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NOTICES
for SUNDAY 9 NOVEMBER 2025

Remembrance Day Mass
The annual Mass of Remembrance for all those who died in wars is celebrated today at 10.30am and includes the Act of Remembrance, laying of wreaths, two-minute silence and playing of the Last Post.  All welcome.

Day for the Poor
Today is the annual special collection for World Day for the Poor.  Funds will go to the Mercy Centre, run by the Sisters of Mercy at St Catharine's Convent of Mercy, Lauriston. Sr Aelred Timmins writes, "Homeless people come here every day for food, sometimes for sleeping bags, most of all they're looking for friendship and a listening ear. Please keep us in your prayers, and we are grateful to anybody who is able to support the works of mercy in this house." Donate online at bit.ly/dayforpoor. Watch the 45-second video at bit.ly/mercycentre

November Lists
November is the month in which we customarily remember our dead before the Lord.  November Lists are available in the narthex – please place completed lists on the table in front of the altar.  We will remember all those on the lists at Mass each day.

Altar Servers
We are recruiting altar servers for the Sunday 10.30am Mass. If you would like to be an altar server at this, or any of the other Masses, please let us know: ejc@jesuit.org.uk

Knights of Holy Sepulchre
12.20pm Mass on Saturday 22 November will be the annual Mass of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre for their dead brothers and sisters.  The Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Leo Cushley.  The Mass is likely to take longer than usual – but everyone is welcome as always.

Advent Carol Service
Our Advent Carol Service, sung by our choral scholars, will be on Sunday 30 November, the First Sunday of Advent, at 4.00pm. The Carol Service will be in partnership with SCIAF.  All welcome.

Young Adult Ministry – Mass for Feast of Christ the King
Archbishop Leo Cushley will celebrate the Young Adult Mass on Sunday 23 November at 7pm.  Young adults across the city have been invited to attend this Mass hosted by our own young adults.

Young Adult Ministry – Pot-Luck Supper
The next of our popular bring-and-share pot-luck suppers is on Saturday 29 November from 6pm onwards. All young adults, regulars or newcomers, are warmly invited.

Voluntary Choir for Christmas
We will be putting together a voluntary choir to sing at the Mass of Christmas Night (“Midnight Mass” on Christmas Eve at 8pm) – all are welcome, whatever your experience and confidence.  There is plenty of encouragement and support.  Rehearsals will be on Thursdays 4, 11 and 18 December at 7pm.  Please consider joining us and invite others who may be interested.

Silverware Care
We are in need of a volunteer to take care of our silverware – the chalices and ciboria etc. which are used in the liturgy.  These have been neglected for rather a long time and could do with regular cleaning and rotating so we use what has been so generously donated over the decades.  This is probably a one-hour a month or a couple of hours every two months job. Please let us know if you can help.

2026 Sunday Missal
The paperback Sunday Missal for 2026 has just been published and is available in the bookshop at £9.95.  It contains all the Mass prayers and readings for the year for Sundays and major feast days including Holy Week.  Copies of the new Weekday Missal (£55) and Sunday Missal (£19.95) and ESV Bible (£20) are also available.

Taizé Prayer
Taizé Prayer continues this Tuesday, and every Tuesday during the Jubilee Year, at 7pm in the new Manresa Room (off the Ogilvie Room – accessed through the church).  This weekly time of prayer in the style of the Taizé community with scripture, music, prayer, silence and reflection, is something we are doing for the Jubilee Year 2025.  All welcome.

Financial Support for Sacred Heart Church
We rely on the generous financial support of those who worship in this church to be able to keep the building and our mission in Edinburgh afloat.  The most helpful way of giving is by Standing Order, either monthly or weekly, as this allows us to predict income and plan well.  If you are a UK taxpayer, please also sign a Gift Aid form – this enables us to claim from the Government an additional 25p for every £1 you donate at no extra expense to yourself.  Standing Order and Gift Aid forms are available in the narthex.  If you have internet banking, you can set up a Standing Order online.  As ever, thank you for your generosity.

Request for Accommodation
A female French student on the Erasmus Exchange programme from the University Paris Est Créteil to the Edinburgh School of Art is looking for a Catholic host family for six months from 12 January to 22 May 2026.  Happy to contribute to household expenses (up to £550) or help with simple tasks.  Contact ejc@jesuit.org

Aid to the Church in Need – Red Wednesday
Archbishop Cushley will celebrate Mass at 7pm on Wednesday 19 November at St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, to pray for Christians across the world who suffer for their faith. William More from Aid to the Church in Need will speak at the Mass.

Catholic Conversations for Women
Women are welcome to this event on Saturday, 29 November, 3.45pm-4.45pm in St Andrew’s Parish rooms, 77 Belford Rd EH4 3DS, for refreshments and faith-focused discussion. Holy Hour with Adoration and Vespers from 5.10pm with the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma. Register at edinburgh@almamercy.org or call 0131 343 3380.

Day Conference on the Sacrament of Reconciliation
An opportunity to deepen your understanding of the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) on Saturday 22 November, 10am-3.45pm at St Patrick's, Kilsyth G65 0PF hosted by the Catechetics Commission - its first 'on the road' event. The day includes talks, testimony, and an opportunity for Confession. There is also Mass ahead of the event at 9.30am. Register at bit.ly/returntoconfession

Diploma in Catechetics
Explore the richness of the Catholic faith in 2026 by taking the Diploma in Catechetics. The popular course is run by the archdiocese and takes place at 7.30pm each Thursday on Zoom starting on 22 January. Places limited to 100. Cost £220. Registration and details at bit.ly/diploma2026  

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

Calendar
Sun 9 Nov – Remembrance Sunday Mass 10.30am
Sun 9 Nov – Mass (in Cantonese) for Chinese Catholic Community 2pm
Sat 22 Nov – Knights of Holy Sepulchre Mass for Deceased Members 12.30pm
Sun 23 Nov – Christ the King Diocesan Young Adult Mass with Archbishop Leo Cushley 7pm
Sat 29 Nov – Sacrament of Anointing 12.55pm
Sun 30 Nov – First Sunday of Advent – Advent Carol Service (with SCIAF) 4pm
Sun 30 Nov – Retreat in Daily Life closing session 5.30pm
Thr 4 Dec – Voluntary Choir rehearsal 7pm
Sat 6 Dec – Advent Rorate Mass 8am
Sun 7 Dec – Young Adult First Sunday Circle 8pm
Thr 11 Dec – Voluntary Choir rehearsal 7pm
Sat 13 Dec – Advent Rorate Mass 8am
Sat 13 Dec – RCIA Retreat Day 2.00-4.30pm
Thr 18 Dec – Voluntary Choir rehearsal 7pm
Sat 20 Dec – Advent Rorate Mass 8am
Wed 24 Dec – Christmas Eve – Mass of Christmas Night 8pm
Thr 25 Dec – Christmas Day – Masses 8am and 10.30am (no 7pm Mass).

Archdiocese WhatsApp
The archdiocese has launched a WhatsApp channel — a new and convenient way to stay informed and connected with the life of our archdiocese.  bit.ly/archwhatsapp

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.  Join the mailing list by emailing ejcpastoral@jesuit.org.uk  You can unsubscribe at any time.

Events in the Archdiocese
Click here for a full list of forthcoming events in the Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh.