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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 - 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
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8th November, 2015 • 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time • Year B
Entrance Antiphon Let my prayer come into your presence. Incline your ear to my cry for help, O Lord. Collect Almighty and merciful God, graciously keep from us all adversity, so that, unhindered in mind and body alike, we may pursue in freedom of heart the things that are yours. 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
1 Kings 17:10-16
Elijah the Prophet went off to Sidon. And when he reached the city gate, there was a widow gathering sticks; addressing her he said, ‘Please bring me a little water in a vessel for me to drink.’ She was setting off to bring it when he called after her. ‘Please’ he said ‘bring me a scrap of bread in your hand.’ ‘As the Lord your God lives,’ she replied ‘I have no baked bread, but only a handful of meal in a jar and a little oil in a jug; I am just gathering a stick or two to go and prepare this for myself and my son to eat, and then we shall die.’ But Elijah said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, go and do as you have said; but first make a little scone of it for me and bring it to me, and then make some for yourself and for your son. For thus the Lord speaks, the God of Israel:
“Jar of meal shall not be spent, jug of oil shall not be emptied, before the day when the Lord sends rain on the face of the earth.”’
The woman went and did as Elijah told her and they ate the food, she, himself and her son. The jar of meal was not spent nor the jug of oil emptied, just as the Lord had foretold through Elijah.
Psalm
Psalm 145:6-10 My soul, give praise to the Lord.
It is the Lord who keeps faith for ever, who is just to those who are oppressed.
It is he who gives bread to the hungry, the Lord, who sets prisoners free, R.
It is the Lord who gives sight to the blind, who raises up those who are bowed down,
the Lord, who protects the stranger and upholds the widow and orphan. R.
It is the Lord who loves the just but thwarts the path of the wicked.
The Lord will reign for ever, Zion’s God, from age to age. R.
Second reading
Hebrews 9:24-28
It is not as though Christ had entered a man-made sanctuary which was only modelled on the real one; but it was heaven itself, so that he could appear in the actual presence of God on our behalf. And he does not have to offer himself again and again, like the high priest going into the sanctuary year after year with the blood that is not his own, or else he would have had to suffer over and over again since
the world began. Instead of that, he has made his appearance once and for all, now at the end of the last age, to do away with sin by sacrificing himself. Since men only die once, and after that comes judgement, so Christ, too, offers himself only once to take the faults of many on himself, and when he appears a second time, it will not be to deal with sin but to reward with salvation those who are waiting for him.
Gospel Acclamation
Rv2:10 Alleluia, alleluia! Even if you have to die, says the Lord, keep faithful, and I will give you the crown of life. Alleluia!
Gospel
Mark 12:38-44
In his teaching Jesus said, ‘Beware of the scribes who like to walk about in long robes, to be greeted obsequiously in the market squares, to take the front seats in the synagogues and the places of honour at banquets; these are the men who swallow the property of widows, while making a show of lengthy prayers. The more severe will be the sentence they receive.’
He sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting money into the treasury, and many of the rich put in a great deal. A poor widow came and put in two small coins, the equivalent of a penny. Then he called his disciples and said to them, ‘I tell you solemnly, this poor widow has put more in than all who have con-tributed to the treasury; for they have all put in money they had over, but she from the little she had has put in everything she pos-sessed, all she had to live on.’
Prayer over the Offerings Look with favour, we pray, O Lord, upon the sacrificial gifts offered here, that, celebrating in mystery the Passion of your Son, we may honour it with loving devotion. Through Christ our Lord. Communion Antiphon
Cf. Ps 22: 1-2 The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. Fresh and green are the pastures where he gives me repose, near restful waters he leads me.
Prayer after Communion Nourished by this sacred gift, O Lord, we give you thanks and beseech your mercy, that, by the pouring forth of your Spirit, the grace of integrity may endure in those your heavenly power has entered. Through Christ our Lord.
