The season of Lent will begin in just over three weeks. Despite it not being a holy day obligation, many Catholics take time to participate in the liturgical celebrations of Ash Wednesday, the first day of the season. As its name suggests, ashes are a symbol synonymous with this day. On Ash Wednesday, we are … Continue reading 29/1/12 – Palms and Ashes
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During much of Ordinary Time this year, we will listen to readings from the gospel according to Mark. For Sundays we have three years worth of readings. Year A is comprised mostly of Matthew; Year B, Mark; and Year C; Luke. Parts of John are proclaimed during the Easter Season, and on other feast days … Continue reading 22/1/12 – The Year of Mark
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?
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
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