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NOTICES for SUNDAY 28 APRIL 2024
EASTER V
This page was updated on Saturday 27 April

Pastoral Letter from the Bishops of Scotland
The bishops of Scotland have written a pastoral letter drawing attention to proposals for legislation to allow assisted suicide in Scotland.  They ask that you contact your MSP today to make your view known.  Guidance on contacting MSPs is available at rcpolitics.org/assistedsuicide or email office@rcpolitics.org.  Copies of the bishops’ letter are available in the narthex today.

Ecclesiastical Students Fund
Thank you for your generosity to last Sunday’s special collection for the training of priests in this diocese which came to £313.

Latin Mass
Each month, we celebrate a Mass in Latin for those who find this conduicive to their prayer and worship.  The whole Mass is in Latin except for the readings which are in English.  The Latin texts and translations are provided.  The Mass includes some Gregorian chant.  Our next Latin Mass will be at 7pm on Wednesday 8 May – the Vigil of the feast of the Ascension of the Lord, a holiday of obligation.  All welcome.

First Sunday Circle: Divine Grace and Human Free Will
Next Sunday, 5 May, after the evening Mass, Fr Matthew Jarvis op joins us for First Sunday Circle – an opportunity for young adults (age 18-35) to hear about matters of Catholic faith and life in a relaxed social setting with opportunities for Q&A and discussion.  Fr Jarvis will speak on Divine Grace and Human Free Will.  The arguments between Dominicans and Jesuits on this topic in the 16-17th centuries are among the greatest theological controversies of all time.  The Pope had to call an end to hostilities in 1607, insisting that each side could continue teaching their own view as long as they didn’t call the other side heretical!  How do we understand today the relationship of God’s grace and our free will, in the light of Scripture, the Church Fathers and later Tradition?  All welcome, especially heretics.

Choral Concert
The Octet, a student group of singers, including some of our own choral scholars, will be performing a short concert on Saturday 4 May at 6pm in the church.  The programme includes Macmillan O radiant dawn, Dowland Come again, Parsons Ave Maria, and Whitacre Sleep.  All welcome.

Classical Guitar Recital
Classical guitarists Ahmed Dickinson and Eduardo Martin will be performing a recital in the church on Sunday 5 May at 4pm.  A recent review comments, ‘You are left with the sensation of being touched to the core by exquisitely played pieces.’  All welcome.  Tickets £13 online at Citizen Ticket or on the door.

BBC R4 Sunday Worship
A big thank you to everyone who came along to the recording of BBC Radio 4’s Sunday Worship programme last Wednesday.  Your enthusiastic reponses and singing made a big difference to the quality of the programme which reaches a vast audience worldwide.  This is a real opportunity for evangelization and sharing of a Catholic Christian understanding of life.  The programme was broadcast this morning and is available on BBC Sounds.

Christian Life Communty (CLC)
It is some while since we had the information meetings about establishing Christian Life Communities here in the parish.  The young adult CLC is already up and running.  We are now opening two further groups: one that will meet on Mondays and one that will meet on Tuesdays, once a month.  The first meetings of the new groups will be on Tuesday 7 May and Monday 20 May at 7pm in the Ogilvie Room (access through the church).  Please come along to join whichever group best suits.  The sessions will last one hour.  If you did not come to the information meetings and wish to find out more, please email ejc@jesuit.org.uk

Readers
Please remember to check in with the priest in the sacristy a few minutes before Mass whether you are reading at a Sunday or a weekday Mass.  This is very much appreciated and helps reassure the priest that a reader is present and any variations in what is to be read are understood.  Thank you.

Music at 10.30am Mass Today
Before Mass: JS Bach (1685-1750) Prelude in C BWV 545
Offertory: Colin Mawby (1936-2019) Psalm 150
During communion: Lucien Southard (1827-81) Larghetto
After communion: Christopher Walker (b.1947) Premananda Lamb of God
Recessional: David Bednall (b.1979) Fanfare - Processional

Justice & Peace Group Fairtrade Stall
The Fairtrade stall will be open after Masses next Sunday, 5 May.  Please remember that we can only take cash.  The stall will run again on the first weekends of June and July.

Edinburgh University Chamber Choir
Edinburgh University Chamber Choir became resident here at Edinburgh Jesuit Church in September 2022.  They audition, rehearse and perform here and keep their library here.  They have closely supported many of the musical initiatives in the past couple of years and supplied choral scholars to our own Schola Cantorum.  As they reach the end of the university year and some move on to pastures new, they have sent thanks to the parish: “We wanted to say a huge thank you for letting us rehearse and perform at the Sacred Heart this year.  We love singing in the beautiful acoustics here.  Thank you to the team for being so welcoming and gracious to us.  The Sacred Heart has felt like our choir’s home – it wouldn’t be such a special society without it.”

