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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 of Easter - Year B
www.stmaryscathedralaberdeen.org
26th April, 2015 • 4th Sunday of Easter • Year B
Vienna International Religious Centre
Entrance Antiphon Cf. Ps 32: 5-6
The merciful love of the Lord fills the earth; by the word of the Lord the heavens were made, alleluia.
Collect Almighty ever-living God, lead us to a share in the joys of heaven, so that the humble flock may reach where the brave Shepherd has gone before. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
First reading
Acts 4:8-12
Filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter said: ‘Rulers of the people, and elders! If you are questioning us today about an act of kindness to a cripple, and asking us how he was healed, then I am glad to tell you all, and would indeed be glad to tell the whole people of Israel, that it was by the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, the one you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by this name and by no other that this man is able to stand up perfectly healthy, here in your presence, today. This is the stone rejected by you the builders, but which has proved to be the keystone. For of all the names in the world given to men, this is the only one by which we can be saved.’
Psalm
Psalm 117:1,8-9,21-23,26,28-29 R. The stone which the builders rejected has become the corner
stone.
Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love has no end.
It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in men;
it is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes. R.
I will thank you for you have answered and you are my saviour.
The stone which the builders rejected has become the corner stone.
This is the work of the Lord, a marvel in our eyes. R.
Blessed in the name of the Lord is he who comes.
We bless you from the house of the Lord; You are my God, I thank you.
My God, I praise you. Give thanks to the Lord for he is good;
for his love has no end. R.
Second reading 1 John 3:1-2
Think of the love that the Father has lavished on us, by letting us be called God’s children; and that is what we are. Because the world refused to acknowledge him, therefore it does not acknowledge us. My dear people, we are already the children of God but what we are to be in the future has not yet been revealed; all we know is, that when it is revealed we shall be like him because we shall see him as he really is.
Gospel Acclamation Jn.10:14
Alleluia, alleluia! I am the good shepherd, says the Lord; I know my own sheep and my own know me. Alleluia! Gospel
John 10:11-18
Jesus said:
‘I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd is one who lays down his life for his sheep. The hired man, since he is not the shepherd and the sheep do not belong to him, abandons the sheep and runs away as soon as he sees a wolf coming, and then the wolf attacks and scatters the sheep; this is because he is only a hired man and has no concern for the sheep.
‘I am the good shepherd; I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for my sheep. And there are other sheep I have that are not of this fold, and these I have to lead as well. They too will listen to my voice, and there will be only one flock, and one shepherd.
‘The Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again. No one takes it from me; I lay it down of my own free will, and as it is in my power to lay it down, so it is in my power to take it up again; and this is the command I have been given by my Father.’
Communion Antiphon The Good Shepherd has risen, who laid down his life for his sheep and willingly died for his flock, alleluia.
Sunday 11.15am Mass
Introit The earth is full of the mercy of the Lord, alleluia; by the word of the Lord, the heavens were estab-lished, alleluia, alleluia.
Processional Hymn 199 Christ the Lord is risen today
Offertory 121 All the people that on earth do dwell
Communion Antiphon
Sing unto the Lord, alleluia;
sing to the Lord, bless his name; proclaim his salvation day after day, alleluia, alleluia.
Communion Hymn Like a shepherd
Like a shepherd He feeds His flock and gathers the lambs in His arms, holding them carefully close to His heart, leading them home.
893 Ubi Caritas
Recessional 310 Hail, Redeemer, King divine
MEDITATION
Jesus’ claim to be the true shepherd, the only pastor, has nothing idyllic about it. It completes his break with the mercenary religious leaders in whose eyes the sheep matter little. “I myself will pasture my sheep; I myself will give them rest, says the Lord God. The lost I will seek out, the strayed I will bring back, the injured I will bind up, the sick I will heal, shepherding them rightly.”. (Ezk 34:15-16). This is God’s way of acting, and the way of Christ, who gave his life for those the Father entrusted to him. Many do not appreciate being compared to a flock of sheep. Nevertheless, the image of the sheep suggests clearly what we are: defenceless before the ravag-ing wolf. Of all creatures, sheep possess the weakest sense of direction. So they entrust themselves by instinct to their shepherd to defend and guide them.
