Carmel Bulletin, 10 May 2015 At Masses during the Lent and Easter seasons, we pray the Apostles’ Creed instead of the usual Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed. This is recommended in the Missal as it is the ancient baptismal creed of the Roman Church, and these seasons are very much focused on baptism; through the initiation of adults … Continue reading He Descended Into Hell
Liturgy Corner
Carmel Bulletin, 29 March 2015 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 Diocese will celebrate the Chrism Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral on Wednesday at 7:30 pm. At this Mass, … Continue reading Holy Week
Carmel Bulletin, 15 March 2015 Sixty years ago, Catholics generally understood that there were two types of Mass – high and low. One had lots of singing, the other didn’t. “High Mass” was intended for more solemn occasions. Both were in Latin, however, and so were equally difficult to understand for most parishioners in the pews … Continue reading Celebrating With Children
This weekend we celebrate sixty years since Cardinal Gilroy blessed and opened our parish church. From early times the name “church” has also been given to the building in which the Christian community gathers to hear the word of God, to pray together, to celebrate the sacraments, and to participate in the eucharist. Ceremonial of … Continue reading Celebrating the Diamond Anniversary of Our Church
Carmel Bulletin, 22 February 2015 Hopefully things look and feel a bit different at Mass this weekend than they did last weekend. The large banners have come down and the plants and flowers are all gone. There may be less music, and instruments should only be used to accompany singing, as opposed to being used for … Continue reading Reflecting the Penitential Nature of Lent
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