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20 Huntly Street, Aberdeen A Parish of the R.C. Diocese of Aberdeen Charitable Trust, a registered Scottish Charity, number SC 005122 Readings at Mass - 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C www.stmaryscathedralaberdeen.org“I 31st January, 2016 • 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time • Year C Sunday 11.15am Mass Entrance Hymn 461 Love Divine, all loves excelling Offertory 439 Longing for light, we wait in darkness Communion 1 (choir) To You, Father, I liſt up my soul Communion 2 557 O, the love of my Lord is the essence Recessional Organ At the bishop’s request we no longer have a recessional hymn outside Lent and Advent. Entrance Anphon Ps 105: 47 Save us, O Lord our God! And gather us from the naons, to give thanks to your holy name, and make it our glory to praise you. 1st reading Jeremiah 1:4-5,17-19 In the days of Josiah, the word of the Lord was addressed to me, saying: ‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you came to birth I consecrated you; I have appointed you as prophet to the naons. ‘So now brace yourself for acon. Stand up and tell them all I command you. Do not be dismayed at their presence, or in their presence I will make you dismayed. ‘I, for my part, today will make you into a forfied city, a pillar of iron, and a wall of bronze to confront all this land: the kings of Judah, its princes, its priests and the country people. They will fight against you but shall not overcome you, for I am with you to deliver you – it is the Lord who speaks.’ Psalm Psalm 70:1-6,15,17 My lips will tell of your help. In you, O Lord, I take refuge; let me never be put to shame. In your jusce rescue me, free me: pay heed to me and save me. R. Be a rock where I can take refuge, a mighty stronghold to save me; for you are my rock, my stronghold. Free me from the hand of the wicked. R. It is you, O Lord, who are my hope, my trust, O Lord, since my youth. On you I have leaned from my birth, from my mother’s womb you have been my help. R. My lips will tell of your jusce and day by day of your help. O God, you have taught me from my youth and I proclaim your wonders sll. R. Second reading 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 Be ambious for the higher giſts. And I am going to show you a way that is beer than any of them. If I have all the eloquence of men or of angels, but speak without love, I am simply a gong booming or a cymbal clashing. If I have the giſt of prophecy, understanding all the mysteries there are, and knowing everything, and if I have faith in all its fullness, to move mountains, but without love, then I am nothing at all. If I give away all that I possess, piece by piece, and if I even let them take my body to burn it, but am without love, it will do me no good whatever. Love is always paent and kind; it is never jealous; love is never boasul or conceited; it is never rude or selfish; it does not take offence, and is not resenul. Love takes no pleasure in other peo- ple’s sins but delights in the truth; it is always ready to excuse, to trust, to hope, and to endure whatever comes. Love does not come to an end. But if there are giſts of prophecy, the me will come when they must fail; or the giſt of languages, it will not connue for ever; and knowledge – for this, too, the me will come when it must fail. For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophesying is imperfect; but once perfecon comes, all imperfect things will disappear. When I was a child, I used to talk like a child, and think like a child, and argue like a child, but now I am a man, all childish ways are put behind me. Now we are seeing a dim reflecon in a mirror; but then we shall be seeing face to face. The knowledge that I have now is imperfect; but then I shall know as fully as I am known. In short, there are three things that last: faith, hope and love; and the greatest of these is love. Gospel Acclamaon Jn14:6 Alleluia, alleluia! I am the Way, the Truth and the Life, says the Lord; No one can come to the Father except through me. Alleluia! Gospel Luke 4:21-30 Jesus began to speak in the synagogue: ‘This text is being fulfilled today even as you listen.’ And he won the approval of all, and they were astonished by the gracious words that came from his lips They said, ‘This is Joseph’s son, surely?’ But he replied, ‘No doubt you will quote me the saying, “Physician, heal yourself” and tell me, “We have heard all that hap- pened in Capernaum, do the same here in your own countryside.”’ And he went on, ‘I tell you solemnly, no prophet is ever accepted in his own country. ‘There were many widows in Israel, I can assure you, in Elijah’s day, when heaven remained shut for three years and six months and a great famine raged throughout the land, but Elijah was not sent to any one of these: he was sent to a widow at Zarephath, a Sidonian town. And in the prophet Elisha’s me there were many lepers in Israel, but none of these was cured, except the Syrian, Naaman.’ When they heard this everyone in the synagogue was enraged. They sprang to their feet and hustled him out of the town; and they took him up to the brow of the hill their town was built on, intending to throw him down the cliff, but he slipped through the crowd and walked away. Communion Anphon Cf. Ps 30: 17-18 Let your face shine on your servant. Save me in your merciful love. O Lord, let me never be put to shame, for I call on you. Meditaon Jesus' enre homily at Nazareth is condensed in the few words, "Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing." Jesus' townspeople argue with him out of local interests. Why does he not do here at home the marvels he did at Capernaum? When Jesus appeals to the great prophets of the past who performed their miracles for Genles, the people aempt to kill him. This event already announces Jesus' desny and his message. Aſter his Passover, this message spread from Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria and then to the very ends of the earths. We must not confine Jesus to Nazareth and to the first century of our era, because his word is for every race, every culture, the enre world, all mes. “Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country”. (Luke 4:24) They would not accept Him and in the end they would reject him.
