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20 Huntly Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SH A Parish of the R.C. Diocese of Aberdeen Charitable Trust, a registered Scottish Charity, number SC 005122 Readings at Mass - 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A www.stmaryscathedralaberdeen.org“I 22nd January 2017 • 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time • Year A MEDITATION This Sunday's gospel opens with the preaching of Jesus. The me of prophecy had ended with the arrest of the Bapst. He had to decrease so the other could increase. The gates of the prison have been closed upon this great voice. Up to this me Jesus has been silent. Henceforth he must proclaim that the kingdom is here. This proclamaon begins surprisingly at this froner crossroads of Galilee. Common opinion held that nothing good could come from Galilee. It was to this people, then under subjecon, that Isaiah had announced the messianic light of the Immanuel. It is again to them that Jesus addresses himself. He is the one who brings glad dings, announcing peace, bearing good news, announcing salvaon, and saying to Zion, "Your God is King." (Is 52:7) This dawn of the kingdom calls for a change of heart. From this moment on, the Messiah had some faithful followers. The memory of their fidelity to Jesus remains. Here the Church is born. Vienna Internaonal Religious Centre Entrance Anphon Cf. Ps 95: 1, 6 O sing a new song to the Lord; sing to the Lord, all the earth. In his presence are majesty and splendour, strength and honour in his holy place. Collect Almighty ever-living God, direct our acons according to your good pleasure, that in the name of your beloved Son we may abound in good works. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. First reading Isaiah 8:23-9:3 In days past the Lord humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in days to come he will confer glory on the Way of the Sea on the far side of Jordan, province of the naons. The people that walked in darkness has seen a great light; on those who live in a land of deep shadow a light has shone. You have made their gladness greater, you have made their joy increase; they rejoice in your presence as men rejoice at harvest me, as men are happy when they are dividing the spoils. For the yoke that was weighing on him, the bar across his shoulders, the rod of his oppressor – these you break as on the day of Midian. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 26:1,4,13-14 The Lord is my light and my help. The Lord is my light and my help; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; before whom shall I shrink? R. There is one thing I ask of the Lord, for this I long, to live in the house of the Lord, all the days of my life, to savour the sweetness of the Lord, to behold his temple. R. I am sure I shall see the Lord’s goodness in the land of the living. Hope in him, hold firm and take heart. Hope in the Lord! R. Second reading 1 Corinthians 1:10-13,17 I appeal to you, brothers, for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ, to make up the differences between you, and instead of disagreeing among yourselves, to be united again in your belief and pracce. From what Chloe’s people have been telling me, my dear brothers, it is clear that there are serious differences among you. What I mean are all these slogans that you have, like: ‘I am for Paul’, ‘I am for Apollos’, ‘I am for Cephas’, ‘I am for Christ.’ Has Christ been parcelled out? Was it Paul that was crucified for you? Were you bapsed in the name of Paul? For Christ did not send me to bapse, but to preach the Good News, and not to preach that in the terms of philosophy in which the crucifixion of Christ cannot be expressed. Gospel Acclamaon cf.Mt4:23 Alleluia, alleluia! Jesus proclaimed the Good News of the kingdom and cured all kinds of sickness among the people. Alleluia! Gospel Mahew 4:12-23 Hearing that John had been arrested, Jesus went back to Galilee, and leaving Nazareth he went and seled in Capernaum, a lakeside town on the borders of Zebulun and Naphtali. In this way the prophecy of Isaiah was to be fulfilled: ‘Land of Zebulun! Land of Naphtali! Way of the sea on the far side of Jordan, Galilee of the naons! The people that lived in darkness has seen a great light; on those who dwell in the land and shadow of death a light has dawned.’ From that moment Jesus began his preaching with the message, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is close at hand.’ As he was walking by the Sea of Galilee he saw two brothers, Simon, who was called Peter, and his brother Andrew; they were making a cast in the lake with their net, for they were fishermen. And he said to them, ‘Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.’ And they leſt their nets at once and followed him. Going on from there he saw another pair of brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John; they were in their boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them. At once, leaving the boat and their father, they followed him. He went round the whole of Galilee teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the Good News of the kingdom and curing all kinds of diseases and sickness among the people. Prayer over the Offerings Accept our offerings, O Lord, we pray, and in sancfying them grant that they may profit us for salvaon. Through Christ our Lord. Communion Anphon Cf. Ps 33: 6 Look toward the Lord and be radiant; let your faces not be abashed. Sunday 11.15am Mass Entrance Hymn 665 The race that long in darkness pined Offertory 439 Longing for light Communion Choir Lead me, Lord Anphon 128 Alma Redemptoris Mater Recessional 586 Praise we our God with joy Come and follow me! (Mt. 14:19)
