the:

• Sacrament of Reconciliation - P3
• Confirmation and First Holy Communion - P4

Vacancies The Little Sisters of the Poor, St Josephs House:

1. Care Assistants Full Time/Part Time
2. Housekeeper Full Time/Part Time

Contact:
Ms M Lewis/Rev Mother Frances
43 Gilmore Place
Edinburgh, EH3 9NG
Tel No 0131 229 5672 or E-mail - filecentre@aol.com.

Ministers of the Eucharist: Training for new Ministers of the Eucharist will commence on Tuesday 6th October at 7.30 pm. If any of the volunteers are unable to be present at the Chapel House on this date please let me know in advance. If a morning or afternoon meeting is more suitable on the 6th of October, this can be arranged. Let me know after Mass this weekend.

St. Augustine’s Open Evening - Tuesday 29th September 2015 – 4.00pm to 6.00pm: Parents/Guardians are cordially invited to St. Augustine’s RC High School to see around the school and meet with staff and pupils.

PPC - Clustering: A reminder to the sub committee of our PPC that we meet on Tuesday next in St. Joseph’s at 7.30 pm. This group will decide the Venue, date and format of our meeting with the Archbishop. Our parishioners named for this meeting are: John Rafferty, Michael Ayanbowale, Trish Muirhead, Joe McGeough and Pat Saddler.

Prayer for Peace Evening: The JPIC Group are planning "An Hour of Prayer for Peace" to take place on Thursday 12th November and invite anyone who would like to be involved as a reader to give your name to either Fr. Tony or one of the JPIC Group by the end of September.

Parishioners of Secondary School Age: Monthly meeting Friday 2nd October in the Church House: 6.00 to 7.30 pm.

Anniversaries: Fr. Peter O’Neill, OMI, Jean Robertson, Susan Ward, Fr Brian Ivers OMI, Neily Boyle, Bridie Miller, Val Waugh, John Browne, Maria Jones, Beatrice McQuillan, James Sweeney, Violet Hudson, Janet Glen, Margaret Anderson, Mary Ferrier, Alan Kilmack, Jessie Reid, Jim Gahagan, Janet Todd, Maisie McKay, Paul Boyle, Jane Halliday, Patricia Fletcher, Gilbert Russell and Andrew McCulloch.

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20 September 2015

Today is the 25th Sunday of the Year B
"Confrontation - Welcoming the Little Ones"
(Prayers & Readings page 135)

Harvest Mass 3/4 October 2015

CREATION TIME - PARISH HARVEST MASS CELEBRATION

This year The World Council of Churches theme for Harvest time is "Joining the Pilgrimage of Justice & Peace" when we are asked to consider our relationship with the environment and nature, raising our awareness and equipping us to respond appropriately to the COP21 gathering due to take place in Paris early December 2015. Representatives from 190 countries will meet to try and agree measures necessary to avoid damaging changes to the planet and its inhabitants. With this in mind our parish Harvest Mass will take place at the weekend of 3/4 October, Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, and you are invited to donate tins and non perishable food for the parish food cupboard. These can be brought up at the offertory and placed in the boxes at the front. The produce from the Harvest table, some of which will be donated from a parishioner's allotment and local farm will be delivered to St Catherine's Homeless Project. As always thanks for your support.

Sick and Retired Priests: Annual Collection today at all Masses.

ECO Congregation Network Evening Wednesday 23 September at 7.30pm: To be held in St. Andrew's and St. George's West, 13 George Street. The theme "Love God, Love God's World - Why Christians Care for Creation". Four speakers including Philippa Bonella, SCIAF'S Head of Communication & Education. Open to all - please see notice board for more details.

St. Augustine’s Open Evening - Tuesday 29th September 2015 – 4.00pm to 6.00pm: Parents/Guardians are cordially invited to St. Augustine’s RC High School to see around the school and meet with staff and pupils.

Church Property Maintenance: At our PPC meeting of September 3rd the Council received a five page document on cyclical maintenance, required in order to comply with legislation and keep the property in a good state of repair. Frank Lang and Michael Ayanbowale of the PPC have responsibility for fabric and buildings. They would appreciate help from any parishioner with expertise in building or engineering to help carry out the surveys required by the Archdiocese.

Tina Armit: We regret to announce the unexpected death of Tina Armit on her 91st. Birthday. Funeral Service for Tina who lived at Calder Gardens, will take place at Morton Hall tomorrow Monday at 2.00 pm. We offer our sincere sympathy to her sons Fred, Alex and Robert also to her grandchildren. May she rest in peace.

Charismatic Renewal: At St. John Ogilvie’s Saturday next 26th September 10.30 till 4.00 am. Speaker Aiden Byrne.

Anniversaries: Kathleen Eadie, Patrick McMahon, Sr Maura Carey, Bill Anderson, Anne McCaskey, Eddie Aitken, Allan Thompson, Rebecca Gore, James Davidson, Barney Law, Mary Monkman, Olivia Duthie (2 yrs), Thomas Pullman, Edward Goll, Margaret Ryan, Dorothy Grant, Thomas Quinn, Andrena Hardie, Victoria Wallace, Boreis Liston, Margaret Moriarty, Charlie McGonagle, Margaret Thatcher, Fr John Dunlea and Cathy Simm.

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13 September 2015

Today is the 24th Sunday of the Year B
"The True Identity of Jesus"
(Prayers & Readings page 132)

St Catherine's homeless project appeal: Thank You for the very generous response to last week’s appeal for tins of food for St Catherine's. The food was delivered after 11am mass and Sister Aelred sends her thanks.

Sick and Retired Priests: Annual Collection next Sunday at all Masses.

Parish Bingo: This item was on our PPC Agenda last week. We are putting plans in place and hope to resolve the management of this very soon.

St. Augustine’s Open Evening - Tuesday 29th September 2015 – 4.00pm to 6.00pm: Parents/Guardians are cordially invited to St. Augustine’s RC High School to see around the school and meet with staff and pupils.

There will be a short talk by Mr McGee, the Head Teacher at 4.00pm followed by a tour of the school with an opportunity to meet members of staff and see some of the work of the pupils.

ECO Congregation – Discussion Group on Papal Encyclical in Edinburgh: The green group at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Lauriston Street and Fr Crampsey are putting on a series of discussion groups in September.

On Wednesday 16th September, from 7 to 9pm

For further information please contact Sarah at greeningourstreet@gmail.com.

Margaret Sinclair – Sunday 20th September: Annual Pilgrimage to pray for her Beatification. Sunday 20th September 2.00pm to 6.00pm at St. Patrick’s, Cowgate.

Vocation & Mission Today: Archbishop Leo Cushley invites all who are interested in Christian Marriage and Family Life to engage in a conference at:

Lauriston Jesuit Centre EH3 9DJ
Saturday 3rd October 12.30pm - 4.30pm

To register via email to: jacqueline.heron@staned.org.uk.

Eucharistic Ministers: This is the final opportunity to volunteer to serve as Eucharistic Minister. We have three new parishioners who have come forward, training sessions will commence later this month.

If you are available and would like to add your name to the list let Fr Tony know by telephone: 453-5035, email st.jh.ogilvie@blueyonder.co.uk or come and meet him after Mass any Sunday.

Anniversaries: Fr Ben Beary Ena oy, Pauline Rainsford, Albert McCurragh, Annie Hurry, Gerrard Paterson, William McIntosh, Fr John Delaney, David Campbell, Theresa McAllister, Sr. Raphael McAllister, Henry Doran, Kathleen Myles, Bridget Forker, Patrick McCarron, Teresa Hoy, Anthony Fraghetti, Agnes Law, Fr Patrick McMahon, Susan Spencer, Olivia Watson, Jane Watson, Norrie Lamb, Denis Meenan, Darren Mills, Fr Gerard Clenaghan, Vera Smith, Michael Lundberg and Kenny Bush.

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06 September 2015

Today is the 23rd Sunday of the Year B
"A Classless Faith"
(Prayers & Readings page 129)

St Catherine's homeless project appeal – 5th/6th September: Donations of tins of BEANS and TOMATOES would be appreciated to help the Sisters of Mercy provide meals and snacks for the homeless.

If you have brought gifts for the homeless please place them in the containers in front of the Altar.

National Gathering at Carfin - Today, Sunday 6th September 2015
To Pray for the Synod on the Family
Concelebrated Mass at 3.00 pm.

Monsignor Regan: Requiem of Mgr. Michael Regan will take place at St. Mary’s Cathedral tomorrow Monday 7th September at 12.00 Noon. May he rest in peace.

Margaret Sinclair – Sunday 20th September: Annual Pilgrimage to pray for her Beatification. Sunday 20th September 2.00pm to 6.00pm at St. Patrick’s, Cowgate.

Eucharistic Ministers: Training sessions for new Eucharistic Ministers at St. John Ogilvie’s will commence mid- September.

Already two parishioners have volunteered for this ministry. The recommended time for a minister to serve is 3 years, due to shortage of volunteers existing ministers have continued to serve. It is good to have a change.

If you are available and would like to add your name to the list let Fr Tony know by Tel: 453-5035; email st.jh.ogilvie@blueyonder.co.uk or come and meet him after Mass any Sunday.

The ministry mainly involves distributing the Eucharist at Mass or on occasion taking Holy Communion to the sick.

ECO Congregation – Discussion Group on Papal Encyclical in Edinburgh: The green group at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Lauriston Street and Fr Crampsey are putting on a series of discussion groups in September.

On Wednesday 9th and 16th September, from 7 to 9pm

For further information please contact Sarah - greeningourstreet@gmail.com.

Beginning Experience – 9th – 11th October: There is a special heartache for those who find themselves single again. Now there is help. This programme is specially designed to help separated, divorced and widowed persons to make a new beginning in life.

A weekend away for a lifetime of change, 6.30pm Friday 9 October to 4.30pm Sunday 11 October, Conforti Centre, Coatbridge.

Contact 0131-669-0003 or email rem2524@yahoo.co.uk.

Anniversaries: Marion Gillan, Anne Bryce, Reno Florean, Derrick Fleming, Gertrude Fleming, Alexander Muir, Caroline Campbell, Christina Leitch, Margaret Watson, James O’Hara, Jane Heaney, Catherine Dimmer, Fr Paddy Sheridan, Moira Hughes, “Rory”, Robert Jones, Fr John Cribben, Patrick McGoohan, John Stoddart, Marianne Stokes, Margaret McLaughlin, Martin Kelly, Terry Parkinson, Annie Clarke. Dan Rafferty, Sr. Maria Goretti, Eric Gallo, Doris Burrows, Bernard Conway, Margaret McBennett, Bill Clarke and Margaret Brown.

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30 August 2015

Today is the 22nd Sunday of the Year B
"No Respect for Tradition"
(Prayers & Readings page 126)

Parish Council – 3rd September: Meeting of PPC on Thursday 3rd September at 7.30pm. Members please collect your Agenda and Correspondence after Mass today.

St Catherine's homeless project appeal – 5th/6th September: Donations of tins of BEANS and TOMATOES would be appreciated to help the Sisters of Mercy provide meals and snacks for the homeless.

Today, give a stranger one of your smiles.

It might be the only sunshine S/he sees all day.

ECO Congregation – Discussion Group on Papal Encyclical in Edinburgh: The green group at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Lauriston Street and Fr Crampsey are putting on a series of discussion groups in September.

On Wednesday 2nd, 9th and 16th September, from 7 to 9pm, they plan to discuss two consecutive chapters of the encyclical on the environment on each evening, with a view to discerning our way forward as a green group. Members of eco-congregations are very welcome to join these discussions, and the group are also looking for some more moderators to guide the discussions about individual chapters.

For further information please contact Sarah - greeningourstreet@gmail.com.

Never look down on anyone unless you are helping them up.

Job Vacancies at Gillis:

NIGHT SUPERVISOR - GILLIS CENTRE

The basic salary will be £8.01 per hour. The hours of work will be variable and you will be required to work 3 hours per shift based on a 7 day fortnight (3 shifts one week and 4 shifts the following week).

Closing date: Friday 11 September 2015 at 5.00pm.
Interview date: Thursday 17 September 2015.

-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-

CARETAKER/GARDENER - GILLIS CENTRE

The salary will be £14,579 (gross) p.a. and you will be required to work 35 hours per week.

Closing date: Friday 11 September 2015 at 5.00pm.
Interview date: Friday 18 September 2015.

For a full job descriptions and application forms please contact:
Mrs Helen Gardner-Swift, Vice Chancellor, Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road,
EDINBURGH, EH9 1BB Tel: 0131 623 8900

e-mail: Helen.Gardner-Swift@staned.org.uk.

Compassion is a language the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

Anniversaries: David Whitelaw, Gillespie Munro, Paul Canning, Tommy McGregor Watson, Ina Stewart, Dennis Farrell, Ann Rogojinski, Peter Wilson, Mary Brown, Sr Josephine Secco, Paul McGuire, Lawrence McGowan, Ian Moyes, James Douglas, Patrick Donoghue, Margaret Lackie, Anne O’Driscoll, Margaret Conway; Jessie McGuinness, Matt McGuire, Terrence Spillane, Sr Mary Gilligan, Baby Kathryn Crawford, George Miller, Fr. Eddie Connolly, OMI, Charlie Gilligan, Mary Higgins, Michael Jackson and Josie McCormack..

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23 August 2015

Today is the 21st Sunday of the Year B
"Take your Choice: Joshua and Jesus"
(Prayers & Readings page 123)

Welcome: This weekend we welcome Erin Nicole Brannan to God’s Family, a sister for Ellis. We congratulate Richard and Mhairi on the birth of their daughter and pray she will bring you much happiness and joy in the years ahead.

Parish Council – 3rd September: Date of the next PPC is Thursday 3rd September. Items for the agenda should be given to Pat Saddler (chairperson) or Anna Allen {Secretary) before 27thAugust or placed in the "Suggestion Box" at the back of the church.

Moira Wilson: Alan and family would like to thank everybody for their kind words of sympathy and cards following the death of Moira. We would also like to thank those who attended the Mass to celebrate her life. We were amazed at the turn out which showed just how popular she was within the community. Many thanks also for their generous donations to British Heart Foundation which came to £775.

Response to the McLellan Commission August 2015:

• Leaflet on Safeguarding in the Catholic Church available, please take one home.
• Pastoral letter from Archbishop Cushley available, please take one home.

Reorganisation of the Archdiocese: On Tuesday last 18th August, St. John Ogilvie’s hosted a joint meeting of PPC representatives from St. Cuthbert’s, St. Joseph’s, Our Lady’s Currie and St. John Ogilvie’s. Seventeen members of the PPCs from the four parishes were in attendance.

Decisions:

• Agreed that all 4 parishes are active, vibrant and self-financing.
• Should therefore seek to persuade the Archbishop that the 4 parishes should remain as separate parishes for as long as that situation can be sustained in terms of clergy and finance.
• Meeting with the Archbishop to be held in St. Augustine’s or St. Cuthbert’s. These venues were chosen to accommodate possible numbers attending.
• Time and date of meeting Saturday afternoon, we offered the Archbishop options on October 24th October 31st. or November 6th.
• All four parishes are keen and committed to continue to support and grow their own local communities while also sharing in the joint effort.
• The group will meet again at St Joseph's on 29th of October to formulate a presentation to the Bishop including the points added to the suggestion box by the parish.