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20 Huntly Street, Aberdeen
A Parish of the R.C. Diocese of Aberdeen Charitable Trust, a registered Scottish Charity, number SC 005122
Readings at Mass - 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C
www.stmaryscathedralaberdeen.org“I
31st January, 2016 • 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time • Year C
Sunday 11.15am Mass
Entrance Hymn 461 Love Divine, all loves excelling
Offertory 439 Longing for light, we wait in darkness
Communion 1 (choir) To You, Father, I lift up my soul
Communion 2 557 O, the love of my Lord is the essence
Recessional Organ At the bishop’s request we no longer have a recessional hymn outside Lent and Advent.
Entrance Antiphon Ps 105: 47
Save us, O Lord our God! And gather us from the nations, to give thanks to your holy name, and make it our glory to praise you. 1st reading
Jeremiah 1:4-5,17-19
In the days of Josiah, the word of the Lord was addressed to me, saying: ‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you came to birth I consecrated you; I have appointed you as prophet to the nations. ‘So now brace yourself for action. Stand up and tell them all I command you. Do not be dismayed at their presence, or in their presence I will make you dismayed. ‘I, for my part, today will make you into a fortified city, a pillar of iron, and a wall of bronze to confront all this land: the kings of Judah, its princes, its priests and the country people. They will fight against you but shall not overcome you, for I am with you to deliver you – it is the Lord who speaks.’ Psalm
Psalm 70:1-6,15,17 My lips will tell of your help.
In you, O Lord, I take refuge; let me never be put to shame.
In your justice rescue me, free me: pay heed to me and save me. R.
Be a rock where I can take refuge, a mighty stronghold to save me; for you are my rock, my stronghold.
Free me from the hand of the wicked. R.
It is you, O Lord, who are my hope, my trust, O Lord, since my youth.
On you I have leaned from my birth, from my mother’s womb you have been my help. R.
My lips will tell of your justice and day by day of your help.
O God, you have taught me from my youth and I proclaim your wonders still. R.
Second reading
1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13
Be ambitious for the higher gifts. And I am going to show you a way that is better than any of them.
If I have all the eloquence of men or of angels, but speak without love, I am simply a gong booming or a cymbal clashing. If I have the gift of prophecy, understanding all the mysteries there are, and knowing everything, and if I have faith in all its fullness, to move mountains, but without love, then I am nothing at all. If I give away all that I possess, piece by piece, and if I even let them take my body to burn it, but am without love, it will do me no good whatever.
Love is always patient and kind; it is never jealous; love is never boastful or conceited; it is never rude or selfish; it does not take offence, and is not resentful. Love takes no pleasure in other peo-ple’s sins but delights in the truth; it is always ready to excuse, to trust, to hope, and to endure whatever comes.
Love does not come to an end. But if there are gifts of prophecy, the time will come when they must fail; or the gift of languages, it will not continue for ever; and knowledge – for this, too, the time will come when it must fail. For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophesying is imperfect; but once perfection comes, all imperfect things will disappear. When I was a child, I used to talk like a child, and think like a child, and argue like a child, but now I am a man, all childish ways are put behind me. Now we are seeing a dim reflection in a mirror; but then we shall be seeing face to face. The knowledge that I have now is imperfect; but then I shall know as fully as I am known.
In short, there are three things that last: faith, hope and love; and the greatest of these is love. Gospel Acclamation
Jn14:6 Alleluia, alleluia! I am the Way, the Truth and the Life, says the Lord; No one can come to the Father except through me. Alleluia! Gospel
Luke 4:21-30
Jesus began to speak in the synagogue: ‘This text is being fulfilled today even as you listen.’ And he won the approval of all, and they were astonished by the gracious words that came from his lips They said, ‘This is Joseph’s son, surely?’
