Liturgy Corner

Recalling Holy Thursday

Carmel Bulletin, 14 May 2014 The Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper is the beginning of the Easter Triduum.  It is the first part of the extended three-day celebration of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus.  It is the only Mass we are permitted to celebrate in the parish on Holy Thursday. Each … Continue reading Recalling Holy Thursday

Recalling Palm Sunday

Carmel Bulletin, 27 April 2014 We have recently celebrated again the liturgies of Holy Week and the Easter Triduum.  The first of these was the celebration of Palm Sunday. The full title of this day, as provided in the Missal, shows us exactly what we celebrate on this day.  Palm Sunday of the Passion of … Continue reading Recalling Palm Sunday

Initiation is Our Job

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

Liturgy Committee Meeting Report

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