Part Time Nurses Required: Little Sisters of the Poor, require 2 P/T RGN for day or night duty at St Josephs House, 43 Gilmore Place. Edinburgh EH3 5JN.

Please contact: Mrs Mary Lewis for further particulars, E-Mail: filecentre@aol.com Tel No. 0131 229 5672.

Anniversaries: John West; Jessie Gibson, Sr Mary Oliver, Nan Murray, Willie Devlin; Roy Geddes, Andrew Hynd, Jr., Sid Jones; James Barclay, Mary Gillespie, Angela Martone, Mira Fakhoury, Elizabeth McKellock; Joe McGinley, Sr. Agnes Canning, Ian Ross, Johanna McGeough, Moira Stewart, Mary White, Ewen Bryden, Janet Allen & Eva McKay.

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16 August 2015

Today is the 20th Sunday of the Year B
"My flesh is real food and my blood is real drink"
(Prayers & Readings page 120)

Reorganisation of the Archdiocese: The consultation process about the reorganisation of the Archdiocese will begin in the autumn. Parishioners in all parishes throughout the Archdiocese are being invited to take part. Pat Saddler, Pastoral Parish Council Chair, will speak about this at all our Masses during this weekend.

The Priests of our cluster have agreed to meet on 18 August at St John Ogilvie’s to consider what might be the "convenient location" and date to suggest for our cluster’s meeting with the Archbishop. Once these matters have been agreed, the details will be communicated through the Parish Bulletin.

If you have views/ideas/suggestions/observations to put forward at this stage to the PPC, please put a note in the “suggestion box” at the back of the church (forms available) or use the contact form which has been set up on the parish website – www.stjohnogilvies.co.uk. Alternatively, you can pass your comments to Fr Tony on his return or to Pat Saddler after Mass after Mass today.

JPIC Group Meeting – 19th August: The JPIC Group will meet on Wednesday 19th August in the Church House at 7.00pm. New members welcome.

Parish Council – 3rd September: Date of the next PPC is Thursday 3rd September. Items for the agenda should be given to Pat Saddler (chairperson) or Anna Allen (Secretary) or placed in the "Suggestion Box" at the back of the church.

Schools back – Monday 17th August

Anniversaries: Fr. Maurice Gallagher, OMI, Mary Wardlaw, Sally Wytaska, Hugh Hart, James Eagan, Ramsay Smith, Vincent Timoney, Bridget Evans, Anna Marie Boner, Bernadette Dixon, Frances McDougall, Irene Mowat, Harold Greig, Ella Gray, Ian Smith, Kathleen Flynn, Jamesina Geddes, Mark Dale and Mary O’Donnell.

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9 August 2015

Today is the 19th Sunday of the Year B
"The Lord gave them bread from heaven"
(Prayers & Readings page 117/118)

Moira Wilson

It is with great regret and sadness that we have to advise you of the death of Moira Wilson on Sunday 2nd August 2015. Our condolences go to her husband Alan and to her daughter Margaret Mary, son-in-law Kenny and grandchildren Erin and Shaun and to her sister, Margaret.

Moira will be greatly missed in the Parish and in the community more widely. Her funeral will take place on Thursday 13th August with Requiem Mass here at 10.00am and thereafter at around 11.45am at Craigmillar Castle Park Cemetery.

May she Rest in Peace.

Welcome: Today at the 11.00am Mass we welcome Maya Anna Galuka to God’s Family. Congratulations to Ivan and Dominika Galuka, of Morvenside, Westburn, on the birth of your daughter. May she bring you much joy and happiness in the years ahead. (Note:This should be for next Sunday.)

National Youth Pilgrimage 2015: National Youth Pilgrim walk to Nunraw Sunday 13th September, 12 – 5pm from St. Mary’s Haddington to Nunraw. Mass will be at 3pm with main celebrant Archbishop Leo Cushley. For more information contact Irene.furlong@staned.org.uk.

Reorganisation of the Archdiocese: The consultation process about the reorganisation of the Archdiocese will begin in the autumn. Parishioners in all parishes throughout the Archdiocese are being invited to take part. Pat Saddler, Pastoral Parish Council Chair, will speak about this at our Masses during the weekend of 15/16 August. In the meantime, here is a brief reminder about what is proposed.

The Archbishop has decided that because of a forecast shortage of priests, the Archdiocese needs to be restructured from around 130 parishes into 30 or so parishes based on the existing parish clusters. St John Ogilvie’s is in a cluster with Our Lady, Currie, St Joseph’s, Broomhouse and St Cuthbert’s Slateford. For our interests, the Archbishop’s proposal is that these 4 parishes would be combined to form a single parish. The overall plan is that one of the churches in each cluster would become a “mother church” and the remaining parish churches would either close or be retained “for a time” as “chapels of ease” or Mass centres.

The Archbishop intends to start having meetings with each cluster in the autumn “to discuss the future of our structures with the people directly”. He will invite all the Catholics living in a given cluster to assemble “in a convenient location” for a very simple celebration of Mass, a cup of tea and a full discussion.

The Priests of our cluster have agreed to meet on 18 August at St John Ogilvie’s to consider what might be the “convenient location” and date to suggest for our cluster’s meeting with the Archbishop. Once these matters have been agreed, the details will be communicated through the Parish Bulletin.

If you have views/ideas/suggestions/observations to put forward at this stage to the PPC, please put a note in the “suggestion box” at the back of the church (forms available) or use the contact form which has been set up on the parish website – www.stjohnogilvies.co.uk. Alternatively, you can pass your comments to Fr Tony on his return or to Pat Saddler after Mass on 15/16 August.

Anniversaries: James Mooney, Leao Guterres, David McLaughlin, Peter Donoghue, William Curran, Margaret Ward-Hood, Jackie Dunlop, Baby Ebony Millar, Ross Reid, Maire McGinley, Stephen Edgar, Cecilia Devine, John Manzie, Jim Ward, Doug Killin and Sean Ryan.

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2 August 2015

Today is the 18th Sunday of the Year B
"The Lord gave them bread from heaven"
(Prayers & Readings page 114/5)

Welcome: Today at the 11.00am Mass we welcome Maya Anna Galuka to God’s Family. Congratulations to Ivan and Dominika Galuka, of Morvenside, Westburn, on the birth of your daughter. May she bring you much joy and happiness in the years ahead. (Note:This should be for next Sunday.)

National Youth Pilgrimage 2015: National Youth Pilgrim walk to Nunraw Sunday 13th September, 12 – 5pm from St. Mary’s Haddington to Nunraw. Mass will be at 3pm with main celebrant Archbishop Leo Cushley. For more information contact Irene.furlong@staned.org.uk.

Reorganisation of the Archdiocese: The consultation process about the reorganisation of the Archdiocese will begin in the autumn. Parishioners in all parishes throughout the Archdiocese are being invited to take part. Pat Saddler, Pastoral Parish Council Chair, will speak about this at our Masses during the weekend of 15/16 August. In the meantime, here is a brief reminder about what is proposed.

The Archbishop has decided that because of a forecast shortage of priests, the Archdiocese needs to be restructured from around 130 parishes into 30 or so parishes based on the existing parish clusters. St John Ogilvie’s is in a cluster with Our Lady, Currie, St Joseph’s, Broomhouse and St Cuthbert’s Slateford. For our interests, the Archbishop’s proposal is that these 4 parishes would be combined to form a single parish. The overall plan is that one of the churches in each cluster would become a “mother church” and the remaining parish churches would either close or be retained “for a time” as “chapels of ease” or Mass centres.

The Archbishop intends to start having meetings with each cluster in the autumn “to discuss the future of our structures with the people directly”. He will invite all the Catholics living in a given cluster to assemble “in a convenient location” for a very simple celebration of Mass, a cup of tea and a full discussion.

The Priests of our cluster have agreed to meet on 18 August at St John Ogilvie’s to consider what might be the “convenient location” and date to suggest for our cluster’s meeting with the Archbishop. Once these matters have been agreed, the details will be communicated through the Parish Bulletin.

If you have views/ideas/suggestions/observations to put forward at this stage to the PPC, please put a note in the “suggestion box” at the back of the church (forms available) or use the contact form which has been set up on the parish website – www.stjohnogilvies.co.uk. Alternatively, you can pass your comments to Fr Tony on his return or to Pat Saddler after Mass on 15/16 August.

Anniversaries: Peter McWilliam, Peg O’Shea, George Fee, Della McKenna, James McDonald, Guiseppe Gramazio, John Ramage, Juilian Roginski, Robert McKenzie, Helen Davies, Alice Cappavanni, Rachel Townsley, Bobby Woods, Richard Wisley, Anne Gall, Linda Thomas, Fr Martin Byrne, Beryl Douglas, Mary McLaaughlin, Alexander Donoghue, James Conway and Thomas Reilly Winters.

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26 July 2015

Today is the 17th Sunday of the Year B
"The Bread of Life: hunger and Power"
(Prayers & Readings page 112)

Welcome: Today we welcome Fr Panagodage Lylie Jayanth Fernando from Sri Lanka. He will serve as locum at St John Ogilvie’s from 26th July to 15th August. To make it easy to remember his name he answers to Lylie (pronounced lie-lee). Lylie is an Oblate Priest currently residing in London where he is studying English Literature. Please make him welcome.

(Fr Tony will holiday in Ireland from 26th July to 14th August.)

Sunday Liturgy: Today and for the next few weeks, we interrupt our reading of Mark and turn to chapter 6 of the Gospel of John.

Today’s First Reading and Gospel are clearly related, recounting as they do, the feeding of 100 people with twenty barley loves on the instruction of the prophet Elisha and, far surpassing this wonder, 5,000 people with five loves on the instruction of Jesus. In each instance, there is considerable doubt beforehand:

Each of us too, have our questions today:

Can we trust in a generous God to surprise us too?

Some advice: If you are too busy to laugh - you are too busy!

Parish Bingo: On break for the summer holidays.

Pope Francis’ top tips/secrets to happiness:

Forward Planning: The PPC discussed "Clustering of Parishes" at their meeting last Thursday. An update report will be carried in the Newsletter over the next few weeks with an opportunity for parishioners to contribute to the conversation.

Anniversaries: Cezary Walnuk, Frank Doherty, Jackie Anderson, Celia Gallagher, Fr Pat Sharkey, OMI, Rosemary McDevitt, Bill Brennan, Carol Brooks, Bridget McGonagle, Moira Stevenson, Fr. Bill Lawlor, OMI, John Garland, Kate Doig, Pat Lodge, Sr Clare Harrington, Walter Liddle, Lawrence Mulligan, John Nicol, Fr Frank Dromey OMI, Barbara Koerber and Jean London.

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19 July 2015

Today is the 16th Sunday of the Year B
"He took pity on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd"
(Prayers & Readings page 109)

Welcome: This week we welcome Prosper Ugochukwu Nwaji to God’s Family. Prosper from St. Nicholas Place is the son of Charles and Judith Nwaji (nee Alufuo). Was Baptised on Tuesday.

Congratulations to you both, we pray that Prosper may bring you much joy and happiness in the years ahead.

Parish Bingo: Final night before Summer Break is on Tuesday 21st July at 8.00pm.

Parish Pastoral Council: A meeting of the PPC will be held at the Chapel House on Thursday 23rd July at 7.30 pm

Eucharistic Ministers: Training sessions for new Eucharistic Ministers will take place in September.

Already two parishioners have volunteered for this ministry. If you are available and would like to volunteer for this ministry please let me know by Tel: 453-5035; email st.jh.ogilvie@blueyonder.co.uk or come and meet me after Mass any Sunday between now and September.

The ministry mainly involves distributing the Eucharist at Mass or on occasion taking Holy Communion to the sick.

Liz Crocker: For the past 12 years Liz served as Deacon at St. David’s Broomhouse. Liz created a number of youth groups and encouraged drama and pantomime in the parish. In August Liz will transfer to Tron Kirk, Gilmerton. On Sunday 2nd August, there will be an opportunity to bid farewell to Liz with a light buffet at St David’s Hall at 12.30 pm.

Anniversaries: Patricia Linn, Allan Thomas-Glenn, Robert Robertson, Margaret Muirhead, Margaret Reid, Margaret Menzies, Jane Liddle, Audrey Middlemist, Sarah Bradley, Jeanette Ford, Jimmy Bree, William Nelson, Hank Flannery, Gino Viscogliosi, Eileen Smith, Mary Killorn, Sr Bernadette Ryan UJ and Margaret Dever.

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Parish Bulletin

12 July 2015

Today is the 15th Sunday of the Year B
"Go, prophesy to my people"
(Prayers & Readings page 106)

Lauriston Jesuit Centre
Sunday 26th July - Friday 31st July 2015

• Week of Guided Prayer
• Talks/workshops on theology and spirituality by visiting Jesuits
• Mass and Party for the Feast of St Ignatius on Friday 31st July

What is a Week of Guided Prayer? A Week of Guided Prayer is an opportunity to develop your relationship with God by setting aside time each day to pray, and meeting every day with a prayer guide. Prayer guides will be available both daytime and in the evening.

As well as trying to pray for up to half-an-hour each day, reviewing how that prayer time went and meeting daily with your prayer guide, there is an opening meeting for all participants at 6.30pm on Sunday 26th July in the Lauriston Jesuit Centre

To help us plan the Week of Guided Prayer, and to make sure sufficient prayer guides are available, please register your interest by Tel: 477 5788; or send an email to lauriston@lauriston.org.uk

Eucharistic Ministers: Last Sunday, due to holidays, we were short of Ministers of the Eucharist. In September we will have a training session for new Eucharistic Ministers, If you are available and would like to volunteer for this ministry please let me know by Tel: 453-5035; email st.jh.ogilvie@blueyonder.co.uk or come and meet me after Mass any Sunday between now and September.

The ministry mainly involves distributing the Eucharist at Mass or on occasion taking Holy Communion to the sick.

Parish Pastoral Council: A meeting of the PPC will be held at the Chapel House on Thursday 23rd July at 7.30 pm.

Council members should collect agenda and correspondence after Mass today.

Parish Bingo: Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances the Parish Bingo must come to an end. Tuesday 14th July and Tuesday 21st July will be our last two nights of bingo. Whether this will be a temporary or permanent position will depend on decisions taken by the parish council and whether there will be parishioners willing to take it on. This has been one of the final social fund raising events in the parish which over the past 25 years raised a considerable amount of money.

Moira and Alan would like to thank all those members of the parish and local community for their support of the Parish Bingo over the years.

Twenty five years is a long time to faithfully manage the Parish Bingo. Apart from annual holidays, Moira and Alan could be depended upon, hail, rain or snow every Tuesday of the year to prepare the hall and welcome players to enjoy a social evening out. It was a good outreach to our brothers and sisters from other churches, and people from the Community of Wester Hailes/ Sighthill. Over the 25 years they contributed to church funds in excess of £75,000. Thanks to both of you and we wish Moira a full recovery to health.
Signed: Tony Quinlan, OMI

Anniversaries: Henry O’Hare, Charles Douglas; Madeline and Lauren O’Neil, Angela Cahill, Bridie O’Brien, Awad Fakhoury, Frankie O’Byrne, Catherine Merrilees, Hugh McMahon, William White, William Donoghue, Allice Davie, Peter Gorman, Fr. Barney Corley, OMI, Patrick Cavanagh, Adam Mitchell Mickiewicz, Patrick Carey, Jim Cuthbert, Tommy McNulty, Mary Hickey and Constance Harris.

