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
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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
Part 3, Carmel Bulletin, 5 October 2014 The Sign of Peace leads us into the breaking of the bread and reception of Holy Communion. Previously, however, suggestions had been made that it could be better celebrated elsewhere during the Mass. One suggestion that is made sometimes is to move the Sign of Peace after the Prayer … Continue reading The Sign of Peace
Part 2, Carmel Bulletin, 14 September 2014 The Sign of Peace leads us into the breaking of the bread and reception of Holy Communion. Previously, however, suggestions had been made that it could be better celebrated elsewhere during the Mass. One suggestion that is made sometimes is to move the Sign of Peace to the Introductory Rites … Continue reading The Sign of Peace
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