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20 Huntly Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SH
A Parish of the R.C. Diocese of Aberdeen Charitable Trust, a registered Scottish Charity, number SC 005122
Readings at Mass - 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C
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16th October 2016 • 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time • Year C
Jesus sets before us a parable sketched from life. A persistent widow importunes an
uncooperative judge until she obtains satisfaction. From this account, let us not conclude that the
way to pray to God is to bore him to death or to drive him crazy. Only the Gentiles imagine that
they will succeed in getting an answer by dint of words. This gospel demonstrates in a remarkable
way the danger of interpreting parables as allegory. In an allegory, every element has another
dimension of meaning. A parable works as a whole to make a single point or to raise a disturbing
question. In this parable it would be a mistake to equate God with the judge. It would be even
more of a mistake to equate the woman's obstinate pleading with a superstitious attempt to pry
an answer from God. Jesus' parable is set under the heading of persevering prayer. It calls
Christians to unceasing vigilance. Prayer is less an act which forces God's hand, but much more
one which opens us to the always available gifts of God.
Vienna International Religious Centre
Entrance Antiphon Cf. Ps 16: 6, 8
To you I call; for you will surely heed me, O God; turn your ear to me; hear my words. Guard me as the apple of your eye; in the shadow of your wings protect me.
Collect Almighty ever-living God, grant that we may always conform our will to yours and serve your majesty in sincerity of heart. 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
Exodus 17:8-13
The Amalekites came and attacked Israel at Rephidim. Moses said to Joshua, ‘Pick out men for yourself, and tomorrow morning march out to engage Amalek. I, meanwhile, will stand on the hilltop, the staff of God in my hand.’ Joshua did as Moses told him and marched out to engage Amalek, while Moses and Aaron and Hur went up to the top of the hill. As long as Moses kept his arms raised, Israel had the advantage; when he let his arms fall, the advantage went to Amalek. But Moses’ arms grew heavy, so they took a stone and put it under him and on this he sat, Aaron and Hur supporting his arms, one on one side, one on the other; and his arms remained firm till sunset. With the edge of the sword Joshua cut down Amalek and his people. Psalm
Psalm 120:1-8 Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and
earth.
I lift up my eyes to the mountains; from where shall come my help?
My help shall come from the Lord who made heaven and earth. R.
May he never allow you to stumble! Let him sleep not, your guard.
No, he sleeps not nor slumbers, Israel’s guard. R.
The Lord is your guard and your shade; at your right side he stands.
By day the sun shall not smite you nor the moon in the night. R.
The Lord will guard you from evil, he will guard your soul.
The Lord will guard your going and coming both now and for ever. R.
Second reading
2 Timothy 3:14-4:2
You must keep to what you have been taught and know to be true; remember who your teachers were, and how, ever since you were a child, you have known the holy scriptures – from these you can learn the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All scripture is inspired by God and can profitably be used for teaching, for refuting error, for guiding people’s lives and teaching them to be holy. This is how the man who is dedicated to God becomes fully equipped and ready for any good work.
Before God and before Christ Jesus who is to be judge of the living and the dead, I put this duty to you, in the name of his Appearing and of his kingdom: proclaim the message and, welcome or unwelcome, insist on it. Refute falsehood, correct error, call to
obedience – but do all with patience and with the intention of teaching. Gospel Acclamation
cf.Ep1:17,18 Alleluia, alleluia! May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our mind, so that we can see what hope his call holds for us. Alleluia! Gospel
Luke 18:1-8
Jesus told his disciples a parable about the need to pray continually and never lose heart. ‘There was a judge in a certain town’ he said ‘who had neither fear of God nor respect for man. In the same town there was a widow who kept on coming to him and saying, “I want justice from you against my enemy!” For a long time he refused, but at last he said to himself, “Maybe I have neither fear of God nor respect for man, but since she keeps pestering me I must give this widow her just rights, or she will persist in coming and worry me to death.”’
And the Lord said ‘You notice what the unjust judge has to say? Now will not God see justice done to his chosen who cry to him day and night even when he delays to help them? I promise you, he will see justice done to them, and done speedily. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find any faith on earth?’ Prayer over the Offerings Grant us, Lord, we pray, a sincere respect for your gifts, that, through the purifying action of your grace, we may be cleansed by the very mysteries we serve. Through Christ our Lord. Communion Antiphon
Cf. Ps 32: 18-19 Behold, the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, who hope in his merciful love, to rescue their souls from death, to keep them alive in famine. Prayer after Communion Grant, O Lord, we pray, that, benefiting from participation in heavenly things, we may be helped by what you give in this present age and prepared for the gifts that are eternal. Through Christ our Lord.