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5 July 2015

Today is the 14th Sunday of the Year B
"Content with Weakness"
(Prayers & Readings page 103)

Holiday Time: Over the past week, Sister SUN has brought light, warmth and a feel good factor to Scotland. Time for holidays. Fr Tony will holiday in Ireland from 26th July to 14th August. Fr Panagodage Lylie Jayanth Fernando from Sri Lanka will serve as locum during his absence. To make it easy to remember his name he answers to Lylie [pronounced lie-lee]. Lylie is an Oblate Priest currently residing in London where he is studying English Literature. Please make him welcome.

New Dawn in Scotland

Catholic Pilgrimage Conference 6th to 10th July 2015

St. Andrew’s, Madras College, Kilrymont Road KY16 8DE.

Daily Mass, Reconciliation, Teaching & Healing, Young Adult, Youth and Children’s Ministries. Tel: 0131-447-6153. http://www.newdawninscotland.com

Oblate Summer Camp: Oblate Summer Camp - 5 days of adventure activities such as rock climbing, raft building, kayaking, etc 3rd to 7th August; ages 11-14. Cost £180 inclusive (bursary forms also available) taking place in Blue Peris Mountain Centre, Wales. Contact Andrew Cassidy for more details. Email: andrew.oblate.partners@gmail.com. Phone: 0131 555 2179

Context in which YOU might read the Encyclical on the Environment: If you could fit the entire population of the world into a village consisting of 100 people, maintaining the proportions of all people living on earth, that village would consist of:

57 Asians	21 Europeans
14 Americans (North & South)	8 Africans

There would be:

52 Women and 48 Men

30 Caucasians and 70 Non-Caucasians

30 Christians and 70 non-Christians

89 Heterosexuals and 11 Homosexuals

6 people would possess 59% of the world's wealth - all from the USA

80 would live in poverty

70 would be illiterate

50 would suffer hunger and malnutrition

1 would be being born and 1 would be dying

1 would own a computer

1 would have a university degree

If we looked at the world this way, the need for acceptance and understanding would be obvious.

But consider again the following:

If you woke up this morning in good health, you would have more luck than one million people, who won’t live through the week. If you have never experienced the horror of war, the solitude of prison, the pain of torture, were not close to death through starvation, then you are better off than 500 million people. If you can go to your place of worship without fear that someone will assault or kill you, then you are luckier than 3 Billion people. If you have a full fridge, clothes on you back, a roof over your head and a place to sleep, you are wealthier than 75% of the world's population. If your parents are still alive and still married, you are a rare individual.

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS and SHARE THEM WITH OTHERS.

Anniversaries: Anne Edie, Lily Clachars, Anne Eadie, Ellen Mazs, Consuelo McClintock, Janes McHugh, William McLaughlin, Hugh Greenan, Fr. Tom O’Brien, OMI, Briget McCarron, Iwan Sowiak, Bridget Sharkey, David Ewen, Hazel Thomson, Luke Igoe, Isabel Igoe, Rosmary Butler, Margaret Edgar, Alwin Wyllie, Dennis Brownhill, Sarah Ferguson, Annie Conway, Jim Chalmers, Elsie Anderson, Christine Kane and Annie Mazs.

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28 June 2015

Today is the 13th Sunday of the Year B
"Desperation and Faith"
(Prayers & Readings page 100)

Welcome: Today we welcome to God’s Family Michelle Sunday of Dumbeg Park, who will be Baptised at 11.00am Mass. We congratulate her parents Nnadozie and Chinwendv , May Michelle bring you much joy and happiness in the years ahead.

Fair Trade Stall: Thanks to everyone who supported the Fair Trade Stall last weekend. Gross sales amounted to £230.00. Your support is much appreciated.

Peter’s Pence: The second collection at Masses today is for Peter’s Pence. This money is used by the Pope to respond to disasters such as famine, earthquakes and tsumanis throughout the world.

St. Margaret of Scotland – Sunday 28th June: Today Sunday 28 June after an absence of 41 years, the town of Dunfermline will play host to a new summer pilgrimage in honour of St Margaret of Scotland.

Parish Pastoral Council - Special PPC Meeting: Thursday 23rd July:

AGENDA

• Cluster Meeting with Archbishop Cushely.
• Hire of Hall.
• Parish Annual Property Return.

When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over to paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That’s love. (Rebecca – age 8)

Laudato SI ("Praise be to You"): This is the first ever papal encyclical to concentrate on environmental issues. The Pope calls for a revised Catholic spirituality that centres on respect and love for the totality of God’s Creation; and he wants the Church to become a major player in global environmental politics.

The Pope acknowledges the debt he owes to his namesake, St. Francis of Assisi, who greeted the sun and the moon, the birds and the wind, as brothers and sisters. This was not madness: this was a profound insight into the beauty of Creation and how it reveals the mystery of God.

The Pope notes that a willingness to risk damaging the environment is often part of a sinful mindset that elevates the pursuit of profit above every other consideration.

The human community and the natural world will go into the future as a single sacred community or we will both perish in the desert.

New Dawn in Scotland

Catholic Pilgrimage Conference 6th to 10th July 2015

St. Andrew’s, Madras College, Kilrymont Road KY16 8DE.

Daily Mass, Reconciliation, Teaching & Healing, Young Adult, Youth and Children’s Ministries. Tel: 0131-447-6153. http://www.newdawninscotland.com

Diocese of Aberdeen (Birthplace of John Ogilvie) - Saturday 4th July

Bishop Hugh Gilbert O.S.B. of Aberdeen Diocese has issued an invitation to a
National Pilgrimage marking the 400th. Anniversary of St. John Ogilvie’s Martyrdom
Saturday 4th July, Kynoch Park, Keith, Moray AB55 5EN
12 Noon - Showcase of the Catholic Church in Scotland.
3.00 pm - Mass with Bishops and Priests of Scotland.

Anniversaries: Fr John Dore, OMI, Dom Dean, Betty Fitzsimmons, Bernard Maxwell, Brian Callaghan, Anne Glen, Sean McFadden, Helen McGregor, Jean Sneddon, Andrew Hynd, Eleanor Hynd, Eleanor Cochrane, Sr Margaret O’Dwyer, Dolly McIntosh, Baby Gavin Fortune, Joan Devlin, Elsie Colvin, Magnus Gallagher, Maime Canning, Annie Sweeney, Ester Douglas and John Nolan.

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21 June 2015

Today is the 12th Sunday of the Year B
"Storm in Galilee"
(Prayers & Readings page 98)

Welcome: Today we welcome to God’s Family Natalia Mistry from Calder Crescent. Natalia will receive the Sacrament of Baptism at the 11.00 am Mass. We congratulate her parents Mayur and Marta Mistry and pray that Natalia will bring you many blessings in the years to come.

On Saturday Oliver Zimnoch of Calder Drive was Baptised at St. John Ogilvie’s. We welcome Oliver to God’s Family, congratulations to Oliver’s parents Lukasz and Aneta, may he bring you blessings and joy in the years to come.

Fresh Start's Sponsored Walk – Thank you: Team St John Ogilvie are very happy to report we raised a tremendous £933.00, with £433 being pledged from our parishioners, in the recent sponsored walk in aid of Fresh Start. The funds are vital to the services provided by Fresh Start and the team of walkers and Fresh Start would like to thank everyone for their generosity and support which is very much appreciated.

St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Picnic to Nunraw 21st June, 12.45pm: You are also welcome to make your own way to Nunraw where you can join with our sister parish St. Mary’s Star of the Sea from 1.30 pm. Bring your own packed lunch, tea and coffee provided.

Fair Trade Stall – 20/21st June: A Fair Trade Stall will be held after all Masses today, 20/21 June. Please come and have a look - there will be something for all and the opportunity to support Fair Trade producers.

New Dawn in Scotland

Catholic Pilgrimage Conference 6th to 10th July 2015

St. Andrew’s, Madras College, Kilrymont Road KY16 8DE.

Daily Mass, Reconciliation, Teaching & Healing, Young Adult, Youth and Children’s Ministries. Tel: 0131-447-6153. http://www.newdawninscotland.com

Update from Archbishop Cushely: "In the autumn, I intend to start visiting our parishes, cluster by cluster, to discuss the future of our structures with you and your people directly. I hope to lay before you a timetable for these visits, to be mutually agreed between each cluster’s Parish Priests and me. The shape of the meeting in broad strokes, will be the same: an invitation to all Catholics living in a given cluster to assemble in a convenient location. I hope to have a full and positive exchange of views in order to build as complete a picture as possible of what we may be able to achieve at the cluster level. In this regard, you may wish to start considering where such a meeting might be held, cluster by cluster, and to consider a day (Mon – Sat) and a time that would be most convenient to you and your people. The office for Pastoral Resources will be in touch in the autumn, deanery by deanery, to organise the dates and venues."

Permanent Teaching Post: A permanent full time teaching post is currently being advertised on "My Job Scotland" at the Sacred Heart Primary Penicuik with the closing date being next Monday 22 June! For more information visit: www.myjobscotland.org.

Anniversaries: Mollie Duffy, Julie Kelly, Margaret Campbell, Peggy Geraghty, Margaret Slater, Ida Devlin, Mary Marr, Nora Devine, Frances Malone, Elizabeth Jones, James Drysdale, Michael Gerraghty, Fiona McSorley, Catherine Nelson, Mary McNulty, Charlie Brady, James Pryde, Eric Rafferty, May Schourder and Gregor McGregor.

Parish Bulletin

14 June 2015

Today is the 11th Sunday of the Year B
"The Growth of the Kingdom"
(Prayers & Readings page 95)

First Holy Communion: Today at the 11.00 Mass, Lewis Young and Joshua Donald will receive the "Bread of Life" for the first time. Please allow our First Communicants and their families to come to the altar before the rest of the congregation.

SCIAF Mass of Thanksgiving TODAY in Cathedral at 3pm: To mark SCIAF’s 50th Anniversary, you are invited to St Mary’s Cathedral to join Archbishop Leo Cushley.

Today Sunday 14th June, 3pm, St Mary’s Cathedral, 61 York Place, EH1 3JD.

St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Picnic to Nunraw 21st June, 12.45pm: The Parish Council of St. Mary’s Star of the Sea has invited us to join them on their picnic to Nunraw on Sunday 21st June. Cost is Adults £6 and Children £3 if travelling on coach, (a few seats left, coach leaves 12.45pm), bring your own packed lunch, tea and coffee provided. Anyone wishing to join them on the coach should add their name to the sheet at the back of the Church TODAY. You are also welcome to make your own way to Nunraw and join them down there.

Fair Trade Stall – 20/21st June: A Fair Trade Stall will be held after all Masses next weekend, 20/21 June. Please come and have a look - there will be something for all and the opportunity to support Fair Trade producers.

Parish Bingo: Parish Bingo has been cancelled for the time being until Moira Wilson is discharged from hospital and fully recovered. We wish Moira well.

New Dawn in Scotland

Catholic Pilgrimage Conference 6th to 10th July 2015

St. Andrew’s, Madras College, Kilrymont Road KY16 8DE.

Daily Mass, Reconciliation, Teaching & Healing, Young Adult, Youth and Children’s Ministries. Tel: 0131-447-6153. http://www.newdawninscotland.com

Gardeners Corner: Summer time is here, the Church grounds are calling for attention. Could we ask for your continual generosity to assist with edge strimming and weeding over the next few months. Tools are available, an hour of your time would be much appreciated. Let Fr Tony know, we have jobs to suit all skills.

RE Primary Advisor — Closing Date 19th June, Interview 26th June: The opportunity has arisen for a RE Primary Advisor to support curriculum development in primary schools within the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh and the Diocese of Dunkeld. This is a new role that requires a proven track record in religious education. See Notice Board for full advert. Email: Helen.Gardner-Swift@standed.org.uk.

Product Launch – Sunday 21st June: Lucia Zappa, from the parish, would like to invite you to come along to her New Business Launch for ‘Lucia of Aloe Vera’ products at St. John Ogilvie’s on Sunday 21st June from 3 pm -5pm.

Anniversaries: Fallon Hind; Ian Caddell, Christina Johnston, Irene McGonagle, Peggy Brown, Thomas Burns, Betty Glynn, Christopher Quinn, Martin Kelliher, Lily McDonnell, Fr. John Wall, OMI, Grace Ward, Agnes Bungay, Bill Gibson, Eileen Cowie, Anne Agnew, Francis Lawless, Mary Pettigrew, Annie Lynskey, Brenda Havard, Elizabeth Mackie, James Hind, Michael Cribben, Jim Wight, Fr Nick Forde OMI, Fr David Power OMI, Bill Grant and John Heffron.

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Parish Bulletin

7 June 2015

Today is the Feast of Corpus Christi
"A Sign that is enough for us"
(Prayers & Readings page 85)

First Holy Communion: On Sunday 14 June at the 11.00 Mass, Lewis Young and Joshua Donald will receive the "Food of Life" for the first time. Please allow our First Communicants and their families to come to the altar before the rest of the congregation.

We congratulate Joshua and Lewis on their First Communion Day and thank sincerely Julia McGuire and their parents who accompanied them over the past seven months of preparation.

Fresh Start's Sponsored Walk: We are pleased to report Team St. John Ogilvie successfully completed the 8 mile sponsored walk last Friday in aid of Fresh Start and also managed to finish before the heavy downpour!

We are very grateful to all of you who sponsored the team and it would be appreciated if you could let Trish Muirhead have your pledged donation just as soon as possible. The total raised will be advised in due course. Thank you.

Gardeners Corner: Summer time is here, the Church grounds are calling for attention. Could we ask for your continual generosity to assist with edge strimming and weeding over the next few months. Tools are available, an hour of your time would be much appreciated. Let Fr Tony know, we have jobs to suit all skills.

Vatican II from the Reformed Perspective - Monday 8th June 7.30pm: The Archdiocesan Ecumenical Core Group invites you to an evening meeting at:

Sacred Heart Hall, 28 Lauriston St
Speaker Professor David Fergusson, professor of Divinity and Principal of New College.

SCIAF Mass – 14th June 3pm
Invitation

Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh Mass to mark SCIAF’s 50th Anniversary, celebrated by Archbishop Leo Cushley.

Sunday 14th June, 3pm, St Mary’s Cathedral, 61 York Place, EH1 3JD

St. Margaret of Scotland – Sunday 28th June: On Sunday 28 June 2015, after an absence of 41 years, the town of Dunfermline will play host to a new summer pilgrimage in honour of St Margaret of Scotland.

St Margaret (1045-93) is an inspirational figure for all Scots as well as a heavenly protectress of the people of our land.

If you plan to join in the pilgrimage and require transport, please sign up on the sheet on the Church Notice Board.

Diocese of Aberdeen (Birthplace of John Ogilvie) - Saturday 4th July

Bishop Hugh Gilbert O.S.B. of Aberdeen Diocese has issued an invitation to a
National Pilgrimage marking the 400th. Anniversary of St. John Ogilvie’s Martyrdom
Saturday 4th July, Kynoch Park, Keith, Moray AB55 5EN
12 Noon - Showcase of the Catholic Church in Scotland.
3.00 pm - Mass with Bishops and Priests of Scotland.

