Recommendations from the Parish Pastoral Council regarding the Church and other buildings

Carmel Bulletin, 24 November 2013 At its meeting last Tuesday night, the Parish Pastoral Council received recommendations from the Church Renewal Committee and me, Fr Paul, which we had formulated at our meeting the previous week. These recommendations came after a long and thorough process of study, reflection and discernment by the Liturgy Committee and … Continue reading Recommendations from the Parish Pastoral Council regarding the Church and other buildings

Church Renewal Committee Report

Carmel Bulletin, 22 September 2013 In July, architect Jesse Mowbray presented to the Church Renewal Committee three potential design options for the renewal and reordering of the church.  Early this month, the committee met to consider these options and propose the adoption of a suitable option. This has been a lengthy process, but has been … Continue reading Church Renewal Committee Report

9/9/12 – Church Renewal Committee Report

The Church Renewal Committee met recently and finalised details of the renewal of the Church. Staged Works The Church Renewal Committee envisages the completion of work in three stages.  Stage 1, to be completed as soon as possible, includes necessary maintenance work and reordering of the church.  Stage 2 is the installation of mechanical heating … Continue reading 9/9/12 – Church Renewal Committee Report

12/8/12 – Church Renewal Committee Report

The Church Renewal Committee has met twice in recent weeks. For the first of these meetings, we invited an architect to join us for an initial conversation.  The architect was recommended to us by Fr Stephen Hackett MSC, our liturgical consultant for the renewal process.  A very productive and fruitful discussion was had at this … Continue reading 12/8/12 – Church Renewal Committee Report

1/7/12 – Church Renewal Committee Report

The Church Renewal Committee met on Wednesday to continue the planning process. Given the amount of expenditure required, the finance committee has since sought further quotes for the painting of the interior of the church.  The three quotes now obtained vary significantly, and further examination is needed.  The finance committee also intends to make some … Continue reading 1/7/12 – Church Renewal Committee Report