The Second Sunday of Easter brings to an end the Easter Octave; an eight-day period of particular celebration of the Resurrection. The first eight days of the Easter season make up the octave of Easter and are celebrated as solemnities of the Lord. General Norms of the Liturgical Year and the Calendar, no. 24 One … Continue reading Alleluia, alleluia
Category: Liturgical Seasons
Lent is a time when we, among other things, celebrate the unconditional and boundless mercy of God. This is evident throughout the season, but is probably epitomised for many in the parable of the Prodigal Son, which we will hear in a couple of weeks’ time. Jesus presents the father in this parable as … Continue reading Seeing the Face of Mercy this Lent
Lent and Easter are very early this year. In fact, Ash Wednesday is only a week and a half away, on 10 February. Easter Sunday, and consequently the weeks of Lent and Easter either side of it, is obviously not determined by a fixed date. It is set by looking to the cycles of the earth … Continue reading When’s Easter This Year?
Carmel Bulletin, 29 November 2015 As the season of preparation for Christmas is now upon us, we are beginning to invite liturgical ministers to serve at our Christmas Masses. You will find sign-up sheets as usual in the parish centre today. We need assistance in the following roles: Greeters Computer operators for the data projector … Continue reading Liturgical Ministers for Christmas
Carmel Bulletin, 29 March 2015 Today we begin once again to approach the most holy days of the entire liturgical year. We invite you all to participate in the celebrations of Holy Week and the Easter Triduum. Our Diocese will celebrate the Chrism Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral on Wednesday at 7:30 pm. At this Mass, … Continue reading Holy Week
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