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20 Huntly Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SH
A Parish of the R.C. Diocese of Aberdeen Charitable Trust, a registered Scottish Charity, number SC 005122
Readings at Mass - 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A
www.stmaryscathedralaberdeen.org“I
22nd January 2017 • 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time • Year A
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MEDITATION This Sunday's gospel opens with the preaching of Jesus. The time of prophecy had ended with the arrest of the Baptist. He had to decrease so the other could increase. The gates of the prison have been closed upon this great voice. Up to this time Jesus has been silent. Henceforth he must proclaim that the kingdom is here. This proclamation begins surprisingly at this frontier crossroads of Galilee. Common opinion held that nothing good could come from Galilee. It was to this people, then under subjection, that Isaiah
had announced the messianic light of the Immanuel. It is again to them that Jesus addresses himself. He is the one who brings glad tidings, announcing peace, bearing good news, announcing salvation, and saying to Zion, "Your God is King." (Is 52:7) This dawn of the kingdom calls for a change of heart. From this moment on, the Messiah had some faithful followers. The memory of their fidelity to Jesus remains. Here the Church is born. Vienna International Religious Centre
Entrance Antiphon Cf. Ps 95: 1, 6
O sing a new song to the Lord; sing to the Lord, all the earth. In his presence are majesty and splendour, strength and honour in his holy place.
Collect Almighty ever-living God, direct our actions according to your good pleasure, that in the name of your beloved Son we may abound in good works. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
First reading
Isaiah 8:23-9:3
In days past the Lord humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in days to come he will confer glory on the Way of the Sea on the far side of Jordan, province of the nations.
The people that walked in darkness has seen a great light; on those who live in a land of deep shadow a light has shone. You have made their gladness greater, you have made their joy increase; they rejoice in your presence as men rejoice at harvest time, as men are happy when they are dividing the spoils.
For the yoke that was weighing on him, the bar across his shoulders, the rod of his oppressor – these you break as on the day of Midian.
Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 26:1,4,13-14 The Lord is my light and my help.
The Lord is my light and my help; whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life; before whom shall I shrink? R.
There is one thing I ask of the Lord, for this I long,
to live in the house of the Lord, all the days of my life,
to savour the sweetness of the Lord, to behold his temple. R.
I am sure I shall see the Lord’s goodness in the land of the living.
Hope in him, hold firm and take heart. Hope in the Lord! R.
Second reading
1 Corinthians 1:10-13,17
I appeal to you, brothers, for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ, to make up the differences between you, and instead of disagreeing among yourselves, to be united again in your belief and practice. From what Chloe’s people have been telling me, my dear brothers, it is clear that there are serious differences among you. What I mean are all these slogans that you have, like: ‘I am for Paul’, ‘I am for Apollos’, ‘I am for Cephas’, ‘I am for Christ.’ Has Christ been
parcelled out? Was it Paul that was crucified for you? Were you baptised in the name of Paul?
For Christ did not send me to baptise, but to preach the Good News, and not to preach that in the terms of philosophy in which the crucifixion of Christ cannot be expressed. Gospel Acclamation
cf.Mt4:23 Alleluia, alleluia! Jesus proclaimed the Good News of the kingdom and cured all kinds of sickness among the people. Alleluia! Gospel
Matthew 4:12-23
Hearing that John had been arrested, Jesus went back to Galilee, and leaving Nazareth he went and settled in Capernaum, a lakeside town on the borders of Zebulun and Naphtali. In this way the prophecy of Isaiah was to be fulfilled:
‘Land of Zebulun! Land of Naphtali! Way of the sea on the far side of Jordan, Galilee of the nations! The people that lived in darkness has seen a great light; on those who dwell in the land and shadow of death a light has dawned.’
From that moment Jesus began his preaching with the message, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is close at hand.’
As he was walking by the Sea of Galilee he saw two brothers, Simon, who was called Peter, and his brother Andrew; they were making a cast in the lake with their net, for they were fishermen. And he said to them, ‘Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.’ And they left their nets at once and followed him. Going on from there he saw another pair of brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John; they were in their boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them. At once, leaving the boat and their father, they followed him.
