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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 - 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C
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25th September 2016 • 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time • Year C
Meditation Parables demand careful reading. There is little detailed description about the characters in today's gospel. It is never said that the rich man is wicked. We are never told that Lazarus badgers him for help which he actively refuses. Between them, however, lies an abyss that cannot be bridged. It is the abyss of unawareness and self-sufficiency. The anaesthetized conscience of the rich man is no longer touched by the reproach of poverty. Thus we can understand Jesus' warnings: "How hard it will be for the rich to go into the kingdom of God. Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven" (Lk 18:25). Sometimes we read on the door of elegant buildings: "No soliciting". What if that prohibition were to be found reversed at the threshold of the kingdom, "The rich need not apply." That is the picture Luke seems to paint. Is there no redemption then for the rich? At the door of the kingdom there are no rich and poor. Both are saved by the word of God. That word reveals to men and women their radical interdependence. The self-sufficiency of the rich can blind them to the Lazarus at their gates. The affluence of our society can close our ears to the cries of the third world. In neglecting their needs, we exclude ourselves from the table of the kingdom. Vienna International Religious Centre
Entrance Antiphon Dn 3: 31, 29, 30, 43, 42
All that you have done to us, O Lord, you have done with true judgement, for we have sinned against you and not obeyed your commandments. But give glory to your name and deal with us according to the bounty of your mercy. Collect O God, who manifest your almighty power above all by pardoning and showing mercy, bestow, we pray, your grace abundantly upon us and make those hastening to attain your promises heirs to the treasures of heaven. 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
Amos 6:1,4-7
The almighty Lord says this:
Woe to those ensconced so snugly in Zion and to those who feel so safe on the mountain of Samaria, those famous men of this first of nations to whom the House of Israel goes as client. Lying on ivory beds and sprawling on their divans, they dine on lambs from the flock, and stall-fattened veal; they bawl to the sound of the harp, they invent new instruments of music like David, they drink wine by the bowlful, and use the finest oil for anointing themselves, but about the ruin of Joseph they do not care at all. That is why they will be the first to be exiled; the sprawlers’ revelry is over. Psalm
Psalm 145:7-10 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.
My soul, give praise to the Lord.
It is the Lord who gives sight to the blind, who raises up those who are bowed down.
It is the Lord who loves the just, the Lord, who protects the stranger.
My soul, give praise to the Lord.
The Lord upholds the widow and orphan but thwarts the path of the wicked.
The Lord will reign for ever, Zion’s God, from age to age.
My soul, give praise to the Lord.
Second reading 1 Timothy 6:11-16
As a man dedicated to God, you must aim to be saintly and reli-gious, filled with faith and love, patient and gentle. Fight the good fight of the faith and win for yourself the eternal life to which you were called when you made your profession and spoke up for the truth in front of many witnesses. Now, before God the source of all life and before Christ, who spoke up as a witness for the truth in front of Pontius Pilate, I put to you the duty of doing all that you have been told, with no faults or failures, until the Appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,
who at the due time will be revealed by God, the blessed and only Ruler of all,
the King of kings and the Lord of lords, who alone is immortal, whose home is in inaccessible light, whom no man has seen and no man is able to see: to him be honour and everlasting power. Amen. Gospel Acclamation
Jn10:27 Alleluia, alleluia! The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice, says the Lord, I know them and they follow me. Alleluia! Gospel
Luke 16:19-31
Jesus said to the Pharisees, ‘There was a rich man who used to dress in purple and fine linen and feast magnificently every day. And at his gate there lay a poor man called Lazarus, covered with sores, who longed to fill himself with the scraps that fell from the rich man’s table. Dogs even came and licked his sores. Now the poor man died and was carried away by the angels to the bosom of Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried.
‘In his torment in Hades he looked up and saw Abraham a long way off with Lazarus in his bosom. So he cried out, “Father Abra-ham, pity me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in agony in these flames.” “My son,” Abraham replied “remember that during your life good things came your way, just as bad things came the way of Lazarus. Now he is be-ing comforted here while you are in agony. But that is not all: be-tween us and you a great gulf has been fixed, to stop anyone, if he wanted to, crossing from our side to yours, and to stop any crossing from your side to ours.”
‘The rich man replied, “Father, I beg you then to send Lazarus to my father’s house, since I have five brothers, to give them warning so that they do not come to this place of torment too.” “They have Moses and the prophets,” said Abraham “let them listen to them..” “Ah no, father Abraham,” said the rich man “but if someone comes to them from the dead, they will repent.” Then Abraham said to him, “If they will not listen either to Moses or to the prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone should rise from the dead.”’
Prayer over the Offerings Grant us, O merciful God, that this our offering may find acceptance with you and that through it the wellspring of all blessing may be laid open before us. Through Christ our Lord. Communion Antiphon
Cf. Ps 118: 49-50 Remember your word to your servant, O Lord, by which you have given me hope. This is my comfort when I am brought low.
Sunday 11.15am Mass
Entrance Hymn 576 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven
Offertory 439 Longing for Light
Communion
Misericordias Domini in aeternum cantabo (choir) (I will sing for ever of the Lord's mercy)
597 Salve Regina
Recessional Organ voluntary
“Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven" (Lk 18:25).