Vocations to Priesthood: In 2014 there were three ordinations to the priesthood in Scotland. In 2015 there will be only one man ordained. The figures confirm an information survey conducted in 2015 which identified just 279 deployable priests in Scotland. Is the Parish Priest becoming an "endangered species"?

Oblate Summer Camp: 5 days of adventure activities such as rock climbing, raft building, kayaking etc 3rd - 7th August ages 11 - 14. Cost £180 inclusive (bursary forms also available). Taking place in Blue Peris Mountain Centre, Wales. Contact Andrew Cassidy for more details — email andrew.oblate.partners@gmail.com, phone 0131 555 2179.

RE Primary Advisor — Closing Date 19th June, Interview 26th June: The opportunity has arisen for a RE Primary Advisor to support curriculum development in primary schools within the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh and the Diocese of Dunkeld. This is a new role that requires a proven track record in religious education. See Notice Board for full advert. Email: Helen.Gardner-Swift@standed.org.uk.

Anniversaries: Patrick Agnew, Mary Hall, Canon Michael Carey, Michael McLaughlin, Christine Scott, Joseph O’Donnell, Terrence O’Donnell, Patrick Early, Al Monroe, James Connolly, Jessie O’Hare, Bill Maymury, Douglas Eagan, Mary Gullane, Hugh Devlin, Margaret Johnson, Patricia Watson, Robert Wilson, Annie Milligan, Kathleen Bergin, Cliff Drever, Angus Grant, Simon Byrne, Sr Mary McCluskey, Carol Tierney, Tom Coogan, Norman Gore, Graham Faulds, Janice Telford, Bridget Gallagher, Jean Daly, Josephine Heaney, Tom McPhillipps and Sr. Kathleen Gilligan.

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Parish Bulletin

31 May 2015

Today is the Feast of the Holy Trinity
"Growing in Mystery"
(Prayers & Readings page 83)

Update on restructuring of Archdiocese (From PPC): On 11.05.2015 Archbishop Cushley met with the priests of the Edinburgh City Deanery of St. Giles.

Questions to the Archbishop:-

• Q. What is your Vision for the Archdiocese?
• A. Vision is contained in the booklet "We have Found the Messiah".
• Q. What is the process for consultation with the people and priests?
• A. I will visit all clusters commencing in September; he didn’t give an indication as to the format of such gatherings or if he desired any particular preparation.

Emphasis was on good clear communication in respect of steps and decisions.

Justice & Peace Diocesan Network Evening – Thursday 4th June 2015: Network evening will be held in Islay Room, Gillis Centre, 7.30-9.30. Speakers from Scottish Churches Housing Action will speak about their new project Aid & Abet, involving meeting prisoners on release from HMP Edinburgh and mentoring them through the first difficult steps of coping with the outside world and also from Edinburgh Churches Sanctuary, a network of churches seeking to develop Edinburgh as a welcoming city for refugees and asylum seekers. Meeting open to all - please come along.

Vatican II from the Reformed Perspective - Monday 8th June 7.30pm: The Archdiocesan Ecumenical Core Group invites you to an evening meeting at:

Sacred Heart Hall, 28 Lauriston St
Speaker Professor David Fergusson, professor of Divinity and Principal of New College.

SCIAF Mass – 14th June 3pm
Invitation

Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh Mass to mark SCIAF’s 50th Anniversary, celebrated by Archbishop Leo Cushley.

Sunday 14th June, 3pm, St Mary’s Cathedral, 61 York Place, EH1 3JD

Oblate Connections - Summer edition: Available at the back of the church today.

St. Margaret of Scotland – Sunday 28th June: On Sunday 28 June 2015, after an absence of 41 years, the town of Dunfermline will play host to a new summer pilgrimage in honour of St Margaret of Scotland.

St Margaret (1045-93) is an inspirational figure for all Scots as well as a heavenly protectress of the people of our land. The day’s events will include:

• 12 noon onwards: Pilgrims can explore the numerous holy sites associated with St Margaret throughout Dunfermline using the Pilgrim Guide Booklet.
• 12 noon to 2.45pm: SCIAF Family activity in the Church Hall.
• 3pm: Pilgrims will gather at the gates of PIttencrieff Park for the grand procession of St Margaret’s relics through the town led by the St Columba’s High School Pipe Band.
• 4pm: Holy Mass will be offered by His Grace Archbishop Leo Cushley at St Margaret’s Memorial Church followed by individual and family blessings with the relic.

A pilgrim booklet – priced £1 – has been prepared to help pilgrims explore the sites, learn about them and, pray at them. Bring a picnic to eat in "The Glen".

You can make your own way to Dunfermline or depending on numbers we will arrange transport for those who sign up on the sheet on the Notice Board.

Diocese of Aberdeen (Birthplace of John Ogilvie) - Saturday 4th July

Bishop Hugh Gilbert O.S.B. of Aberdeen Diocese has issued an invitation to a
National Pilgrimage marking the 400th. Anniversary of St. John Ogilvie’s Martyrdom
Saturday 4th July, Kynoch Park, Keith, Moray AB55 5EN
12 Noon - Showcase of the Catholic Church in Scotland.
3.00 pm - Mass with Bishops and Priests of Scotland.

Pope Francis: " Lay people with an authentic Christian formation should not need a bishop-guide or a monsignor-pilot or clerical input to assume their own responsibilities at all levels, political to social, economic to legislative. Instead they need a bishop-pastor. Part of the bishop’s role is reinforcing the indispensable role of the laity willing to take on the responsibilities that belong to them. "

Anniversaries: Raymond Bias, Nessie Goodall, Mary Taylor, Patrick Goonan, Sarah McGee, Catherine Ralph, Brendan Boyle, Jim Hegarty, John Fogarty, Jimmy Goldie, Owenie Boyle, John Lyncham, Reno Dirollo, May Muir, Iris Butler, Joseph Conran and Margaret McGuikan.

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Parish Bulletin

24 May 2015

Today is the Solemnity of Pentecost"Witnesses for the Defence"
(Prayers & Readings page 286)

Stop Climate Chaos Scotland - Climate Rally At The Scottish Parliament: Come along to the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday 27th May 12-2pm in support of "For the Love Of" climate change campaign celebrating all that we love that is affected by climate change. Together we will call on the First Minister for action in this important year. The First Minister will receive thousands of messages from all across Scotland which show that people want strong political ambition at home and internationally. Be part of the "For The Love Of" photo stunt, speak to your MSP, enjoy crafts, music and inspirational performers.

Fresh Start's Annual Sponsored Walk - 29th May 2015: Once again team St John Ogilvie will be talking the talk while walking the walk in aid of Fresh Start. If you would like to join us in the 8 mile walk on Friday 29th May please add your name to the list at the back of the church or alternatively please consider sponsoring the parish team. Again the sponsor form is at the back of the church together with details of the walk. This is always a very enjoyable event, raising vital funds for a very needy cause.

Confirmations – 27th May 7pm: On Wednesday next 27th May, Lewis Young and Joshua Donald will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation from Archbishop Cushley at St. Cuthbert’s at 7.00 pm.

Monthly Youth Meeting – 29th May, 6pm: Next meeting will take place on Friday 29th May, 6pm in Church house.

Charismatic Renewal Day – 30th May: St. John Ogilvie’s on Saturday 30th May, 10.30am – 4.00pm.

SCIAF Mass – 14th June 3pm
Invitation

Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh Mass to mark SCIAF’s 50th Anniversary, celebrated by Archbishop Leo Cushley.

Sunday 14th June, 3pm, St Mary’s Cathedral, 61 York Place, EH1 3JD

Day for Life 2015: The Bishops’ Conference has issued a "Hand-out" on End of Life issues. This contains a simple guide to Catholic teaching. These are decisions that at some time we may have to make in respect of ourselves or a loved one.

The Principles addressed are:

• Respect for the life of every person;
• Life need not be preserved at all costs;
• Making a medically informed decision;
• The burdens of treatment are relative to the person;
• Caring and accepting care, etc.

YOUTH
CYSS Youth Festival Stirling 30th July—2nd August 2015
Stirling University Campus

You are invited to join Archbishop Leo with Diocesan Youth Officers to this Festival.

For £150, you get four days of...

Fun — Prayer — Reflection — Celebration — Sharing
All meals, accommodation for 4 days, 3 nights
Over 20 workshops and Two social events.

Contact: Irene on 0131 623 8912 or email: irene.furlong@staned.org.uk

Edinburgh City Council

Teacher Job Vacancies in Catholic Schools

Post	School	Full/Part-Time	Closing Date
Geography	St Augustine’s High	Full Time	28/05/2015
History	St Thomas of Aquin’s	Full Time	02/06/2015
Sp for L	Holy Rood High	Temporary, Full Time	23/05/2015
RE	Holy Rood High	Full Time	20/05/2015

Anniversaries: Joe Jordan, Andrew Johnston, Patrick Mazs, Christopher Summers, Colin Whitworth, Tommy Erskine, Martin Gahagan, Fr John McQuade, Carmel Daley, George Stark, Peter Broadhurst, Fr Liam Fanning and Sean Boyle.

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Parish Bulletin

17 May 2015

Today is the Seventh Sunday of Easter"A Dicey Business"
(Prayers & Readings page 273)

Parish Pastoral Council: Meeting of the PPC on Thursday next 21st May at 7.30p. Members of the Council please collect your agenda and correspondence today after Mass.

Communications Sunday: Today is Communication Sunday throughout the Catholic world. In the Bishops Conference of Scotland, Bishop Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow has responsibility for the Communications Apostolate; a pastoral letter from the Archbishop is available at the back of the church today.

Oblate Summer Camp

Oblate Summer Camp - 5 days of adventure activities such as rock climbing, raft building, kayaking, etc
3rd - 7th August, ages 11 - 14. Cost £180 inclusive (bursary forms also available)
Taking place in Blue Peris Mountain Centre, Wales.
Contact Andrew Cassidy for more details - Email: andrew.oblate.partners@gmail.com or phone 0131 555 2179.

Andrew will attend the the Morning Masses next Sunday 17th May.

Oblate Novena: Novena in honour of St. Eugene de Mazenod for vocations commences on Monday 18th May. Prayer & reflection leaflets are available at the back of the church.

Charismatic Renewal Day: St. John Ogilvie’s on Saturday 30th May, 10.30am – 4.00pm.

SCIAF Wee Box: Income from our SCIAF Box 2015 came to £580.61. The government will match this sum pound for pound so SCIAF will receive a total of £1,161.22.

Fresh Start's Annual Sponsored Walk - 29th May 2015: Once again team St John Ogilvie will be talking the talk while walking the walk in aid of Fresh Start. If you would like to join us in the 8 mile walk on Friday 29th May please add your name to the list at the back of the church or alternatively please consider sponsoring the parish team. Again the sponsor form is at the back of the church together with details of the walk. This is always a very enjoyable event, raising vital funds for a very needy cause.

Stop Climate Chaos Scotland - Climate Rally At The Scottish Parliament: Come along to the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday 27th May 12-2pm in support of "For the Love Of" climate change campaign celebrating all that we love that is affected by climate change. Together we will call on the First Minister for action in this important year. The First Minister will receive thousands of messages from all across Scotland which show that people want strong political ambition at home and internationally. Be part of the "For The Love Of" photo stunt, speak to your MSP, enjoy crafts, music and inspirational performers.

What is "Look": "Look" is a worksheet that we will use for the "Children’s Liturgy" at the 9.00 and 11.00am Masses commencing today, 17th May. The single sheet contains The Gospel, Prayers, Word searches, Puzzles, Join the dots, Mazes, colouring in. The children will take the worksheet home with them. If it is not completed, you can help them with it at home and I suggest you pray the prayer with them at home each Sunday.

Bonus Ball:  There are still a few numbers available for the Bonus Ball Lotto Draw. For £1 a week you have the chance to win up to £40 if your number matches the Saturday Bonus Ball number in the Lotto Draw. See Lena Hickey if you are interested in taking a number. Proceeds fund a Mother & Baby Nurse in an Oblate parish in Brazil.

Anniversaries: Christine Harte, Peter McGilligan, Catherine Rodgers, Isa Penman, Jeanette Mohammed, Martin Mawga, James Mangh, Margaret Inglis, William Curran, Christine Smith, Albert Paterson, Fr. John Hickey, OMI, Joseph Livingstone, Mary Hanson, Janet Brotherstone, Mary Muir, Dennis Doherty, Chris Grant, William Harvey, Cathrine Gahagan, Robert Hall, Anna Musson and William Hay.

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Parish Bulletin

10 May 2015

Today is the Sixth Sunday of Easter"Choosing to Love"
(Prayers & Readings page 266)

Ascension Day: Thursday 14th May is the Feast of the Ascension, a Holyday of Obligation. Masses at St. John Ogilvie’s 9.00 am and 7.30 pm.

Parish Pastoral Council – Thursday 21st May 7.30pm: Items to be included on the agenda should be given to Pat Saddler (Chair) or Anna Allen (Secretary) by Monday 11th May or placed in the "Suggestion Box" at the back of the Church.

Sisters of St. Peter Claver: Sr Editta of St. Peter Claver’s Congregation sends her most grateful thanks for your generous response to her appeal last Sunday on behalf of the Missions. The second collection came to £333.23.

Theology of Pope Francis (Edinburgh Newman Society)

Wednesday 13th May, at 7.30 p.m.
St Catharine's Convent, 4 Lauriston Gardens, Edinburgh, EH3 9HH,
Dr Sara Parvis will speak on "The Theology of Pope Francis".
Dr Parvis is Senior Lecturer in Patristics at the University of Edinburgh.

Communications Sunday 17th May: Sunday next 17th May is Papal World Day of Communications, there will be a second collection to support the Apostolate of Communications. This money is used to support the Pope’s missionary journeys and publications by bishops on various topics.

Oblate Summer Camp

Oblate Summer Camp - 5 days of adventure activities such as rock climbing, raft building, kayaking, etc
3rd - 7th August, ages 11 - 14. Cost £180 inclusive (bursary forms also available)
Taking place in Blue Peris Mountain Centre, Wales.
Contact Andrew Cassidy for more details - Email: andrew.oblate.partners@gmail.com or phone 0131 555 2179.

Andrew will attend the the Morning Masses next Sunday 17th May.

Fresh Start Appeal: Thanks to everyone who kindly donated items for Fresh Start's starter packs in the recent appeal. As always very much appreciated by Fresh Start and their clients.

Fresh Start's Annual Sponsored Walk - 29th May 2015: Once again team St John Ogilvie will be talking the talk while walking the walk in aid of Fresh Start. If you would like to join us in the 8 mile walk on Friday 29th May please add your name to the list at the back of the church or alternatively please consider sponsoring the parish team. Again the sponsor form is at the back of the church together with details of the walk. This is always a very enjoyable event, raising vital funds for a very needy cause.

Stop Climate Chaos Scotland - Climate Rally At The Scottish Parliament: Come along to the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday 27th May 12-2pm in support of "For the Love Of" climate change campaign celebrating all that we love that is affected by climate change. Together we will call on the First Minister for action in this important year. The First Minister will receive thousands of messages from all across Scotland which show that people want strong political ambition at home and internationally. Be part of the "For The Love Of" photo stunt, speak to your MSP, enjoy crafts, music and inspirational performers.

Pope Francis: " Hearing the Gospel means working to eliminate the structural causes of poverty and to promote the integral development of the poor, as well as small daily acts of solidarity in meeting the real needs which we encounter."