He went round the whole of Galilee teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the Good News of the kingdom and curing all kinds of diseases and sickness among the people. Prayer over the Offerings Accept our offerings, O Lord, we pray, and in sanctifying them grant that they may profit us for salvation. Through Christ our Lord. Communion Antiphon
Cf. Ps 33: 6 Look toward the Lord and be radiant; let your faces not be abashed.
Sunday 11.15am Mass
Entrance Hymn 665 The race that long in darkness pined
Offertory 439 Longing for light
Communion Choir Lead me, Lord
Antiphon 128 Alma Redemptoris Mater
Recessional 586 Praise we our God with joy
Come and follow me! (Mt. 14:19)
St Mary’s Cathedral - Aberdeen AB10 1SH Sunday 22nd January, 2017
Cathedral Weekly Calendar Mon Mother & Toddler Group
For parents with young children. All ages welcome. Main Hall from 1pm-3 pm Contact: Yi-pei Chou c
Credo Community Meeting Polish charismatic prayer group. Main Hall at 7.30pm . Contact: Klaudiusz Mozolewski 07928323313
Tue Magnificat Prayer Group 7.30pm in the Main Hall after Mass. Contact: Paul Akagwu [email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul Feeding the homeless Contact: Evelyn Murray
Adult Confirmation Class & RCIA Cathedral House at 7.30pm
Wed Light Exercise Class for all Lower Hall at 10:00am Contact: Laura Walker 0777 3 021 851 [email protected]
Seniors Club Speakers, fun & fellowship Main Hall at 2 pm every 2 weeks Contact: Winnie on 01224 632 465
Healing of Memories Prayer for the healing of painful memories of the past to bring peace to the present. Clergy House at 2.30pm (by appointment) Contact: Deacon Tony
Legion of Mary Lower Hall from 6pm to 7.30pm Contact: Nogie Osula [email protected]
African Choir For Africans and anyone else. Upper Hall from 6 - 8.00pm Contact: Patricia Malikebu 07891 714 549
Thu Cenacolo Prayer Group Exposition & Rosary praying for healing of those with addictions Church after Mass Contact: Liam Sharkey 07774 931 996 [email protected]
Band Practice Contemporary music for Sunday 6pm Mass Upper Hall after Mass Contact: John Costaschuk [email protected]
Fri Parenting Class From 4pm to 5pm in the Clergy House
Altar Servers’ Practice Church from 6.00 to 7.00pm Contact: Simon [email protected]
Youth Groups For teenagers between 11 & 17 Upper Hall 7pm to 9pm Contact: St. Andrew’s Community
Sat Church Cleaning Church at 10.30am Contact: Joyce Webster 01224 319 154
K4J (Kids for Jesus) Youth group for P2’s to P7’s in the Main Hall from 12.30pm to 2pm
Saturday Club Informal social gathering, includes prayer Main Hall from 4pm to 7pm Contact:
African Choir (As above) Upper Hall from 6 - 8.00pm
Sun Choir Rehearsal Leading the music for 11:15 Sunday Mass Upper Hall 10.15am Contact: Shelagh Noden
Envision—Young Adults Group Meets after 6.00pm Mass in Main Hall
Please take me home
Mass Times Date Details Service Time Mass Intentions
Sun 22nd 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Polish Mass Solemn Mass Polish Mass Mass
8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 3.00pm 6.00pm
Parish Intentions Intentions of Rosa Elena Felicia Uzor RIP
Mon 23rd
Mass Mass
7.00am 12.30pm
Int. Eseoghene Dieseru Intention of Rev Fr Theo Odukwe
Tue 24th St Francis De Sales,
Bishop, Doctor
Mass Mass
7.00am 7.00pm
Int. Zita Dieseru Alexander & Helen Forbes
Wed 25th The Conversion of Saint Paul, Apostle
Mass Mass
7.00am 12.30pm
Int. Dominic Dieseru William Struart & Benefactors
Thu 26th Saints Timothy and Titus,
Bishops
Mass Mass
7.00am 7.00pm
Intent. Charles Dieseru Marie M. Okome
Fri 27th Saint Angela Merici, virgin Mass Mass
7.00am 12.30pm
Intent. Zita Dieseru Anthonio Fernandes RIP
Sat 28th Saint Thomas Aquinas,
Priest, Doctor
Mass Mass
10.00am 7.00pm
Intentions of Sr Theresa
Marie M. Okome
Sun 29th 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Polish Mass Solemn Mass Polish Mass Mass
8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 3.00pm 6.00pm
Int. Eseoghene Dieseru
Parish Intentions
Felicia Uzor RIP
OFFERTORY: £ 2,139.70 POLISH COLLECTION: £1,200.48
Beloved Disciples
Beloved Disciples Pope Francis has been reminding us all that 'older people are a treasure'. Deacon Tony will be running this profound and enjoyable course which will help many to feel new value and serve with fresh confidence. Presented by David Wells (Plymouth Diocese) and David Payne (CaFE) with uplifting testimonies from older people from around the UK. Each of the 4 sessions lasts 30 minutes. Sessions:- • The Autumn of Life • Changing your World • Thy will be done • The best is yet to come! The Course began on Wednesday 18th January after the 12:30 Mass in the clergy house.
