Readings at Mass 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A

Entrance Antiphon Gospel Acclamation Cf. Ps 85: 3, 5 cf.Ep1:17,18 Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry to you all the day long. Alleluia, alleluia! 31st August, 2014 • 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time • Year A • Week 2 O Lord, you are good and forgiving, May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ full of mercy to all who call to you. enlighten the eyes of our mind, so that we can see what hope his call holds for us. Collect Alleluia! God of might, giver of every good gift, put into our hearts the love of your name, Gospel so that, by deepening our sense of reverence, Matthew 16:21-27 you may nurture in us what is good Jesus began to make it clear to his disciples that he was destined to go 20 Huntly Street, Aberdeen and, by your watchful care, to Jerusalem and suffer grievously at the hands of the elders and chief keep safe what you have nurtured. priests and scribes, to be put to death and to be raised up on the third Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, www.stmaryscathedralaberdeen.org day. Then, taking him aside, Peter started to remonstrate with him. who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ‘Heaven preserve you, Lord;’ he said ‘this must not happen to you.’ But one God, for ever and ever. he turned and said to Peter, ‘Get behind me, Satan! You are an obstacle

in my path, because the way you think is not God’s way but man’s.’ Let us keep looking to Jesus. He is the author of First reading Meditation Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘If anyone wants to be a follower of faith. He also makes us perfect. Jeremiah 20:7-9 mine, let him renounce himself and take up his cross and follow me. For Hebrews 12:2a You have seduced me, Lord, and I have let myself be seduced; anyone who wants to save his life will lose it; but anyone who loses his In the narrative of the profession of faith at you have overpowered me: you were the stronger. life for my sake will find it. What, then, will a man gain if he wins the I am a daily laughing-stock, whole world and ruins his life? Or what has a man to offer in exchange Caesarea Philippi, the principal figure is Peter everybody’s butt. for his life? rather than Jesus. TheHebrews next episode 12:2a in the Each time I speak the word, I have to howl ‘For the Son of Man is going to come in the glory of his Father with and proclaim: ‘Violence and ruin!’ his angels, and, when he does, he will reward each one according to his gospel confirms this impression. Just as we The word of the Lord has meant for me behaviour.’ were impressed with Peter's walk on the insult, derision, all day long. water, here wIn the narrative of the profession I used to say, ‘I will not think about him, Prayer over the Offerings I will not speak in his name any more.’ May this sacred offering, O Lord, of faith at Caesarea e are equally impressed by Then there seemed to be a fire burning in my heart, confer on us always the blessing of salvation, the juxtaposition of his faith with his lack of imprisoned in my bones. that what it celebrates in mystery The effort to restrain it wearied me, it may accomplish in power. faith. I could not bear it. Through Christ our Lord.

Psalm Communion Antiphon Peter has just acknowledged Jesus as the Psalm 62:2-6,8-9 Ps 30: 20 Messiah. But he sees messiahship as the glory R.For you my soul is thirsting, O Lord my God. How great is the goodness, Lord, that you keep for those who fear you. of a royal triumph. The master however, O God, you are my God, for you I long;

