Serving Others

Carmel Bulletin, 4 June 2017 You may have heard the saying: You can please some people all of the time, or everyone some of the time, but you can never please everyone all the time. Imagine, then, trying to consider the needs and desires of a parish community as diverse as ours when it comes … Continue reading Serving Others

Liturgical Ministry Has a Spiritual Side

Carmel Bulletin, 30 August 2015 Often when we consider the skills and gifts that a parishioner brings to liturgical ministry, we think of very practical things.  Music ministers obviously need to be able to sing or play an instrument.  Ministers of the Word need to be able to project their voice and speak clearly.  Altar servers … Continue reading Liturgical Ministry Has a Spiritual Side

Roles of the Sacristan: Preparing for Mass

Carmel Bulletin, 16 August 2015 The role of the sacristan, or of the group of volunteers who attend to the work of the sacristy, is an important ministry in any parish.  These ministers not only assist the priest, but support the entire assembly to participate fully, consciously and actively in liturgical celebrations. The most typical responsibility … Continue reading Roles of the Sacristan: Preparing for Mass

Roles of the Sacristan: Preparing for Liturgy

Carmel Bulletin, 9 August 2015 The role of the sacristan, or of the group of volunteers who attend to the work of the sacristy, is an important ministry in any parish.  These ministers not only assist the priest, but support the entire assembly to participate fully, consciously and actively in liturgical celebrations. One responsibility sacristans … Continue reading Roles of the Sacristan: Preparing for Liturgy

Roles of the Sacristan: The Calendar

Carmel Bulletin, 2 August 2015 The role of the sacristan, or of the group of volunteers who attend to the work of the sacristy, is an important ministry in any parish.  These ministers not only assist the priest, but support the entire assembly to participate fully, consciously and actively in liturgical celebrations. There are many responsibilities … Continue reading Roles of the Sacristan: The Calendar