"Changing structures without generating new convictions and attitudes will only ensure that those same structures will become corrupt, oppressive and ineffectual."

Fr Pat Towe OMI:  With regret and sadness we announce the death of Fr. Pat Towe OMI. Pat served in the parish of St. John Ogilvie from 1987 to 1989. He died in Kimberley Hospital in South Africa. For the past 15 years Pat served as a missionary in Kimberley; over the past 12 months he suffered profoundly from the illness of depression, a condition he carried with him for most of his life. May he rest in peace. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Anniversaries: Sadie Paterson, Helen Crimp, Francis McKenna, Mark Dixon, Jimmy Hickey, Eileen Matthews, Marjory Ducat, Sr. Marie McAllister, Patrick Doherty, Jack Allen, Patrick McKay, Ellie Travers, Bill Murphy, William McFadden, Cathy Karry, Audrey Morton, George Diack, Bill Campbell, May Harper, Tom Rennie and Rita Livingstone.

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Parish Bulletin

3 May 2015

Today is the Fifth Sunday of Easter"The Apostle Paul"
(Prayers & Readings page 264)

Sacramental Celebrations: This week Victor Kokosgka and Oliver Brzezicki celebrated the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time. During the 2015/16 school year they will continue with the Sacramental Programme to prepare for Confirmation and Holy Communion.

On 27th May, Lewis Young and Josh Donald will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Cuthbert’s at 7.00 pm. (Rehearsal at St. Cuthbert’s on Sunday 24th.)

First Holy Communion will take place at St. John Ogilvie’s at 11.00 am Mass on Sunday 14th June.

Sisters of St. Peter Claver: Every year, Missionary Orders are allocated parishes throughout Scotland for their annual appeal. In 2015 the Sisters of St. Peter Claver have been invited by the Archbishop to make an appeal in St. John Ogilvie’s.

Today we welcome the Sisters when they will share with us about their work and will be grateful for your spiritual and financial support.

Ramblers: If you fancy a walk along the canal to Fresh Start's sale then please meet at the church car park at 10.00am next Saturday 9th May. All welcome to join us for the walk/coffee & cake!

Centre of Mission: The Parish Councils of St. John Ogilvie’s and Leith enjoyed a meal together at Leith last Friday. This initiative is hopefully a practical first step towards more collaboration between our parishes.

Theology of Pope Francis (Edinburgh Newman Society)

Wednesday 13th May, at 7.30 p.m.
St Catharine's Convent, 4 Lauriston Gardens, Edinburgh, EH3 9HH,
Dr Sara Parvis will speak on "The Theology of Pope Francis".
Dr Parvis is Senior Lecturer in Patristics at the University of Edinburgh.

New Dawn in Scotland

Catholic Pilgrimage Conference
6th to 10th July 2015
St. Andrew’s, Madras College, Kilrymont Road KY16 8DE.
Daily Mass, Reconciliation, Teaching & Healing, Young Adult, Youth and Children’s Ministries.

Tel: 0131-447-6153. www.newdawninscotland.com

Symphonic Praise

Sunday 31st. May 2015 at 8.00 pm
St. Mary’s Cathedral Palmerston Place, Edinburgh.
Free Tickets: www.originscotland.org or call 0131-208-0095.

Pope Francis: " We are living in an information driven society that bombards us indiscriminately with data – all treated as being of equal importance - that leads to remarkable superficiality in the area of moral development. Today we need to provide an education that teaches critical thinking and encourages the development of mature moral values."

Lourdes Pilgrimage 10 – 17 July 2015:  This year’s pilgrimage takes place from the 10th to 17th July. Anyone still wishing to join the pilgrimage should contact Tangney Tours on 01732 886666 or visit the Edinburgh Lourdes website for more details - www.edinburgh-lourdes.com/.

Pilgrims who require supported care should contact the Accueil Saint Frai Booking Secretary 6l Hailes Gardens, Edinburgh, EH13 0JN, Tel 0131 441 1939.

Eucharistic Ministers – New rotas available at the back of the Church: Please collect your copy - your name is highlighted on the A4 sheet.

Anniversaries: Annie McTighe, Robert Burns, Greg Crombie, Doreen Johnston, Kathleen Finerty, John Scott, Kevin Glasgow, Timothy O’Sullivan, Molly Williams, Catherine Burns, Margaret Edwards, Mary Murphy, Fr. Pat Gahagan, Michael Kelly, Fr. John Coakley, OMI, Cathy Brunache, Duncan Robertson, Anton Gallagher, Terry Mallarkey, Maureen Glasgow, Charles Hornig, Nora Duffy and Annie McFadden.

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Parish Bulletin

26 April 2015

Today is the Fourth Sunday of Easter"Shepherding"
(Prayers & Readings page 261)

Welcome: We welcome to God’s Family Leon Garcia-Wypasek of Calder View, who will be Baptised at 11.00am Mass today at St. John Ogilvie’s. We congratulate his parents Henoc and Alicja Garcia–Wypasek on the birth of their second child, a brother for Oliver. We pray he will bring you much joy and happiness in the years ahead.

Vocations: Today, Good Shepherd Sunday, is World Day of Prayer for Vocations. At all Masses the Annual Collection for Ecclesiastical Students Fund will be taken. Archbishop Cushley has sent a letter to be read at all Masses this weekend.

Fresh Start Appeal: Today is Fresh Start Sunday. Fresh Start would welcome your donations for their starter packs to help people make a home for themselves. See notice board poster for details of items required. Thanks for your support.

Fresh Start Sale/Coffee Morning: Fresh start invite you to support their sale/coffee morning on Saturday 9th May 10.00am-12.noon, at their Food Station 1 Harrison Place, Edinburgh. Bric-a-brac, crafts, fresh vegetables from their allotment, home baking and teas & coffee available.

Ramblers: If you fancy a walk along the canal to Fresh Start's sale then please meet at the church car park at 10.00am. Saturday 9th May. All welcome to join us for the walk/coffee & cake!

SCIAF Wee Box: Did you remember to return your Lenten "Wee Box" today?

Rag Bag: £51.20 was raised from last collection from the Rag Bag Container. Thank you for your continued support.

Bethany Sleepover: Lesley, James, Connor and Daniel would like to thank everyone who supported them. £255 was raised to support homeless people.

Pope Francis: " There is no greater freedom than that of allowing oneself to be guided by the Holy Spirit, renouncing the attempt to plan and control everything to the last detail.

Whenever we encounter another person in love, we learn something new about God ….. we grow in the light of faith. "

Sisters of St. Peter Claver

Every year, Missionary Orders are allocated parishes throughout Scotland for their annual appeal. In 2015 the Sisters of St. Peter Claver have been invited by the Archbishop to make an appeal in St. John Ogilvie’s.

The Sisters will be with us on the weekend of 2/3 of May when they will share with us about their work and will be grateful for your spiritual and financial support.

Music and Dance:  On Friday last we enjoyed an evening of entertainment and relaxation. An Irish Dance group, which includes Katie Hardie, performed jigs and reels plus some new high-kicking Michael Flately style of "Riverdance". Also our resident quartet played music from every era to suit all tastes. We are blessed to have these instrumentalists available to us. Recently I spoke with a parish priest who told me their parish paid £170 for a two piece band. I don’t think our minstrels even got a drink! Thanks especially to the ladies who provided an abundant and tasty buffet.

Income from the evening allocated to Parish maintenance and development came to £600.48.

Eucharistic Ministers – New rotas available at the back of the Church: Please collect your copy - your name is highlighted on the A4 sheet.

Anniversaries: Annie McTighe, Robert Burns, Greg Crombie, Doreen Johnston, Kathleen Finerty, John Scott, Kevin Glasgow, Timothy O’Sullivan, Molly Williams, Catherine Burns, Margaret Edwards, Mary Murphy, Fr. Pat Gahagan, Michael Kelly, Fr. John Coakley, OMI, Cathy Brunache, Duncan Robertson, Anton Gallagher, Terry Mallarkey, Maureen Glasgow, Charles Hornig, Nora Duffy and Annie McFadden.

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Parish Bulletin

19 April 2015

Today is the Third Sunday of Easter"Understanding what is going on"
(Prayers & Readings page 258)

Welcome: We welcome to God’s Family Kanyel Banton of Sighthill Drive and Joao Ygor Djalo of Calder Park, both of whom were Baptised at St. John Ogilvie’s on Saturday. We congratulate their parents Glen and Chrystal and Mamadu and Edna on the birth of their children, and pray that they will bring you much joy and happiness in the years ahead.

Fresh Start Appeal - 25/26 April 2015: The Do you have household goods that you don't use anymore? If so Fresh Start would welcome your donations for their starter packs to help people make a home for themselves. Items such as cutlery and kitchen utensils, pots and pans, crockery, bed linen and towels and cleaning items are particularly needed. See notice board poster for details of items required. Thanks for your support.

Vocations: Sunday next is World Day of Prayer for Vocations. At all Masses the Annual Collection for Ecclesiastical Students Fund will be taken.

SCIAF Wee Box:

Most of the Lenten SCIAF Wee Boxes have been returned. If you still have one in your home please return it next Sunday 26th April. Every £1 collected in the Wee Box will be matched by the government provided the money is sent to SCIAF before 17th May.

The Oak Tree: Our Lady’s statue is back in place and we would like to thank Norman Gore for sourcing wood and making a new shelf for the statue. The wood is oak and is from a tree felled in Ainville, Kirknewton, so is local to this community.

Pope Francis: " The Church’s ministers must be merciful, take responsibility for the people, and accompany them like the good Samaritan, who washes, cleans, and raises up his neighbour. This is pure Gospel. God is greater than sin. The structural and organisational reforms are secondary – that is, they come afterward. The first reform must be the attitude. The ministers of the Gospel must be people who can warm the hearts of the people, who walk through the dark night with them, who know how to dialogue and to descend themselves into their people’s night, into the darkness, but without getting lost."

Parish Pledge: Envelopes for 2015/16 first instalment of "Parish Pledge" are available today at the back of the Church. The annual Parish Pledge replaces the old Autumn Fare for parish fundraising. The original concept was to pledge what you would have spent at the Autumn Fare. Our target is for £2,750 a year. Last year the income from this source was £3,415.

Stand Up for Life: 
Join us for our annual Pro Life Chain!
You and I were BORN.
Let’s help those who are not yet born. Let’s help women to choose life.
Saturday next 25th April, 11.00am till 1.00pm Lothian Road.
Meet at 10.45am in front of the Usher Hall.
We will pray the Rosary at 10.00am in the Sacred Heart Church.
Also join us there in Lauriston after, for a light lunch.

The Laurel Tree: The Laurel tree to the left of the entrance to the Church has been taken out root & branch. The roots of the tree strangled the drain carrying the rain-water from the roof of the church, this resulted in a backing-up of water and seepage into the ceiling of the church.

If you have an nostalgic attachment to the Laurel Tree best not to take a leaf or cutting as laurels are poisonous. Birds never build their nest in the laurel, nothing grows under the laurel and there are historical legal cases of wives using the laurel leaf in place of a bay leaf when they wanted rid of their husbands.

Anniversaries: John Donoghue, Mark Smith, Frank Thomas, Margaret Ndangali, Charlie Ward, Emma Taylor, Marion Taylor, Rose Murray, Barney Brogan, John McGonagle, Cathleen Logan, Mary O’Rourke, Agnes Martin, Lena Montgomery, Agnes Drysdale, Robert McDiarmid, Stephen Hunter, John Evan Jones, Sylvia Monroe, John Hickey, Brian Slater, Darren Kyle, Jean Reid, John McGinness, David McKenna, Lydia Thompson and Agnes Parry.

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Parish Bulletin

12 April 2015

Today is the second Sunday of Easter"Caring about Faith"
(Prayers & Readings page 255)

Welcome: Today we welcome to God's Family Xorse Dzidula Ama and Selasi Korsi Hatse of Murrayburn Park. Both will receive the Sacrament of Baptism at the 11.00 am Mass today. We congratulate their parents Emperor and Matilda Hatse on the birth of their children. May they bring you much joy and happiness in the years ahead.

We also welcome Matilda Ogilvie and Tyler Matibi of Westburn. We congratulate their parents and may the children bring you much joy and happiness in the years ahead.

Parish Council: The New Parish Council had their inaugural meeting on 19th March; Membership of the 2015 PPC is as follows:
Pat Saddler [Chair], Anna Allen [Secretary], Fr Tony Quinlan OMI pp, Michael Ayanbowale [Passkeeper], Connor Johnson [Youth & Grass cutting], Frank Lang [Building /Fabric, Passkeeper], Laura Lang [Finance], Julia McGuire [Sacramental Programme], Maureen Gore [Communications], Ann MacDonald [Children's Liturgy], Joe Mc Geough [Liturgy], Trish Muirhead [JPIC],  John Rafferty [PVG Co-ordinator], Jacci Scott [Senior Liturgy & Children's Sunday Liturgy & PVG].

We thank those members of our Parish Community who so generously give their time and talents to serve the community. The current situation of restructuring in the Archdiocese makes it more important than ever that we have committed and competent PPC members who will represent St. John Ogilvie's where and when decisions are being made. Thankfully we have such calibre in the current PPC.

Due to ill-health Alex Thompson has retired from the PPC. It was a joy to work with Alex. He brought great experience to the Council and was most generous with his time and talents. We thank Alex for his ongoing commitment and good humour while coping with chemotherapy and radium at the Western General. Connor Johnson has been appointed to take over from Alex the grass cutting in the Parish grounds.

Protection of Vulnerable Groups has taken a higher profile in the Archdiocese and throughout Scotland in order to meet all the requirements of meetings, training etc the March PPC meeting appointed John Rafferty as a second co-ordinator.

Dinner at Leith: Leith and Wester Hailes Parishes are both the served by the Oblates. Clustering of parishes as proposed by the Archbishop and employment of a Pastoral Associate proposed by the Oblates will impact on each parish. Our Parish Council decided to develop the collaboration between both entities. In April a joint dinner has been arranged to help our communities reflect on what outcome we hope for and may expect from these developments.

Parish Spring Fling Friday 17th April: This is a family event. Tickets £5 includes buffet, available this weekend, BYOB. Children accompanied by parents FREE. An early buffet will be available for children if it is past their bedtime.

Sponsored Swimathon in Aid of Marie Curie: Kirsty Ferguson and Jennifer Scougal are taking part in the swimathon on 18th April. If you wish to sponsor them please donate on http://myswimathon.org/sponsor/jenkirsty-go-for-a-paddle.

Parliamentary Elections:  A letter from the Scottish bishops is available at the back of the church today.

Anniversaries: Bennie Fusco, Mary Jones, William Visick, Muriel White, Roddy McLean, Rose Murphy, Jackie Shandlands, Myles Duffy, Hannah Danboy, Adam Connor, Paul Jones, Mary McQuade, Margaret Thompson, Bridget Gallagher, Monica Hanna, Breigh Scullion, Tommy McGovern, Joseph McFadden, Bishop Kevin Rafferty, Douglas Garvie, Theodore Monro and Monica Fraser.

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Parish Bulletin

5 April 2015

Today is Easter Sunday "The Cross: the Father’s Response"
(Prayers & Readings page 251)

Holy Saturday - 7.30pm: (Liturgy page 216)
Service of Light.
History of Salvation.
Liturgy of the Eucharist.