for you my soul is thirsting. presents himself as the suffering servant of

My body pines for you Isaiah who will redeem his people through his like a dry, weary land without water. R. passion, death, and resurrection. So I gaze on you in the sanctuary to see your strength and your glory. For your love is better than life, The disciples understand what it means to be my lips will speak your praise. R. Sunday 11.15am Mass put to death, but they do not comprehend the So I will bless you all my life, Entrance Antiphon Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I have meaning of "raised up". Therefore, the in your name I will lift up my hands. called out to you all the day; for you, impulsive Peter, brought to this point by his My soul shall be filled as with a banquet, O Lord, are good and forgiving and my mouth shall praise you with joy. R. plenteous in mercy to all who call unenlightened love, revolts against the For you have been my help; upon you. apparent cruelty of the divine plan. Suddenly, in the shadow of your wings I rejoice. he reverses his position. He to whom Jesus has My soul clings to you; Processional 234 Dear Lord and Father of mankind Jesus had said: "It is my Father in heaven who has your right hand holds me fast. R. Offertory 731 When I survey just said: "Happy are you" after his profession revealed this to you," and now he affirms: "You Communion Antiphon If a man wishes to come after me, let of faith, is now chided sharply: "Get out of my Second reading are not judging by God's standards." "Get out of Romans 12:1-2 him deny himself and take up his sight, you Satan!" The "Rock" who was strong cross and follow me. my sight" may be interpreted by each Christian as: Think of God’s mercy, my brothers, and worship him, I beg you, in a enough to have the Church built upon him is "Go behind me to follow me. You are a disciple way that is worthy of thinking beings, by offering your living bodies as a Communion 376 Here I am, Lord now the obstacle, the "rock of scandal" along holy sacrifice, truly pleasing to God. Do not model yourselves on the Communion 194 Christ be beside me and every disciple must follow the master." The the Messiah's route. behaviour of the world around you, but let your behaviour change, Recessional 168 Be thou my vision Christian can no more escape the cross of modelled by your new mind. This is the only way to discover the will of God and know what is good, what it is that God wants, what is the per- salvation than could the Christ. Truly God's fect thing to do. standards are not ours.

