The recent celebrations of the Easter Triduum required a great amount of preparation. Without the dedicated service of parishioners, particularly in the various liturgical ministries, these celebrations would not have been the success that they were. Three years ago on Holy Thursday, our first altar servers were blessed and began their service to our parish. … Continue reading 22/4/12 – Acolytes and Servers
Liturgy Corner
Last week we celebrated the death and resurrection of Christ through the liturgical celebrations of the Easter Triduum. These celebrations would not have happened without the hard work of many people. There are so many people who deserve our thanks: our priests; John O’Loughlin and our servers; our choir and musicians; the Liturgy Committee who … Continue reading 15/4/12 – Thank You
The Easter Triduum begins on Holy Thursday evening with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. The liturgical celebration of the Triduum continues with the Celebration of the Passion of the Lord on Good Friday and reaches its high point with the Easter Vigil on Saturday evening. The liturgical celebration of the Easter Triduum then continues … Continue reading 1/4/12 – Easter Sunday Evening Prayer
Next Sunday is Palm Sunday. The Mass commemorates the actual “Palm Sunday” events in its unique introductory rites which include the blessing of palm branches, and the proclamation of a gospel account of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. This typically takes place at the entrance to the church, or may even take a simple form with … Continue reading 25/3/12 – Approaching Holy Week and the Easter Triduum
Recently, Fr Paul has written in Carmel reminding us of some matters concerning the celebration of Communion during Mass. Asking all of us to be consistent in how we process to the front of the church and receive communion is not simply about efficiency, safety and the like. A common bodily posture, to be observed … Continue reading 4/3/12 – CommUNION
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