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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 - Christ the King - Year C www.stmaryscathedralaberdeen.org“I 20th November 2016 • Christ the King • Year C MEDITATION "This is the King of the Jews". In Luke this is a simple inscripon, in Mark and Mahew a cause for condemnaon, in John an affirmaon disputed by the chief priests. What a contrast there is between the inscripon and the spectacle of the helpless crucified, between the salvaon which some expected from him and the reality of the condemned man incapable of saving himself! For Luke, Jesus on the cross, enduring mockeries and insults, is the type of the persecuted just one, martyred by the impious who hurl their defiance at him: "lf you are the king of the Jews, save yourself." Highlighng the reacons of the two criminals who surround Jesus, Luke shows two possible atudes toward the Messiah. One man condemns himself by blaspheming this laughable king, the other turns to him through whom "we have redempon, the forgiveness of our sins" (Col 1:14). Jesus who, since his temptaon in the desert, has refused any demonstraon of power for his own advantage, claims that he can save the one who trusts in him, "this day you will be with me in paradise." "This day" is the me of the kingdom already present in the person of Jesus. Here, at the foot of the cross, the lordship of Christ takes root. Vienna Internaonal Religious Centre Entrance Anphon Rv 5: 12; 1: 6 How worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and divinity, and wisdom and strength and honour. To him belong glory and power for ever and ever. Collect Almighty ever-living God, whose will is to restore all things in your beloved Son, the King of the universe, grant, we pray, that the whole creaon, set free from slavery, may render your majesty service and ceaselessly proclaim your praise. 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 2 Samuel 5:1-3 All the tribes of Israel then came to David at Hebron. ‘Look’ they said ‘we are your own flesh and blood. In days past when Saul was our king, it was you who led Israel in all their exploits; and the Lord said to you, “You are the man who shall be shepherd of my people Israel, you shall be the leader of Israel.”’ So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and King David made a pact with them at Hebron in the presence of the Lord, and they anoint- ed David king of Israel. Psalm Psalm 121:1-5 I rejoiced when I heard them say: ‘Let us go to God’s house.’ I rejoiced when I heard them say: ‘Let us go to God’s house.’ And now our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem. I rejoiced when I heard them say: ‘Let us go to God’s house.’ Jerusalem is built as a city strongly compact. It is there that the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord. I rejoiced when I heard them say: ‘Let us go to God’s house.’ For Israel’s law it is, there to praise the Lord’s name. There were set the thrones of judgement of the house of David. I rejoiced when I heard them say: ‘Let us go to God’s house.’ Second reading Colossians 1:12-20 We give thanks to the Father who has made it possible for you to join the saints and with them to inherit the light. Because that is what he has done: he has taken us out of the power of darkness and created a place for us in the kingdom of the Son that he loves, and in him, we gain our freedom, the for- giveness of our sins. He is the image of the unseen God and the first-born of all creaon, for in him were created all things in heaven and on earth: everything visible and everything invisible, Thrones, Dominaons, Sovereignes, Powers – all things were created through him and for him. Before anything was created, he existed, and he holds all things in unity. Now the Church is his body, he is its head. As he is the Beginning, he was first to be born from the dead, so that he should be first in every way; because God wanted all perfecon to be found in him and all things to be reconciled through him and for him, everything in heaven and everything on earth, when he made peace by his death on the cross. Gospel Acclamaon Mk11:10 Alleluia, alleluia! Blessings on him who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessings on the coming kingdom of our father David! Alleluia! Gospel Luke 23:35-43 The people stayed there before the cross watching Jesus. As for the leaders, they jeered at him. ‘He saved others,’ they said ‘let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.’ The soldiers mocked him too, and when they approached to offer vin- egar they said, ‘If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself.’ Above him there was an inscripon: ‘This is the King of the Jews.’ One of the criminals hanging there abused him. ‘Are you not the Christ?’ he said. ‘Save yourself and us as well.’ But the other spoke up and rebuked him. ‘Have you no fear of God at all?’ he said. ‘You got the same sentence as he did, but in our case we deserved it: we are paying for what we did. But this man has done nothing wrong. Jesus,’ he said ‘remember me when you come into your kingdom.’ ‘Indeed, I promise you,’ he replied ‘today you will be with me in paradise.’ Prayer over the Offerings As we offer you, O Lord, the sacrifice by which the human race is reconciled to you, we humbly pray, that your Son himself may bestow on all naons the giſts of unity and peace. Through Christ our Lord. Communion Anphon Ps 28: 10-11 The Lord sits as King for ever. The Lord will bless his people with peace. Prayer aſter Communion Having received the food of immortality, we ask, O Lord, that, glorying in obedience to the commands of Christ, the King of the universe, we may live with him eternally in his heavenly kingdom. Sunday 11.15am Mass Entrance Hymn 310 Hail Redeemer King divine Offertory 267 Servant King Communion Jesus, remember me (choir, but people can join in) 597 Salve Regina Recessional 469 Majesty We are now singing Curs Stephan’s Mass of Renewal. Please take a copy along with your bullen. Today you will be with me in paradise. (Lk 23:43)
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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 - Christ the King - Year C
www.stmaryscathedralaberdeen.org“I
20th November 2016 • Christ the King • Year C
MEDITATION
"This is the King of the Jews". In Luke this is a
simple inscription, in Mark and Matthew a
cause for condemnation, in John an affirmation
disputed by the chief priests. What a contrast
there is between the inscription and the
spectacle of the helpless crucified, between
the salvation which some expected from him
and the reality of the condemned man
incapable of saving himself! For Luke, Jesus on
the cross, enduring mockeries and insults, is
the type of the persecuted just one, martyred
by the impious who hurl their defiance at him:
"lf you are the king of the Jews, save yourself."
