Carmel Bulletin, 7 December 2014 When we recently met with Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, we discussed the qualities they bring to their ministry. One of these was humility. The quality is closely linked with service. We must be prepared to put aside our own interests and place ourselves at the service of Christ, with whom … Continue reading Humility
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Carmel Bulletin, 23 November 2014 The Liturgy Committee met last month. Formation workshops have been completed over the past month for three ministries: the Ministry of the Word, the Extraordinary Ministry of Holy Communion and those who prepare and present the digital presentations use at Mass. Ministers will be commissioned on the First Sunday of Advent. … Continue reading Liturgy Committee Meeting Report
Carmel Bulletin, 2 November 2014 Over the past week, thirty-four of our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion participated in the annual formation workshop. We reflected upon the participation on everybody in the liturgical celebration. The Mass is the celebration of Christ and his Church – the Church present at this time and place, united in … Continue reading Formation Workshop for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Carmel Bulletin, 26 October 2014 There have been several feast days this year that have fallen on Sunday, and have taken the place of a Sunday in Ordinary Time. These feasts have been determined by the universal Church to be of such importance that they should be observed even when they fall on a Sunday. … Continue reading Sundays and Feast Days
Part 4, Carmel Bulletin, 12 October 2014 The Rite of Peace is described in the Missal as an action that symbolises “peace, communion and charity” (Roman Missal, Order of Mass, no. 128). When we look closely at the text for this rite, we can see the gift of peace that this rite symbolises: Lord Jesus Christ, … Continue reading The Sign of Peace
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