But he replied, ‘No doubt you will quote me the saying, “Physician, heal yourself” and tell me, “We have heard all that hap-pened in Capernaum, do the same here in your own countryside.”’ And he went on, ‘I tell you solemnly, no prophet is ever accepted in his own country.
‘There were many widows in Israel, I can assure you, in Elijah’s day, when heaven remained shut for three years and six months and a great famine raged throughout the land, but Elijah was not sent to any one of these: he was sent to a widow at Zarephath, a Sidonian town. And in the prophet Elisha’s time there were many lepers in Israel, but none of these was cured, except the Syrian, Naaman.’
When they heard this everyone in the synagogue was enraged. They sprang to their feet and hustled him out of the town; and they took him up to the brow of the hill their town was built on, intending to throw him down the cliff, but he slipped through the crowd and walked away. Communion Antiphon
Cf. Ps 30: 17-18 Let your face shine on your servant. Save me in your merciful love. O Lord, let me never be put to shame, for I call on you.
Meditation
Jesus' entire homily at Nazareth is condensed in the few words, "Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing." Jesus' townspeople argue with him out of local interests. Why does he not do here at home the marvels he did at Capernaum? When Jesus appeals to the great prophets of the past who performed their miracles for Gentiles, the people attempt to kill him.
This event already announces Jesus' destiny and his message. After his Passover, this message spread from Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria and then to the very ends of the earths.
We must not confine Jesus to Nazareth and to the first century of our era, because his word is for every race, every culture, the entire world, all times.
“Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted
in his own country”. (Luke 4:24)
They would not accept Him and in the end
they would reject him.
Deanery & Diocese Friends of God
A new group run by Bishop Hugh at 7pm on Thursdays from his home for singles between 30 & 40 who want to deepen their faith within a circle of friends: Prayer, discussions and food.
Healing Service To be held at St Columba’s, Bridge of Don, on Thursday 4th February at 7pm. Mass, Praise and Prayer
ST MARY’S DEANERY MASSES 2016
6.30pm Confessions 7.00pm Stations of the Cross 7.30pm Station Mass
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Sunday 11:15 Mass is normally reserved for the Administrator’s or Bishop’s Intentions for the Parish or Diocese
St Mary’s Cathedral - Aberdeen AB10 1SH Sunday 31st January, 2016
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Notices
Rosary: Saturdays 10.30pm
Confessions: Tuesdays 6pm Saturdays 10.30am & 6pm
Adoration: 7am to 7pm Monday to Saturday
Morning Prayer: Monday - Friday 7.30am Saturdays 9.40am
Evening Prayer: Thursdays 6.30pm
Night Prayer: Thursdays 8.30pm
Housebound? John MacKinnon (See above) To arrange communion visits
Coeliacs: Please speak to a member of the clergy before Mass to arrange communion
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Children: Mass screened live in Main Hall To be accompanied to the toilet by a parent or guardian
‘Real’ Coffee after
Mass
Weekly Calendar Mon Mother & Toddler Group
For parents with young children Main Hall from 10.30-12.30pm Contact: Yi-pei Chou Credo Community Meeting Polish charismatic prayer group. Main Hall at 7.30pm . Contact: Fr Tomasz Klin SJ
Tue Magnificat Prayer Group Lower Hall after Mass Contact: Paul Akagwu 07574 103 852
St. Vincent de Paul Feeding the homeless Contact: Evelyn Murray
Wed Light Exercise Class for all Main 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.