Highlighting the reactions of the two criminals
who surround Jesus, Luke shows two possible
attitudes toward the Messiah. One man
condemns himself by blaspheming this
laughable king, the other turns to him through
whom "we have redemption, the forgiveness
of our sins" (Col 1:14). Jesus who, since his
temptation in the desert, has refused any
demonstration of power for his own
advantage, claims that he can save the one
who trusts in him, "this day you will be with
me in paradise." "This day" is the time of the
kingdom already present in the person of
Jesus. Here, at the foot of the cross, the
lordship of Christ takes root.
Vienna International Religious Centre
Entrance Antiphon Rv 5: 12; 1: 6
How worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and divinity, and wisdom and strength and honour. To him belong glory and power for ever and ever. Collect Almighty ever-living God, whose will is to restore all things in your beloved Son, the King of the universe, grant, we pray, that the whole creation, set free from slavery, may render your majesty service and ceaselessly proclaim your praise. 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
2 Samuel 5:1-3
All the tribes of Israel then came to David at Hebron. ‘Look’ they said ‘we are your own flesh and blood. In days past when Saul was our king, it was you who led Israel in all their exploits; and the Lord said to you, “You are the man who shall be shepherd of my people Israel, you shall be the leader of Israel.”’ So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and King David made a pact with them at Hebron in the presence of the Lord, and they anoint-ed David king of Israel. Psalm
Psalm 121:1-5 I rejoiced when I heard them say: ‘Let us go to God’s house.’
I rejoiced when I heard them say: ‘Let us go to God’s house.’
And now our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem.
I rejoiced when I heard them say: ‘Let us go to God’s house.’
Jerusalem is built as a city strongly compact.
It is there that the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord.
I rejoiced when I heard them say: ‘Let us go to God’s house.’
For Israel’s law it is, there to praise the Lord’s name.
There were set the thrones of judgement of the house of David.
I rejoiced when I heard them say: ‘Let us go to God’s house.’
Second reading Colossians 1:12-20
We give thanks to the Father who has made it possible for you to join the saints and with them to inherit the light.
Because that is what he has done: he has taken us out of the power of darkness and created a place for us in the kingdom of the Son that he loves, and in him, we gain our freedom, the for-giveness of our sins.
He is the image of the unseen God and the first-born of all creation, for in him were created all things in heaven and on earth: everything visible and everything invisible, Thrones, Dominations, Sovereignties, Powers – all things were created through him and for him. Before anything was created, he existed, and he holds all things in unity. Now the Church is his body, he is its head.
As he is the Beginning, he was first to be born from the dead, so that he should be first in every way; because God wanted all perfection to be found in him and all things to be reconciled through him and for him, everything in heaven and everything on earth, when he made peace by his death on the cross.
Gospel Acclamation
Mk11:10 Alleluia, alleluia! Blessings on him who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessings on the coming kingdom of our father David! Alleluia! Gospel
Luke 23:35-43
The people stayed there before the cross watching Jesus. As for the leaders, they jeered at him. ‘He saved others,’ they said ‘let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.’ The soldiers mocked him too, and when they approached to offer vin-egar they said, ‘If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself.’ Above him there was an inscription: ‘This is the King of the Jews.’
One of the criminals hanging there abused him. ‘Are you not the Christ?’ he said. ‘Save yourself and us as well.’ But the other spoke up and rebuked him. ‘Have you no fear of God at all?’ he said. ‘You got the same sentence as he did, but in our case we deserved it: we are paying for what we did. But this man has done nothing wrong. Jesus,’ he said ‘remember me when you come into your kingdom.’ ‘Indeed, I promise you,’ he replied ‘today you will be with me in paradise.’ Prayer over the Offerings As we offer you, O Lord, the sacrifice by which the human race is reconciled to you, we humbly pray, that your Son himself may bestow on all nations the gifts of unity and peace. Through Christ our Lord. Communion Antiphon
Ps 28: 10-11 The Lord sits as King for ever. The Lord will bless his people with peace. Prayer after Communion Having received the food of immortality, we ask, O Lord, that, glorying in obedience to the commands of Christ, the King of the universe, we may live with him eternally in his heavenly kingdom.