A Parish of the R.C. Diocese of Aberdeen Charitable Trust, a registered Scottish Charity, number SC 005122 St Mary’s Cathedral - Aberdeen AB10 1SH Sunday 31st August, 2014 Clergy & Staff Mass Times Cathedral News Weekly Calendar Administrator: Fr. Keith Herrera Date Details Service Time Mass Intentions Mon Credo Community Meeting Bookshop (01224) 640 160 22nd Sunday in Mass 8.00am Polish charismatic prayer group. Sun 31st END OF SALE BARGAINS—75% OFF Main Hall at 7.30pm . [email protected] Ordinary Time Mass-Polish 9.30am Contact: Fr Tomasz Klin SJ Solemn Mass 11.15am For the Parish  New Posters of Pope Francis Assistant Priest: Fr. Tomasz Klin (Polish Chaplain) Mass-Polish 3.00pm The basic mission is inviting people from the street  Selection of CD’s by Marilla Ness (Rosary, (07402) 099 944 Tue Magnificat Prayer Group Mass 6.00pm Patrick McAleenan to come into the church to light a candle. They can Divine Mercy etc.) Main Hall after Mass [email protected] leave their lit candle at the front of the church, say a New range of statues just arrived including: Contact: Paul Akagwu (07574) 103 852 Mass 7.00am Private Intention prayer, read a Word from God and simply sit or Deacon: Deacon Tony Schmitz Mon 1st Mass 12.30pm Priests in war zones kneel in front of Jesus. The results for many are very  Pope Francis; Divine Mercy; St. Joseph; St. Vincent de Paul [email protected] moving. Sacred Heart and St. Michael Feeding the homeless Mass 7.00am Future priests of Aberdeen Tue 2nd Also: New 7 Day Candles & LED Candles Contact: Evelyn Murray Safeguarding: Chris Jones Mass 7.00pm Daisy Philip RIP If you would like to be involved then please be at (07974) 690 719 St. Mary’s Cathedral, Aberdeen just before 8pm. Volunteers Needed Journey of Faith Mass 7.00am [email protected] Wed 3rd St Gregory the Contact Deacon Tony Schmitz For those interested in learning more Great Mass 12.30pm Stella/Emmanuel Ints. Saturday 30th August More information: Parish website or about the Faith or becoming Catholic 8pm to 11pm Lower Hall after Mass Mass 7.00am www.scottishcatholicsafeguarding.org.uk Thu 4th Contact: Fr. Keith Sung Vespers 6.30 Journey of Faith Music Directors: David & Liz Meiklejohn Mass 7.00pm Future priests of Aberdeen [email protected] A new series of presentations on the Catholic faith Wed Light Exercise Class for all Fri 5th Mass 7.00am for those who want to deepen their understanding Main Hall—10:00am Hall Manager: Gabrielle Watson Mass 12.30pm of their faith or for those who are not Catholic but Contact: Laura Walker (0777 3) 021 851 (07821) 896 639 interested in learning more about it. Mary’s Meals works with some of the poorest people in [email protected] third world countries and now feeds over 700.000 [email protected] Sat 6th Memorial of the Mass 10.00am Priests facing hardship Tuesdays at 7.30pm in the Lower Hall children. They will be selling raffle tickets after all Masses African Choir Terms & Conditions: Parish website Blessed Virgin Mass 7.00pm This Week: The History of Salvation & For Africans and anyone else. during the weekend of 20/21st September. Tickets will The Sacraments of Initiation Upper Hall from 6 - 8.00pm Sun 7th 23rd Sunday in Mass 8.00am cost £1.00 ea. or £5.00 for a book. Contact: Kingsley Emeye (07956) 039 763 Parish Office Ordinary Time Mass-Polish 9.30am Begins with supper! Solemn Mass 11.15am Contact: Ann Ryans (07545) 615 198 Telephone: (01224) 640 160 Thu Healing of Memories Mass-Polish 3.00pm Deanery & Diocese Prayer for the healing of painful memories Secretary: Cowan Watson Mass 6.00pm HEALING SERVICE of the past so as to bring peace to the [email protected] Thursday 4th September after 7pm Mass at the present. Mass Intention Envelopes Mass Intentions Cathedral. All welcome. The Feast of the Nativity of Our Lady Clergy House at 2.30pm (by appointment) Gift Aid: John Costello These can be found at the back of the Church. Add Due to the large number of intentions it Celebrate the Nativity of Our Lady at St. Contact: Deacon Tony Second Collection For Sick & Retired Priests th [email protected] details & post through Clergy House letter box may not be possible for Mass to be cele- Columba’s, Bridge of Don on Monday 8 brated on your preferred date or at the 1st Weekend in September September with the Legion of Mary from 6:30 to Legion of Mary Bulletin: [email protected] (please do not put into the Offertory basket). Cathedral itself. The Sunday 11.15 am Mass This collection is to raise funds for the support of Members serve the Church as needed is normally reserved for the Administrator’s 8:30pm. Rosary procession, music, prayer and Notices to be in by Tuesday evening Recommended offering for each Mass is £5.00. sick and retired priests. We currently have 6 retired Lower Hall at 5.30pm Intentions for the Parish. light refreshments. Contact: Nogie Osula priests in the diocese, but others will join their ranks Roxburghe House [email protected] Liturgical Ministries Offertory £3267.44 Polish: £714.60 in the not too distant future. Please help to support them. Service of Thanksgiving & Remembrance Flower Arrangers Sunday 14th September at 3pm at Queens Cross Church. Readers: Fiona Mitchell Coffee St Vincent de Paul Contact: Pixie Mather (01224) 321 953 Catholic Women’s Organisation This service is held each year to remember those close to [email protected] August 23/24 after The bi-monthly general meeting of the CWO is on us who were cared for in Roxburghe House. Cenacolo Prayer Group Collection £155.67 Euch. Ministers: Trudy Coker (07896) 824 703 Mass Sunday 7th September after the 11.15am Mass. Exposition & Rosary praying for healing of Donations £5.00 Aberdeen African Catholic Ladies (AACL) Day those with addictions. [email protected] Food bill £136.88 All current members and new members are encouraged to attend as important matters will be A fundraising event on Saturday, 20th September Church after Mass Contact: Liam Sharkey (07774) 931 996 Stewards: Gordon Webster (01224) 59 22 46 discussed. Contact: Onuoha Stella: (07449) 951 415 at St Mary's Church of Scotland, King Street, There will be a second collection next Sunday for sick and retired priests Aberdeen AB24 5SS from 12.00 pm to 6.00 pm. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] For more info. contact: Mrs Ngozi Amu 6pm Music Group Altar Servers: George Brand Confirmation Classes 07791294609, Mrs Joy Egborge (07886) 831 535, Contemporary music for the Sunday 6pm [email protected] Youth (For pupils P7 – S2 and not attending a Catholic or Mrs Thelma Osula-(07908) 329 724 or e-mail: Mass School) [email protected] Upper Hall after Mass st Confessions Monastic 1 National Youth Pilgrimage to Classes begin on 7th November and will be held Contact: Margaret Spence Dunfermline on the 21st September [email protected] Experience each Friday from 4.00pm to 5.00pm in the Cathedral HCPT Hosanna House Group 522 Tuesdays: 6pm Saturdays: 10.30am & 6pm Catholic Youth Service Scotland is organising Weekend House. Register before November on Cathedral We are looking to interview male and female helpers for a youth pilgrimage to Dunfermline in honour of our pilgrimage to Lourdes in July 2015. We now have a A special opportunity St Margaret of Scotland with Mass celebrated website and read about our new, exciting Fri Our Lady of Aberdeen Prayer Group Prayer of the Church few members from the Aberdeen Diocese and are keen to see at first hand by Archbishop Leo Cushley. Age range is P7 programme. Gentle prayer & praise Morning Prayer Monday—Friday: 7.30am to build on this. Please contact Karen Cardy on (01339) what monastic life at upwards and each young Pilgrim will receive a Chapter Room from 1.30 - 2.30pm Saturday: 9.40am Smarties Reminder Pluscarden Abbey is Pilgrim Pack. For more info. see notice board 883 442 for further details. www.hcpt.org.uk Contact: Teresa Coyne 07901851526 Evening Prayer Thursday (Sung) 6.30pm Now that the schools are back and most of us have about, from 7th to or Contact Gaynoll Craig on (07955) 020709 or 10th Nov. No charge had our summer holidays please remember to Monthly African Mass email: [email protected] Sat Church Cleaning for the weekend. return your SMARTIES tube with either coins, notes Every Second Sunday of the month at St Church at 10.30am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Altar Association For single young Catholic men who practise or a cheque in it. Columba’s, Braehead Way, Bridge of Don, AB22 Contact: Joyce Webster (01224) 319 154 Monday to Saturday —1 hour before Mass A new group for young girls from the age of 12 their faith, aged 18 - 35. Also please contact Joyce [email protected] to let 8RR at 12:30 pm (Bus Nos 1 & 2). All enquiries to Monday to Friday — 7.30am who would like to help decorate and care for her know the date and type of event you would like Vincent Amu: [email protected] or African Choir Contact Fr. Benedict Hardy OSB: the altars and Lady Chapel is starting up. to organize to help us reach our £30,000 target of Divine Ikenwilo: [email protected] As above [email protected] Upper Hall from 6 - 8.00pm Communion for Sick and Housebound If you would like to find out more or join the fundraising. It can be an individual event such as a Trudy Coker (See above) group contact Chigozie - (07456) 426 102 parachute jump or running a marathon or a group SVdP Dance and Buffet Friday 21st November @ 7.30pm Accommodation Wanted event such as a bake sale or a cultural evening. You Sun 11:15 Choir Fund-raiser in the Parish Hall, Church of Our Lady Family Planning Nature’s Way Nazareth If you might be able to provide accommoda- choose. Leading the music for 11.15 Sunday Mass The diocesan youth website: tion for a young Catholic student (male or fe- of Aberdeen, Kincorth. Live music with Ronnie Upper Hall 10.00am http://nazareth.dioceseofaberdeen.org male) in Aberdeen please get in touch with the Children must always be accompanied to Sinclair. Tickets £10.00, available from Jack Finnie Contact: David & Liz Meiklejohn office. Thank you. the toilet by a parent or guardian. at the back of the church or tel: (01224) 645940.

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