Celebrating Mass

27/1/13 – Where Did Children’s Liturgy of the Word Come From?

Last year marked the fiftieth anniversary of the Second Vatican Council, a time of significant change in the Church. Among other things, it started to put into effect a number of liturgical reforms that had been developing for some time. Part of this reform, which has continued in the years since the council, was the … Continue reading 27/1/13 – Where Did Children’s Liturgy of the Word Come From?

Celebrating Mass, liturgical ministry

20/1/12 – Children’s Liturgy of the Word Ministry Formation Workshops

Our parish’s liturgical celebrations depend on the generous service of our liturgical ministers. One of our responsibilities as a parish is to ensure that we provide our ministers with support and resources as they engage in their ministry. In February, we will be supporting our Ministers of Children’s Liturgy of the Word. Formation workshops will … Continue reading 20/1/12 – Children’s Liturgy of the Word Ministry Formation Workshops

Celebrating Mass, Liturgical Renewal

21/10/12 – Fifty Years Since Vatican II – Language

During this Year of Grace, we have been invited to revisit the constitutions of the Second Vatican Council, which began fifty years ago this year. The first of these constitutions was on the liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium. One of the most significant liturgical reforms of the past fifty years has been the translation of the liturgical … Continue reading 21/10/12 – Fifty Years Since Vatican II – Language

Celebrating Mass, Liturgical Renewal, Scripture

14/10/12 – Fifty Years Since Vatican II – Noble Simplicity and Scripture

On Thursday, the Church marked the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council. During this Year of Grace, we have been invited to revisit the constitutions of Vatican II. The first of these constitutions was on the liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium. After addressing general principles that were to underpin the constitution’s understanding of … Continue reading 14/10/12 – Fifty Years Since Vatican II – Noble Simplicity and Scripture

Advent, Celebrating Mass, Liturgical Environment, liturgical ministry, Liturgical Seasons, Prayer and Devotions

30/9/12 – Liturgy Committee Report

The Liturgy Committee met on Thursday 20 September. As Advent is now only two months away, the committee considered the preparations that would be made for the upcoming liturgical season. One of the challenges with the season of Advent is to ensure this short season of preparation (a little over three weeks this year) is … Continue reading 30/9/12 – Liturgy Committee Report