Sunday 11.15am Mass
Entrance Hymn 310 Hail Redeemer King divine
Offertory 267 Servant King
Communion Jesus, remember me (choir, but people can join in)
597 Salve Regina
Recessional 469 Majesty
We are now singing Curtis Stephan’s Mass of Renewal. Please take a copy along with your bulletin.
Today you will be with
me in paradise.
(Lk 23:43)
St Mary’s Cathedral - Aberdeen AB10 1SH Sunday 13th November, 2016
Cathedral Clergy & Religious Administrator: Fr. Keith Herrera 01224 640 160 [email protected] Deacon: Deacon Tony Schmitz [email protected] Holy Family 07863 065 345 Sisters of Needy: [email protected] 01224 970812 St Andrew 07754 891 808 Community: standrewscommunity@ Community Safeguarding: Charlene [email protected]
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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 [email protected] Flowers: Pixie Mather 01224 321 953
Notices
Adoration: Monday-Friday 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: Saturdays 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: Natural Family Margaret Hammond Planning (NFP) [email protected]
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 Cathedral Choir practice 6.30pm in the Upper Hall. 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] The Marriage Course Main Hall from 6.30pm—9pm Contact: Marta Wachucik 07775437625 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 Praying the Rosary for Vocations 13.30 in the Lady Chapel 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 Kids for Jesus (K4J) 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 11:15 Choir Rehearsal Leading the music for 11.15 Sunday Mass Upper Hall 10.15am Contact: Shelagh Noden Young Adults Group Meets after 6.00pm Mass in Clergy House
Please take me home
Mass Times Date Details Service Time Mass Intentions
Sun 20th Christ the King Mass Polish Mass Solemn Mass Polish Mass Mass
8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 3.00pm 6.00pm
Parish Intentions Holy Souls For the Diocese Holy Souls Holy Souls
Mon 21st The Presentation Mass 7.00am Holy Souls
Tue 22nd St Cecilia Mass Mass
7.00am 7.00pm
Holy Souls Holy Souls
Wed 23rd Mass Mass
7.00am 12.30pm
Holy Souls Holy Souls
Thu 24th St Andrew Dung Lac &
Companions
Mass Mass
7.00am 7.00pm
Holy Souls Holy Souls
Fri 25th Mass Mass
7.00am 12.30pm
Holy Souls Holy Souls
Sat 26th Mass
Mass 10.00am 7.00pm
Holy Souls Holy Souls
Sun 27th First Sunday of Advent
Mass Polish Mass Solemn Mass Polish Mass Mass
8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 3.00pm 6.00pm
Parish Intentions Holy Souls For the Diocese Holy Souls Holy Souls
Offertory: £2,412.84 GIFT AID: £1,013
Consultation about moving St Peter's School.
Our current site is recognised to be overcrowded and so the Council are seeking opinions about whether we should: 1. Have a brand new school which would be built alongside another new school on Tillydrone Avenue 2. Move into Riverbank School and Riverbank would have the brand new school. All the papers about this are on the City Council website http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/council_ government/consultations/current_consultations/sc/2016TillydroneNewPrimary/CST_ Tillydrone_Old_Aberdeen_New_Primary.asp Or www.st-peters.aberdeen.sch.uk
Baptisms Congratulations to Agamaureen Chimazurum Iheanetu and Chinua Olubube Ekekwe who were Baptised on Saturday 12th of November. Please remember them in your prayers.
Retreats For Mothers The Ogilvie Centre and the Dominican Sisters are hosting two retreats this year for mothers currently raising children and teenagers. These Retreats for Mothers will be held at Greyfriars Convent 25-27 November 2016 and at Kilcoy Castle 10-12 February 2017 and promise to be renewing and refreshing opportunities for our hardworking mothers! Interested women should contact Sr. Anna Christi at [email protected] asap.
Book Reading club Book reading club starting soon – to read and discuss one of our religious books. Anyone interested should leave their name and telephone number at the cathedral bookshop. This would be one evening per month to start with.
Bookshop Book of the month “Purgatory” (a mystery of love) by Fr. Donnacha - £2.50 “Together in Christ—Following the northern saints” by Deacon John Woodside £7.00 Ten minute a day diary 2017 CTS £7.00. Great xmas present! Amusing quotes and stories from Tim and Rick Stapenhurst £4.99. Selection of children’s books and calendars. Nativity scenes and authentic crafts from the Holy Land. Genuine Bethleham olive wood. Xmas cards. Also incense, frankincense and myrrh from the Holy Land. Volunteer of the month : Don Stuart. Congratulations to 2 of our volunteers who get married this month, Obi and Maria. Don’t miss wonderful selection of religious books at give away prices in our book sale. Shop is open before and after every Mass.
