Carmel Bulletin, 23 December 2018
A former parish priest of Wenty claims that people used to call the parish office in the lead up to Christmas and ask this very question. Although it may surprise you that people called and asked it, what will probably be more surprising this year is the answer you’ll get!
Continue reading “What Time’s Midnight Mass?”Carmel Bulletin, 16 December 2018
A short liturgical season such as Advent can be easily lost in Australia amidst the pre-Christmas hype and end-of-year rush to the summer holidays. As such, its symbols, prayers and music can help us to hold on to this time of joyful expectation.
Carmel Bulletin, 18 November 2018
Recently the parish installed seventy-two solar panels across the priory and church. Our action is part of a growing trend amongst homeowners and businesses to reduce both energy bill costs and reliance on fossil fuels.
Carmel Bulletin, 27 October 2018
In the Gospel reading at Mass today, Bartimaeus is healed of his blindness. He has the faith and courage to ask Jesus to do what would be impossible for mere mortals like us. It seems likely that the first thing that Bartimaeus sees is the face of Jesus – a face of love, mercy and compassion.
Each of us is called to be that same face of Jesus to everyone we encounter in our lives. And as we call ourselves Catholics, it seems only fair that we should start “in our own backyard”, or more precisely, at our own church doors. A simple smile, a word of welcome, being there to answer a question or help with an issue can be crucial to ensuring that when people come here for Mass, they see in us the same Jesus that Bartimaeus saw.
Do you want to help people feel like they belong when they come to Mass? We’re looking for people who can spend some time before Mass serving as welcomers, greeting people as they arrive and helping them to join in our gathering and celebration.
If you are interested in joining a team of people who provide hospitality to those who come to Sunday Mass, we invite you to attend an introductory workshop on
Wednesday 7 November at 7:00 pm in the Parish Centre
If you have any questions, contact us.
In the Gospel reading at Mass today, Jesus sets the challenge for the disciples: living in the likeness of Christ requires us to place ourselves at the service of others.
When we gather for Mass, that service to others begins from the moment people walk in the door. Our vision as a parish is that families feel connected, supported and valued as they live and grow in their faith. Making people feel welcome when they come to Mass is crucial to beginning that relationship.
We’re looking for people who want to make a difference to making feel welcome when they come to Mass by joining our hospitality ministry. In particular, we’re looking for people who can spend some time before Mass serving as welcomers, greeting people as they arrive and helping them to join into our gathering and celebration.
If you are interested in being part of our welcoming ministry at Sunday Mass, we invite you to attend an introductory workshop:
Wednesday 7 November at 7:00 pm in the Parish Centre
