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20 Huntly Street, Aberdeen

A Parish of the R.C. Diocese of Aberdeen Charitable Trust, a registered Scottish Charity, number SC 005122

Readings at Mass - The Epiphany of the Lord - Year B

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Entrance Antiphon Cf. Mal 3: 1; 1 Chr 29: 12

Behold, the Lord, the Mighty One, has come; and kingship is in his grasp, and power and dominion.

Collect O God, who on this day revealed your Only Begotten Son to the nations by the guidance of a star, grant in your mercy, that we, who know you already by faith, may be brought to behold the beauty of your sublime glory. 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

Isaiah 60:1-6

Arise, shine out, Jerusalem, for your light has come, the glory of the Lord is rising on you, though night still covers the earth and darkness the peoples.

Above you the Lord now rises and above you his glory appears. The nations come to your light and kings to your dawning brightness.

Lift up your eyes and look round: all are assembling and coming towards you, your sons from far away and your daughters being tenderly carried.

At this sight you will grow radiant, your heart throbbing and full; since the riches of the sea will flow to you, the wealth of the nations come to you;

camels in throngs will cover you, and dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; everyone in Sheba will come, bringing gold and incense and singing the praise of the Lord.

Psalm

Psalm 71:1-2,7-8,10-13

All nations shall fall prostrate before you, O Lord. O God, give your judgement to the king,

to a king’s son your justice, that he may judge your people in justice

and your poor in right judgement. R

In his days justice shall flourish and peace till the moon fails.

He shall rule from sea to sea, from the Great River to earth’s bounds. R

The kings of Tarshish and the sea coasts shall pay him tribute.

The kings of Sheba and Seba shall bring him gifts.

Before him all kings shall fall prostrate, all nations shall serve him. R

For he shall save the poor when they cry and the needy who are helpless.

He will have pity on the weak and save the lives of the poor. R

Second reading

Ephesians 3:2-3,5-6 You have probably heard how I have been entrusted by God with the grace he meant for you, and that it was by a revelation that I was given the knowledge of the mystery. This mystery that has now been re-vealed through the Spirit to his holy apostles and prophets was un-known to any men in past generations; it means that pagans now share the same inheritance, that they are parts of the same body, and that the same promise has been made to them, in Jesus Christ, through the gospel.

Gospel Matthew 2:1-12

After Jesus had been born at Bethlehem in Judaea during the reign of King Herod, some wise men came to Jerusalem from the east. ‘Where is the infant king of the Jews?’ they asked. ‘We saw his star as it rose and have come to do him homage.’ When King Herod heard this he was perturbed, and so was the whole of Jerusalem. He called together all the chief priests and the scribes of the people, and enquired of them where the Christ was to be born. ‘At Bethlehem in Judaea,’ they told him ‘for this is what the prophet wrote:

And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, you are by no means least among the leaders of Judah, for out of you will come a leader who will shepherd my people Israel.’

Then Herod summoned the wise men to see him privately. He asked them the exact date on which the star had appeared, and sent them on to Bethlehem. ‘Go and find out all about the child,’ he said ‘and when you have found him, let me know, so that I too may go and do him homage.’ Having listened to what the king had to say, they set out. And there in front of them was the star they had seen rising; it went forward, and halted over the place where the child was. The sight of the star filled them with delight, and going into the house they saw the child with his mother Mary, and falling to their knees they did him homage. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh. But they were warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, and returned to their own country by a different way.

Communion Antiphon Cf. Mt 2:2

We have seen his star in the East, and have come with gifts to adore the Lord. Prayer after Communion Go before us with heavenly light, O Lord, always and everywhere, that we may perceive with clear sight and revere with true affection the mystery in which you have willed us to participate. Through Christ our Lord.

4th January, 2015 • The Epiphany of the Lord • Year B

Sunday 11.15am Mass

Introit Behold, the Sovereign Lord is coming; kingship, government and power are in his hands.

Processional 651 The First Nowell

Responsorial Psalm All nations shall fall prostrate before you, O Lord.

Offertory 144 As with gladness men of old

Communion Hymn 167 Bethlehem, of noblest cities

Recessional 722 We three Kings

Meditation

The Christmas Season continues with yet another view of God in our history. In his very flesh, Jesus is the revelation of God. This is a season to celebrate a baby, but even more the manifestation, “epiphany,” of God to the whole world. The gospel warms many hearts with the story of the three visitors to Bethlehem. Following the star, they come to offer gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Aided by the first two readings, we can open up the meaning of this vignette. God is pre-sent in our history. This is a gift for all. Whether ar-riving on dromedaries from Midian and Ephah or bearing gold and frankincense from Sheba, whole nations shall walk by this light. In the early Church,

this meant that Gentiles would have to be seen as co-heirs with the Jews, members of the same body. Enjoying the memories and mystery of this day should thus be more than thinking about the three kings. It is also far more important than any tech-nical debate about the translation of “magi” (Greek). They have been called kings, wise men, or astrologers. In any event they signal a day to celebrate God’s manifestation in Christ Jesus. When we celebrate Epiphany we face the mystery of Christ’s identity and our response in faith. Be-cause this revelation is universal, we are presented with a further challenge. Do we treat some as “outsiders” as if we were not co-heirs? Do we act if epiphany were for a few?

