The twelve month period from 29 June 2008 (as I’ve mentioned previously) is the Church’s Year of St. Paul. It celebrates the 2000th Anniversary of the birth of Paul. For many Sundays of the year, we hear the words of Paul. His letters make up many of the second reading excerpts that form part of … Continue reading 21/9/08 – St. Paul’s Letter to the Philippians
Category: Celebrating Mass
“So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, ‘Go and prepare the Passover meal for us that we may eat it.’” (Luke 22:8) The Liturgy Committee would like to invite parishioners to consider volunteering for the role of Altar Server, which we wish to re-establish. The role of Altar Server is an important one. Servers assist … Continue reading 14/9/08 – Altar Servers
In talking about the World Youth Day Mass setting, Missa Benedictus qui venit, we discussed how that the people’s acclamations during Mass should always be sung whenever possible. These acclamations include the gospel acclamation, Sanctus (Holy, holy, holy Lord…), Memorial Acclamation (e.g. Christ had died…) and Great Amen. Another part of the Mass that is … Continue reading 24/8/08 – Singing the Psalms
I recently wrote about our learning of the World Youth Day Mass setting, Missa Benedictus qui venit, in preparation for next month’s massive event. Why is it, however, that the preparation and learning of a Mass setting has taken priority over other songs and hymns? The reason for this is because the singing of the … Continue reading Singing Acclamations
This week’s feast is that of the Body and Blood of Christ, the second “Feast of the Lord” in Ordinary Time after the conclusion of the Easter Season. Those who participate in Mass daily have already started to hear once again the scripture readings of Ordinary Time, while the Sunday Masses will return to the … Continue reading 24/5/08 – Self-Intinction
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