Readings at Mass - Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B SUNDAY † BULLETIN 26th August 2018 • Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time • Year B Entrance Antiphon Cf. Ps 85:1-3 himself for her to make her holy. He made her clean by wash- ing her in water with a form of words, so that when he took Turn your ear, O Lord, and answer me; her to himself she would be glorious, with no speck or wrinkle St Mary’s Cathedral Save the servant who trusts in you, my God. or anything like that, but holy and faultless. In the same way, Have mercy on me, O Lord, husbands must love their wives as they love their own bodies; 20 Huntly Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SH www.stmaryscathedralaberdeen.org For I cry to you all the day long. for a man to love his wife is for him to love himself. A man nev- er hates his own body, but he feeds it and looks after it; and First reading Joshua 24:1-2,15-18 that is the way Christ treats the Church, because it is his body – and we are its living parts. For this reason, a man must leave Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel together at Shechem; his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two then he called the elders, leaders, judges and scribes of Israel, will become one body. This mystery has many implications; but and they presented themselves before God. Then Joshua said to I am saying it applies to Christ and the Church. all the people, ‘If you will not serve the Lord, choose today whom you wish to serve, whether the gods that your ancestors Gospel Acclamation cf.Jn6:63,68 served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are now living. As for me and my House, we will serve Alleluia, alleluia! the Lord.’ Your words are spirit, Lord, and they are life; you have the message of eternal life. Alleluia! The people answered, ‘We have no intention of deserting My family and friends’ reactions to my conversion the Lord and serving other gods! Was it not the Lord our God who brought us and our ancestors out of the land of Egypt, the Gospel John 6:60-69 three years ago have ranged from disgust to pity, house of slavery, who worked those great wonders before our to a mysterious type of curiosity: “So, do you hate eyes and preserved us all along the way we travelled and among After hearing his doctrine many of the followers of Jesus said, gay people now?” “Are you going to have lots of all the peoples through whom we journeyed? What is more, the ‘This is intolerable language. How could anyone accept it?’ children then?” And of course: “Has your priest Lord drove all those peoples out before us, as well as the Amo- Jesus was aware that his followers were complaining about it rites who used to live in this country. We too will serve the Lord, and said, ‘Does this upset you? What if you should see the Son ever abused anyone?” Really? for he is our God.’ of Man ascend to where he was before? ‘It is the spirit that gives life, As it happened, I didn’t have a big moment where I Responsorial Psalm Psalm 33(34):2-3,16-23 the flesh has nothing to offer. was “called” to the Church, there was no white The words I have spoken to you are spirit dove fluttering down on my shoulders, whispering Taste and see that the Lord is good. and they are life. the word of the Lord in my ear. I was as much a ‘But there are some of you who do not believe.’ For Jesus I will bless the Lord at all times, knew from the outset those who did not believe, and who it Protestant hater as the next person. And my his praise always on my lips; decision to go into the RCIA course (after which was that would betray him. He went on, ‘This is why I told you the fold to shame. What I found was a group of in the Lord my soul shall make its boast. that no one could come to me unless the Father allows him.’ you decide to either walk away or receive Holy The humble shall hear and be glad. R people who know that they constantly fail at After this, many of his disciples left him and stopped going Communion and join) was initially a fact-finding . with him. reaching the high standards they set for The Lord turns his face against the wicked mission because I knew that my husband wanted Then Jesus said to the Twelve, ‘What about you, do you themselves, but who try their best. to destroy their remembrance from the earth. want to go away too?’ Simon Peter answered, ‘Lord, who shall our children to go to a Catholic school. The Lord turns his eyes to the just we go to? You have the message of eternal life, and we be- and his ears to their appeal. R Yes, this clashes blatantly with recent lieve; we know that you are the Holy One of God.’ I expected to find a cliquey, self-absorbed group of developments in the Church. But the Catholic They call and the Lord hears elderly nuns and priests handing out rules I was Communion Antiphon Cf. Ps 103:13-15 Church is much more than this, and it is in my and rescues them in all their distress. supposed to live by. I expected to be met with The Lord is close to the broken-hearted; opinion widely and deliberately misunderstood. The earth is replete with the fruits of your work, O Lord; blind denial of the child abuse scandal that was those whose spirit is crushed he will save. R We all need an enemy, and the Church lends itself You bring forth bread from the earth raging at the time, and I definitely expected no so easily to that role. and wine to cheer the heart. Many are the trials of the just man discussion of the Catholic “absolutes” regarding

but from them all the Lord will rescue him. homosexuality, contraception and celibacy for men Prayer after Communion He will keep guard over all his bones, I think it’s a testament to the humility of the in the cloth. not one of his bones shall be broken. R Catholic community that it hasn’t mobilised in a Complete within us, O Lord, we pray, the healing work of your But what I found was humility and an honest violent defence of itself. Instead it has bowed its mercy and graciously perfect and sustain us, so that in all Evil brings death to the wicked; willingness to debate how the Church and its things we may please you. Through Christ our Lord. head in recognition of its sins and is constantly those who hate the good are doomed. doctrines fit into the modern world. Rather than reflecting on how it can do better. The Lord ransoms the souls of his servants. preaching blind acceptance, we were invited to

Those who hide in him shall not be condemned. R Sunday 11.15am Mass examine the historical and philosophical reasoning TS Eliot once wrote: “For us, there is only the behind the traditions, and it all made so much Second reading Ephesians 5:21-32 Entrance Hymn 229 Crown him with many crowns trying. The rest is not our business.” If any religion more sense. can make us do that, I think we are doing OK. Give way to one another in obedience to Christ. Wives should Offertory 606 See us, Lord, about your altar regard their husbands as they regard the Lord, since as Christ is Communion choir Gift of finest wheat Catholics have been accused of a sense of head of the Church and saves the whole body, so is a husband http://www.catholicherald.co.uk dogmatic holiness that puts everyone who is not in the head of his wife; and as the Church submits to Christ, so Marian Antiphon 597 Salve, Regina should wives to their husbands, in everything. Husbands should love their wives just as Christ loved the Church and sacrificed Recessional 168 Be thou my vision

A Parish of the R.C. Charitable Trust, a registered Scottish Charity, number SC 005122 St Mary’s Cathedral - Aberdeen AB10 1SH Sunday 26th August, 2018 Clergy & Religious Mass Times Cathedral Weekly Calendar Administrator: Fr. Keith Herrera Date Details Service Time Mass Intentions Mother & Toddler Group FIRST AID ADORATION - TIMES Mon 01224 640 160 Mass 8.00am Benefactors of the Suppl Aid Society For parents with young children. All ages It would be reassuring to have a If you are able to commit weekly to welcome. Main Hall from 13.30-15.30pm [email protected] Polish Mass 9.30am ‘First Aider’ present at each Mass. an hour of Eucharistic Adoration, the 21st Sunday in Parish Intentions Contact: Yi-pei Chou Assistant Priest: Fr. 