Category: Celebrating Mass

Celebrating Mass, Eucharist, Liturgical Renewal

16/9/12 – Fifty Years Since Vatican II – Participation

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. The constitution spoke strongly about the importance of participation.  Participation in the liturgy was described not as something desirable … Continue reading 16/9/12 – Fifty Years Since Vatican II – Participation

Celebrating Mass, Feast Days, Liturgical Environment, Liturgical Seasons, Our Lady of Mount Carmel

26/8/12 – Liturgy Committee Report

The Liturgy Committee met this week.  The first matter the committee considered was last month’s celebration of the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.  There were many positive aspects to the celebration of the Parish Feast Day.  We wish to continue with the practice of welcoming new parishioners on this special occasion, with improvements … Continue reading 26/8/12 – Liturgy Committee Report

Celebrating Mass, Liturgical Symbols

5/8/12 – Fifty Years Since Vatican II – The Work of Christ and His Church

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.  In the opening paragraphs of the constitution, the Church sought to make clear some foundational principles. Firstly, the liturgy … Continue reading 5/8/12 – Fifty Years Since Vatican II – The Work of Christ and His Church

Celebrating Mass, liturgical ministry

6/5/12 – The Alb and Other Vestments

We have recently spoken about the roles of altar server and acolyte.  You may have noticed that while our senior servers and acolyte have typically worn albs, our junior servers are now also wearing albs, replacing the red cassock and white cotta they wore previously. Sometimes people may comment when lay ministers are wearing albs … Continue reading 6/5/12 – The Alb and Other Vestments

Celebrating Mass, liturgical ministry

29/4/12 – Liturgical Responsibilities of the Acolyte

Last week, we looked at the liturgical ministries of altar server and acolyte.  Altar service is a ministry that is open to all, whilst adult men can choose to serve as instituted acolytes. Acolytes have some exclusive responsibilities.  On the other hand, other duties can be carried out by altar servers if acolytes are not … Continue reading 29/4/12 – Liturgical Responsibilities of the Acolyte