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A Parish of the R.C. Diocese of Aberdeen Charitable Trust, a registered Scottish Charity, number SC 005122
Readings at Mass - Solemnity of Pentecost - Year C
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15th May 2016 • Solemnity of Pentecost • Year C
MEDITATION
“Do not be surprised that I tell you, you must all be bego�en from above …, but you do not know
where it (the wind) comes from or where it goes” (John 3:7-8). Although Luke places the sending
forth of the Spirit of Pentecost, fi-y days a-er the Resurrec/on, John places it on Easter night.
Each one, then, has his own way of portraying the glorifica/on of Jesus. For John, this
glorifica/on took place when he was raised up on the cross. For both, the Spirit is the fruit of the
victory Christ won by his death and resurrec/on. Pentecost cannot be separated from Easter.
But why must the disciples receive the Spirit? From Luke’s perspec/ve, they must receive the
Spirit to be able to speak to all in their proper language and thus inaugurate the universal mission
of the Church. John does not say anything different, but he says it in a different way. The
apostles are in the upper room with all the doors locked for fear of the Jews. They are afraid and
their fear is contagious. They are a�en/ve to every sound outside. They fear arrest. Suddenly,
Jesus is there in their midst: “Peace be with you!” Peace is what they lack most in this
atmosphere of anxiety. Jesus s/ll carries the marks of his passion. He is there, alive and stronger
than death. The doors which were once locked no longer hinder his mission. The hour is no long-
er one of self-centred fear. Now is the /me to allow the Spirit to sha�er all barriers and lead the
Church where God wills.
Entrance An�phon
Wis 1: 7
The Spirit of the Lord has filled the whole world
and that which contains all things
understands what is said, alleluia.
Collect
O God, who by the mystery of today’s great feast
sanc/fy your whole Church in every people and na/on,
pour out, we pray, the gi-s of the Holy Spirit
across the face of the earth
and, with the divine grace that was at work
when the Gospel was first proclaimed,
fill now once more the hearts of believers.
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 2:1-11
When Pentecost day came round, they had all met in one
room, when suddenly they heard what sounded like a
powerful wind from heaven, the noise of which filled the
en/re house in which they were si?ng; and something
appeared to them that seemed like tongues of fire; these
separated and came to rest on the head of each of them.
They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak
foreign languages as the Spirit gave them the gi- of speech.
Now there were devout men living in Jerusalem from every
na/on under heaven, and at this sound they all assembled,
each one bewildered to hear these men speaking his own
language. They were amazed and astonished. ‘Surely’ they
said ‘all these men speaking are Galileans? How does it
happen that each of us hears them in his own na/ve
language? Parthians, Medes and Elamites; people from
Mesopotamia, Judaea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia,
Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya round
Cyrene; as well as visitors from Rome – Jews and proselytes
alike – Cretans and Arabs; we hear them preaching in our
own language about the marvels of God.’
Psalm
Psalm 103:1,24,29-31,34
Send forth your spirit, O Lord, and renew the face of the
earth.
Bless the Lord, my soul!
Lord God, how great you are,
How many are your works, O Lord!
The earth is full of your riches. R.
You take back your spirit, they die,
returning to the dust from which they came.
You send forth your spirit, they are created;
and you renew the face of the earth. R.
May the glory of the Lord last for ever!
May the Lord rejoice in his works!
May my thoughts be pleasing to him.
I find my joy in the Lord. R.
Second reading
1 Corinthians 12:3-7,12-13
No one can say, ‘Jesus is Lord’ unless he is under the
influence of the Holy Spirit.
There is a variety of gi-s but always the same Spirit; there
are all sorts of service to be done, but always to the same
Lord; working in all sorts of different ways in different people,
it is the same God who is working in all of them. The
par/cular way in which the Spirit is given to each person is
for a good purpose.
Just as a human body, though it is made up of many parts,
is a single unit because all these parts, though many, make
one body, so it is with Christ. In the one Spirit we were all
bap/sed, Jews as well as Greeks, slaves as well as ci/zens,
and one Spirit was given to us all to drink.
