LITURGY OF THE WORD

Genesis 12:1–4a The call of Abraham, father of the People of God.

2 Timothy 1:8b–10 Bear your share of hardship for the Gospel.

Matthew 17:1–9 Jesus is transfigured.

If last week’s readings centred on temptation, this week they coalesce around the theme of blessing. The reading from Genesis, though only four verses, uses the word ‘bless’ or ‘blessing’ five times. Next, Paul reminds Timothy of the blessings God bestowed on us through Christ Jesus. Finally, we witness the Transfiguration, a visual manifestation of God’s blessing on Jesus. Let us listen today to God’s promised blessings.

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CALENDAR

Tuesday, 10th March Feast of St John Ogilvie

OFFERINGS

The second collection today is for Lenten Alms, supporting our sick and retired priests.

Regular worshippers, please consider making your offerings by standing order. Details from the Cathedral Office (address on front page).

Gift Aid: If you are a parishioner, a regular or even an occasional visitor please consider using gift aid for your donations. This adds 25% to your contribution, as we can reclaim the tax you pay to HMRC. To do this, you should fill in a Gift Aid form (available in the sacristy) and obtain some of our Blue regular GA envelopes. If you require more envelopes, please speak to Fr. Sharkey. To make a one off donation, please use a yellow Gift Aid envelope, available in the pews, and fill in the details required on the front. If you have questions please speak with Canon Sharkey or email the parish office, cathedral@rcag.org.uk.

BOOKSTALL

Flourish: The March edition of the Archdiocese of Glasgow’s journal is out now. Please pick up a copy from the shop. 70p.

Other Catholic newspapers and magazines (including our national weekly, the Scottish Catholic Observer) are available, as well as greetings cards, rosaries and other gifts. There is also a wide selection of CTS books, including titles to accompany the season of Lent and Easter.

SA I N T AN D R E W ' S Metropolitan Cathedral

Parish founded in 1792. Church opened in 1816

R O M A N C A T H O L I C A R C H D I O C E S E O F G L A S G O W

Archbishop and Metropolitan: Most Rev. Philip Tartaglia

www.rcag.org.uk

8th March 2020

SECOND SUNDAY

OF LENT

“Christ’s face became as dazzling as the

sun, his clothes as radiant as light.”

Matthew 17:2

Sunday Mass Vigil 5.15pm, 10.00am, 12.00 noon, 5.15pm

Mass Mon—Sat 8.15am, 1.00pm and 5.15pm

Confessions Weekdays, 30 minutes before Mass

also Saturday 12.00—1.00pm; 4.00—5.00pm

Prayer & Devotion Charismatic Prayer, Wednesday 6.00—7.00pm

Holy Hour for Vocations to the Priesthood, Friday 4.00—5.00pm

Stations of the Cross, Fridays during Lent at 6pm

Cathedral Clergy Canon Gerald Sharkey, Fr Joseph Walsh, Fr Augustine Abayomi

Contact 0141 204 2409 cathedral@rcag.org.uk

Cathedral House, 90 Dunlop Street, Glasgow G1 4ER

www.cathedralG1.org www.facebook.com/cathedralG1

St Andrew’s Cathedral is a Parish of the Archdiocese of Glasgow, a Designated Religious Body, Charity Number SC018140.

SCIAF LENTEN ‘WEE BOX, BIG CHANGE’ APPEAL 2020

Together, we can end poverty: By giving, reflecting and acting with SCIAF during Lent, your parish is helping people around the world to work their way out of poverty. By supporting SCIAF this Lent you can ensure this vital work continues. For more information about SCIAF’s Lent campaign please go to www.sciaf.org.uk or call 0141 354 5555. Please return your WEE BOX during Holy Week.

SCIAF Photographic Exhibition in the Cathedral porch from Friday 6th March (following the 1pm Mass) until Friday 13th March. The exhibition highlights the stories of women from the DR Congo who are survivors of violence.

CORONAVIRUS

The following information is an excerpt from a letter from Archbishop Tartaglia to all parishes in the Archdiocese of Glasgow on 4th March 2020:

Many people have expressed understandable concern about the potential effects of the spread of Covid-19, also known generally as the Coronavirus.

Although the impact of the virus in Scotland so far is low, it is advisable to implement precautionary measures in our communities in order to inhibit the spread of the virus.

1. Crucially, these measures begin with good basic practice in personal hygiene, as has been outlined in public information notices (displayed in the porch).

2. It also seems prudent to put specific temporary steps in place for our Churches and liturgical celebrations throughout the Archdiocese of Glasgow:

Holy water stoups are to be emptied.

The Sign of Peace is to be exchanged by means of a slight bow of the head while saying Peace be with you.

Reception of the Precious Blood from the Chalice by the Faithful is suspended in the meantime.

Holy Communion will be received in the hand, avoiding physical contact.

Holy Communion may be received on the tongue as long as the Communicant presents in such a way that the Sacred Host can be placed on the tongue without contact.

It is prudent to avoid or limit instances of physical contact when greeting one another before and after Mass.

These measures are temporary and will be reviewed in line with the evolving medical situation.

Yours devotedly in Christ, + Philip Tartaglia Archbishop

CATHEDRAL NEWS

The Funeral Mass of parishioner John Welsh RIP, who resided in the Trongate, will take place in the Cathedral on Monday 9th March at 10am.

Charismatic Prayer Group: meetings resume on Wednesday 11th March, 6—7pm.

Prayer and Reflection for Head Teachers in the Cathedral on Friday 13th March from 2.15—3pm.

Mass of St Patrick: The annual Mass of St. Patrick will take place in the Cathedral on Saturday 14th March at 11am. Archbishop Tartaglia will be the celebrant. Due to the large numbers expected, please come early if you require a seat.

Members of the Legion of Mary will be available after Masses next weekend, 14th/15th March to speak about their organisation. Legionaries find their membership a help in their spiritual lives and a means of developing an apostolic spirit. There are two types of membership—active and auxiliary. Active members attend a weekly meeting and carry out weekly apostolic work in a spirit of faith and in union with Mary. Auxiliary members offer a service of prayer.

Day of Confession: This year’s Day of Confession during Lent will take place in the Cathedral on Thursday 2nd April. Priests will be available from 7.45am until 5.45pm.

NOTICES

Annual Public Rosary in Honour of St John Ogilvie at Glasgow Cross, next to the Tolbooth at 3pm today (8th March). See poster in the porch for more information.

The 40 Days for Life Vigil takes place from 8am—8pm each day outside the Hardgate Road entrance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. It closes on Palm Sunday, 5th April with a candle lit hour from 7pm—8pm (candles will be provided). For more information, contact Ogilvie1615@outlook.com. See poster.

The Pioneer Total Abstinence Association of the Sacred Heart: there will be a Lenten Evening Retreat led by Fr Eamon Sweeney in St Patrick’s Church, Coatbridge on Tuesday 10th March at 7pm. All are welcome to attend.

All night Vigil of prayer and Adoration at Tyburn Benedictine Convent, 5 Mackerston Place, Largs. Begins Friday 13th March at 8pm, concluding with Mass at 8am on Sat. 14th March. For men only due to the Benedictine Rule. See poster.

‘The Gonzaga Series’ of Lectures, organised by St Aloysius’ College, take place on Tuesday 17th, 24th and 31st March at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, 232-242 St Vincent St, G2 5RJ. This year, the theme of the lectures is 'Feast for Lent: Care for our Common Home'. The Lectures begin at 7pm and admission is free. For more information, see poster or visit staloysius.org.