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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 - Divine Mercy Sunday - Year B
www.stmaryscathedralaberdeen.org
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12th April, 2015 • Divine Mercy Sunday • Year B
Vienna International Religious Centre
Entrance Antiphon 1 Pt 2: 2 Like newborn infants, you must long for the pure, spiritual milk, that in him you may grow to salvation, alleluia. Collect God of everlasting mercy, who in the very recurrence of the paschal feast kindle the faith of the people you have made your own, increase, we pray, the grace you have bestowed, that all may grasp and rightly understand in what font they have been washed, by whose Spirit they have been reborn, by whose Blood they have been redeemed. 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 Acts 4:32-35 The whole group of believers was united, heart and soul; no one claimed for his own use anything that he had, as everything they owned was held in common.
The apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power, and they were all given great respect.
None of their members was ever in want, as all those who owned land or houses would sell them, and bring the money from them, to present it to the apostles; it was then distributed to any members who might be in need.
Psalm Psalm 117:2-4,15-18,22-24 Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love has no end. Let the sons of Israel say: ‘His love has no end.’ Let the sons of Aaron say: ‘His love has no end.’ Let those who fear the Lord say: ‘His love has no end.’ Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love has no end. The Lord’s right hand has triumphed; his right hand raised me up. I shall not die, I shall live and recount his deeds. I was punished, I was punished by the Lord, but not doomed to die. Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love has no end. The stone which the builders rejected has become the corner stone. This is the work of the Lord, a marvel in our eyes. This day was made by the Lord; we rejoice and are glad. Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love has no end.
Second reading 1 John 5:1-6 Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ has been begotten by God; and whoever loves the Father that begot him loves the child whom he begets. We can be sure that we love God’s children if we love God himself and do what he has commanded us; this is what loving God is – keeping his commandments; and his commandments are not difficult, because anyone who has been begotten by God has already overcome the world; this is the victory over the world – our faith. Who can overcome the world? Only the man who believes that Jesus is the Son of God: Jesus Christ who came by water and blood, not with water only,
but with water and blood; with the Spirit as another witness – since the Spirit is the truth. Gospel John 20:19-31 In the evening of that same day, the first day of the week, the doors were closed in the room where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews. Jesus came and stood among them. He said to them, ‘Peace be with you’, and showed them his hands and his side. The disciples were filled with joy when they saw the Lord, and he said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. ‘As the Father sent me, so am I sending you.’ After saying this he breathed on them and said: ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. For those whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven; for those whose sins you retain, they are retained.’ Thomas, called the Twin, who was one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. When the disciples said, ‘We have seen the Lord’, he answered, ‘Unless I see the holes that the nails made in his hands and can put my finger into the holes they made, and unless I can put my hand into his side, I refuse to believe.’ Eight days later the disciples were in the house again and Thomas was with them. The doors were closed, but Jesus came in and stood among them. ‘Peace be with you’ he said. Then he spoke to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here; look, here are my hands. Give me your hand; put it into my side. Doubt no longer but believe.’ Thomas replied, ‘My Lord and my God!’ Jesus said to him:
‘You believe because you can see me. Happy are those who have not seen and yet believe.’
There were many other signs that Jesus worked and the disciples saw, but they are not recorded in this book. These are recorded so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing this you may have life through his name. Prayer over the Offerings Accept, O Lord, we pray, the oblations of your people (and of those you have brought to new birth), that, renewed by confession of your name and by Baptism, they may attain unending happiness. Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon Cf. Jn 20: 27 Bring your hand and feel the place of the nails, and do not be unbelieving but believing, alleluia. Prayer after Communion Grant, we pray, almighty God, that our reception of this paschal Sacrament may have a continuing effect in our minds and hearts. Through Christ our Lord.
Sunday 11.15am Mass
Introit Low in the grave
Processional Hymn 498 Now the Green Blade Riseth
Offertory 678 Thine be the glory
Communion Hymn Comm. Motet—African Choir
649 The day of Resurrection
747 Ye Sons and Daughters
Special Anthem And the Glory of the Lord
Recessional 588 Regina Caeli
We have seen the Lord!" The risen Lord
appeared to his disciples. Only Thomas was
absent. Jesus showed them the wounds of his
passion, shared with them his peace, and
breathed on them the Spirit who would bring
the work of salvation to fulfilment through
them. But Thomas, who shared the
experience only by hearsay, demanded
physical proof. We are surprised by his change
of heart. Accepting the risk of faith is not
easy. Thomas reminds us of ourselves with
our need to touch. He mistrusts any claim
upon his faith not rooted in daily experience.
