Today we celebrate the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. You may be noticing for the first time this weekend the change in the Church’s art and environment to mark the transition from the Christmas season. You might also be asking yourself a question: What happened to the First Sunday in Ordinary Time? The answer is … Continue reading 15/1/12 – What Happened to the First Sunday?
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I hope everyone’s enjoyed the first week of 2012. If you’ve made a New Year’s resolution, I hope it’s managed to last at least the past seven days. I’m typically not one to make resolutions, but I am going to ask all of us to make one together. This year, I ask every one of … Continue reading 8/1/12 – New Year’s Resolution
Last month, the newly-formed Church Renewal Committee met for the first time. This committee has been formed to oversee the next stage of the Church Renewal Process – the development of plans for the maintenance and modification of the church. The committee consists of members of the Liturgy Committee and the former Guiding Concepts Committee. Both … Continue reading 11/12/11 – Church Renewal Committee Report
Over the course of this year, we have begun to use the new English translation of the Roman Missal. This began first of all with singing parts of the Mass, then the introduction of much of the Order of Mass from Pentecost Sunday. To assist parishioners in becoming familiar with the new Order of Mass, … Continue reading 20/11/11 – It’s On the Cards
Since we have started using the new translation of the Order of Mass, we have relied on projection systems and pew cards to recall the texts of prayers we used to know off by heart. We will also come to know these new words by memory over time. In the meantime, many of us like … Continue reading 6/11/11 – Looking for A Missal?
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