Carmel Bulletin, 11 February 2018 One of the tasks we sought to achieve when renewing our church was to improve the entrances into the building. There were practical reasons for this – the space under the choir gallery was dark compared to the rest of the church, and we knew that glass doors would appear … Continue reading Making a grand entrance
Category: Liturgical Space
Carmel Bulletin, 24 December 2017 Welcome to our first weekend of Masses since our new altar was dedicated and new parts of our church blessed for use. To help you become familiar with our renewed church, please take note of the following: We bless ourselves with holy water as we enter the church to remind … Continue reading Getting to Know our Renewed Church
Some people may remember a time when altars had set into the table an ‘altar stone’. The stone often had set into it the relic of a saint. In early times, churches were often built over the tombs of martyrs, whose sacrifice reflected and honoured Christ’s own sacrifice. St Peter’s Basilica and the Basilica of … Continue reading Altars and Relics
Carmel Bulletin, 1 October 2017 The visual difference to our church since demolition work began is obvious, but have you noticed any aural (sound) difference? The removal of the carpet has changed the acoustics of the building. Soft furnishings, like carpet, absorb sound, while sound bounces off hard surfaces like brick, timber and stone. The … Continue reading Hear the Difference
Carmel Bulletin, 18 October 2015 Within the design concept for the renewal of our church, new doors will improve the flow of movement between the church and parish centre, as well as the natural light under the choir gallery. Light is a natural symbol of the presence of Christ. We are fortunate to have a … Continue reading Church Renewal: The Entrances as Functional Spaces
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