The recent celebrations of the Easter Triduum required a great amount of preparation. Without the dedicated service of parishioners, particularly in the various liturgical ministries, these celebrations would not have been the success that they were. Three years ago on Holy Thursday, our first altar servers were blessed and began their service to our parish. … Continue reading 22/4/12 – Acolytes and Servers
Category: Celebrating Mass
Recently, Fr Paul has written in Carmel reminding us of some matters concerning the celebration of Communion during Mass. Asking all of us to be consistent in how we process to the front of the church and receive communion is not simply about efficiency, safety and the like. A common bodily posture, to be observed … Continue reading 4/3/12 – CommUNION
During much of Ordinary Time this year, we will listen to readings from the gospel according to Mark. For Sundays we have three years worth of readings. Year A is comprised mostly of Matthew; Year B, Mark; and Year C; Luke. Parts of John are proclaimed during the Easter Season, and on other feast days … Continue reading 22/1/12 – The Year of Mark
I hope everyone’s enjoyed the first week of 2012. If you’ve made a New Year’s resolution, I hope it’s managed to last at least the past seven days. I’m typically not one to make resolutions, but I am going to ask all of us to make one together. This year, I ask every one of … Continue reading 8/1/12 – New Year’s Resolution
Over the course of this year, we have begun to use the new English translation of the Roman Missal. This began first of all with singing parts of the Mass, then the introduction of much of the Order of Mass from Pentecost Sunday. To assist parishioners in becoming familiar with the new Order of Mass, … Continue reading 20/11/11 – It’s On the Cards
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