Easter Sunday:
Mass at 10.00am only

Easter Monday:
Mass at 12.00 Noon.

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.

Justice, Peace & Integrity of Creation: Meeting in the Parish House, Wednesday next 8th April at 7.00 pm.

Parish Spring Fling Friday 17th April: This is a family event. Tickets £5 includes buffet, available this weekend, BYOB. Children accompanied by parents FREE. An early buffet will be available for children if it is past their bedtime.

Church Cleaning: Our thanks to parishioners who gave of their time and energy to carry out a "Spring Clean" of the Church last Wednesday.

Holy Week and Easter Liturgies: Holy Week and Easter Celebrations involve the co-operation and talents of many parishioners, Liturgy Committee, Musicians, Cantors, Flower arrangements Decorations, etc. We are most grateful to all those parishioners who serve our parish community with such generosity and good will.

Pope Francis: Let each one ask him or herself today: "Do I increase harmony in my family, in my parish, in my community, or am I a gossip? Am I a cause of division or embarrassment?" And you know the harm that gossiping does to the Church, to the parishes, the communities. Gossip does harm! Gossip wounds.

Before Christians open their mouths to gossip, they should bite their tongues! To bite one’s tongue: this does us good because the tongue swells and can no longer speak, cannot gossip. "Am I humble enough to patiently stitch up, through sacrifice, the open wounds in communion?"

Anniversaries: Donald Reid, John Henderson, John Ryan, Michael Ryan, Lesley Fraser, Patrick Kilty, Agnes Dougall, George Lavery, Agnes Rae, Ella Green, John McGinley, Canon Michael Cassidy, Madge Fitzgerald, Gladys Saddler, Bobby Geddes, George Geddes, Thomas Malone, Martin Daly, Margaret Pearson, Alex Sim, Josie O’Connell, Maurice Moriarty, Margaret McLaughlin, James Paterson, Bridget Heffron, Bill Thompson, Winnie Spencer, Sr. Margaret Nagel, David Pow, John McKay, John McNeish, Eamon Mullan, Ronald Edgar, Peter White and Margaret Joyce.

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Parish Bulletin

29 March 2015

Today is the Palm Sunday - Blessing of Palms page 178 "The Cross: Did Jesus have to die"
(Prayers & Readings page 183)

Palm Sunday - Mass at 10.00am only: Weather permitting there will be a procession around the Church grounds after the blessing of the Palms. This is to recall the events in Jerusalem as Jesus entered in triumph before his arrest and trial.

Tuesday 26th March - Chrism Mass:
In the Cathedral at 7.00pm.

Holy Thursday, 7.30pm:
Mass of the Lord’s Supper - 7.30pm
Washing of Feet and Institution of the Eucharist.
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament after ceremonies until 10.00 pm. (Quiet Prayer)

Good Friday - 3.00pm:
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion.
Prayers for all peoples & Penance Service.
Veneration of the Cross.
Holy Communion.
A Day of Fast and Abstinence
Good Friday - 7.30pm: Stations of the Cross

Holy Saturday - 7.30pm:
Service of Light.
History of Salvation.
Liturgy of the Eucharist.

Easter Sunday:
Mass at 10.00am only

Easter Monday:
Mass at 12.00 Noon.

Parish Spring Fling Friday 17th April: This is a family event. Tickets £5 includes buffet, available this weekend, BYOB. Children accompanied by parents FREE. An early buffet will be available for children if it is past their bedtime.

Stations of the Cross: On the Parish Website you will find Stations of the Cross with an image of each of the 14 Stations plus a reflection and prayer.

Stations of the Cross in the Church Good Friday at 7.30 pm.

My Day by Day Easter: Holy Week & Easter children’s booklets available today after Mass.

These booklets provide activities for the children in preparation for Easter. There are two versions for: (a)Juniors - those attending school; and (b)Infants - Nursery and young children.

From Archbishop Leo Cushley: A Pastoral Letter from the Archbishop is available at the back of the church. Please take a copy. Also, the Archbishop has sent a short letter to be read at the end of Mass.

The Edinburgh Easter Play – 4th April 2pm: The Edinburgh Easter play takes place in West Princes Street Gardens on Saturday 4th April at 2.00pm. The play is "On the Edge" by Susan Mansfield and is a Free Event.

Church Cleaning: An "Easter BIG clean" of the church is planned for Wednesday of Holy Week 1st April at 2.00pm. If you have never engaged before in this community effort, this is your opportunity to mark Lent and Easter.

Anniversaries: Suzanne Miller, Pope John Paul II, Karen Rae, David Sutherland, Sean Cummings, Tom McHale, Br. Blackburne, O.M.I., Gerry McDade, Mr. Kuczynski, Mary Loy, David Murphy, John Lang, Joseph Rodgers and Isobel Butchart.

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Parish Bulletin

22 March 2015

Today is the 5th Sunday of Lent, Year B "The Cross: Loss and Gain" (Prayers & Readings page 172)

Welcome: We welcome to God’s Family Piort Karbowski of Calder Park. Piort received the Sacrament of Baptism at St John Ogilvie’s this weekend. We congratulate his parents Karol and Magda on the birth of their baby. May he bring you much joy and happiness in the years ahead.

Liturgy Committee: The Liturgy Committee met last week to plan the liturgies for Holy Week & Easter.

Vigil Mass: As usual next Saturday at 6.30pm. Palms will be blessed at the Mass.

Palm Sunday:

Mass 10.00am ONLY. Weather permitting there will be a procession around the Church grounds after the blessing of the Palms. This is to recall the events in Jerusalem as Jesus entered in triumph before his arrest and trial.

Tuesday 31st March - Chrism Mass: in the Cathedral at 7.00pm.

Times of ceremonies for Holy Week and Easter will be carried in the Newsletter next week.

Readers/Eucharistic Ministers available to take readings/serve during Holy Week please place your name on list on the Altar. This will allow Maureen Gore to draw up list for Holy Week giving due notice.

Monthly Youth Meeting – 27th March, 6pm: The next meeting for the young parishioners in secondary school and above will take place on Friday 27th March at 6pm in the Church House.

Parish Accounts 2014: Financial report of parish Income/Expenditure 2014 and Fundraising totals is available at the back of the Church today. This has been approved by:

• The Parish Finance Committee;
• Parish Council; and
• the Diocesan Auditors (Chiene & Tait)

Our thanks to Laura Lang & Alan Wilson who manage the Parish Finances.

Annual Romero Lecture – Lauriston Jesuit Centre - Today 22 March
6pm in the Lauriston Jesuit Centre.

Oscar Romero will be beatified in May this year during the Pope’s visit to Latin America.

Charismatic Renewal: At St. John Ogilvie’s Saturday next 28th March 10.30am - 4.00pm

Diocesan Justice & Peace Lent Retreat Day - Saturday 28 March: To be held in St. Catherine's Convent, 10.00am - 4.00 pm. Theme - "The Lord has given me a disciple's tongue" The day will be led by Gemma Lamarra, Outreach Manager at SCIAF. Open to all - see notice board for further details/registration information.

WWF EARTH HOUR - SATURDAY 28th MARCH: Earth Hour is the single, largest symbolic mass participation event in the world. Born out of hope that we could mobilise people to take action on climate change. As stewards of God's creation you are invited to switch off your lights for 1 hour between 8.30-9.30pm as a massive show of concern for the environment.

SAVE THE DATE – Parish Spring Fling Friday 17th April.

Stations of the Cross: On the Parish Website you will find Stations of the Cross with an image of each of the 14 Stations plus a reflection and prayer.

Prayer Around The Cross: Every Thursday during Lent at 7pm in the Day Chapel.

Anniversaries: Peggy Cavanagh, Anne Wilson, Kathleen O’Kane, Sr Geraldine Kelly, Michael McDonagh, Pat Donnehy, Rose Ann Curran, Margaret Conway, Helen Skirving, Martin Heffron, Jeannie O’Neill, Pat Kilpatrick, Ron Ferguson, Mary Doyle, Fr. Liam Duffy, O.M.I., Anne Murphy, Joseph Crere, Alex Paterson, Elizabeth Steel, Keith Farries and Sr. Sheelagh Stapleton.

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15 March 2015

Today is the 4th Sunday of Lent, Year B "God’s Work of Art" (Prayers & Readings page 165)

SCIAF Sunday: Throughout Catholic Scotland, today is designated SCIAF Sunday. You will find a two page letter from Archbishop Cushley in the church today. During the week of 15th February the Archbishop visited Malawi [the poorest country in Africa], you can read of his experience and the importance of our support for SCIAF. Second Collection today is for SCIAF.

SCIAF Lent 2015 is focused on "Women Farmers of Africa". Remember that every £1.00 we donate to SCIAF before 17th May becomes £2.00; the Government will match our donations pound for pound.

Parish Pastoral Council – Thursday 19th March 7.30pm: Meeting of the PPC this Thursday 19th March at 7.30 pm. Members of the Council please collect your agenda & correspondence after Mass today.

Mothering Sunday: " Mothering Sunday was originally a time when people returned to the church in which they were baptized or where they attended services when they were children. This meant that families were reunited as adults returned to the towns and villages where they grew up. In time, it became customary for young people who were working as servants in large houses, to be given a holiday on Mothering Sunday. They could use this day to visit their own mother and often took a gift of food or hand-me-down clothing from their employers to her. In turn, this moved towards the modern holiday, on which people still visit and take gifts to their mothers.

St Nicholas Church of Scotland – 18th March 7pm: The Rev Thomas Kisitu has been appointed Minister at St. Nicholas Church. Installation will take place at St Nicholas on Wednesday 18th March at 7.00pm.

Annual Romero Lecture – Lauriston Jesuit Centre - Sunday 22 March
6pm in the Lauriston Jesuit Centre.

Sisters of Mercy - St. Catherine's Convent – 25th March, 7.30pm: You are invited to an "Illustrated Talk on Mercy in World War One" to hear how the war was experienced by the Sisters of Mercy and their communities, their efforts on the home front and the work of the Catholic Military Chaplains. See notice board for more details.

WEDNESDAY 25 MARCH @ 7.30
Lauriston Gardens, Edinburgh, EH39HH

Diocesan Justice & Peace Lent Retreat Day - Saturday 28 March: To be held in St. Catherine's Convent, 10.00am - 4.00 pm. Theme - "The Lord has given me a disciple's tongue" The day will be led by Gemma Lamarra, Outreach Manager at SCIAF. Open to all - see notice board for further details/registration information.

WWF EARTH HOUR - SATURDAY 28th MARCH: Earth Hour is the single, largest symbolic mass participation event in the world. Born out of hope that we could mobilise people to take action on climate change. As stewards of God's creation you are invited to switch off your lights for 1 hour between 8.30-9.30pm as a massive show of concern for the environment.

The Edinburgh Easter Play – 4th April 2pm: The Edinburgh Easter play takes place in West Princes Street Gardens on Saturday 4th April at 2pm. The play is "On the Edge" by Susan Mansfield and is a Free Event.

SAVE THE DATE – Parish Spring Fling Friday 17th April.

Pope Francis: " The credibility of the Christian message would be much greater if Christians could overcome their divisions.

Stations of the Cross: On the Parish Website you will find Stations of the Cross with an image of each of the 14 Stations plus a reflection and prayer.

Prayer Around The Cross: Every Thursday during Lent at 7pm in the Day Chapel.

Anniversaries: Peggy Cavanagh, Anne Wilson, Kathleen O’Kane, Sr Geraldine Kelly, Michael McDonagh, Pat Donnehy, Rose Ann Curran, Margaret Conway, Helen Skirving, Martin Heffron, Jeannie O’Neill, Pat Kilpatrick, Ron Ferguson, Mary Doyle, Fr. Liam Duffy, O.M.I., Anne Murphy, Joseph Crere, Alex Paterson, Elizabeth Steel, Keith Farries and Sr. Sheelagh Stapleton.

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Parish Bulletin

8 March 2015

Today is the 3rd Sunday of Lent and the Feast of St. John Ogilvie"Faithful to the End” (Usque ad Finem)"

St. John Ogilvie – 400th Anniversary.

A separate “Mass Sheet” with a brief biography and hymn to the saint available before Mass today.

Synod October 2015 (Digital responses preferred): Your Digital response to the consultation on "Marriage and Family Life" should reach the Chancellor at Gillis by Friday next 13th March.

If you wish to respond by "Hard Copy" ring Gillis Centre on 0131 623 8912 and a hard copy will be arranged. Mrs Sally McElroy sally.mcelroy@staned.org.uk is also available for help and advice on the consultation.

The questionnaire for the synod is available on the front page of the Archdiocesan website. Also on our Parish website www.stjohnogilvies.co.uk.

Parish Pastoral Council – Thursday 19th March 7.30pm: Items to be included on the agenda should be given to Pat Saddler (Chair) or Anna Allen (Secretary) by Monday 9th March or placed in the "Suggestion Box" at the back of the Church.

Pope Francis: "The perfect family doesn’t exist, nor is there a perfect husband or a perfect wife, and let’s not talk about the perfect mother-in-law! It’s just sinners. A healthy family life requires frequent use of three phrases: May I? Thank you, and I’m sorry and never, never, never end the day without making peace.

Justice & Peace Lent Lecture – 11th March 7pm, Gillis Centre: Lecture in the Gillis Centre on Thursday 11th March on "Human Trafficking" reflections on a Catholic response with speaker Cecelia Taylor-Camara, Senior Policy Advisor – Office for Migration Policy. For more information email patricia.carroll@staned.org.uk.

SCIAF Collection – 15th March: On Sunday 15th March there will be a second collection for Papal and Episcopal Charities including SCIAF. From these monies the Pope and Bishops respond to major disasters eg earthquakes and famines throughout the world.

St Nicholas Church of Scotland – 18th March 7pm: The Rev. Thomas Kisitu has been appointed Minister at St. Nicholas Church. Installation will take place at St. Nicholas on Wednesday 18th March at 7.00 pm.

Bethany Sleepover – 20th March: James, Connor, Daniel and Lesley are sleeping rough on the 20th March, to raise money for the Bethany Christian Trust. Bethany supports homeless and vulnerable people in Scotland. If you would like to support them, a sponsor sheet is available at the back of the Church.

Beginning Experience – 20th – 22nd March: The Beginning Experience is holding a residential weekend for those who find themselves alone again through divorce, separation or bereavement.

The weekend will take place from 20th – 22nd. March at the Conforti Centre, Coatbridge. For further details contact: Ros on 0131-669-0003 or email: rcm2524@yahoo.co.uk.

First Holy Communions and Confirmations 2015:

• Confirmation for children from St. John Ogilvie’s will take place at St. Cuthbert’s on Wednesday 27th May at 7.00 pm.
• First Holy Communion will take place at St. John Ogilvie’s on Sunday 14th June at the 11.00 am Mass.

Stations of the Cross: On the Parish Website www.stjohnogilvies.co.uk you will find an image of each of the 14 Stations plus a reflection and prayer.

Prayer Around The Cross: Every Thursday during Lent at 7pm in the Day Chapel.

Planned Giving: Envelopes for "Planned Giving" 2015/16 are available at the back of the church today. Names are on the boxes. The parish reclaims £5,177 from HM Revenue & Customs each year from the tax you have paid on your "Church Offering". If you pay tax and would like to join this scheme please contact Charlie McGinley, Maurice Dougan or Fr Tony. We are most grateful to Charlie and Maurice who manage this scheme.