Sunday 11.15am Mass
Processional Hymn 514 O God our help in ages past
Offertory 129 Almighty Father Lord most high
Communion Hymns Nada te turbe
165 Be still for the presence of the Lord
Recessional 604 Seek ye first
Throughout November the Church prays for all who are in Purgatory, waiting for the day when they will join the company of the saints in heaven. The celebration of Mass is the highest means the Church can provide of charity for the dead, but we can also help the Poor Souls by doing acts and prayers that have indulgences attached to them. There are many indulgences, applicable only to the Souls in Purgatory, that can be obtained during the month of November. The following notes from the official Vatican website are designed to assist in understanding the practice of indulgences: 1. This is how an indulgence is defined in the Code of Canon Law (can. 992) and in the Catechism of the Catholic Church (n. 1471): "An indulgence is a remission before God of the temporal punishment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven, which the faithful Christian who is duly disposed gains under certain prescribed conditions through the action of the Church which, as the minister of redemption, dispenses and applies with authority the treasury of the satisfactions of Christ and the saints". 2. In general, the gaining of indulgences requires certain prescribed conditions (below, nn. 3, 4), and the performance of certain prescribed works. 3. To gain indulgences, whether plenary or partial, it is necessary that the faithful be in the state of grace at least at the time the indulgenced work is completed.
4. A plenary indulgence can be gained only once a day. In order to obtain it, the faithful must, in addition to being in the state of grace: — have the interior disposition of complete detachment from sin, even venial sin; — have sacramentally confessed their sins; — receive the Holy Eucharist (it is certainly better to receive it while participating in Holy Mass, but for the indulgence only Holy Communion is required); — pray for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff. 5. It is appropriate, but not necessary, that the sacramental Confession and especially Holy Communion and the prayer for the Pope's intentions take place on the same day that the indulgenced work is performed; but it is sufficient that these sacred rites and prayers be carried out within several days (about 20) before or after the indulgenced act. Prayer for the Pope's intentions is left to the choice of the faithful, but an "Our Father" and a "Hail Mary" are suggested. One sacramental Confession suffices for several plenary indulgences, but a separate Holy Communion and a separate prayer for the Holy Father's intentions are required for each plenary indulgence. 6. For the sake of those legitimately impeded, confessors can commute both the work prescribed and the conditions required (except, obviously, detachment from even venial sin). 7. Indulgences can always be applied either to oneself or to the souls of the deceased, but they cannot be applied to other persons living on earth.
UNDERSTANDING INDULGENCES
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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
St Mary’s Cathedral - Aberdeen AB10 1SH Sunday 8th November, 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]
Deacon: Deacon Tony Schmitz [email protected]
St Andrew 0775 489 108 Community: standrewscommunity@
Safeguarding: Fiona Mitchell 07905 265194 [email protected] More information: Parish website or www.scottishcatholicsafeguarding.org.uk
Music Director: Shelagh Noden [email protected]
Shop Manager: Barbara Mearns [email protected]
Parish Office
Telephone: 01224 640 160
Manager: Robin Harding [email protected]
Secretary: Cowan Watson [email protected]
Finance/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
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
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
Feeding Priests: Yi-Pei Chou [email protected]
Sunday Coffees: Aneta Sieminska 07415 321 792
NFP Margaret Hammond 07891 358 114 [email protected]
Children: Mass screened live in Main Hall To be accompanied to the toilet by a parent or guardian
‘Real’ Coffee after
Mass
Youth
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.
Christmas Committee If you are interested in helping decorate the
church for Christmas, please come to the
meeting on Tuesday 10th November from 8 to
9pm in the Clergy House.
Children’s Confirmation Course For P7 to S3 pupils who do not attend a Catholic Primary School or who missed out on celebrating the sacrament. Mandatory parents Meeting: Friday 20th November at 4.00pm in the Clergy House Classes Begin: Friday 27th November from 4 to 5pm Please register on the parish website under “Children”
Prisoners Week 15-22 November Pope Francis has given his support and offered his
‘spiritual closeness’ to all those involved with Prisoners Week Scotland, an initiative of the Scottish churches. This year’s Prisoners Week theme is Time to Change. For further information about the events planned for this week see www.prisonersweek.org.uk
Cathedral Books & Gift Shop Book of the month: Words for the advent and
Christmas season Collection of homilies for the advent and
Christmas—season of hope Author—Bishop Hugh Gilbert OSB £2.50
New stock of medals and prayers Xmas roseries now in stock
Wonderful selection of books for children Volunteer of the month Elisa Papinniemi—
Finland
Fire Alarm Testing The testing of the Cathedral fire alarms is now scheduled to take place on Monday mornings at 12.00 noon
Retreats
P7—S1 20th-22nd Nov.