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Wednesday: 9.00am/3.00pm 07939418178 Deacon: Deacon Tony Schmitz Thursday: Mass 7.00am [email protected] 8.00am/9.00am/12.00pm/1.00pm/5.00pm Tue Magnificat Prayer Group Tue 28th Mass 7:00pm Lolita Schulze RIP On Saturday 8 September from 11am to 1pm a first Holy Family Sr Mary Chidalu aid course conducted by the British Red Cross will Friday: 11.00am/1.00pm/2.00pm/3.00pm/5.00pm 7.30pm in the Lower Hall after Mass. Saturday: 2.00pm/8.00pm/9.00pm Sisters of Needy: 01224 970 812 or 07863 065 345 be held in the Main Hall. The course is open to all Contact: Stella Maria Onuoha Mass 7.00am Successful Marriage To register email: 0744 9951 415 [email protected] Wed 29th Mass 12.30pm Emanulla Odjodi -Safe Journey parishioners, but if you lead a group or ministry, [email protected] [email protected] St Andrew 07754 891 808 we would encourage you to attend. Note: If you have a changing work schedule sign- St. Vincent de Paul Community: standrewscommunity@ Mass 7.00am Birthday of Manoj There is no charge for the course and those who up online each week on: complete it will receive a ‘First Aid Learning’ Feeding the homeless Thu 30th Mass 7.00pm Irma Allan - Thanksgiving https://stmarysadoration.youcanbook.me Contact: Evelyn Murray certificate. [email protected] Mass 7.00am Staff & Administration Maintenance to Mission Fri 31st Mass 12.30pm Thanksgiving - Dani Benny PARISH RECIPE BOOK FUNDRAISER Discussing parish transformation Office Hours: 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday Know some delicious recipes? Want to share them with others? Cathedral House at 7.30pm Telephone: 01224 640 160 Mass 10.00am Alistair Poole James is putting together a parish recipe book as a parish fundraiser. If you’d like to help or Contact: Fr Keith Sat 1st Vigil Mass 7.00pm Benefactors of the Suppl Aid Society can supply a recipe, please contact him at [email protected] or hand in your Manager: Robin Harding Wed Light Exercise Class for all [email protected] Main Hall at 10:00am Mass 8.00am Contact: Laura Walker 0777 3 021 851 Secretary: Cowan Watson Polish Mass 9.30am [email protected] 22nd Sunday in [email protected] Sun 2nd Ordinary Time Solemn Mass 11.15am Parish Intentions The Marriage Course is a series of seven sessions, designed for couples who Finance/Gift Aid: [email protected] Polish Mass 3.00pm are seeking to strengthen their relationship and build a strong marriage. The Seniors Club course starts on Wednesday 19th September, and ends on 31st October. Speakers, fun & fellowship Mass 6.00pm Main Hall at 2.00 pm every 2 weeks Cathedral TBC You can register online at: Contact: Jean 01569 765 799 Safeguarding: email: TBC http://www.stmaryscathedralaberdeen.org/marriage/marriage-course/ Mass Intention Envelopes Healing of Memories More information: Parish website or For more details contact: [email protected] Prayer for the healing of painful memories www.scottishcatholicsafeguarding.org.uk Notice: If you had a Mass intention for August, please contact the Cathedral office. of the past to bring peace to the present. Music Director: Shelagh Noden These are available at the back of the Church. Cathedral itself. Recommended offering for Contact Deacon: [email protected] [email protected] Print details and post through Clergy House each Mass is £5. Legion of Mary Shop Manager: Barbara Mearns letter box. Sunday 11:15 Mass is normally reserved for Deanery & Diocese Lower Hall from 6pm to 7.30pm It may not always be possible for Mass to be Contact: Nogie Osula [email protected] the Administrator’s or ’s Intentions [email protected] celebrated on your preferred date or at the for the Parish or Diocese. Bulletin: [email protected] CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OGILVIE CENTRE FORMATION EVENTS 2018 African Choir Notices to be in by Tuesday evening From August Aberdeen City Council will be continuing Youth Ministers’ Weekend Retreat For Africans and anyone else. OFFERTORY: £2,223.44 Hall Bookings: [email protected] its programme of Catholic Religious Education for Kilcoy Castle, Back Isle, 23-25 September 2018 Upper Hall from 6.00- 8.00pm pupils of its secondary schools. Contact: Patricia Malikebu Call between 9am & 1pm only Catechist and Faith Formators Retreat 07891 714 549 Classes will begin the week of: Terms & Conditions see Parish website , Elgin, 29th September 2018 Cathedral Monday 27th August at Harlaw Academy. Thu Cenacolo Prayer Group Liturgical Ministries Register at: http://www.abernet.org/rcre Women’s Retreat Exposition & Rosary praying for healing of or call Mr Charlie Love on 01224 522287. Kilcoy Castle, Black Isle, 9-11 November 2018 those with addictions SVdP Church after Mass Head Sacristan: Jacqueline Armstrong CONFIRMATION CLASS Income Men’s Retreat Contact: Liam Sharkey [email protected] If you would like your child to attend this Polish Collection ...... …£42.50 BISHOP’S CONFERENCE OF SCOTLAND Kilcoy Castle, Black Isle, 23-25 November 2018 07774 931 996 NATIONAL PILGRIMAGE 2018 Readers: Irma Allan 07714718708 class, which will prepare them to receive Box Collections...... £280.48 For details email Sr. Anna Christi at: [email protected] To the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes at Carfin Band Practice [email protected] the Sacrament of Confirmation in Total………………………….