Carmel Bulletin, 30 March 2014 We continue to celebrate the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults throughout Lent with the scrutinies that lead to the initiation of Rodger, Sally, Leoni and Domonic at the Easter Vigil. Like any liturgical rite, there are a variety of ministerial roles that must be fulfilled to ensure its proper … Continue reading Initiation is Our Job
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Carmel Bulletin, 23 March 2013 The Liturgy Committee met on Tuesday evening. This year is the first that a weekday evening Mass has been provided during the season of Lent. The initial attendance has been promising, and feedback suggests that the Stations of the Cross preceding Mass have been well received. Over the coming Sundays, the … Continue reading Liturgy Committee Meeting Report
In addition to the scrutinies, our elect Mechelle celebrates engages in liturgical celebrations where she is presented with the creed and the Lord’s Prayer. The presentations take place after the celebration of the scrutinies… Thus, with the catechumenal formation of the elect completed, the Church lovingly entrusts to them the Creed and the Lord’s Prayer, … Continue reading 2/3/08 – The Presentations
This week, as part of the Period of Purification and Enlightenment, we celebrate with Mechelle the first of three scrutinies at our Vigil Mass. The scrutinies, which are solemnly celebrated on Sundays and are reinforced by an exorcism, are rites for self-searching and repentance and have above all a spiritual purpose. The scrutinies are meant … Continue reading 24/2/08 – The Scrutiny
Last Sunday, a group from our parish accompanied Mechelle, then our catechumen preparing for initation, to St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Mechelle, with many others across the diocese, continued her journey towards initiation through the celebration of the Rite of Election. At this second step, on the basis of the testimony of godparents and catechists and of … Continue reading 17/2/08 – Rite of Election
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