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Readings at Mass - The Epiphany of the Lord - Year C
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3rd January, 2016 • The Epiphany of the Lord • Year C
Entrance Antiphon Cf. Mal 3: 1; 1 Chr 29: 12
Behold, the Lord, the Mighty One, has come; and kingship is in his grasp, and power and dominion.
Collect O God, who on this day revealed your Only Begotten Son to the nations by the guidance of a star, grant in your mercy, that we, who know you already by faith, may be brought to behold the beauty of your sublime glory. 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
Isaiah 60:1-6 Arise, shine out, Jerusalem, for your light has come, the glory of the Lord is rising on you, though night still covers the earth and darkness the peoples. Above you the Lord now rises and above you his glory appears. The nations come to your light and kings to your dawning brightness. Lift up your eyes and look round: all are assembling and coming towards you, your sons from far away and your daughters being tenderly carried. At this sight you will grow radiant, your heart throbbing and full; since the riches of the sea will flow to you, the wealth of the nations come to you; camels in throngs will cover you, and dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; everyone in Sheba will come, bringing gold and incense and singing the praise of the Lord. Psalm
Psalm 71:1-2,7-8,10-13
All nations shall fall prostrate before you, O Lord. O God, give your judgement to the king, to a king’s son your justice, that he may judge your people in justice and your poor in right judgement. R
In his days justice shall flourish and peace till the moon fails. He shall rule from sea to sea, from the Great River to earth’s bounds. R
The kings of Tarshish and the sea coasts shall pay him tribute. The kings of Sheba and Seba shall bring him gifts. Before him all kings shall fall prostrate, all nations shall serve him. R
For he shall save the poor when they cry and the needy who are helpless. He will have pity on the weak and save the lives of the poor. R
Second reading
Ephesians 3:2-3,5-6 You have probably heard how I have been entrusted by God with
the grace he meant for you, and that it was by a revelation that I was given the knowledge of the mystery. This mystery that has now been revealed through the Spirit to his holy apostles and prophets was unknown to any men in past generations; it means that pagans now share the same inheritance, that they are parts of the same body, and that the same promise has been made to them, in Jesus Christ, through the gospel. Gospel Acclamation
Mt.2:2 Alleluia, alleluia! We saw his star as it rose and have come to do the Lord homage. Alleluia!
Gospel
Matthew 2:1-12 After Jesus had been born at Bethlehem in Judaea during the reign of King Herod, some wise men came to Jerusalem from the east. ‘Where is the infant king of the Jews?’ they asked. ‘We saw his star as it rose and have come to do him homage.’ When King Herod heard this he was perturbed, and so was the whole of Jerusalem. He called together all the chief priests and the scribes of the people, and enquired of them where the Christ was to be born. ‘At Bethle-hem in Judaea,’ they told him ‘for this is what the prophet wrote: And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, you are by no means least among the leaders of Judah, for out of you will come a leader who will shepherd my people Israel.’ Then Herod summoned the wise men to see him privately. He asked them the exact date on which the star had appeared, and sent them on to Bethlehem. ‘Go and find out all about the child,’ he said ‘and when you have found him, let me know, so that I too may go and do him homage.’ Having listened to what the king had to say, they set out. And there in front of them was the star they had seen rising; it went forward, and halted over the place where the child was. The sight of the star filled them with delight, and going into the house they saw the child with his mother Mary, and falling to their knees they did him homage. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh. But they were warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, and returned to their own coun-try by a different way.
Communion Antiphon Cf. Mt 2:2
We have seen his star in the East, and have come with gifts to adore the Lord.
Prayer after Communion Go before us with heavenly light, O Lord, always and everywhere, that we may perceive with clear sight and revere with true affection the mystery in which you have willed us to participate. Through Christ our Lord.
Sunday 11.15am Mass
Processional Hymn 665 The race that long in darkness pined
Offertory 144 As with gladness men of old
Communion Hymns
651 The first Nowell
Recessional
MEDITATION The Christmas Season continues with yet an-other view of God in our history. In his very flesh, Jesus is the revelation of God. This is a season to celebrate a baby, but even more the manifestation, “epiphany,” of God to the whole world.
The gospel warms many hearts with the sto-ry of the three visitors to Bethlehem. Follow-ing the star, they come to offer gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Aided by the first two readings, we can open up the meaning of this vignette. God is present in our history. This is a gift for all. Whether arriving on dromedaries from Midian and Ephah or bearing gold and frankincense from Sheba, whole nations shall walk y this light. In the early Church, this meant that Gentiles would have to be seen as co-heirs with the Jews, members of the same body.
Enjoying the memories and mystery of this day should thus be more than thinking about the three kings. It is also far more important than any technical debate about the transla-tion of “magi” (Greek). They have been called kings, wise men, or astrologers. In any event they signal a day to celebrate God’s manifestation in Christ Jesus. When we cele-brate Epiphany we face the mystery of Christ’s identity and our response in faith.
Because this revelation is universal, we are presented with a further challenge. Do we treat some as “outsiders” as if we were not co-heirs? Do we act as if epiphany were for a few?
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It may not always be possible for Mass to be celebrated on your preferred date or at the Cathedral itself.
