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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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
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
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
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