The Church Renewal Committee met on Wednesday to continue the planning process. Given the amount of expenditure required, the finance committee has since sought further quotes for the painting of the interior of the church. The three quotes now obtained vary significantly, and further examination is needed. The finance committee also intends to make some … Continue reading 1/7/12 – Church Renewal Committee Report
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The Year of Grace, which began at Pentecost, is an opportunity for us to step back from the challenges we encounter as a Church today, and focus once again on Christ, as the centre of our lives. This year, 2012, also marks the fiftieth anniversary of the beginning of the Second Vatican Council. For many … Continue reading 17/6/12 – Fifty Years Since Vatican II: Liturgical Renewal
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
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
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