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St Mary’s Cathedral - Aberdeen AB10 1SH Sunday 3rd January, 2016
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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
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 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. Deepening Faith 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] 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: 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 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
Please take me home
Mass Times Date Details Service Time Mass Intentions
Sun 3rd The Epiphany of the Lord
(Solemnity)
Mass Polish Mass Solemn Mass Polish Mass Mass
8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 3.00pm 6.00pm
For the Parish For the Diocese Thanksgiving
Mon 4th Mass 12.30pm Peggy McClelland RIP
Tue 5th Mass Mass
7.00am 7.00pm
Tim & Josie Callanham RIP John Laity RIP
Wed 6th Mass Mass
7.00am 12.30pm
Thu 7th Saint Raymond of Penyafort, Priest
Mass Mass
7.00am 7.00pm
Fri 8th Mass Mass
7.00apm 12.30pm
Anne Izzard RIP
Sat 9th Mass Vigil Mass
10.00am 7.00pm
Sun 10th The Baptism of the Lord—Feast
Mass Polish Mass Solemn Mass Polish Mass Mass
8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 3.00pm 6.00pm
For the Parish For the Diocese Thanksgiving
Offertory Christmas Day £3,106.00 27/12 £1,710.08 Polish Christmas day £1,728.15 27/12 £1,270.30
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.
Trained Catechists Required Children's classes for Reconciliation and First Holy Communion are due to begin in January and will run until May every Friday from 4.0-5.0pm in the Cathedral Halls. For this to happen, we need Trained Catechists urgently. If you are one of these and wish to help please contact Fr. Keith or Ruth Paterson:- [email protected]
St. Mary’s Cathedral Books & Gift Shop Books for the month of December:
The gift of Christmas is Peace – Pope Francis. £2.50. Words for the advent and Christmas season – Bishop Hugh Gilbert. OSB. Price £2.50. Both wonderful books to read and great prices.
Many thanks and Happy New Year…….. Volunteer of the month is Maria from Nigeria.
Invitation: Inside the Wee box In the New Year, there will be opportunity for people to find out more about the people behind our WEE BOX. Stories, photos and video clips of the work of SCIAF in the drought-prone Borana region of Ethiopia will be shared. Date: Saturday 30th January, 2016 at 6.00 - 7.30pm Venue: St. Mary’s Cathedral, Aberdeen. Please RSVP to [email protected] or call 0141 354 5555 if you would like to attend.
All are invited! Deanery & Diocese
Newman Association (na) All the evening dates have now had to be changed, and apart from January, will take place on Mondays: 8th February, 7th March, 11th April, and
9th May 2016. Begins at 7.30 pm in the Bishop’s House, Queen’s Cross, Aberdeen.
12th January Fr Stuart will give a presentation on the Jubilee Year of Mercy. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. We ask a donation of £1.50 to cover expenses.
St Vincent de Paul Box Collection £123.69 Donations £50.00 Expenses £297.19
Thank you for all your help. We wish you
a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that explore faith, life and God in a relaxed open environment. Engage your friends in conversations about the big questions of life.
27 million people have tried Alpha in homes, cafes, pubs and churches all over the world. When? Tuesday 5th January at 7pm for 8 weeks Where? Cathedral Lower Hall Who? Anyone, any faith or none. All welcome.
What if together we saw our generation coming to faith on Alpha? You can register for these Alpha sessions on the Cathedral website:
www.stmaryscathedralaberdeen.org
Cathedral News Youth Upgraded Screened Mass
You will have noticed that the video link to the hall has not been working over the last couple of weeks. The problem is now fixed and we have a new High Definition link. I would encourage you to use it, especially when the children become restless.
Sacramental Preparation Classes For children who do not attend a Catholic Primary School. Classes begin with a Parents/Registration Meeting in the Lower Hall on Friday 15th January 2016. If you wish your child to attend either of these classes, Reconciliation or Holy Communion, then please register on the Cathedral website .
Adult Confirmations Adults who wish to be confirmed should register on the website. Course starts Tuesday 5th January.
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.
Adoration at the Cathedral Adoration has now ceased in the Chapter Room at present and it will resume on Saturday, 2nd January at the All Night Adoration Vigil. [email protected]
Year of Mercy - Eucharistic Vigils with Our Lady Monthly... Next vigil will be on the 2nd January from 8:30pm- 7:30am. Led Holy Hour, Divine Mercy, Praise & Worship, and 1st Saturday Prayers (until 10pm). Confessions & Doors of Mercy Plenary Indulgence available. If you are interested in committing to a regular holy hour each week please contact the St Andrew Community: [email protected]
HEALING SERVICE
A Healing Service will be held in the Cathedral on Thursday 7th January 2016 after the 7pm Mass. This will include rosary, praise and prayer.
All Welcome
Youth Work Training Day If you’re interested in Youth Ministry then this workshop, led by the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia, could be just what you’re looking for. 23rd January, Cathedral Upper Hall from 10.30am to 3.00pm.
Youth Group
No Youth Group over the Christmas Break. Life Teen will begin at 7pm on Friday, 15 January 2016. All youth 12-17 are invited!