Sunday 11.15am Mass
Entrance Hymn 514 O God our help in ages past
Offertory
1. In thanksgiving and love (choir) 2. Saviour, blessed saviour (choir)
Communion 658
1. The Lord hears the cry of the poor
2. Rejoice (choir)
597 Salve Regina
Recessional Organ voluntary
We are now singing Curtis Stephan’s Mass o f Renewal. Please take a copy along with your bulletin.
MEDITATION
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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 16th October, 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] Visiting Priest Fr Paul Igwegbe 07466 442 416 [email protected] Holy Family 07863 065 345 Sisters of Needy: [email protected] 01224 970812 St Andrew 07754 891 808 Community: standrewscommunity@ Community Safeguarding: Charlene [email protected] Cathedral Fiona Mitchell 07905 265194 Safeguarding: [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
Adoration: Monday-Friday 7.30am-12.30pm 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) To arrange communion visits Coeliacs: Please speak to a member of the clergy before Mass to arrange communion Sunday Coffees: Aneta Sieminska 07415 321 792 Natural Family Margaret Hammond Planning (NFP) [email protected]
Weekly Calendar Mon Mother & Toddler Group
For parents with young children. All ages welcome. Main Hall from 1pm-3 pm Contact: Yi-pei Chou c Credo Community Meeting Polish charismatic prayer group. Main Hall at 7.30pm . Contact: Fr Tomasz Klin SJ
Tue Magnificat Prayer Group 7.30pm in the Main Hall after Mass. Contact: Paul Akagwu [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul Feeding the homeless Contact: Evelyn Murray
Cathedral Choir practice 6.30pm in the Upper Hall.
Wed Light Exercise Class for all Lower 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 Legion of Mary Chapter Room from 6pm to 7.30pm Contact: Nogie Osula [email protected] The Marriage Course Main Hall from 6.30pm—9pm Contact: Marta Wachucik 07775437625 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 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: John Costaschuk [email protected]
Fri Altar Servers’ Practice 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
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 Rehearsal Leading the music for 11.15 Sunday Mass Upper Hall 10.15am Contact: Shelagh Noden
Please take me home
Mass Times Date Details Service Time Mass Intentions
Sun 16th 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Polish Mass Solemn Mass Polish Mass Mass
8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 3.00pm 6.00pm
Parish Intentions Diocese Intentions Canon Hugh J Screenan RIP
Mon 17th Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop,
Mass Mass
7.00am 12.30pm
Luis Mundz Rip Mr & Mrs Wm. Leyshon (SNR)
Tue 18th Saint Luke, Evangelist
Mass Mass
7.00am 7.00pm
Socopro Sandoval RIP Canon Michael Ryan RIP
Wed 19th
Mass Mass
7.00am 12.30pm
Rosa Allende RIP Intentions of Thangaraj Janglei
Thu 20th Mass Mass
7.00am 7.00pm
Juliana Longal Canon Willie Diamond RIP
Fri 21st Mass Mass
7.00am 12.30pm
Ali Hernandez RIP Intentions of Sr. Magdalena
Sat 22nd Saint John Paul II Mass
Vigil Mass 10.00am 7.00pm
John Page RIP
Sun 23rd 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Polish Mass Solemn Mass Polish Mass Mass
8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 3.00pm 6.00pm
Parish Intentions Fr. James A. McDonald RIP
Offertory: £3188.00
Second Collection There will be a second collection for the missions today. Please give generously.
A day with the Lord The Catholic Women Organisation is organising a short retreat program titled “A day with the Lord” Venue: Bishop’s House. Date: Saturday, 22 October Time: 10.00 am to 1.00 pm Speakers: Bishop Hugh and Rev. Sister Mary Joseph All women are invited.
A ACL Family Fun Day The AACL is inviting you all to our family fun day on Saturday, 22 October from 12.00—17.00 hrs. This is to raise funds for those in need in Aberdeen during this Year of Mercy.
Recruitment for ALL Choirs Our choirs are always looking for new recruits. If you are interested, please speak to a member of the choir you would like to join or contact us at [email protected] . For the 11.15 choir an ability to read music would be helpful but not essential.