St Mary’s Seniors Club All our welcome to our Bring And Buy Sale on Wednesday 25th January at 2.00pm in the Main Hall. We would also invite all senior parish ladies and gentlemen to join this very active group. Contact Jean Greig for further info. Tel:1569765799 or email: [email protected]
Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith, typically run over eleven weeks. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation. No two Alphas look the same, but generally they have three key things in common: food, a talk and good conversation! Alpha will take place in the Cathedral's Main Hall starting Sunday 29th January at 7.15. Book your place online at the Cathedral website.
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Candlemas Day
World Day of Consecrated Life A Mass will be celebrated on Thursday 2nd February at 10 am by Bishop Hugh Gilbert OSB. This Feast is also known as Candlemas Day; the day on which candles are blessed symbolizing Christ who is the light of the world. So too, those in consecrated life are called to reflect the light of Jesus Christ to all peoples.
Marriage Course *WHEN? 22nd of February *WHERE? St. Mary’s Cathedral Hall *WHAT TIME? 6:30pm- 9:30pm *HOW OFTEN? Once a week-Wednesday for 7 weeks *HOW MUCH IT COSTS? £150 including books and 7 dinners for two. *NEED CHILDCARE? We can look after your child. For further information please contact Marta Wachucik - Marriage Course Coordinator Mobile: 07775437625 Email: [email protected]
Prayer Ministry
“Pray for each other so that you may be healed” (James 5:16) Trained prayer teams are now available after the 11.15am and 6pm Masses to pray with anyone who would like to receive, not only the benefit of prayer, but of hearing and experiencing the prayer. This can be a moment of profound encounter with God.
Screened Mass Please use the hall, especially if your child becomes restless during Mass. Thank you.
Youth
Priesthood
Thinking about Diocesan Priesthood in 2017? For more
information please contact Fr. Keith Herrera:
tel:01224 640 160.
Baptism Congratulations to Faith Niba who was Baptised on
Saturday 14th January. Please remember her in your
prayers.
ESOL Volunteers for Refugees We are looking for ESOL Volunteers for new refugee families. By the New Year, Aberdeen City Council are starting ESOL classes with the new refugee families and so will be looking for 6-8 ESOL Volunteers. If you can spare some time and you have experience/interest in helping to teach English, please contact Faiza Nacef at [email protected].
Deanery & Diocese
Anti-trafficking On 23rd January, 7pm, at Elphinstone Hall in Aberdeen, Childreach International are hosting a showing of SOLD – a film that shines a light on human trafficking and modern day slavery. The film will be followed by a panel discussion. Tickets can be reserved at the following link: https://www.childreach.org.uk/civicrm/ event/info?id=1678&reset=1 (or via www.taughtnottrafficked.com) and there will be a suggested donation on the door of the showing.
Holocaust Memorial Day To commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day Belmont Filmhouse at 49 Belmont Street are showing free "The Fog of Srebrenica" with a chance to meet the film's director. Sunday 29th January from 2-5 pm. To book tel.01224 343500 or via https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holocaust-memorial-day-2017-commemoration-at-belmont-filmhouse-tickets-30951131668. Light refreshments available.
