LITURGY OF THE WORD

Isaiah 43:16–21 The mystery of the Passover will be made new.

Philippians 3:8–14 Paul desires a share in the paschal mystery of the Lord.

John 8:1–11 No one is without sin except our merciful judge.

Isaiah rhapsodises about what God has done for us, providing dry land through the sea and a way through the desert. In the Gospel, Jesus finds a way to save the woman’s life, then forgives her for the path she had taken. St Paul attests that in Christ he has found the only way that matters. As we listen to today’s readings, let us examine the path we are on in our own lives.

BOOKSTALL

Flourish: April edition of the Archdiocese of Glasgow’s journal out now. Only 70p.

Please support the Archdiocese of Glasgow Arts Project’s Lentfest 2019 Festival by picking up a brochure from the bookstall. Events run until 16th April. Alternatively, go to www.agapglasgow.eventbrite.co.uk.

Catholic newspapers, magazines, devotional items and CTS books to accompany the season of Lent and Easter are available.

STREAMING Watch Cathedral services online—see link at www.cathedralG1.org

CALENDAR

Sunday, 14th April Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

OFFERINGS

Today and next Sunday, the 2nd collection will be taken up for Lenten Alms, supporting our sick and retired priests who have served us faithfully for many years.

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. If you wish 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.

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

7th April 2019

FIFTH SUNDAY

OF LENT

‘Nor do I condemn you.’

John 8:11

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

Day of Confessions on Thursday 11th April from 7.45am—5.45pm

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 6.00pm

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 2019

Give, Reflect, Act with SCIAF: Your donations, prayers and actions make a real and

lasting difference to families in Uganda. You can learn more about them and how to

help by visiting SCIAF’s website, www.sciaf.org.uk.

Please return your WEE BOX during Holy Week.

HOLY WEEK AND EASTER 2019

MONDAY 15TH APRIL TO WEDNESDAY 17TH APRIL

8am—Morning Prayer

8.15am, 1pm, 5.15pm—Mass of the weekdays of Holy Week

Confessions: 7.45—7.55am; 12pm—1pm; 4.45pm—5.10pm

HOLY THURSDAY

8.15am—Morning Prayer

11am The Chrism Mass, celebrated by the Archbishop and clergy of the Archdiocese.

The holy oils are blessed and the priests renew their commitment to service.

6pm—The Mass of the Lord’s Supper—this Mass celebrates the institution of the

Eucharist and Christ’s eternal gift to the Church.

10pm—Night Prayer at the Altar of Repose

GOOD FRIDAY day of fast and abstinence

8.15am—Morning Prayer

3pm—The Celebration of the Passion of the Lord - the reading of the Passion, the

Veneration of the Cross, and Holy Communion.

6pm—Stations of the Cross

HOLY SATURDAY

8.15am—Morning Prayer

8.45pm The Easter Vigil—the service of light and the liturgy of the Word are

followed by the baptism and initiation of the Church’s new members, who then join

the whole assembly in the first Eucharist of Easter.

EASTER SUNDAY Mass at 10am, 12noon, 5.15pm.

EASTER MONDAY Mass at 1pm.

TUESDAY 3RD APRIL Normal Mass times resume.

CATHEDRAL NEWS

During Lent, the Cathedral’s programme of Masses, Confessions and events will continue as normal. There will be Stations of the Cross on Friday evenings at 6pm.

Flowers: Flowers are not used during Lent. For this important reason, please do not leave flowers or plants in any location around the Cathedral. However, you are most welcome to make a donation for flowers. Please put it in a separate envelope marked “Flowers” and place it in the offertory collection bags, in any of the votive candle stands or donation boxes.

Lenten Day of Confessions in the Cathedral, Thursday 11th April, 7.45am—5.45pm.

NOTICES

Lentfest: A Glasgow Calvary—an exhibition of the Stations of the Cross reimagined for our own time by John Cairney is on display until Tuesday 30th April 9am-5pm in the University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel, G12 8QQ. Free entry. All Welcome.

Pioneer Total Abstinence Association of the Sacred Heart: Lenten Evening Retreat in St Patrick’s, Coatbridge on Tuesday 9th April at 7pm, led by Fr Eamon Sweeney.

Glasgow’s 40 Days for Life Vigil at the QEUH will come to an end on Saturday 13th April with a silent candle lit hour at 7pm. Formal Closing Event in George Square at 3pm on Sunday 14th April, Palm Sunday (opposition is expected). Jamie McGowan, a member of Glasgow Students for Life is the Guest Speaker. Please come along and be a witness to hope for a culture of life here in Scotland.

Lourdes on Easter Sunday by air from Edinburgh. Duration—4 days. Organised by Northern Star Travel Ltd. Visit www.northernstartravel.com/Tours/Lourdes-by-air. 0161 773 2115.

SCIAF WEE BOX 6K Family Fun Run on Saturday 4th May at Strathclyde Country Park, 10am for 11am start. Your entry fee and sponsorship will help fund our life changing work. Whether you’re old or young, running or walking, with family, friends or going solo, this event can help the poorest survive and thrive. Sign up at www.sciaf.org.uk.

The Knights of St Columba are looking for new members (men aged 18 to 65) to assist with promoting the work of the Catholic Church, to help our clergy and others in need and to get involved in all the work that they do throughout Scotland. For more info. contact John O' Donnell on 07854886425 or Paul Laird on 07875499608.

Have you ever considered adoption as a way to grow your family? Could you provide a loving, stable family environment for a child who needs a forever home? If you would like to find out more about the adoption process, visit www.stmargaretsadoption.org.uk, contact 0141 332 8371 or e-mail info@stmargaretsadoption.org.uk.