Anniversaries: Philip Faccenda, Gerard McDonald, Pat McGilligan, Alison Welsh, Ian Allison, Minnie Bilberg, Shaun McAllister, Elsa Purcell, Leighann Miller, Patrick McQueen, Rodger Marshall, Joseph Conway, Anne McCaffrey, Sr Winifred Cleary, Rudy Capavanni, James Tait, John O’Donnell, Mgr. Tony McNally and Olive Grogan.

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1 March 2015

Today is the 2nd Sunday of Lent, Year B "Facing the mountain of death" (Prayers & Readings page 151)

Fair Trade Stall: Thanks to all who supported the Fair Trade stall last weekend. Total sales amounted to £220.95. As always thanks for your generous support.

Synod October 2015 (Digital responses preferred): The Holy See has asked for a second consultation on marriage and the family before the forthcoming synod ‘The questionnaire for the synod is available on the front page of the Archdiocesan website. Also on our Parish website www.stjohnogilvies.co.uk. Please publicise the consultation as widely as possible in your parishes.

Each respondent to the consultation can save, complete and return the form by email attachment. Respondents can be individuals or parishes or groups. If respondents do not have access to email or the internet, they should call the Gillis Centre on 0131 623 8912 and a hard copy will be arranged. Mrs Sally McElroy sally.mcelroy@staned.org.uk is also available for help and advice on the consultation.

We have only recently received the questionnaire and the Holy See has asked for the collated results from all of the Dioceses in the country to be returned to Rome by 15 April. Therefore, the closing date for submissions from our own Archdiocese is Friday 13 March 2015.

Yours sincerely,
The Reverend S. Deeley,
Chancellor, Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh

Lent Extra: 47 Daily Reflections; Your Journey through Lent. Available at the back of the church today.

Annual Sleepover – Friday 6th March 7pm: Our annual Sleepover will take place in the Church Hall next Friday 6th March at 7pm and finishing at 8am on Saturday morning. All parishioners in P3 and above are welcome. Please sign up on the sheet at the back of the Church.

St. John Ogilvie – 400th Anniversary:

The Feast of St. John Ogilvie our parish patron, is 10th March. This year is the 400th anniversary of his martyrdom. John Ogilvie, a convert to the Catholic Faith was born in Banffshire, educated on mainland Europe before being ordained a Jesuit Priest. He returned to Scotland to serve for a short time. He was hanged at Glasgow Cross on March 10th 1615 after having been arrested for saying Mass and celebrating the Sacraments with persecuted Catholics in and around the Glasgow area. He was Canonised in 1976 following the miraculous cure of a Glasgow man John Fagan from cancer.

At the back of the Church today you will find a prayer leaflet "Novena in Honour of St. John Ogilvie". The Novena Prayers today will begin with the Prayers of the Faithful. Please take a leaflet and pray the Novena at home or at our Morning Mass over the next 9 days. We will celebrate his feast day next Sunday 8th March.

Parish Pastoral Council – Thursday 19th March 7.30pm: Items to be included on the agenda should be given to Pat Saddler (Chair) or Anna Allen (Secretary) by Monday 9th March or placed in the "Suggestion Box" at the back of the Church.

Bethany Sleepover – 20th March: James, Connor, David and Lesley are sleeping rough on the 20th March, to raise money for the Bethany Christian Trust. Bethany supports homeless and vulnerable people in Scotland. If you would like to support them, a sponsor sheet is available at the back of the Church.

Stations of the Cross: On the Parish Website www.stjohnogilvies.co.uk you will find an image of each of the 14 Stations plus a reflection and prayer.

Prayer Around The Cross: Every Thursday during Lent at 7pm in the Day Chapel.

Anniversaries: - Michael McFadden, David Scott, Shaun McRitchie, Fr Eugene Forde OMI, Margaret Sharkey, Maureen Hunter, Catherine Coleridge, Mina McGhee, John Elwyn Jones, Denholm Isbister, Edward Taylor, Lillias Sikora, Annie Glancy, Mary Castle, Marion Sinclair, Mgr. David Gemmell, Kate Donald, Kathleen Mahon, Rose Calvey, Sr Mildred Ryan, Karen Thomas, Agnes Adams, Mary Garry, Vera Spence and Maria Pereirra.

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Parish Bulletin

22 February 2015

Today is the 1st Sunday of Lent, Year B "Facing Satan" (Prayers & Readings page 148)

Welcome: We welcome to God’s Family Ola, Julia Budzynska of Harvester’s Way, Ola Julia received the Sacrament of Baptism at St. John Ogilvie’s this weekend. We congratulate her parents Grzegorz and Joanna on the birth of their baby, may she bring you much joy and happiness in the years ahead.

Prayer Around The Cross: Every Thursday during Lent at 7pm in the Day Chapel.

Golden Years: Congratulations to Sergio and Concetta Zappa of Sighthill Street, who celebrate 50 years of wedded bliss. Today at the 11.00 am Mass, after the Gospel, they will give thanks and renew their marriage vows, bless and exchange fidelity rings. We thank Sergio and Concetta for sharing their joy with us and wish them much happiness and blessings in the years ahead.

Fair Trade Stall - Fair Trade Fortnight 23 February-8 March 2015: A Fair Trade Stall with a wide selection of Fair Trade products will be held in the parish this weekend to mark the beginning of Fair Trade Fortnight.

The 2015 focus will be on Fair Trade Producers who grow the products we love, tea, sugar and cocoa. By choosing to purchase Fair Trade products we can make a dramatic change to so many lives. Also available on the stall are campaign cards in support of the "Stock It Challenge" - please support this campaign by completing the card asking local businesses to stock your favourite Fair Trade product.

Poverty Sunday - The Scottish Churches Housing Action Group: Thanks to everyone who supported our "Tea & Scones" sale last weekend. A total of £113.86 was raised in support of The Scottish Churches Housing Action Group. Thanks for your very generous support.

Bingo: Parish Bingo returns on Tuesday next; eyes down 8.00 pm.

Short–Term Pledge for Lent: The Pioneer Association invites you to abstain from all intoxicating drink until Easter Sunday.

Every £1 donated to SCIAF before 17th May will be doubled by the UK government.

A SCIAF Box in the home to contribute what you would have spent on luxuries might be of help during the season of Lent.

Boxes available at the back of the Church today.

Lent Extra: 47 Daily Reflections; Your Journey through Lent. Available at the back of the church today.

Annual Sleepover – Friday 6th March 7pm: Our annual Sleepover will take place in the Church Hall on Friday 6th March at 7pm and finishing at 8am on Saturday morning. All parishioners in P3 and above are welcome. Please sign up on the sheet at the back of the Church.

Stations of the Cross: Cross. On the Parish Website www.stjohnogilvies.co.uk you will find an image of each of the 14 Stations plus a reflection and prayer.

We are is working on the web at present to make it more user friendly for Ipads and tablets, etc.

Finance Committee Meeting: Monday 23rd February at 7.30 pm in the Chapel House.

Oblate Connections: Spring edition - Available at the back of the church today.

Anniversaries: Paul Shirpke, Frances Doherty, Julia Ness, Patrick Murphy, Baby Rosemary Meagher, Ian Scott, William Robertson, Mary Barclay, Lee Duncan, Bro. Denis Kelly, O.M.I., Fr. McGough, O.M.I., Ronnie Winton, Stephanie Clark, Mary Hannon, Patrick Carroll, Mary Clements, Catherine Abbott, John McTighe, Rose Tait, Fr. Charles Barclay, Baby Rachael Butler, Sandy Eadie, James McGhee and Danny McKinney.

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Parish Bulletin

15 February 2015

Today is the 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B "Questioned by a Leper" (Prayers & Readings page 137)

Poverty Sunday - 15th February 2015: To mark Poverty Sunday Tea/Coffee with Scones, will be sold for £1.00/donation in aid of The Scottish Churches Housing Action Group. Please join us for a cuppa after Sunday Mass.

Ash Wednesday – 18 February 2015: Wednesday next 18 February is Ash Wednesday, a day of fast and abstinence. Ashes will be blessed and distributed after the Gospel at Masses.

Masses on Wednesday at 9.00am and 7.30pm.

The Church invites us to decide on our personal Lenten Penance. We are invited to live simply so that others may simply live. Our Fast or Abstinence should benefit those in need especially people living in the Third World.

A SCIAF Box in the home to contribute what you would have spent on luxuries might be of help during the season of Lent. Boxes available at the back of the Church today.

Prayer Around The Cross: Thursday evening 7pm.

Fair Trade Stall - Fair Trade Fortnight 23 February-8 March 2015: A Fair Trade Stall with a wide selection of Fair Trade products will be held in the parish next weekend to mark the beginning of Fair Trade Fortnight. The 2015 focus will be on Fair Trade Producers who grow the products we love, tea, sugar and cocoa. By choosing to purchase Fair Trade products we can make a dramatic change to so many lives. Also available on the stall are campaign cards in support of the "Stock It Challenge" - please support this campaign by completing the card asking local businesses to stock your favourite Fair Trade product.

Pope Francis: "When everything is said and done we are infinitely loved."

Bingo: Parish Bingo returns next week, 24th February.

Annual Sleepover – Friday 6th March 7pm: Our annual Sleepover will take place in the Church Hall on Friday 6th March at 7pm and finishing at 8am on Saturday morning. All parishioners in P3 and above are welcome. Please sign up on the sheet at the back of the Church.

My Lent Day by Day: Lent Day by Day booklets for children are available today, depending on your child’s age, there are booklets for "Juniors & Infants". The booklets are in the children’s liturgy room or on the Altar after Mass.

Golden Years: Sunday next, 22nd February at the 11.00 am Mass, Sergio and Concetta Zappa of Sighthill Street, will give thanks and celebrate 50 years of wedded bliss.

Church Painting: Painting of the Church is almost complete, special thanks to the PPC and parishioners who generously gave their time moving, furniture, cleaning and preparing and making the area ready for Masses at the weekends.

From Monday weekday Masses will revert to the small Chapel and Wednesday Liturgies will recommence.

Raffle in aid of SCIAF – Children’s Liturgy Group: Last year a raffle was held in aid of SCIAF. Unfortunately due to illness the draw was delayed. This has now taken place and prizes distributed. The raffle raised £156.70 and a cheque has been sent to SCIAF. Thanks to everyone who contributed and for your support.

Flame of Faith Weekend - 6th – 8th March 2015:

A weekend retreat for young people aged 14 – 17

During the time together, we will stay in a local school, spend time as a community – eating, sharing, praying and having fun together.

Location is London, Price is £50 per person, which includes meals, accommodation and ticket to Flame Congress at Wembley, Contact email - lavery.ronan@googlemail.com.

Anniversaries: Patrick McCann, Mary Slater, Nan McMahon, John Rodgers, Gina Binnie, Sarah McDonald, Kate Docherty, Alice Quinn, William Goodall, Janet Sinclair, Mary Devine, Thomas Summerville, Mary Goonan, Dante Donofrio, Alexander Ogilvie, John Lewis, John Muirhead, Jessie Kinnaird, Fr. Jack Collins, O.M.I., Mary Doran, Maureen Donaldson, Owen Power, Monica Winkel, John Fitzpatrick, Pearl McPhail, Nellie Lukow, Elizabeth Paten, Tommy Robertson, Jimmy Boyle, Euen Dunlop, James McCarron, Alex Hunte, Josephine Pathmanathan, Frances Healy and Billy Cleghorn.

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Parish Bulletin

8 February 2015

Today is the 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B "Job, Jesus, and Suffering" (Prayers & Readings page 134)

Fresh Start Special Appeal: Thanks to everyone for your very generous response to the Fresh Start Appeal last weekend. Fresh Start and their many clients are very grateful for your donations which help people to make a new beginning.

Bingo: Parish Bingo is cancelled for the next two weeks [until 24th February] due to painting of the Church.

Poverty Sunday - 15th February 2015: To mark Poverty Sunday Tea/Coffee with Scones, will be sold for £1.00/donation in aid of The Scottish Churches Housing Action Group. Please join us for a cuppa after Sunday Mass.

Catholic Education Week: Next Sunday is Education Sunday, marking the start of a week when we celebrate the importance of educating children and young people in faith. The mission of the Catholic school is to develop as a community of faith and learning, providing the highest quality of education, and offering formation through the promotion of Gospel values, through celebration and worship, and through service to the common good.

There will be a second collection next Sunday 15th February to support Catholic Education.

Vacancies: Wanted RGN's and Care Assistants F/T or P/T. Care of the Frail and Elderly . St Josephs House 43 Gilmore Place EH3 9NG, Tel 0131 229 5672.

Please contact: Rev Mother Frances or Ms M Lewis for Job Descriptions/terms of service.

John Glasgow: It is with regret we advise the death of John Glasgow of Clovenstone Drive, on Tuesday 3rd February. We offer our sincere sympathy to his wife Betty and family and his sister Agnes Rafferty. May he rest in peace. Funeral arrangements to be advised.

Church Painting: Painting of the Church has commenced. Weekend Masses will be at the usual times. There will be scaffolding round the walls but the painter assures me the hall and day chapel can be used at weekends.

Weekday Masses will be held in the Chapel House each morning at 9.00 am. The Wednesday Liturgy Service is cancelled while painting is in progress.

The work is expected to take three weeks.

Pope Francis on Education:

• We are living in an information-driven society that bombards us indiscriminately with data – all treated as being of equal importance …. That leads to remarkable superficiality in the area of moral development.
• Today we need to provide an education that teaches critical thinking and encourages the development of mature moral values.

Letter from Bishop Tartaglia: Bishop Tartaglia is President of the Bishops’ conference of Scotland, he has written a letter on Catholic education to be read at all Masses today. His letter has been photocopied and is available at the back of the church today.

Anniversaries: Eddie O’Donnell, Edith Graham, James Farrell, Cathy Paterson, John Baxter, Sr Therese, Shaun Roberts, Bridget McGonagle, Catherine Glynn, Mamie McTighe, Peter Allan, Mary Mancias, Effie Kay, Ann Gaughan, Margaret Roberts, Christine Kenny and Agnes Jamieson.

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1 February 2015

Today is the 4th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B "Power and Authority" (Prayers & Readings page 132)

Fresh Start Special Appeal – Today: Fresh Start are currently appealing for donations of the following items:-
Washing-up basins, dustpans and brushes, vegetable peelers, tin openers, spatulas, general all-purpose cleaner, and toilet rolls. If you can help please bring your donations this weekend. As always, thanks for your support.

Party Time: Our annual Senior Citizen’s Party was held last Saturday in the Parish Centre. Eighty folk were treated to a high class 4 course meal plus an afternoon of music, song and dance. As is fitting in the week of Christian Unity we welcomed 10 guests from St. Nicholas’ our local Church of Scotland.

Our sincere thanks to the Parish Council, who provided the victuals, attended to the shopping and cooking and got the collaboration of so many parishioners in preparation of the hall, serving the meal, and welcoming all our senior citizens and to those who provided transport. The Provincial of the Oblates Fr Ray Warren joined us for the meal and was greatly impressed with the level and spirit of Community involvement.

A special thank you to our resident Musical Quartet who sounded the right note.