Gospel Acclama�on
Alleluia, alleluia!
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of your love.
Alleluia!
Gospel
John 20:19-23
In the evening of 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.’
A-er 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.’
Communion An�phon
Acts 2: 4, 11
They were all filled with the Holy Spirit
and spoke of the marvels of God, alleluia.
Sunday 11.15am Mass
Entrance Hymn 209 Come down, O Love divine
Sequence 341 Holy Spirit, Lord of light
Offertory 376 Here I am, Lord
588 Regina Caeli
Communion There is a Redeemer (choir)
Introit
The love of God has been poured into our hearts through the spirit of God dwelling within us, allelulia
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face
of the earth.
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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 Inten/ons for the Parish or Diocese
St Mary’s Cathedral - Aberdeen AB10 1SH Sunday 15th May, 2016
Cathedral 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] Holy Family 07863 065 345 Sisters of Needy: [email protected] St Andrew 07754 891 808 Community: [email protected] Community Safeguarding: Charlene [email protected] Cathedral Fiona Mitchell 07905 265194
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Head Sacristan: Jacqueline Armstrong [email protected]
Readers: Fiona Mitchell [email protected]
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No�ces
Adora�on: Monday to Wednesday 7am to 7pm
Thursday to Saturday 7am to 9pm
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)
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Coeliacs: Please speak to a member of the clergy
before Mass to arrange communion
Sunday Coffees: Aneta Sieminska 07415 321 792
NFP Margaret Hammond
‘Real’ Coffee
after
Mass
Mon Mother & Toddler Group For parents with young children Main Hall from 10.30-12.30pm Contact: Yi-pei Chou [email protected] Credo Community Mee�ng Polish charisma/c prayer group. Main Hall at 7.30pm . Contact: Fr Tomasz Klin SJ
Tue The Big Picture Main Hall from 8 - 9.30pm Contact: Fr. Keith
11:15 Choir Rehearsal Leading the music for 11.15 Sunday Mass Upper Hall 6.30pm Contact: Shelagh Noden
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.
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 Exposi/on & Rosary praying for healing of those with addic/ons Church a-er Mass Contact: Liam Sharkey 07774 931 996 [email protected]
Band Prac�ce Contemporary music for Sunday 6pm Mass Upper Hall a-er 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’ Prac�ce 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 07754 891 808 [email protected]
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
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Weekly Calendar
Sun 11:15 Choir Rehearsal Leading the music for 11.15 Sunday Mass Upper Hall 10.00am Contact: Shelagh Noden
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Mass Times Date Details Service Time Mass Inten�ons
Sun 15th Solemnity of Pentecost
Mass
Polish Mass
Solemn Mass
Polish Mass
Mass
8.00am
9.30am
11.15am
3.00pm
6.00pm
For the Parish
For the Diocese
Teresa Zurenkas
Mon 16th Mass
Mass
7.00am
12.30pm
Ann McGovern RIP Sir
Edward Ekpeni RIP
Tue 17th Mass
Mass
7.00am
7.00pm
Syria
Margaret Ryans
Wed 18th Mass
Mass
7.00am
12.30pm
N.M. Mathew RIP
Cesar & Coty Alejo
Thu 19th Mass
Mass
7.00am
7.00pm
Mercy on John Paul Emeka
Leena Nicholas RIP
Fri 20th Mass
Mass
7.00am
12.30pm
Morris & Vivian exams
Inten�ons of Chioma Ike
Sat 21st Mass
Vigil Mass
10.00am
7.00pm
Novena prayer answered
Adedoyin family Inten�ons
Sun 22nd Solemnity of the Most Holy
Trinity
Mass
Polish Mass
Solemn Mass
Polish Mass
Mass
8.00am
9.30am
11.15am
3.00pm
6.00pm
Sr. Magdalena & Family
Parish Inten�ons
For Victor Lopez
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THE MARRIAGE COURSE
Unfortunately, we have had to postpone
the Marriage Course un�l next year due to
lack of volunteers.
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Pope Francis’ apostolic exhorta/on on love
in the family just released at £4.95. Get
your copy now.