S2—S4 27th-29th Nov.
16+ 4th-6th Dec.
Contact: St Andrew Community ASAP
Spaces limited.
Weekly Calendar Mon Mother & Toddler Group
For parents with young children Main Hall from 10.30-12.30pm Contact: Yi-pei Chou [email protected] 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
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. Cathedral Faith Formation Evening For those interested in learning more about the Faith or becoming Catholic Lower Hall at 7pm Contact: Fr. Keith 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] 6pm Music Group 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: Simon [email protected] Youth Group For teenagers between 11 & 17 Clergy House 7pm 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: Shelagh Noden
Please take me home
Adoration hours still requiring cover Presence of a worshipper is needed at the following times: If there is anyone who would like to help out but is restricted due to work rotas etc. please give us your name and number and we will contact you in advance when there is an empty hour coming up to check your availability. Contact: St. Andrew Community
Tel: 07754891808
Email: [email protected]
Altar Servers Training/Formation
This takes place on a Friday evening between 6-7pm in the church. Regular attendance by all servers is mandatory. Contact Simon ([email protected]) with any queries.
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.
Christmas Party/Thanksgiving Service The Catholic Women Organisation (CWO) of St
Mary's Cathedral is organising a Christmas party/thanksgiving service for all parishioners on
the 25/12/2015. Party venue: Main Hall
Time: 12.45 pm Come one come all !!! Contact: 07449951415
Mass Times Date Details Service Time Mass Intentions
Sun 8th 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Remembrance Sunday
Mass Polish Mass Solemn Mass Mass-Polish Mass
8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 3.00pm 6.00pm
For the Parish For the Diocese For the Parish
Mon 9th Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Mass Mass Solemn Mass
7.00am 12.30pm 7.00pm
For The Holy Souls
Tue 10th Saint Leo the Great, Pope, Doctor
Mass Mass
7.00am 7.00pm
Wed 11th Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop
Mass Mass
7.00am 12.30pm
Thu 12th Saint Josaphat, Bishop, Martyr
Mass Mass
7.00am 7.00pm
Fri 13th Mass Mass
7.00am 12.30pm
Sat 14th Saturday memorial of the Blessed
Virgin Mary
Mass Vigil Mass
10.00am 7.00pm
Sun 15th 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Polish Mass Solemn Mass Mass-Polish Mass
8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 3.00pm 6.00pm
For the Holy Souls For the Diocese For the Parish
01/11 Offertory: £2,857.50 Polish: £1,597.20 Renovations £1,466.86 Euromillions (2 mnths) £84.20
St Vincent de Paul
Box Collection £106.39 Anon Donation £60.00 Exp.(Food) £346.36
Our grateful thanks to all our benefac-tors who make this work possible.
St. Mary’s Youth Group (12-17’s)
Fridays at 7pm
in the Parish House
Contact: St. Andrew’s CommunityAny 15-17 year old interested should con-tact the St Andrew Community to reserve a space, places are LIMITED!
Pledge to sponsor a young person If you would like to make a contribution to support our youth, please contact SAC.
Fundraisers for youth include a Bake-sale every 1st Sunday of the month. Funds raised will go to the youth activities, including WYD.
Life Teen youth group for teens aged 11-17 starting soon! Any adults interested in volunteering to help, Friday nights 7-9pm, as a core member please contact St An-drew Community for an application pack.
Deanery & Diocese SPUC Meeting
There will be a SPUC meeting on Monday 9th November at 7.30pm at St Josephs church. Rachell McKenzie from the Glasgow office will highlight some simple ways in which we can strengthen our understanding of the value of life.
Songs of Praise St Machar’s Cathedral has generously provided us with some tickets for TV broadcast of ‘Songs of Praise’ from their church on Thursday & Friday 26 and 27 November. If you would like tickets please contact the office.
Confirmations Please pray for Natalie, Anthea and Przemek who will be Confirmed next Sunday at the 11.15am Mass.