The Lord accepts this need. Eight days later he
takes Thomas at his word and gives in to his
demand, "Put your hand into my side. Do not
persist in your unbelief, but believe!" Shall
we, the believers of the twentieth century,
remain unmoved by the liturgical celebration
of the Easter season? Are we content simply
to repeat, "Blest are they who have not seen
and have believed?" Thomas' experience
must become ours. We must strive to make
tangible the power of the resurrection in our
lives. We must allow the power of the Lord to
heal the wounds begotten by oppression. Our
sense of wonder leaves us open to the
surprise of faith. Thus we can believe in the
seemingly impossible and do all we can to
give flesh to our hope. May we so live that
Jesus becomes for each of us, "my Lord and
my God!"
"My Lord and my God"
Mass Times Date Details Service Time Mass Intentions
Sun 12th Divine Mercy Sunday
Mass Mass-Polish Solemn Mass Mass-Polish Mass
8.00am 9.30 am 11.15am 3.00pm 6.00pm
Ellen Gahan RIP For the Diocese For the Parish
Mon 13th Mass
7.00am 12.30pm
Uti Ebiken Yen Intention of Bonaventure Ezike
Tue 14th Mass 7.00am 7.00pm
Wed 15th Mass 7.00am 12.30pm
Thu 16th St Magnus Mass 7.00am 7.00pm
Fri 17th Mass 10.00am 7.00pm
Sat 18th Mass Mass
10.00am 7.00pm
Intention of Bonaventure Ezike
Sun 19th
Mass Mass-Polish Solemn Mass Mass-Polish Mass
8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 3.00pm 6.00pm
Kevin O'Brien Martin Hayes George McRuvie Snr.
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Mass Intention Envelopes
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
Offertory: 05/04/15 £4,416.20 Polish: £1,291.00 Holy Places: 1,175.35
St Mary’s Cathedral - Aberdeen AB10 1SH
http://nazareth.dioceseofaberdeen.org
Diocesan youth website: latest news on events, pilgrimag-
es, retreats and youth groups for teenagers.
Sunday 12th April, 2015
Cathedral News Clergy & Staff Administrator: Fr. Keith Herrera 01224 640 160 [email protected]
Assistant Priest: Fr. Tomasz Klin 07402 099 944 (Polish Chaplain) [email protected]
Assistant Priest: Fr. Patrick Xavier Ekutt 07404 704 678 [email protected]
Deacon: Deacon Tony Schmitz [email protected]
Seminarian: Andrzej Niski [email protected]
Safeguarding: Chris Jones 07974 690 719 [email protected] More information: Parish website or www.scottishcatholicsafeguarding.org.uk
Music Directors: David & Liz Meiklejohn [email protected]
Parish Office
Telephone: 01224 640 160
Manager: Robin Harding [email protected]
Secretary: Cowan Watson [email protected]
Gift Aid: John Costello [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
Readers: Fiona Mitchell [email protected]
Euch. Ministers: John Mackinnon 07926628941 [email protected]
Pass Keepers: Gordon Webster 01224 59 22 46 [email protected]
Stewards: Diego Mejias Morffe 07960 325 046 [email protected]
Altar Servers: George Brand [email protected]
Flowers: Pixie Mather 01224 321 953
Notices
Rosary: Saturdays 10.30pm
Confessions: Tuesdays 6pm Saturdays 10.30am & 6pm
Adoration: Monday to Friday 6.30am to 7pm 1 hour before Masses on Saturday
Morning Prayer: Monday - Friday 7.30am Saturdays 9.40am
Evening Prayer: Thursdays 6.30pm
Night Prayer: Thursdays 8.30pm
Housebound? Trudy Coker (See above) To arrange communion visits
Coeliacs: Please speak to a member of the clergy before Mass to arrange communion
Family Planning Nature’s Way Margaret Hammond: 07891 358 114 [email protected]
Children If restless: Mass screened live in Main Hall
To be accompanied to the toilet by a parent or guardian
‘Real’ Coffee after
Mass
St Vincent de Paul Donations: £154.00 Expenses: £221.93 Thank you all for your kind donations.
Deanery & Diocese THE NEWMAN ASSOCIATION
Aberdeen Circle SPRED– where Faith and Friendship meet Thursday 16th April at 7.30 pm in the Bishop’s House when Sr Agnes Nelson will talk about SPRED, an organisation devoted to building communities with people with special needs. For further information contact Eileen Grant: [email protected]; Margaret Smith: 01224 314566 or Fiona Mitchell: [email protected]
Host Family Wanted
A Spanish couple are looking for an exchange partner for their son. They would like him to stay with a Catholic family who have children around 13 to 15 years old, who are learning Spanish. They speak English and live in Torre del Mar, a holiday destination near Malaga airport. If you are interested please get in touch with Fr. Keith.