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want; he makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Psalm 23 1-3
Mass Times Date Details Service Time Mass Intentions
Sun 26th 4th Sunday of Easter
Mass Mass-Polish Solemn Mass Mass-Polish Mass
8.00am 9.30 am 11.15am 3.00pm 6.00pm
Canon Patrick Moss RIP For the Parish
Mon 27th Mass
7.00am 12.30pm
Gran Josephine & John Shallom RIP
Tue 28th Saint PeterChanel
Mass 7.00am 7.00pm
Mgr. Gerald Brannan RIP
Wed 29th Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin
Mass 7.00am 12.30pm
Charles Nwana Chiedu RIP
Thu 30th Saint Pius V, Pope
Mass 7.00am 7.00pm
Mary Aiyeetan (Exam Success)
Fri 1st Saint Joseph the Worker
Mass 7.00am 12.30pm
Obi and Mary Thanksgiving
Sat 2nd Saint Athanasius, Bishop, Doctor
Mass Vigil Mass
10.00am 7.00pm
Rev. James Martin RIP
Sun 3rd 5th Sunday of Easter
Mass Mass-Polish Solemn Mass Mass-Polish Mass
8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 3.00pm 6.00pm
For the Parish For the Diocese John McRuvie
www.stmaryscathedralaberdeen.org www.stmaryscathedralaberdeen.org
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: 19/04/15 £2,529.45 Polish: £1,150.46
St Mary’s Cathedral - Aberdeen AB10 1SH
http://nazareth.dioceseofaberdeen.org
Diocesan youth website: latest news on events,
pilgrimages, retreats and youth groups for teenagers.
Sunday 26th 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 07926 628 941 [email protected]
Pass Keepers: Gordon Webster 01224 592 246 [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: Tuesday & Thursday 6.30am to 7pm 1 hour before Masses except Sunday
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
Feeding Priests: Yi-Pei Chou [email protected]
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 12/04 19/04 Donations: £200 £235.45 Member: £500 donation Expenses: £200.75 £244.85
Deanery & Diocese
Newman Association Next meeting will be on Thursday 7th May, with our AGM at 7.30pm followed by our sumptuous and most convivial Cheese & Wine at 8pm. Cost £3.50 per person. Tickets available from Fiona Mitchell or you can pay at the door, but please let us know if you are coming as we need to know how much cheese to get in.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Southern Germany Led by Bishop Hugh
21 – 30 July 2015
£775pp Double room occupancy £820 pp Single room occupancy
Direct Flight from Aberdeen to Frankfurt Staying at the Schoenstatt Zentrum, Aulendorf
There are still 3 twin rooms (6 places) available for the 2015 Diocesan Churches and Castles Pilgrimage in Germany.
For further information contact Joyce Webster: 01224 319 154 or [email protected]
Bishop’s golden Jubilee Trophy
Bishop’s Golden Jubilee Golf Trophy is going to take place on Friday 3rd July at Duff House Royal Golf Club. From 12noon Tea times. The cost for this event is £43 to include one round of golf and a two course meal. If you are interested please get in touch with Joyce Webster : 01224 319 154 or [email protected]
St John Ogilvie’s Martyrdom 400th Anniversary National Pilgrimage
The National Pilgrimage to celebrate St John Ogilvie’s 400th Anniversary is to take place on Saturday 4th July at the Kynoch Park, Keith Moray. Showcasing Catholic Churches in Scotland stalls and entertainment for all ages and mass with Bishops & Priests of Scotland. For further details contact Joyce Webster.: 01224 319 154 or [email protected]
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 or on sale at the door.
Building Fund Collection There will be the usual second collection for the Building Fund Next weekend.
Irish Dinner Night This will take place on Saturday 9th May after 7pm Mass. Fundraising event for St. Patrick’s Youth Pilgrimage. All welcome, Donation only.
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.
Volunteers Needed — Children’s Liturgy Would you like to help spread the Good News? We need volunteers to help out with the Children's Liturgy. It is a very important ministry and gives a lot of job satisfaction. Contact Ruth: [email protected] or speak to her, personally, after 11.15 am Mass
Fire Alarm Testing Testing of the Cathedral fire alarms is scheduled to
take place on Monday mornings at 12.00 noon.
All Beginning 7pm on Wednesday 29th 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
Alpha Wednesday 29th 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.. 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
Cycling Pilgrimage May 2015 SCIAF are undertaking a 3 week cycle pilgrimage around Scotland as part of their 50th Anniversary events to raise awareness of all the fabulous work SCIAF does towards the creation of a 'Just World', freeing millions of people from poverty, hunger, disease and disaster.
SCIAF cyclists will arrive at St Marys in time for the 11.15 Mass on Sun 3rd May.
After Mass there will be tea and coffee in the hall, an exhibition which tells the SCIAF story and an opportunity to add your pledges, prayers and messages of support on paper leaves which will be used to make a SCIAF family tree.
“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]
Cathedral Books & Gift Shop Book of the month Bishop Hugh Gilbert OSB.
Wonderful selection of books, new ones, just ar-rived. Display of Benedictine products
Volunteer of the month: Conzuelo McKenzie.
