It is with sadness that we have to announce the death of Fr Jim Henderson SJ. Father Jim served this parish well in the years that he was here. He worked with three different parish priests. At his requiem mass on the 11^th November, you could reach out and touch the love for him in the Church. His influence will continue to be felt among us. In due course we hope to post on the website, the eulogy of his great friend, Fr Damian Jackson SJ. In the meantime, please welcome Father Peter Scally SJ to the parish.

                                                                                                                                                                                     Fr Jim Crampsey SJ

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Request a brochure from sacredheart@lauriston.org.uk

To see the historical exhibition now showing at the back of the Church, click  here  Lauriston Jesuit Centre

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Calling all Lauristonians

Past and present

The Sacred Heart is celebrating 150 years as a parish

(1859 – 2009)

A souvenir booklet is now available of the history, photographs and memorabilia in the life of the Parish, Jesuit Fathers and Brothers and parishioners

So take a walk down memory lane

and order your copies early for Christmas for friends and family at a cost of

£10 each including postage

If you live in the following countries the cost is as follows:

£7.50 per booklet  plus postage

                           EUROPE        £10

                           AUSTRALIA

                           USA

                           SOUTH AFRICA         £11 surface mail or £13.66 airmail

Please contact;

Kate Dolan

at

yvonnemcgurk@talktalk.net

0131.440.1534

Cheques made payable to

Church of the Sacred Heart (Anniversary)

28 Lauriston Street

Edinburgh

EH3 9DJ

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                                                                                            Jesuits launch Vocations web site

The British Jesuit Province has launched a designated web site to help men considering whether they have a vocation to the Society of Jesus.  Under the direction of Vocations Director, Father Matthew Power SJ, the site provides a comprehensive overview of life as a Jesuit, assesses what are the qualities needed in a Jesuit priest or brother today, and offers potential candidates some suggestions for exploring their vocation.

The site is also rich with photographs of Jesuits involved in various ministries and personal testimonies, both written and on video.  Jesuits - including the Superior General, Father Adolfo Nicolás - reflect on what it means to be a member of the Society of Jesus, the importance of the vows, and the process of discernment as each of them recalls his own path to the Society.  There is also considerable focus on the process of formation, living in community and prayer.

In introducing the new web site, Fr Power says that it is the instinct of a Jesuit to want to 'respond to humanity with all its diversity, with its creativity and joys, but also its suffering and hardship … to want to always be attentive to where God is at work.  We want to do Christ's work,' he continues, 'and we want to help others to come to know Christ.  We want to be the servants of Christ.'

Fr Power has identified a number of events that might help men decide what their vocation might be, including retreats at the Spirituality Centres of St Beuno's and Loyola Hall, and volunteering opportunities. 'Whilst visiting this site people may wish to take a moment to pray using the 'Pause for prayer' exercises as a support,' he adds. 'The led meditations are brief and designed to provide a theme upon which visitors might continue to reflect once the exercise is over.' They were recorded in association with pray-as-you-go and Jesuit Media Initiatives.

Finally, the Jesuit Vocations web site provides contact details for the Vocations Directors in Britain and Ireland, as well as in South Africa and Guyana, which are Regions of the British Jesuit Province. 'To make this contact will be an important stage in exploring whether or not God is calling you to the Society of Jesus,' says Fr Power. 'It may seem like an enormous step to take but be assured the Society will do all it can to help you make a free and good choice in regards to your vocation.'

You can visit the web site at http://www.jesuitvocations.org.uk