17/4/11 – The Installation of Fr Paul Sireh OCarm as Parish Priest

Last Sunday, our parish engaged in a wonderful celebration – the installation of Fr Paul as our parish priest. While this rite is usually celebrated shortly after the parish priest’s arrival in the parish, and assumes that the parish priest is not already known to the parish community, it still bears significance and importance.  It … Continue reading 17/4/11 – The Installation of Fr Paul Sireh OCarm as Parish Priest

3/4/11 – What Happens At Mass, Part VII – The Gloria

The introduction of the new translation of the Roman Missal is not just a chance to learn new words, but will hopefully be an opportunity to come to a deeper understanding of the Mass. After the Penitential Act (of which the Confiteor is one possible form) or the Rite of Blessing and Sprinkling Holy Water, … Continue reading 3/4/11 – What Happens At Mass, Part VII – The Gloria

27/3/11 – What Happens At Mass, Part VI: The Gloria

The introduction of the new translation of the Roman Missal is not just a chance to learn new words, but will hopefully be an opportunity to come to a deeper understanding of the Mass. After the Penitential Act (of which the Confiteor is one possible form) or the Rite of Blessing and Sprinkling Holy Water, … Continue reading 27/3/11 – What Happens At Mass, Part VI: The Gloria

20/3/11 – What Happens At Mass, Part V (The Confiteor)

The introduction of the new translation of the Roman Missal is not just a chance to learn new words, but will hopefully be an opportunity to come to a deeper understanding of the Mass. Last week, we published the revised translation of the Confiteor (I confess to almighty God…).  Some people I have spoken to … Continue reading 20/3/11 – What Happens At Mass, Part V (The Confiteor)

13/3/11 – What Happens at Mass, Part IV (The Confiteor)

During the course of this year, we will gradually begin to use the texts of the revised translation of the Roman Missal.  This is not just a time when we need to learn new words, but will hopefully be an opportunity to come to a deeper understanding of the Mass. During Lent, we make a … Continue reading 13/3/11 – What Happens at Mass, Part IV (The Confiteor)