As we advised recently, the Church Renewal Committee is currently working through the planning process, considering how the church can be shaped and ordered to best fulfil the vision articulated by parishioners during the consultation process. The Guiding Concepts developed from this consultation are, therefore, an important measure to work by. Many parishioners during the … Continue reading 10/6/12 – The Arrangement of the Church: Sanctuary
Liturgy Corner
Last month, the Church Renewal Committee met again to continue the planning process. A quote was tabled for the painting of the clerestory (upper level) of the church interior, as well as the refinishing of the ceiling, end walls of the church (sanctuary and choir gallery) and other selected elements such as the timber wall … Continue reading 20/5/12 – Church Renewal Committee Report
Today, the Church celebrates the Sixth Sunday of Easter. In Australia, we also celebrate Mothers’ Day today. It can be difficult to determine to what extent local concerns can and should be incorporated into the celebrations of the universal Church. It is important to respect the liturgical year and seasons. Through the course of the … Continue reading 13/5/12 – The Liturgy and Local Concerns
We have recently spoken about the roles of altar server and acolyte. You may have noticed that while our senior servers and acolyte have typically worn albs, our junior servers are now also wearing albs, replacing the red cassock and white cotta they wore previously. Sometimes people may comment when lay ministers are wearing albs … Continue reading 6/5/12 – The Alb and Other Vestments
Last week, we looked at the liturgical ministries of altar server and acolyte. Altar service is a ministry that is open to all, whilst adult men can choose to serve as instituted acolytes. Acolytes have some exclusive responsibilities. On the other hand, other duties can be carried out by altar servers if acolytes are not … Continue reading 29/4/12 – Liturgical Responsibilities of the Acolyte
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