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Mass Times Date Details Service Time Mass Intentions

Sun 4th The

Epiphany of the Lord

Mass Mass-Polish Solemn Mass Mass-Polish Mass

8.00am 9.30 am 11.15am 3.00pm 6.00pm

For the Parish

For the Diocese

James Moran RIP

Mon 5th Monday after Epiphany

Mass

12.30pm

Frank Glancy

Tue 6th Mass Mass

7.00am 7.00pm

Private Intention James Moran RIP

Wed 7th Saint Raymond of Penyafort

Mass Mass

7.00am 12.30pm

Wm.Stewart & Benefactors Healing Liju Kurtakose

Thu 8th Mass Mass

7.00am 7.00pm

Private Intention Healing Emmanuel George

Fri 9th Mass Mass

7.00am 12.30pm

Sheila Douglas RIP

Sat 10th Solemn Mass Mass

10.00am 7.00pm

Caroline Ainoje RIP Sheila Douglas RIP

Sun 11th

The Baptism of the Lord

Mass Mass-Polish Solemn Mass Mass-Polish Mass

8.00am 9.30am 11.15am 3.00pm 6.00pm

Peter Pathyose RIP For the Diocese

John McGarey

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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

Offertory Christmas day £2937.80 Polish £2962.40 28/12/14: £ 1966.14 Polish: £954.76 Tombola £520.00

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Diocesan youth website: latest news on

events, pilgrimages, retreats and youth groups for teenagers.

Sunday 4th January, 2015

Cathedral News

Year of Consecrated Life

The dove flies among the waves of history, above the waters of the deluge (cf Gen 8, 8-14). The men and women, whose consecration was marked by the Gospel, have always been pilgrims among the nations; they live their various charismatic and diaconal presence like “good administrators of the multiform grace of God” (1Pt 4,10); they are marked by the Cross of Christ, even unto martyrdom; they journey through history equipped with the wisdom of the Gospel; indeed, a Church that embraces and heals all that is human in Christ.

Weekly Calendar Mon Credo Community Meeting

Polish charismatic prayer group. Main Hall at 7.30pm . Contact: Fr Tomasz Klin SJ

Tue Magnificat Prayer Group Main Hall after Mass Contact: Paul Akagwu 07574 103 852

St. Vincent de Paul Feeding the homeless Contact: Evelyn Murray

Journey of Faith For those interested in learning more about the Faith or becoming Catholic Lower Hall after Mass Contact: Fr. Keith

Wed Light Exercise Class for all Main Hall—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.

African Choir For Africans and anyone else. Upper Hall from 6 - 8.00pm Contact: Kingsley Emeye 07956 039 763

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

Legion of Mary Members serve the Church as needed Lower Hall at 5.30pm Contact: Nogie Osula [email protected]

Flower Arrangers Contact: Pixie Mather 01224 321 953

Cenacolo Prayer Group Exposition & Rosary praying for healing of those with addictions. Church after Mass Contact: Liam Sharkey 07774 931 996 [email protected]

6pm Music Group Contemporary music for the Sunday 6pm Mass Upper Hall after Mass Contact: Margaret Spence [email protected]

Fri Our Lady of Aberdeen Prayer Group Gentle prayer & praise Chapter Room from 1.30 - 2.30pm Contact: Teresa Coyne 07901 851 526

Youth Group For teenagers between 11 & 17 Lower Hall from 6.30 to 9pm Contact: St. Andrew’s Community 07754 891 808

Sat Church Cleaning Church at 10.30am Contact: Joyce Webster 01224 319 154

African Choir As above Upper Hall from 6 - 8.00pm

Sun 11:15 Choir Leading the music for 11.15 Sunday Mass Upper Hall 10.00am Contact: David & Liz Meiklejohn

Clergy & Staff Administrator: Fr. Keith Herrera 01224 640 160 [email protected]

Assistant Priest: Fr. Tomasz Klin (Polish Chaplain) 07402 099 944 [email protected]

Deacon: Deacon Tony Schmitz [email protected]

Safeguarding: Chris Jones 07974 690 719 [email protected] More information: Parish website or www.scottishcatholicsafeguarding.org.uk

Music Directors: David & Liz Meiklejohn [email protected]

Parish Office

Telephone: 01224 640 160

Secretary: Cowan Watson [email protected]

Gift Aid: John Costello [email protected]

Bulletin: [email protected] Notices to be in by Tuesday evening

Hall Bookings: [email protected] Call between 9am & 2pm only Terms & Conditions see Parish website

Liturgical Ministries

Readers: Fiona Mitchell [email protected]

Euch. Ministers: Trudy Coker 07896 824 703 [email protected]

Stewards: Gordon Webster 01224 59 22 46 [email protected]

Altar Servers: George Brand [email protected]

Notices

Rosary: Saturdays 10.30pm Confessions: Tuesdays 6pm

Saturdays 10.30am & 6pm Adoration: Monday - Friday 7.30am to 7pm Morning Prayer: Monday - Friday 7.30am Saturdays 9.40am Evening Prayer: Thursdays 6.30pm (Sung)

Night Prayer Thursdays 8.30pm Housebound: Trudy Coker (See above) To arrange communion visits

Coeliacs Please speak to a member of the clergy before Mass to arrange communion

Family Planning Nature’s Way

Margaret Hammond: 07891) 358 114 [email protected]

Children Mass is screened live to the Main Hall should your child

become restless during Mass.

