Mass times

Sunday and Monday Mass

In Our Lady & St. Joseph’s in Kirkwall we celebrate Sunday Mass at 11.00am.
Mass typically lasts between 40-60 minutes.

We celebrate Monday Mass at 11:45am.

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.

Occasionally, our Parish Priest visits from Kirkwall to celebrate Mass. In addition to occasional full Mass, 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.

Please arrive a little early.

The next date for mass at the Italian Chapel should be 03 May 2026.

Holy Days of Obligation

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