Today we begin the Season of Advent, a time that the Church describes as ... a period for devout and joyful expectation. Sacred Congregation of Rites, General Norms for the Liturgical Year and the Calendar, n 39 Advent’s character is twofold. Firstly, it is a time when we direct our hearts and minds to the … Continue reading Expressing our Devout and Joyful Expectation
Category: Liturgical Environment
Carmel Bulletin, 16 December 2018 A short liturgical season such as Advent can be easily lost in Australia amidst the pre-Christmas hype and end-of-year rush to the summer holidays. As such, its symbols, prayers and music can help us to hold on to this time of joyful expectation. For many people, there is nothing more … Continue reading The Advent Wreath
Carmel Bulletin, 5 August 2018 The usual semicontinuous reading of Mark’s gospel during Ordinary Time in Year B is always put on hold at this point of the year while we listen to chapter 6 from John. John chooses not to repeat the recount of the Last Supper that we see in the other gospels. … Continue reading I Am the Bread of Life
Carmel bulletin, 12 March 2017 When arriving at Mass last Sunday, one of young parishioners observed that the church looked very bare. Perhaps you noticed this as well. It may have been the lack of flowers or banners. It may have been that there was less music within the Mass than what you’re used to. … Continue reading As the Church fasts, so does the church fast
This weekend we celebrate sixty years since Cardinal Gilroy blessed and opened our parish church. From early times the name “church” has also been given to the building in which the Christian community gathers to hear the word of God, to pray together, to celebrate the sacraments, and to participate in the eucharist. Ceremonial of … Continue reading Celebrating the Diamond Anniversary of Our Church
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