Children should always be accompanied to the toilet by a parent or guardian.

Cathedral Car Parking Open outside office hours & for midday Mass on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 12.00 - 1.15pm (if available).

Youth

Deanery & Diocese

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Southern Germany Led by Bishop Hugh

21 - 30 July 2015 £775pp double room , £820pp single room .

4 places are available for young persons up to the age of 18 at a reduced cost of £600pp (double room occupancy only). Direct flight from Aberdeen to Frankfurt, Staying at the Schoenstatt Zentrum, Aulendorf with coach excursions. Limited places available. Book early to avoid disappointment!

For further information contact Joyce Webster: ( 01224 ) 319 154 or [email protected]

St Vincent de Paul December 20/21: £137.87 Donations: £351.44 Food Bill: £454.81

Thanks to everyone for your donations!

Part Time Prison Chaplain Required

HMP Grampian (Peterhead) seeks a part-time RC chaplain (lay or ordained), to work as part of the prison chaplaincy team. The post requires a commitment of 8 hours per week; salary to be discussed. Applicants should be in good standing with the Church and have an awareness of pastoral challenges within a prison setting. Some understanding of the Criminal Justice System is desirable. For further information, please contact:

Fr. Brian Gowers, Chaplaincy Advisor (RC) at [email protected]

Book Of the Month Through the year with Pope Francis £12.99

Beautiful icons by Maria Gurreria, including Our Lady of Aberdeen

Lighthouse CD’s in stock featuring speakers that include Dr. Scott Hahn, Matthew Kelly, Fr. Robert Barron, Pope Benedict XVI and Arch-bishop Fulton J. Sheen. Great value at only £2.00 each.

Advent Calendars & Candles, Christmas Cards & Liturgical Calendars also available

Medjugorje Pilgrimage

3rd to 10th May 2015

Fr. Keith Herrera will accompany this Pilgrimage. British Airways from Aberdeen-London-Split return trip. £665pp sharing room (£130 single supplement); includes flights, transfers, 7 nights half-board, breakfast and dinner. 22 places. Tour operator: Marian Pilgrimages.

Contact: [email protected] (07714) 718 708 or (01224) 869 889 to enquire or to reserve your place now with £100 deposit.

Hard of Hearing If you wear a hearing aid we would be interested in knowing if your device is capable of picking up infra-red signals. We would like to up-grade the system and this is a factor.

Second Collection There will be a second collection this Sunday 4th January for Justice and Peace Scotland. If you’d like to find out more about the work of this organisation their website is:

www.justiceandpeacescotland.org.uk The Restoration Fund second collection moved

to next Sunday.

Brian Lamond of the HCPT will give a talk at 7.30pm in the Lower Hall on 6th January. The HCPT offers life changing pilgrimage holidays to Lourdes for disabled and disadvantaged children and adults, supported by volunteer helpers.

First Healing Service of the year Thursday 8th January 2015

First Healing Service of the year to be held in Cathedral, after 7pm Mass on

Prayer Ministers to meet in Cathedral house at 6.30pm.

Rosary, Ministry and Praise All Welcome

Monthly Traditional Latin Mass The next monthly Traditional Latin Mass will be offered on Sunday 11th January at 11:15am in the Sacred Heart Church, Torry. The Mass will be offered by Fr Anthony Mary F.SS.R. and everyone is most welcome. Tea and Coffee will be available in the hall after Mass. For further information please contact [email protected] or Mobile 07976027346

Sacramental Preparation Classes There will be a Parents registration meeting for

parents whose children wish to enlist for Reconciliation and Holy Communion classes this

session. This will take place in the lower hall from 4-5pm on 16th January 2015.

Magnificat Prayer Group Magnificat Prayer Group will resume prayer meetings for the new year on 20th January.

Burns Supper

24th January at 8.00pm Traditional Burns Supper including a three- course meal and entertainment in the Cathedral Main Hall. Tickets are only £15.00 with the proceeds going to the Cathedral Restoration Fund.

St. Mary’s Youth Group (12-17’s)

Resumes on Friday 9th January

For more info. or to support financially contact: 07754 891 808

New Year Blessing & Thank You

Fr. Keith, Fr. Tomasz, Deacon Tony would like to thank you all for your generosity to them and the parish over this year and especially over the Christmas sea-son. May the Lord bless you always for that generosity! Happy New Year!!

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