20/6/10 – Report on Guiding Concepts Meeting

Last weekend, our parish held a second meeting with liturgical advisor Fr Stephen Hackett MSC to continue the work of our Church Renewal Process.  A good number of people were in attendance, and we thank those who came along and took part. The purpose of this meeting was to begin the development of some guiding … Continue reading 20/6/10 – Report on Guiding Concepts Meeting

13/6/10 – The Whole Body of Christ Celebrates the Liturgy

This weekend, our parish is having its second meeting with Fr Stephen Hackett MSC in regards to our Church Renewal Process.  We will be working together to develop guiding concepts to inform those who will work on developing plans for our church. This work, as Fr Stephen informed us at our last meeting in March, … Continue reading 13/6/10 – The Whole Body of Christ Celebrates the Liturgy

6/6/10 – Play Your Part Next Sunday

Next Sunday, the process of renewing our parish church reaches an important turning point. For most of the past two years, we’ve spent time coming to understand why there is a need to undertake this renewal process.  We’ve learnt more about how the Catholic Church celebrates the liturgy since the Second Vatican Council.  We’ve learnt … Continue reading 6/6/10 – Play Your Part Next Sunday

9/5/10 – Next Church Renewal Process Meeting

During Lent, we continued with our Church Renewal Process by having a consultation meeting with parishioners.  A good group of interested parishioners learnt more about the reasons for the process and the principles upon which any kind of church renewal work is based. As our Liturgical Advisor, Fr Stephen Hackett MSC, explained to those in … Continue reading 9/5/10 – Next Church Renewal Process Meeting

7/3/10 – Church Renewal Process Meeting

Next weekend, our Church Renewal Process takes another step forward.  A parish meeting will give us all the opportunities to explore the possibilities for shaping our church into the future. So far, we have: Developed a statement of need which outlines the liturgical, building and human factors that led us to considering the possibility of renewing … Continue reading 7/3/10 – Church Renewal Process Meeting