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 25th September, 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 25th 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Polish Mass Solemn Mass Polish Mass Mass
8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 3.00pm 6.00pm
Intentions of Daniel and Sinead Parish Intentions
Mon 26th Mass Mass
7.00am 12.30pm
Mary Tomkins RIP/Michael Ronan Family Health and Intentions
Tue 27th Saint Vincent de Paul Mass Mass
7.00am 7.00pm
Intentions of Nancy Lawson Ngozi Onyemalu Thanksgving
Wed 28th Mass Mass
7.00am 12.30pm
Bridget Osuagwu RIP David Inman
Thu 29th Saints Michael, Gabriel & Raphael
Mass Mass
7.00am 7.00pm
Ann Kilgour RIP David Inman
Fri 30th Saint Jerome Mass Mass
7.00am 12.30pm
Lolita Schulze RIP
Sat 1st Saint Teresa of the
Child Jesus
Mass Vigil Mass
10.00am 7.00pm
Birthday thanks Magdalena Shane Deighan RIP
Sun 2nd 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Polish Mass Solemn Mass Polish Mass Mass
8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 3.00pm 6.00pm
Thanksgiving Manoj & Family John Norman McRobb RIP
Offertory: £1,168.78 Polish: £1,262.98 Polish Gift Aid: £202
Recruitment for 11:15 Choir
The 11.15am choir is looking for new recruits. The ability to read music is helpful but not essential. We have a particular need for more basses. If you are interested, please speak to a member of the choir or contact us at [email protected]
Book of the Month: DOCAT— The latest best selling title in the YOUCAT series for young people – looks at the Church’ social teaching. Giving Meaning to Suffering by Guido Davanzo £2.50 Meditating on the mystery of suffering in Christian life. The Church Made Anew— Congregation for the doctrine of the faith. £3.95 CTS Numerous ecclesial groups have arisen before and since Vatican ll constituting a great source of renewal for the Church and as a providential answer to communicating the gospel in a new way to the whole world. Wonderful reading. Get your copy now! Large selection of CD’s in stock including ‘The Rosary’. Shop is open before and after every Mass
Cathedral Office Please note that the Cathedral Office will be closed this Monday (26th September) for the local Autumn holiday
Parish Visitations The Holy Family Sisters of the Needy will be visiting parishioners over the next few months. If you would like a visit, please contact them on 07863 065 345 or [email protected].
Screened Mass Please use the hall, especially if your child becomes restless during Mass. Thank you.
SVdP Box Collection: £114.92 Polish Collection: £35.11
Our grateful thanks must go to all those people who support us. Thank You.
Youth
Fridays 7pm to 9pm Upper Hall
A youth group for teens aged 14-17
1st -7th October @ St. Mary’s Cathedral Saturday 1st: Vigil of Mercy beginning at 8:30pm until 7:30am All Sunday Masses: Homily by Fr. Gary Holmes, Missionary of the Most Holy Eucharist. Monday 3rd, 7pm: Conference on the Holy Eucharist with Q & A, followed by a guided Holy Hour with Music. Tues 4th, Thurs 6th, Fri 7th 8-9pm: Guided Holy Hour with Music.
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.
Volunteers required A volunteer/volunteers needed to assist with the laundering of church linen. If you would like to assist with this vital work please contact the Head Sacristan.
Deanery & Diocese THE NEWMAN ASSOCIATION
Christ among the Rocks, a presentation on Kristo Buase Priory, Ghana by Fr Giles Conacher O.S.B. Monday 3rd October at 7.30 pm in the Bishop’s House, 3 Queen’s Cross. There is a minimum donation of £1.50 per meeting which includes refreshments. All welcome. For further information contact: Eileen Grant: * [email protected] Fiona Mitchell * [email protected]
Rescheduled: Walking Pilgrimage Join us on Saturday 8th October as we journey from Fochabers to Buckie visiting some of the most historic Churches in Moray. Our day will include visits to each Church, time for personal prayer and concludes with Vigil Mass in Buckie. Everyone most welcome! Registration and further information please visit our website https://upliftingwalks.wordpress.com or contact me at [email protected]
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)
Sacramental Preparation classes for Children not attending a Catholic
school. These classes are scheduled to begin after the October break. Please register your Child online NOW at www.stmaryscathedralaberdeen.org
Eucharistic Adoration Mission
Altar Servers Altar server training takes place on Fridays from 6pm to 7pm in the Cathedral
Beginning Saturday 15th October Faith & Fun!
An exciting new youth group for P2’s to P7’s in the Main Hall from 12.30pm to 2pm. For more details and to register online please see our website.
CathedralParish Anniversary There will be a Choral Mass, presided over by Bishop Hugh, to celebrate the Solemnity of the Dedication of St Mary’s Cathedral on the 5th October at 7.30pm. King’s College Chapel Choir, directed by Professor David Smith, will sing the ‘O Quam Gloriosum’ Mass setting by Tomas Luis de Victoria (1548-1611). The Mass will be followed by a reception. To reflect the diverse cultures within the parish Fr Keith would like to invite people to bring a dish from their own country. All are invited to celebrate together.
