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Welcome to St John’s, Portobello

A warm and welcoming Catholic parish in the heart of Portobello, united with our sister parish of St Mary Magdalene’s, Bingham.
Come exactly as you are.

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A Place of Welcome, Faith, and Community

St John the Evangelist is a historic Catholic parish serving the people of Portobello and the surrounding area in Edinburgh. Together with our sister parish of St Mary Magdalene’s, Bingham, we strive to be a place of prayer, friendship, and care for all. Whether you are visiting for the first time, returning after some time away, or simply seeking a peaceful place to reflect, you are very welcome here.

A Warm Welcome

St John’s and St Mary Magdalene’s are communities where everyone is invited to feel at home. You don’t need to know what to do or where to sit — just come as you are. We hope this website gives you a sense of who we are, and we would love to welcome you in person.

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New Here!

Whether you are visiting Portobello Beach, exploring Edinburgh’s architectural heritage, or simply seeking a peaceful place for prayer and reflection, you are very welcome here.

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Watch Our Services Online

All liturgical services are livestreamed, with cameras focused on the sanctuary and worship area.
If you have any questions, call 0131 669 5447.

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Newsletter

At St John’s Portobello, one of the main ways we share news and keep our community connected is through our weekly newsletter. Each edition is updated every Friday evening and is available here for everyone. The newsletter includes a weekly reflection on the Sunday Mass readings, the Mass schedule, the saint of the week, and news and events from St John’s and St Mary Magdalene’s parishes.

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Mass Times

Open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (winter) and 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (summer).

St John’s, Portobello

Saturday Vigil: 6.30 pm
Sunday: 9.30 am
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 10.00 am
Tuesday (Prayer Room): 7.00 pm

St Mary Magdalene’s, Bingham

Sunday: 11.15 am
Thursday: 10.00 am

This week

Sunday 19 April 
12.15pm – St MM’s Hall: St Mary Magdalene’s Open Parish Meeting
7.00pm – St John’s Hall: Get-Together for Lenten House Groups
 
Monday 20 April
10.45am – St John’s Hall: Charity Coffee Morning
 
Saturday 25 April 
11.00pm-3.00pm – St John’s Hall: SMART WORKS Spring Fashion Sale
 
Sunday 26 April
5.00pm – St John’s: Taizé Prayer Night

Faith in action

The Faith in Action video collection highlights the vibrant life of the parish through community outreach, service, and shared moments of faith.
From charity initiatives and social groups to music and welcoming ministries, these videos showcase how faith is actively lived out in everyday parish life.


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Charity coffee morning


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Pamoja Fashion Portobello


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Thursday Club


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St John’s 9.30am Mass Choir


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Welcomers


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St Vincent De Paul Society

News & Parish Events

Stay up to date with Mass schedules, conference talks, charity activities, and other community events.

Healing Mass – Monday, 11 May

Join us on Monday, 11 May at 2:30 pm at St John’s for our monthly Healing Mass, including the Sacrament of the Sick. All are welcome.

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SMART WORKS SPRING FASHION SALE

Fashion Sale on Saturday 25 April, 11:00am–3:00pm at St John’s Church Hall. In support of Smart Works Scotland, helping women into employment through coaching and clothing. Expect great bargains on preloved and brand new items—everyone welcome!

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Villagers gather at a communal faucet to collect water on a sunny day.

Water for a Village Appeal

A wonderful response! We raised the sum of £2022 which the J&P Group has rounded up to £2400.

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Taizé Prayer Night
Sunday 26 April 5.00pm – St John’s

Taizé Prayer Night on Sunday 26 April at 5:00pm in St John’s Church. Join a peaceful time of prayer with Taizé chants, a short Bible reading, and silence—open to all ages. Come along, bring a friend, and a snack if you wish.

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The Pulpit & Pew Podcast

The Pulpit & Pew Podcast – Conversations brings together meaningful discussions with voices from the parish, including Fr Jock and Emilia, sharing personal reflections on faith, life, and community. These conversations offer a thoughtful blend of pastoral insight and real-life experience, connecting the message of the pulpit with the lived faith of the pew.


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Conversation with Fr Jock


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Conversation with Emilia


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Conversation between Fr Jock and Ruth O’Reilly

Blogs & Events

Read our latest blogs and stay informed about upcoming events.

Scraping the barrel

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Creativity is shaped by inspiration in response to conscious or subconscious prompt:…

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Just add water

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One way to make something beautiful is simply to add water. Witness…

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Faith Journeys

The Faith Journeys video collection shares personal stories from members of St John’s and St Mary Magdalene’s community, highlighting how faith shapes their lives, service, and spiritual growth. Through reflections from individuals and ministry members, these videos offer a glimpse into real experiences of faith in action and community connection.


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St John’s and St Mary Magdalene’s RCIA


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Meet deacon eddie


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Jack McCabe, Member the St Vincent de Paul Society


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Meet Mary Iannarelli