Mass times

Easter Mass Times

Father Fleetwood will be supplying Our Lady and St Joseph’s from Wednesday 16th – Sunday 27th April.

  • 17th April, Holy Thursday – 7pm
  • 18th April, Good Friday – 3pm
  • 19th April, Easter Saturday – morning prayer will probably be at 10am (to be confirmed)
  • 19th April, Easter Vigil – 8pm
  • 20th April, Easter Sunday – 9:45am

The next Mass in the Italian Chapel will be 11th May 2025, and returning to the first Sunday of the month thereafter.

Sunday and Monday Mass

In Our Lady & St. Joseph’s in Kirkwall we celebrate Sunday Mass at 5:30pm.
Mass typically lasts between 40-60 minutes.

We celebrate Monday Mass at 11:45am.

Occasionally, due to weather or other ferry disruption Father may be unable to make it over from Thurso. A more limited service may be available in these circumstances. We also sometimes have visiting clergy who may prefer to celebrate Mass at different times. We will try to advertise this when it occurs.

Sanday Mass

“The Sacred Heart of Jesus” Chapel, Saville, Sanday. This Chapel is at Saville, the home of two parishioners, Maurice and Jean Soord. Special permission has been given by the Bishop, for the Reservation of the Blessed Sacrament. The Chapel is open to all who wish to pray there.

Once a month, our Parish Priest visits from Kirkwall to celebrate Mass. Because he is unable to celebrate Mass frequently, there is a Service of The Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion each Sunday at 10.00am. For details of Father’s attendance, please see the Parish bulletin.

The address of the church in Sanday is:

Sacred Heart Chapel Church
Saville, Sanday
ORKNEY, KW17 2AZ

Italian Chapel Mass

Mass is celebrated on the first Sunday of every month in the Italian chapel at 3:30 pm between April and September inclusive. (May’s Italian Chapel Mass will be on the 11th May this year).

Please arrive a little early.

The next date for mass at the Italian Chapel should be 04 May 2025

Holy Days of Obligation

Services will be published ahead of time. Refer to the Parish bulletin for the most up-to-date information.