African Choir For Africans and anyone else. Upper Hall from 6 - 8.00pm Contact: Patricia Malikebu 07891 714 549
Thu 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 Members serve the Church as needed Lower Hall at 5.30pm Contact: Nogie Osula [email protected]
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: Michael Thomson [email protected]
Fri Our Lady of Aberdeen Prayer Group Rosary & praise in song and word Chapter Room from 1.30 - 2.30pm Contact: Teresa Coyne 07901 851 526
Altar Servers’ Practice Church from 6.00 to 7.00pm Contact: [email protected] (Simon)
Youth Groups For teenagers between 11 & 17 Upper Hall 7pm to 9pm Contact: St. Andrew’s Community 07754 891 808
Sat Church Cleaning Church at 10.30am Contact: Joyce Webster 01224 319 154
Saturday Club Informal social gathering, includes prayer Main Hall from 4pm to 7pm Contact: Aneta Sieminska 07415 321 792
African Choir (As above) Upper Hall from 6 - 8.00pm
Sun 11:15 Choir Leading the music for 11.15 Sunday Mass Upper Hall 10.00am Contact: Shelagh Noden
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Mass Times Date Details Service Time Mass Intentions
Sun 31st 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Polish Mass Solemn Mass Polish Mass Mass
8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 3.00pm 6.00pm
For the Parish For the Diocese Remiguisz Butkus
Mon 1st Mass Mass
7.00am 12.30pm
Tue 2nd Feast of the Presentation
Mass Mass Mass
7.00am 11am 7.00pm
Year of Consecrated Life
Wed 3rd Mass Mass
7.00am 12.30pm
Thu 4th Mass Mass
7.00am 7.00pm
Fri 5th Memorial of St Agatha
Mass Mass
7.00apm 12.30pm
Sat 6th Memorial of St Paul Miki & Companions
Mass Vigil Mass
10.00am 7.00pm
Brian Midgley RIP
Sun 7th 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Polish Mass Solemn Mass Polish Mass Mass
8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 3.00pm 6.00pm
Rite of Inscription
Offertory 24/01 - £1,693.11 Polish 24/01 - £1134.00
Fridays 7pm to 9pm Upper Hall
A youth group for teens aged 14-17
Adoration at the Cathedral "How many of you say: I should like to see His face, His garments, His shoes. You do see Him, you touch Him, you eat Him. He gives Himself to you, not only that you may see Him, but also to be your food and nourishment."
- St. John Chrysostom Fulfil your desire to “see Him” each week by contacting the St Andrew Community:
[email protected] The Hour with Jesus: the best of the week!
Cathedral Books & Gift Shop Books for the month of January:
Gospel of Mercy, Step-by-Step Journey, Discovering Christ Through the Scriptures: £1.95. Mercy Works, Mercy is the Greatest Gift, Spiritual Mercy, all £2.50 from CTS. Sale on!
The Feast of the Presentation Or Candlemas, 2nd February
There will be a special Mass at 11am with Bishop Hugh to mark the end of the Year of Consecrated Life when the religious of the diocese will renew their vows. The children from the three Catholic primary schools will also be there and you are invited to join them. Candles to be used in the church will be blessed during the Mass along with any you bring for your own prayer life.
Second Collection Catholic Education Week begins next Sunday & there will be a second collection for the Scottish Catholic Education Service.
Vigil of Mercy The next all night vigil takes place on Saturday 6th February from 830pm to 7.30am.
Rite of Election On Sunday, 12th Feb, during the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion, those preparing to be received into the church at Easter are welcomed by the bishop and the congregation and have their names recorded in the Book of the Elect.
Collection of Items for Refugees Instant Neighbour have started a campaign to receive donations of toiletries, women’s and children’s clothing and also cleaning products for refugees.
They will be gladly received any donations at Home Comforts, situated next door to Hobby Crafts in Union Square, or alternatively, at St Machar unit on St Machar roundabout.
For further information please contact: [email protected]
Ogilvie Book Centre The Dominican Sisters are looking for volunteers to help with the Ogilvie Centre library. We would like to provide at least a few hours throughout the week where those interested may come and checkout books at our study at their leisure. The hours can be fitted around your schedule and would simply involve being at the Centre and helping with some very light cleaning. If interested, please contact Sr. Christiana, OP at: [email protected]
“No Room for Homelessness” A presentation by Alastair Cameron, Chief Executive, Scottish Churches Housing Action on Monday, 8th February at 7.30 for the Newman Association at the Bishop’s House, 3, Queens Cross. All Welcome.
St Vincent de Paul 24/01/16 Box Collection : £102.51 Anon. Donation : £20.00 Expenditure : £122.26.
Thank You
Cathedral News Youth
Fridays 7pm to 9pm Upper Hall
A youth group for teens aged 11-13
A t S t . M a r y ’ s C a t h e d r a l
Tuesdays at 7pm Main Hall www.stmaryscathedralaberdeen.org
12th February Cathedral
19th February Trinity, Westhill
26th February St Peter’s, Castlegate
4th March Cathedral
11th March Holy Family, Mastrick
18th March Our Lady of Aberdeen, Kincorth
Note: If you are going to any of the Sation Masses, and have spare seats, can you please contact Alison Runcie at [email protected] We'd like as many to attend these wonderful Masses as possible. Pick up & drop off points will be from the Cathedral.
Palm Ashes You may leave last year’s palms in the basket at the back of the church to be burnt for the ashes.
LENTEN MISSION 10th to 13th February
“Be Merciful, just as your Father is
Merciful” (Luke 6:36) You are very welcome to attend this
Lenten Mission led by Fr. Philip Franklin D’Souza.
Cathedral Main Hall
Please see the noticeboard or flyer for a timetable of events.
