Carmel Bulletin, 30 March 2014 We continue to celebrate the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults throughout Lent with the scrutinies that lead to the initiation of Rodger, Sally, Leoni and Domonic at the Easter Vigil. Like any liturgical rite, there are a variety of ministerial roles that must be fulfilled to ensure its proper … Continue reading Initiation is Our Job
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Carmel Bulletin, 23 March 2013 The Liturgy Committee met on Tuesday evening. This year is the first that a weekday evening Mass has been provided during the season of Lent. The initial attendance has been promising, and feedback suggests that the Stations of the Cross preceding Mass have been well received. Over the coming Sundays, the … Continue reading Liturgy Committee Meeting Report
Carmel Bulletin, 16 March 2014 When we look at the actions we engage in as an assembly, tasting is a rather specific one. It is one of the few actions that relate to one part of the Mass. The action of tasting reminds us that “in the liturgy the sanctification of humankind is signified by … Continue reading We Taste
Carmel Bulletin, 2 March 2014 The season of Lent begins this Wednesday. Both Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are particular days of fast and abstinence, and we are encouraged to make these regular practices, especially during this season. The purpose of our fasting and abstaining is simple – to remove the distractions that the “wants” … Continue reading Fast and Abstinence
Carmel Bulletin, 16 February 2014 Last year, we began to look at some of the things we do as a liturgical assembly when we gather together to celebrate the Mass. It seems to go without saying that one of the things we would do, perhaps the thing that we do, is pray. Our prayer in … Continue reading We Pray
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