Diocesan Youth Day
If you have a children aged P4-P7 why not sign them up for ‘A Day with Mary’ at the Gillis Centre on Saturday 11 May 2024?  11am to 3pm.  This is an opportunity for children to learn more about the Blessed Virgin in her month of May, while enjoying games and activities with kids from across the archdiocese.  Register at bit.ly/daywithmary2024

Marriage Counselling
If you are concerned about your relationship and feel as a couple that you are unable to reach a conclusion alone, you may benefit from marriage counselling.  The archdiocese has an arrangement with a qualified Catholic marriage counsellor who may be able to help.  Counselling fees apply.  For information or advice or to arrange counselling sessions please email in confidence: marriage.counsellor@staned.org.uk 

Salamanca Pilgrimage
St Mary's Parish in Stirling invites people from across the archdiocese to join them on pilgrimage to Salamanca, Spain, from 12-19 October 2024, including trips to Avilla and Segovia and staying at the Royal Scots College (twin rooms only).  admin.stmarystirling@staned.org.uk or 01786 473749.

Synod: Spiritual Conversation
The archdiocesan Synodal Team invites you to ‘Spiritual Conversation’, an event at Ss John Cantius and Nicholas, Broxburn, on Saturday 4 May at 10.30am.  Registration and details at bit.ly/archsynod

Mass for Married and Engaged Couples
Wednesday 29 May 2024 at 7.15pm at St Mary's Catholic Cathedral, Edinburgh.  Come and celebrate the gift of marriage, renew your commitment and receive God's blessing upon your love.  Requests for special invitations for couples celebrating significant anniversaries can be made by calling 0131 334 1693 or emailing vemarriage@staned.org.uk

Accommodation Needed
A parishioner is seeking a one- or two-bedroom apartment.  If you can help, please contact: annyajabor123@yahoo.com

The funeral of Bridie Donoghue will take place this Friday, 3 May, at 12.30pm.

The funeral of Margaret Macdonald will take place at 12.30pm on Friday 10 May.

Please remember in your prayers all those of our parish who are sick or housebound including Anna Campli, Mary Cherry, Norma Christie, Patrick Conboy, Ruth Dewar, Sandra Fleming, Benedicte Gasparde, John McManus, Phyllis Reid, Betty Saria and Anthony Strachan.

Calendar
Sunday 5 May – Classical Guitar Recital with Ahmed Dickinson and Eduardo Martin 4-5pm
Wed 8 May – Latin Mass (Vigil of the Ascension) 7pm
Thr 9 May – Ascension Day Mass at 8am, 12.30pm and 7pm
Sat 11 May – Pentecost Week of Guided Prayer for young adults (to 19 May)
Wed 15 May 2024 – Sacrament of Confirmation (at St Mark’s Oxgangs) 7pm
Sat 18 May 2024 – Young Adult Pentecost Party 7pm
Sun 19 May – Pentecost Sunday
Tue 21 May – Parish Finance Council meeting 7pm
Sun 2 Jun – Corpus Christi – First Holy Communions at 10.30am Mass
Fri 7/Sun 9 Jun – Sacred Heart Parish Synod Weekend / Feast of Sacred Heart
Sat 15 Jun – Concert: James Goodenough Triptych (time tbc)
Sun 16 Jun – Choral Concert with Camerata InCantus from Vasteras, Sweden, at 4pm
Sun 11 Aug – Edinburgh Festival of the Sacred Arts: Scottish Religious Poetry with Alison Jack 3pm
Tue 13 (7pm) & Wed 14 Aug (10.30am) – Edinburgh Festival of the Sacred Arts: Living Stones – the Art and Architecture of the Christian Church with Adrian Porter sj
Wed 14 Aug – Festival of the Sacred Arts: Fauré Requiem & Bernstein Chichester Psalms 7.30pm
Sat 18 Aug – Festival of the Sacred Arts: Closing sung Vespers 4pm

Weekly Offerings
Thank you to all those who have switched their weekly offering from cash in the plate on Sundays to a regular weekly or monthly bank transfer.  This makes a big difference to our financial security and planning.  If you are a UK tax-payer and sign a Gift Aid form, the value of your contribution is significantly increased: for every £1 you give, we are able to claim an additional 25p from the UK Treasury at no further cost to yourself.  If you have not already arranged a Standing Order or made a Gift Aid Declaration, please consider doing so.  Information and forms are available in the narthex.

Edinburgh Jesuit Centre Mailing List
Each Friday afternoon, we send out a short email reminder of concerts, talks, retreats and other events at Sacred Heart Church.  You can join the mailing list by emailing ejcpastoral@jesuit.org.uk  You can unsubscribe at any time.