What is the Liturgy of the Word for Children?

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?

A Change to How We Structure the Ministry of the Word

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

Liturgical Ministry Courses

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

Liturgical Ministry Formation Workshops

Carmel Bulletin, 6 October 2019 We are merely servants: we have done no more than our duty.Luke 17:10 Today’s gospel reminds us of the humility of serving others.  One way that we can place ourselves at the service of God and our neighbour is through engagement in liturgical ministry.  The Second Vatican Council reminds us … Continue reading Liturgical Ministry Formation Workshops

Who Do People See As They Come to Our Church?

Carmel Bulletin, 27 October 2018 In the Gospel reading at Mass today, Bartimaeus is healed of his blindness.  He has the faith and courage to ask Jesus to do what would be impossible for mere mortals like us.  It seems likely that the first thing that Bartimaeus sees is the face of Jesus – a … Continue reading Who Do People See As They Come to Our Church?