Youth Monthly Meeting : The next meeting will take place on Friday 6th February at 6pm in the Church house.

Remembering Service – 22nd February, 5pm: There will be a Remembering Service in St John the Baptist’s Church, St Ninians Road, Corstorphine, at 5.00pm on Sunday, 22nd February 2015.

The service is for those who have suffered the death of a child from the beginning of pregnancy onwards, whether recently or at an earlier time. It provides an opportunity to participate in a formal acknowledgement of their grief. Those who wish to come in love and support are also most welcome. It is hoped that representatives from organisations that provide counselling for stillbirths, miscarriages, and abortions will be present and available after the service.

Vacancies: Wanted RGN's and Care Assistants F/T or P/T. Care of the Frail and Elderly . St Josephs House 43 Gilmore Place EH3 9NG, Tel 0131 229 5672.

Please contact: Rev Mother Frances or Ms M Lewis for Job Descriptions/terms of service.

Dear Father Tony, from Currie: My name is Margareta Tan, I am a Children's Liturgy leader at Our Lady's, Currie. My family sometimes come to the vigil mass at St. John Ogilvie's, so I know you although you don't know me!

I am writing to you to let you know about a safeguarding awareness training session which will be held at Our Lady's Church Hall on Friday 6th March, 7-9 pm. Marion Ben Hamou, one of the archdiocesan safeguarding trainers, has kindly agreed to come out to Currie to run the session for our children's liturgists who haven't attended the session yet. We would like to extend the invitation to St. John Ogilvie's, should you have any CL leaders who are PVG cleared but haven't attended the archdiocesan safeguarding training yet. I would ask them to let me know the numbers for planning purposes. This might be a good opportunity to get to know each other and exchange ideas! Email: tanclan1991@gmail.com.

Beginning Experience – 20th – 22nd March: The Beginning Experience is holding a residential weekend for those who find themselves alone again through divorce, separation or bereavement.

The weekend will take place from 20th – 22nd. March at the Conforti Centre, Coatbridge. For further details contact: Ros on 0131-669-0003 or email: rcm2524@yahoo.co.uk.

Pope Francis on Community: "To go out of ourselves and to join others is healthy for us. To be self-enclosed is to taste the bitter poison of immanence, and humanity will be worse for every selfish choice we make.

Isolation … in the realm of religion can take the form of spiritual consumerism tailored to one’s own unhealthy individualism."

Anniversaries: Jim Ryan, Rose McMaster, Cilla Mitchell, Elizabeth Dewar, Agnes Morris, Martha Shiels, Nell Williamson, Helen O’Neill, Annie O’Donnell, Peter Scott, Christopher Abbott, Peggy Scougall, Rose Benert, Daniel Thorpe, Margaret Gallen, Mary Sullivan, Moses Townsley, Catherine Carey, May Fitzpatrick, John Ndangali, Fred Bilgerg, May Tansey and Andrew Horne.

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25 January 2015

Today is the 3rd.Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B "The Story of Jonah" (Prayers & Readings page 129)

Fresh Start Special Appeal – 31st January/1st February: Fresh Start are currently appealing for donations of the following items:-
Washing-up basins, dustpans and brushes, vegetable peelers, tin openers, spatulas, general all-purpose cleaner, and toilet rolls. If you can help, please bring your donations next weekend 31/01 and 01/02. As always, thanks for your support.

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.

Safe Families Needs You – Tuesday 27th January:

• Host a child for a little while to take pressure off parents
• Befriend a family in need to stop a crisis getting out of hand.

Information Evening; Tuesday 27th January 7.30 to 8.30pm, St. Cuthbert’s, 104 Slateford Road.

Sacred Heart Lauriston - Wednesday 28th January 2015, 7.30pm:

Trevor Jamieson, Environmental Chaplain,
Eco Congregation Scotland

"Walking The John Muir Way"

Trevor traces his 135 miles walk of the John Muir Way, stretching from Helensburgh to Muir’s birthplace in Dunbar.

Fr Ray Warren, OMI: Fr Ray Warren, Provincial of the Oblates, will visit our parish on Saturday when he will celebrate the evening Mass. He will meet with our PPC at Leith on Monday at 8.00 pm.

Friendly Invitation – Thursday 29th January:

Come and Join us at Sighthill Library Gate 55, 55 Sighthill Road for Tea or Coffee every week.

Starting Thursday 29 January 2015 11am-12 All Welcome.

Senior’s Smoker – Sighthill Bowling Club Saturday 31st January 1.30pm: Free Tickets still available at the back of the Church.

Remembering Service – 22nd February, 5pm: There will be a Remembering Service in St John the Baptist’s Church, St Ninians Road, Corstorphine, at 5.00pm on Sunday, 22nd February 2015.

The service is for those who have suffered the death of a child from the beginning of pregnancy onwards, whether recently or at an earlier time. It provides an opportunity to participate in a formal acknowledgement of their grief. Those who wish to come in love and support are also most welcome. It is hoped that representatives from organisations that provide counselling for stillbirths, miscarriages, and abortions will be present and available after the service.

Peaceful Pope Francis: "If my good friend says a curse word against my mother, he can expect a punch."

Readers Rotas – New rotas available at the back of the Church.

Anniversaries: Frances Rennie, Nancy Thomson, Fr. O’Dowd, O.M.I., Fr. Feigherty, O.M.I., William Findlayson, Brian Sprott, Francis Rickis, Elsa Barrett, Raymond Duval, David Whyte, Charlie Parry, Baby Rosie Fyfe, Mary Mansfield, Dario Zappa, Martina Feeney, Philip Puzey, Mary Ann Baillie, Marie Annis, Philip Ewing, John Gallagher, Irene Koning, Fr. Smits, O.M.I., Ina Dawson and Isabella Connor.

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Parish Bulletin

18 January 2015

Today is the 2nd.Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B "Discipleship: the introducers" (Prayers & Readings page 127)

Christian Unity – 18/25th January:

Ecumenical Evening Service of Prayer and Worship
For the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
St. Margaret’s Chapel Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh
on Wednesday next January 21st at 7.30pm.
Theme based on John 4:1-42 (Jesus to the Samaritan woman)
"Give me to drink"

The guest preacher on January 21st will be the Very Rev. Sheilagh Kesting, Ecumenical Officer of the Church of Scotland and former Moderator of the General Assembly.

Mass for Migrants and Refugees, today Sunday 18th January 2015, 3pm. St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh: Join us at this Mass, led by Archbishop Leo Cushley, to celebrate the contribution of migrants and refugees to our archdiocese, on the Church’s annual World Day for Migrants and Refugees.

This year Pope Francis' theme is: Church without frontiers, Mother to all.

Senior Citizens Annual Party – Saturday 24th January 2015, 12 noon:

Citizens Annual Party – Saturday 24th January 2015, 12noon Senior Citizens come along next Saturday at 12 noon for your annual party. Let Fr Tony or a member of PPC know if you require transport.

Any parishioner available to provide transport to and from the party, please make your offer known by adding your name to the list at the back of the Church. Helpers also required with serving meal. Please add your name to list at the back of the Church. Thank you.

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.

Diocesan Directory: Still copies available at Piety Stall: £2.00 per copy.

Forward Planning: A letter 10.01.2015 from the Archbishop to the Deans is available today. Projection for the year 2035 our Diocese will have 30 diocesan clergymen. Aim of the consultation is to arrange parishes in the Diocese into 31 groups. The final plan should be 5 Deaneries with 6 Priests in each Deanery. Read the document; opportunity will be provided to hear your views in an appropriate fashion.

Seniors' Smoker – Sighthill Bowling Club Saturday 31st January 1.30pm: Free Tickets available at the back of the Church, limited number so first come first served.

Youth for Lourdes 2015 Diocesan Pilgrimage: The pilgrimage runs from Friday 10th - Friday 17th July 2015. YFL are holding an information meeting for anyone who is interested in travelling with them this year. The meeting will take place on Sunday 25th January 2015 at 3pm in St. Kentigern's Church Hall, Barnton, Edinburgh. Please try to come along and/or encourage others to come along too. Cost Approx £689. Application Form and Booking Forms available at back of Church.

Bonus Ball: January Bonus Ball payment due, see Lena. Spare numbers available if you would like to participate, £1 per week.

Anniversaries: Vincent McDevitt, Fr Noel Coughlan, Frank Chalmers, Edward McKay-Ferguson, Terry Cuthbert, James Fielding, Jean Power, Josephine Nichol, Maggie McSparron, John McDonald, Neil Harkins, Michael Henry, Gina Fortune, Mary McLaren, Salvatore Peschiera, Derek Sweeney, Patrick Mullan, Teresa Nicol, Tony Boak, John Donoghue, Allen Young, Patrick Daly, Peter Donald, Jonathan Johnston McHugh, Nora Gielty and Fr Jim Ryan,

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Parish Bulletin

11 January 2015

Today is the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Year B "Catching up with Our Baptism" (Prayers & Readings page 119)

Justice & Peace Meeting – Wednesday 14th January 7pm: Justice & Peace Committee meet in the Chapel House next Wednesday.

Parish Pastoral Council Meeting – Thursday 15th January, 7.30pm: Members please collect Agenda and correspondence after Mass today.

Christian Unity – 18/25th January: Christian Unity Week begins next Sunday; it runs from 18th to 25th January.

Recycle Your Christmas Cards In Aid Of The Woodland Trust: Woodland Trust with your help will recycle 10 million cards this year. This provides for the planting of 10,000 trees. You are invited to drop your cards in the box at the back of the Church. (Justice & Peace)

Diocesan Directory: The Diocesan Directory 2015 is available at the back of the Church today. It includes times of Masses, locations of priests and, Diocesan Agencies etc. £2.00 per copy.

Mass for Migrants and Refugees, Sunday 18th January 2015, 3pm. St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh: Join us at this Mass, led by Archbishop Leo Cushley, to celebrate the contribution of migrants and refugees to our archdiocese, on the Church’s annual World Day for Migrants and Refugees.

This year Pope Francis' theme is: Church without frontiers, Mother to all.

Newman Circle: The Edinburgh Newman Circle's next meeting will be on Wednesday next week, 14th January, at 7.30 p.m. at St Catharine's Convent, 4 Lauriston Gardens, Edinburgh, when Professor Wilson Poon will speak on "Why is there something rather than nothing? - Julian of Norwich on science and theology".

Senior Citizens Annual Party – Saturday 24th January 2015, 12 noon:

In past years the St. Vincent dePaul Society used to send an invitation to our senior citizens. Since we no longer have an SVDP conference in the parish would ALL senior citizens please take note of the date and accept this as your invitation for the January Party. We also send special invitations to St. Nicholas’, CHAI and Dove.

Any parishioner available to provide transport to and from the party, please make your offer known by adding your name to the list at the back of the Church. Helpers also required with serving meal. Please add your name to list at the back of the Church. Thank you.

Lauriston Centre 28 Lauriston St. EH3 9DJ Tel: 229-9821

Environment Series 2015
Wednesday 14th January 2015

"Fracking"

Adrian Shaw - Climate Change Officer Eco Congregation Scotland

Time: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Adrian is seconded part time from the Church of Scotland where he runs their Climate Change Project.

Afternoon Tea at Gillis on Wednesday 14th January, 2.00pm - 4.00pm: St Peter's Morningside ladies are doing a fund raiser at the monthly Gilles Centre Afternoon Tea for the Retired and Sick Priest Fund.

If you would like to participate please call Gilles Centre to book your place (for catering purposes). Tel: 623 8911 tickets £5.

Bonus Ball: January Bonus Ball payment due, see Lena. Spare numbers available if you would like to participate, £1 per week.

Anniversaries: - Richard Hughes, Terry Tinney, Mary and Robert Smith, Bella Ward, John Hunter, Michael Quinn, Kitty O’Donnell, Vera Walker, Adeline Dewar, Bill Docherty, Fr. Ray McEvoy, O.M.I., Mary Scott, Jack Glen, Sarah Baxter, Owen McLeod, Archie Donald, George Blaney, Arthur McKay, Mary Hanlon, Margaret Deans, Frank Nagel, John Gahagan, Veronica Turner, Hugh McGonagle, Rose Jones, Frank Masson, David Norris, Keith Tranent, Francis Sawyer, William Dalrymple, Arthur James Davie, Alexander Moore and Aileen Goll.

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Parish Bulletin

4 January 2015

Today is the Feast of the Epiphany Year B "Exploring for God" (Prayers & Readings page 118)

Epiphany: The Feast of the Epiphany is celebrated today. There will be a second collection at Mass for Justice and Peace.

Recycle Your Christmas Cards In Aid Of The Woodland Trust: Trees and woods offer countless benefits to the environment, providing homes for the wildlife, improving the air we breathe, enhancing the local landscape and helping to reduce flooding. Last year just over 8 million cards were collected nationally enabling the Trust in partnership with Marks & Spencer to plant 8150 trees throughout the UK. We at St. John Ogilvie's played our part in this. This year the Woodland Trust has set an ambitious target to collect and recycle 10 million cards in order to plant 10,000 trees. Once again you are invited to recycle your cards in the box provided at the back of the Church in support of The Woodland Trust.

Diocesan Directory: The Diocesan Directory 2015 is available at the back of the Church today. It includes times of Masses, locations of priests and, Diocesan Agencies etc. £2.00 per copy.

Parish Pastoral Council: Meeting of the PPC Thursday 15th January at 7.30pm. Items to be included on the agenda should be given to Pat Saddler (Chair) or Anna Allen (Secretary) by Friday 9th of January.

Readers: Please note next Sunday is the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord - Page 119.

Fair Trade Christmas Hamper Raffle Draw: The first prize, our Christmas Hamper, was won by John Rafferty. Second prize, the Chocolate Box was won by Jacqueline Farquhar.

Senior Citizens Annual Party – Saturday 24th January 2015, 12 noon: In past years the St. Vincent dePaul Society used to send an invitation to our senior citizens. Since we no longer have an SVDP conference in the parish would ALL senior citizens please take note of the date and accept this as your invitation for the January Party.

Parish Pastoral Council: In January each year three members of the PPC retire to be replaced by three new members. We invite you to nominate three parishioners i.e. any person who usually worships at St. John Ogilvie’s. Names should be placed in the "Suggestion Box" at the back of the Church before 9th January 2015. Please get permission of the nominee before placing his/her name on the ballot sheet. If more than three people are nominated we will put arrangements in place for an election.

Pope Francis V Some Economists:

• The more fortunate should renounce some of their rights so as to place their goods more generously at the service of others.
• There is enough food for everyone and that hunger is the result of a poor distribution of goods and income. The problem is made worst by the generalised practice of wastefulness.
• Suffering from existential schizophrenia
• We are not simply talking about ensuring nourishment .. but also …. Education, access to healthcare, and above all employment.

Eucharistic Ministers – New rotas available at the back of the Church.

Anniversaries: James Quinn, Betty Crow, Fr. Paul Winters, John Prior, Nancy Johnston, Mary Duffy, Sr Mary Celine Ryan, Ross Graham, Baby Connie Kimberley Wright, Agnes McWilliams, Hugh Boyle, Mary Birmingham, Peggy Paddock, James Kidd, John Cochrane, Bernard O’Donnell, Nnabyenyi Peter Ugwu, Alice Payne, John Brogan, Daniel McManus, Bett Sutherland, Nicholas Saddler, David Bowman and Teresa Inglis.

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