Accomodation An American PhD student (Mary, age 24) at the University of Aberdeen and parishioner at St. Mary's is looking for accommodation. She is happy to pay, or exchange rent for help with chores. She would ideally like to live with a family or a few women near the University. Please contact her at: [email protected]
Wee Boxes Please leave your “Wee Boxes” in the large container which you will find at the back of the church. Thank you.
Divine Mercy Sunday Today St. Joseph’s Church, Woodside from 2.45pm. Programme includes: Blessing and veneration; Divine Mercy Chaplet and Praises; Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament; Confessions during exposition; Bookstall and coffees/teas.
Please do not put foreign currency in the offertory or slots. The bank will not accept them or commemorative coins. These coins block our counting machine and are of no use.
Adoration
Please be informed that there will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament next week from 7.30am to 7.00pm on Tuesday and Thursday and before Mass on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. All our most warmly welcome to attend.
Exercise Class Please note that there will be no Wednesday
exercise class on the 15th April
Pope John Paul II – Sunday Poetry Afternoon Many of you know that St. John Paul II’s talents included acting and athletics, but did you know the Saint was also an accomplished poet? He loved to write about nature, humanity and God, and wrote poetry throughout his life. Please join us on Sunday 26th April at 4.30pm to listen to some of his poems and enjoy his favourite Papal Cream Cakes -
”KREMόWKI”. Ticket price £5
Charity event to support Cathedral Building Fun. Please contact Maciej at [email protected]
Night of Guitar Music featuring works by Bach, Giuliani and Torroba. Monday 27th April at 7.00pm in the Cathedral. The concert will be given by Nestor Beveridge and Jamie Torrance, two students from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Tickets £5.00 are
available from the Directors of Music.
New Offertory Envelopes New weekly offertory envelopes for 2015-16 are available at the back of the cathedral, sorted in alphabetical order with name & address. Each pack also now contains monthly envelopes for renovation donations. Please contact John Costello in the cathedral office or via email at [email protected] if any of your address details are incorrect or if you want to join the Gift Aid scheme and use weekly envelopes.
Cathedral Books & Gift Shop Book of the Month: Bishop Hugh Gilbert OSB -
Words for lent & Easter Season; Book signing after Mass. Winner of Angel competition: Rhona Calder
All Beginning 7pm on Wednesday 22nd April in the Lower Hall
Becoming A Catholic If you are thinking about becoming a Catho-lic or would like to find out more then you are invited to our weekly discovery ses-sions.
Adult Confirmation If you are an adult who has not yet received the sacrament of Confirmation then sign up for the course via the parish website.
Weekly Calendar Mon Credo Community Meeting
Polish charismatic prayer group. Main Hall at 7.30pm . Contact: Fr Tomasz Klin SJ
Tue Magnificat Prayer Group Main Hall after Mass Contact: Paul Akagwu 07574 103 852
St. Vincent de Paul Feeding the homeless Contact: Evelyn Murray
Cathedral Faith Formation Evening For those interested in learning more about the Faith or becoming Catholic Lower Hall after Mass Contact: Fr. Keith
Wed Light Exercise Class for all Main Hall—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: Kingsley Emeye 07956 039 763
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]
6pm Music Group Contemporary music for Sunday 6pm Mass Upper Hall after Mass Contact: Margaret Spence [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: Andrzej
Youth Group For teenagers between 11 & 17 Chapter Room & Clergy House 6.30 to 9pm Contact: St. Andrew’s Community 07754 891 808
Sat Church Cleaning Church at 10.30am Contact: Joyce Webster 01224 319 154
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: David & Liz Meiklejohn
“Clothed in Mercy”: Monastic Perspectives on Human Maturing
Four talks by Dom Erik Varden O.C.S.O.
The 2015 Pluscarden Pentecost Lectures
A series of public lectures
Pluscarden Abbey Elgin
26th – 28th May 2015 To register:
[email protected] If you would like to join our volun-teers rota to help prepare a regu-lar well balanced meal for our busy but undernourished priests please get in touch with Yi-pei: [email protected].
Fire Alarm Testing The testing of the Cathedral fire alarms is now scheduled to take place on
Monday mornings at 12.00 noon
Alpha Wednesday 22nd April in the Lower Hall
An opportunity to explore the meaning of life & the Christian faith in an open, friendly & informal way. Begins at 7pm with a special introductory celebration supper. Register via website or fill in a form at the back of the church and put it in the collection basket.
Cathedral News
Please take me home
Aberdeen Seafarers Centre Present a Festival of Praise With the Salvation Army Scottish Fellowship Band
Saturday 25th April 2015 - 7:00pm The Citadel, 28 Castle Street, Aberdeen. AB11 5BG Tickets available from ASC, 184-192 Market Street.
Enquiries:Tel: 07754141, e-mail: [email protected] Entry is free, however an offering will be uplifted with all proceeds going
towards the ongoing work of the Aberdeen Seafarers Centre.