Newman Association Monday 6th February at 7.30 pm. “For those in peril on the sea”. A presentation by Doug Duncan, Apostleship of the Sea Chaplain. £1.50 per meeting including refreshments. New members always welcome. For further information contact Eileen Grant: [email protected]
What are you doing for Lent this year? From March 1 through April 9, you’re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You’re also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Aberdeen Maternity Hospital, Cornhill Road, Aberdeen, and also to help spread the word about this important community outreach. A meeting to give a fuller explanation will be held in the Main Hall at the Cathedral on Friday 27th January at 7 pm. If you’d like more information – and especially if you’d like to volunteer to help, please contact: Jo Murphy, [email protected] 07557237606 Website- 40daysforlife.com (Aberdeen)
Magnus 900 To commemorate the 900th anniversary of the death of St Magnus, and with the support of the Bishops Conference of Scotland, Bishop Hugh Gilbert OSB, has invited you to join him on a unique diocesan pilgrimage to Orkney. This will take place between 28-30 July 2017. Further details is available on the Diocesan website at http://www.dioceseofaberdeen.org/archives/8698
Cathedral
First Friday Devotions Starting with Mass at 6.30pm followed by 40hrs Adoration. Devotions: 3-5 Feb, 3-5 Mar, 14-16 Apr, 5-7 May, 2-4 June, 7-9 July (Solemnity of Our Lady of Aberdeen)
Adoration: Mon -Sat 6am until 12 Midnight (8am-9pm Opened Church) Mon-Sat Hours To book your Holy Hour go to: https://stmarysadoration.youcanbook.me/ The following hours are still needed: Tue. 5.00pm, Wed 8.00am, Thu. 8.00am, Fri. 8.00am, 10.00am
Looking for a great gift for your teen? Look no further! St. Andrew's Youth Pilgrimage will be to Fatima Portugal for the 100 year anniversary! Spaces limited! Contact the St Andrew Community.
Venezuelan Medical Appeal After a very successful appeal last year we are launching another appeal next Sunday for your unused medicines (must be within the use by date) to be sent to Venezuela where there is a desperate shortage of medical supplies.
Fridays 7pm to 9pm Upper Hall
A youth group for teens aged 14-17
Contact: St. Andrew’s Community
Fridays 7pm to 9pm Upper Hall
A youth group for teens aged 11-13
Contact: St. Andrew’s Community
At St . Mary ’s Cathedral
Fair Trade tea, coffee, home-made soup & baking after Mass
Mass Intention Envelopes
These are available at the back of the Church. Print details and post through Clergy House letter box.
It may not always be possible for Mass to be celebrated on your preferred date or at the
Cathedral itself. Recommended offering for each Mass is £5.
Sunday 11:15 Mass is normally reserved for the Administrator’s or Bishop’s Intentions for the Parish or Diocese.
Faith & Fun on Saturdays Youth group for P2’s to P7’s in the Main Hall from 12.30pm to 2pm every Saturday afternoon. For more details and to register online please see our website. Starts again this week!
SVdP Polish donations: £22.13 Box Collections: £133.22 Spend: £158.31 Thanks to all our friends who help us in this important work.
Clergy & Religious
Administrator: Fr. Keith Herrera 01224 640 160 [email protected]
Assistant Priest: Fr. Janusch Wilczynski SAC (Polish)
Deacon: Deacon Tony Schmitz [email protected]
Holy Family 07863 065 345 Sisters of Needy:01224 970812 [email protected]
St Andrew 07754 891 808 Community: standrewscommunity@
Community Safeguarding: Charlene [email protected]
Staff & Administration
Telephone: 01224 640 160
Manager: Robin Harding [email protected]
Secretary: Cowan Watson [email protected]
Finance/Gift Aid: John Costello [email protected]
Cathedral Fiona Mitchell 07905 265194 Safeguarding: [email protected] More information: Parish website or www.scottishcatholicsafeguarding.org.uk Music Director: Shelagh Noden [email protected] Shop Manager: Barbara Mearns [email protected] Bulletin: [email protected] Notices to be in by Tuesday evening
Hall Bookings: [email protected] Call between 9am & 1pm only Terms & Conditions see Parish website
Liturgical Ministries
Head Sacristan: Jacqueline Armstrong [email protected]
Readers: Fiona Mitchell [email protected]
Euch. Ministers: John MacKinnon 07926 628 941 [email protected]
Welcomers: Gordon Webster 01224 592 246 [email protected]
Collectors: Diego Mejias Morffe 07960 325 046 [email protected]
Altar Servers: George Brand 01224 630 159 [email protected]
Flowers: Pixie Mather 01224 321 953
Notices
Adoration: Monday– Saturday 6.00am-12midnight Confessions: Tuesdays 6pm
Saturdays 10.30am & 6pm Morning Prayer: Monday - Friday 7.30am Saturdays 9.40am Evening Prayer: Thursdays 6.30pm Night Prayer: Thursdays 8.30pm Rosary: Fridays (Vocations) 1.30pm Saturdays (Priests) 10.30pm Housebound? John MacKinnon (See above) To arrange communion visits Coeliacs: Please speak to a member of the clergy before Mass to arrange communion Sunday Coffees: Ann Ryans 07545 615 198 [email protected] Natural Family Margaret Hammond Planning (NFP) [email protected]