Perpetual Adoration Coming soon…. Tuesday, 1 November 2016 (Feast of All Saints). The rota and organisation is now in process. If you have signed up you will be contacted within the next couple of weeks. If you would like to sign up, please contact us: [email protected]
Bookshop Understanding the Rosary CTS £2.50 Companion to the Angels CTS £2.50 Together in Christ by Deacon John Woodside. The stories of 35 different saints associated with the North of Scotland. Published by the RC Diocese of Aberdeen Charitable Trust £7.00. Official Book Launch 1st November at 20:15 in the Main Hall. An opportunity to purchase a signed copy of the book. Preview of 2017 Calendar. Lourdes Holy Water, Benedictine Rosaries Shop is open before and after every Mass. Please note that a ramp was installed at the shop entrance this week to allow access to wheelchair users.
Craig Lodge Retreats These retreats are always amazing; something you will not regret taking part in. We only have 10 places open for each retreat! Craig Lodge asks for a donation of £55 for the weekend for those that are able to give. But, please don't let the money stop any one from going. DATES: p7-s1 Nov. 18-20, s2-s4 Nov. 25-27 16-30 Dec. 2-4 Contact: [email protected]
SVdP Box Collection: £157.72 Polish Collection: £13.20 Spend: £133.03
Aberdeen Students: £3.11
Many thanks to you all for your generous help.
Youth
Fridays 7pm to 9pm
Upper Hall A youth group for teens
aged 14-17 Contact: St. Andrew’s Community
Tel: 07754 891 808 Email:
Faith in Action Come along to the Faith in Action event at 7.30pm on Wednesday 26 October in the Cathedral's Lower Hall and learn more about the Just Faith project and promoting social justice as an expression of our faith rooted in mercy. Connect your faith with action for change!
Rediscovering Mercy Embark on a personal and community journey to reflect on how we experience mercy in our lives, how we live mercy as followers of Christ, and become more aware of peace and justice initiatives in Scotland and overseas. Rediscovering Mercy runs for four consecutive Saturdays, starting at midday on Saturday, 29 October in the Cathedral’s Lower Hall, with each session lasting around sixty to eighty minutes. Please, email Kenneth Sadler to register or for more details: [email protected]
Confirmations Please note that Children’s Confirmation Classes begin Friday 4th Nov from 6:30-9pm. Dinner will be included. Register on Cathedral website.
Are you being served? Volunteers required to co-ordinate teas and coffees after
11am Mass. Interested? Please speak to Fr Keith.
Helpers wanted with a flair for decoration
I f you would like to assist with decorating the Cathedral for
Christmas please get in touch with Irma Allan:
Could you be a Reader at Mass? The ministry of reader is an important act of service to the liturgy. In proclaiming the readings at Mass, the reader does more than simply read. The words that are read in church are God’s words – we could say that God borrows the reader’s voice so that the congregation can hear him. A reader should have a love of Holy Scripture and, importantly, should be audible and clear. Training and support will be provided. We are particularly needing readers for the Vigil Mass on Saturday evenings. If you are interested in volunteering for this ministry please contact Fiona Mitchell: [email protected] or 07905 265194.
Mass Intentions for November Please note that during the month of November all Masses will be offered for the Holy Souls.
Deanery & Diocese Ogilvie centre
The Ogilvie Centre, located in the Cathedral complex (Cathedral side entrance at 16 Huntly Street—Climb the staircase to your left 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 information contact Sr. Christiana, OP on 01343 547806 (Greyfriars Convent)
HCPT (The Pilgrimage Trust) - Group 118 Aberdeen Do you know of a child who may benefit from a wonderful pilgrimage holiday? We have places for children aged 10 to 18 who are disabled or disadvantaged in any way for the week long trip. Or are you over 18 and interested in volunteering as a helper with the group? For more information please contact Margaret Mackie on 01224 749718/ 07739140420 or Hilary Young on 07859901723.
Sacramental Preparation classes for Children not attending a Catholic
school. Classes begin on Friday, 4th November at 4.0pm in the Lower Hall with a Parents' meeting. You should have registered your child by now on the Cathedral website:- www. stmaryscathedralaberdeen. org
Every Saturday Faith & Fun!
Just started! An exciting new youth group for P2’s to P7’s in the Main Hall from 12.30pm to 2pm on Saturdays. For more details and to register online please see our website.
Fridays 7pm to 9pm Upper Hall
A youth group for teens aged 11-13
Contact: St. Andrew’s Community Tel: 07754 891 808
Email:
At St . Mary ’s Cathedral
Do widzenia! Fr Tomasz Klin who has worked tirelessly in the Parish for the last five years will be leaving St Mary’s on the 25th October. His dedication, enthusiasm and mischievous sense of humour will be greatly missed. Please keep him in your prayers.