Uplifting Walks Join us on Saturday, 26th November as we ramble through the Aberdeenshire countryside and climb the gentle Hill of Dunnideer to the ruins of a medieval castle with superb views over the shire. Our route will include tarmacked footpaths, grassy country tracks and slight ascents/descents. Everyone Welcome! To register and further info visit: upliftingwalks.wordpress.com or contact Sabrina: [email protected].
No Parking Please be aware that the car park accessed by the lane at the
back of the Cathedral is not a public parking area.
SVdP Box Collection: £143.20 Polish Collection: £75.66
Food: £329.92 Polish collection (the previous week):£67.65
Many thanks to all our supporters.
Youth
Advent begins on Sunday 27th November. We will be singing the plainchant Mass XVII and changing the Marian antiphon to Alma Redemptoris Mater. If you would like to get ahead with these, beautiful recordings of them can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgLLnUnmeRQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqTJsbaacRE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DqdLc1eZjU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq5CKlOyeMk
Seminarian’s Bursary Fund There will be a second collection today for the bursary fund which helps to cover the costs of our seminarians, who are training to be priests for our diocese.
Student’s Catholic Society The Society warmly invite you to a meal at the Catholic Chaplaincy, 7, High Street, Aberdeen AB24 3EE, at 7.00pm on Wednesday 7th December. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by Wednesday 30th November, mentioning any dietary requirements. We look forward to welcoming you. Frs. Jakub Czajka OFM Conv and Maximilian Martin OFM Conv. Email: [email protected]
Are you being served? Volunteers required to co-ordinate teas and coffees after
11am Mass. Interested? Please speak to Fr Keith.
Christmas Decorations Planning If you would like to help with the decoration of the Cathedral this Christmas you are invited to a meeting from 7pm to 8pm
on Wednesday 23rd November in the Church House.
Adoration: Mon-Sat 6am until 12 Midnight
If you are able to sign-up for an hour or more please contact St. Andrew Community: [email protected] 07754891808 or use the Cathedral website’s adoration booking facility : Go to ‘Home page’ and click on Adoration icon - For times outside the Cathedral’s normal opening hours please contact St. Andrew Community. Church Car park is available after 6pm.
Deanery & Diocese Ogilvie centre
The Ogilvie Centre, located in the Cathedral complex (Cathedral side entrance at 16 Huntly Street—Climb the staircase to your left and ring the Ogilvie buzzer) is now open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 10:30-12:30. The library has books on the spiritual life, theology, and philosophy that can be checked out or read on site. It’s a great resource which is freely available to all parishioners. For further information contact Sr. Christiana, OP on 01343 547806 (Greyfriars Convent)
HCPT (The Pilgrimage Trust) Group 118 Aberdeen
Do you know of a child who may benefit from a wonderful pilgrimage holiday? We have places for children aged 10 to 18 who are disabled or disadvantaged in any way for the week long trip. Or are you over 18 and interested in volunteering as a helper with the group? For more information please contact Margaret Mackie on 01224 749718/ 07739140420 or Hilary Young on 07859901723.
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.
The Month of the Holy Souls Book of Remembrance
During November the holy sacrifice of the Mass will be offered up for the repose of the Holy Souls. Please place the names of those whom you wish to be remembered in the envelopes you will find at the back of the church. The envelopes should then be left at the Cathedral office so that the names can be added to the Cathedral Book of Remembrance.
Cathedral First Friday Devotions
Starting with Mass at 6.30pm followed by 40hrs Adoration. Devotions: 2-4 Dec, 6-8 Jan, 3-5 Feb, 3-5 Mar, 14-16 Apr, 5-7 May, 2-4 June, 7-9 July (Solemnity of Our Lady of Aberdeen)
Craig Lodge Retreats These retreats are always amazing; something you will not regret taking part in. We only have 10 places open for each retreat! Craig Lodge asks for a donation of £55 for the weekend for those that are able to give. But, please don't let the money stop any one from going. DATES: s2-s4 Nov. 25-27 16-30 Dec. 2-4 Contact: [email protected]
Screened Mass Please use the hall, especially if your child becomes restless during Mass. Thank you.
Fridays 7pm to 9pm
Upper Hall A youth group for teens
aged 14-17
Fridays 7pm to 9pm Upper Hall
A youth group for teens aged 11-13
Contact: St. Andrew’s Community
At St . Mary ’s Cathedral
New Young Adults Group A new group for young adults (from age 17-30) now meets in the Clergy House on Sundays after 6pm Mass and evening meal in the Main Hall. All young adults are very welcome to join us.
