Category: Celebrating Mass

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

Celebrating Mass, liturgical ministry

22/4/12 – Acolytes and Servers

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

Celebrating Mass, Prayer and Devotions

4/3/12 – CommUNION

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

Celebrating Mass, Scripture

22/1/12 – The Year of Mark

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