The Year of Mercy

Carmel Bulletin, 13 December 2015 The Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy, which Pope Francis announced earlier this year, has now begun.  On Tuesday, Pope Francis opened the holy door at St Peter’s Basilica. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H02Nhu_PHeE On Sunday evening (Sydney time), he will go to the cathedral church of the Diocese of Rome, the Basilica of St … Continue reading The Year of Mercy

24/3/13 – Holy Week

Today we begin once again to approach the most holy days of the entire liturgical year.  We invite you all to participate in the celebrations of Holy Week and the Easter Triduum. Our Penitential Service is on Tuesday at 7:30 pm, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated on Good Friday, from 9:30 to … Continue reading 24/3/13 – Holy Week

10/4/11 – Holy Week

Holy Week begins next Sunday.  As Easter is fast approaching, here are a few reminders about our upcoming celebrations: For the first time this year, Bishop Anthony will celebrate the Second Form of the Sacrament of Penance in each deanery.  The Holroyd deanery celebration is this Thursday 14 April at 7:30 pm at St. Patrick’s … Continue reading 10/4/11 – Holy Week

28/3/10 – Holy Week

As we have now entered Holy Week, here are a few reminders about our celebrations: The parish Reconciliation Service will be celebrated on Tuesday 30 March at 7:30 p.m.  Like last year, readers for the Easter Triduum will have a preparation workshop afterwards. The Diocesan Chrism Mass is on at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Wednesday … Continue reading 28/3/10 – Holy Week

14/3/10 – Exploring the Sacrament of Penance

Today at Mass, we hear the parable of the Prodigal Son, or perhaps (depending on the perspective from which you approach this scripture passage) the Forgiving Father. This parable, along with other readings we hear during this season in Year C, make connections with the Lenten theme of Penance and Reconciliation. For many of us, … Continue reading 14/3/10 – Exploring the Sacrament of Penance