£322.98 Contemporary music for Sunday 6pm In honour of St John Ogilvie BETHANY CHRISTIAN TRUST CELEBRATIONS Euch. 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Children’s Ruth Paterson 01224 593069 Homilist Bishop Tuesday 11th September at 7.30pm Eve Murray Cathedral Choir Rehearsal for the 11:15 Catechesis: [email protected] Class begins on Friday 28th September with Crown Terrace Methodist Church, Sunday Mass CAR BOOT SALE Stewards: Diego Mejias Morffe 07960 325 046 a mandatory parents' meeting at 5.30pm in 8 Crown Terrace, Aberdeen AB11 6HE 7.00pm in Ogilve Centre, contact Shelagh [email protected] Saturday 8th September 10.00am-12.30pm Free tickets from Evenbrite or call 0131 561 8927 Noden: [email protected] the Cathedral Lower Hall. The Confirmation THE JOURNEY- A REFUGEE St Joseph’s Car Park, Tanfield Walk, Woodside, AB24 4AQ. Altar Servers: George Brand 01224 630 159 class will start after this meeting at 6.00pm. PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION £10 a pitch, £12 if table needed. KINNOULL WEEKEND Fri Altar Servers’ Practice [email protected] The class will finish at 7.00pm and will be Learn about the real human stories behind the Tel 07577771173 to book a space Details Hilary Young Renewal Weekend by Fr Chris Thomas Church from 6.00 to 7.00pm Flowers: Pixie Mather 07763064146 followed by Youth Group from 7.00pm until th Contact: Simon suffering of the Rohingya people at the Friday 19 to Sunday 21st October 2018 [email protected] 9.00pm. Attendance at both the class, the MARGARET SINCLAIR PILGRIMAGE [email protected] photographic exhibition currently being exhibited St. Mary’s, KINNOULL, Perth Youth Group and Sunday Mass is obligatory. The 2018 Annual Pilgrimage to pray for Beatification Youth Groups at the back of the church which is supported by Fr Chris is a well-known author and speaker. This Notices of the Venerable Margaret Sinclair will take place on Edge (P7-S2) & Lifeteen (S3-S6) Justice and Peace Scotland and SCIAF. residential weekend starts with supper on Friday at Hall 7.00pm to 9.00pm 9th September from 2.00 to 6.00pm Adoration: Monday - Saturday 6.00am-12 midnight 7pm and ends with lunch on Sunday. Telephone Contact: St. Andrew’s Community WELCOME at St Patrick’s Church, Cowgate, Edinburgh. enquiries or bookings to Margaret on 01542 882116 Confessions: Tuesdays 6.00pm We offer a warm CATHEDRAL BOOKSHOP Sat Voluntary Church Cleaning Saturdays 10.30am & 6.00pm welcome to our new “Sunday Missal Special Offer” MASS OF ORDINATION TO THE DIACONATE ENCOUNTER CHRIST RETREATS FOR Church after morning rosary. Morning Prayer: Monday - Friday 6.30am Curate, Fr Emmet 20% off Sunday Missals while stocks last. Rt Rev OSB cordially YOUNG SINGLE WOMEN K4J (Kids for Jesus) Rosary: Saturdays 10.30am (for Priests) O’Dowd who will be Also, now available: invites Clergy, Religious and Parishioners to The Dominican Sisters invite Catholic women between Youth group for P2’s to P7’s. Main Hall Housebound? John MacKinnon (See above) for visits from 12.30pm to 2.00pm serving at the 2018 issue of the Scots College Magazine The Mass of Ordination to the Diaconate of Domenic the ages of 18 and 35 to a peaceful and refreshing Coeliacs: Speak to clergy before Mass and Cathedral for the Nwaigwe to take place at St Mary’s, Inverness on weekend away with Christ. The retreat is held on the African Choir (As above) Sunday Coffees: Ann Ryans 07545 615 198 A Scattering of Seeds Friday 14th September 2018 at 6pm Upper Hall from 6.00 - 8.00pm foreseeable future. weekends of 2-4 November and 22-24 March at [email protected] A little collection of short sermons by Canon Please be seated by 5.30pm Greyfriars Convent in Elgin. To sign up for one of Do introduce yourself Sun Choir Rehearsal Natural Family Margaret Hammond Bill Anderson, has now been published, costing RSVP St Mary’s House, 14 Chanonry, Aberdeen AB24 1RP these, please contact Sr. Mary Gianna, OP at to Fr Emmet. Leading the music for 11:15 Sunday Mass Planning (NFP) [email protected] £7. Available from the Cathedral Shop. [email protected] [email protected]. There is a £30 suggested donation. Upper Hall 10.00am