Also new in – updated catechism, hardback
or paper back and a small CTS book to guide
you at £2.50.
Shop hours may be a li�le irregular this
week to allow for work to be carried out to
the shop entrance. No more tripping! God
bless and happy reading. Barbara.
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£934.52 raised so far
• 50% for World Youth Day & Youth Ac/vi/es
• 50% for Parish Renova/ons
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Second Collec�on for STK_P_J SP_W
There will be a second collec/on on Sunday
22nd May for SURVIVE-MIVA: a Catholic lay
associa/on which provides transport to help
facilitate the Church’s health and pastoral
work in areas of great need in Africa, Asia and
La/n America.
NWUUN WWULJY
An Indian Catholic family is looking for a Nanny
to look a-er their three children from Monday -
Friday 7am un/l 7pm. Food and accommoda/on
will be provided. For details please contact
Manoj Peter (Tel:07883064509).
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Ground floor flat to rent in Broomhill Road. C.H.
and Landlord Registered. Tel: 07434352625
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Congratula/ons to all the young people that
receive their sacraments this weekend here
at the Cathedral.
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2016
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If you would like to sponsor a youth to
go to World Youth Day please contact us
at:
This is a great investment in our future.
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Are we able to be your charity? We are
trying to fundraise for World Youth Day
(15-17 year -olds).
If you are a business that has to par/ci-
pate in the 5p Government Bag-tax
would you consider giving it to us as
a charity instead?
If you would like to help please contact
the St. Andrew Community.
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8/05/16
Box Collec/on: £238.20
Polish collec/on: £ 21.42
Expenditure: Food £448.07
Youth
Deanery & Diocese
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A new group run by Bishop Hugh at 7pm on
Thursdays from his home for singles
between 30 & 40 who want to deepen their
faith within a circle of friends: Prayer,
discussions and food.
Wanted – Calligraphy tutor for beginner
As many of you know I am doing my
Discovery Award (Duke of Edinburgh for
over 50’s)!
I have completed the Bronze and Silver but
for part of my Gold I would like to learn
Calligraphy. I am having quite a difficulty in
finding a teacher - I really need someone
real rather than online or just a book.
If you know anyone I would be grateful if
you would put me in touch with them, if not
please would you put the following piece in
your newsle�ers.
Please contact [email protected]
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There will be a mee/ng of the Former Pupils
of the Convent of the Sacred Heart on
Saturday 21st May at the Bishop’s House,
Queen’s Cross at 2pm for 2.15pm
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This year we will return to Duff House Royal
Golf Club, Banff for the popular Diocesan golf
ou/ng.
Date: Friday 1st July 2016
Venue: Duff House Royal Golf Club
Tee Times: From 12noop
Cost: £44 to include one round of golf and a
one course meal with tea/coffee. As well as
the trophy there will be various other prizes.
See no/ce board for further informa/on on
the no/ce board.
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Catholic Pilgrimage Conference in Madras
College, St. Andrews, from 4-8 July. A week
packed with excellent input to refresh and re-
invigorate our Catholic faith. In addi/on to talks
on a variety of topics, there are daily workshops
relevant to daily living out our faith in difficult
/mes. An exci/ng programme of events for
children and youth also offered: something for
everyone. See: www.newdawninscotland.com.
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The Ogilvie Centre, located in the Cathedral
complex (Cathedral side entrance at 16 Huntly
Street—Climb the staircase to your le- 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 informa/on contact Sr. Chris/ana, OP
on 01343 547806 (Greyfriars Convent)
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Please use the hall, espe-
cially if your child becomes
restless during Mass.
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The Holy Family Sisters of the Needy will be
visi/ng parishioners over the next few months.
If you would like a visit, please contact them on
07863 065 345 or [email protected].
On 11 June, the Dominican Sisters will
host the third annual "Power of Grace"
retreat for youth. It is a day event (11:00-
18:00) in which the youth of the diocese,
P7- S6 are invited to come together for
prayer, fellowship, catechesis, and fun.
The last two years the day has been
wonderful and we have had children
from all four deaneries.
To register for this event email:
domincan.sisters
@dioceseofaberdeen.org