Earlier this year, you may have seen messages in our parish bulletin inviting volunteers to be ministers of Children’s Liturgy of the Word. You may also remember that this was a regular part of Sunday morning Masses prior to COVID lockdowns. The Liturgy of the Word for Children is exactly what its name suggests. It … Continue reading What is the Liturgy of the Word for Children?
Category: Celebrating Mass
Over recent months, the parish Liturgy Committee, including Fr Janu and Fr Alby, have undertaken a full evaluation and review of the expected practices within our Sunday Masses. We have done this with the aim of deepening our community in its relationship with God and living Jesus’ mission, by forming a diverse, inclusive community of … Continue reading A Change to How We Structure the Ministry of the Word
Carmel Bulletin, 24 July 2022 Celebrating the liturgy, particularly our Sunday Eucharistic celebration, is both the high point of, and nourishment for Christian lives. Celebrating together as the Body of Christ, our celebrations rely on, and are enriched by, the contributions of many members of our parish who fulfil liturgical ministries. We are always looking … Continue reading Liturgical Ministry Courses
Carmel Bulletin, 19 June 2022 Today we celebrate the solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ. It is a time for us to recall and celebrate our belief that our God is present in the Eucharist that we receive. The Eucharist we receive, of course, becomes the Body and Blood of Jesus through our … Continue reading Receiving Communion at Mass
Carmel Bulletin, 24 April 2022 For the past two years, we’ve had very limited access to blessed water, and our baptismal font has remained dry (except when needed, of course, for the Sacrament of Baptism). You may have noticed, however, that since Easter, our font is filled once again; a constant reminder of our baptism. … Continue reading Waters of Rebirth
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