This is an important weekend. Yes, we are celebrating the feast of the Epiphany (on the earliest date possible in the liturgical calendar). It is also the first weekend of the New Year, 2011. This means that in Australia, we can begin to take the first steps towards implementing the new English translation of the … Continue reading 2/1/11 – New Mass Settings
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During October, our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion participated in their annual formation workshops. This week, we are taking a moment to remind you of a few important matters we raised at the workshops. The Breaking of the Bread and other preparations at the altar for communion are undertaken by the priest, assisted as required … Continue reading 5/12/10 – Reminders from the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Workshops
During October, our Ministers of the Word participated in their annual formation workshops. This week, we are taking a moment to remind you of a few important matters we raised at the workshops. Organising a replacement reader is essential if you are unable to read or commentate on the date assigned to you on the … Continue reading 28/11/10 – Reminders from the Ministers of the Word Workshops
We have been looking at the place of silence within the celebration of Mass over the past few weeks. Last week, we looked at the place of silence during the Liturgy of the Word. We now conclude by returning to where we started – the period for silent prayer after communion. During the Act of … Continue reading 31/10/10 – More on Silence After Communion
We have been looking at the place of silence within the celebration of Mass over the past few weeks. Last week, we looked at the place of silence during the Act of Penitence and the Opening Prayer. Another time during Mass when silence is encouraged is after each of the readings and the homily. During … Continue reading 24/10/10 – Silence During the Liturgy of the Word
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