On Sunday, a group of about thirty parishioners gathered to learn more about our Church Renewal Process. Fr Stephen Hackett MSC, liturgical advisor for the project, reviewed the process we have undertaken to date. He also took us through Liturgical, Church and Papal statements which helped to articulate some key principles which underpin our renewal … Continue reading 21/3/10 – Church Renewal Process Meeting
Liturgy Corner
Today at Mass, we hear the parable of the Prodigal Son, or perhaps (depending on the perspective from which you approach this scripture passage) the Forgiving Father. This parable, along with other readings we hear during this season in Year C, make connections with the Lenten theme of Penance and Reconciliation. For many of us, … Continue reading 14/3/10 – Exploring the Sacrament of Penance
Next weekend, our Church Renewal Process takes another step forward. A parish meeting will give us all the opportunities to explore the possibilities for shaping our church into the future. So far, we have: Developed a statement of need which outlines the liturgical, building and human factors that led us to considering the possibility of renewing … Continue reading 7/3/10 – Church Renewal Process Meeting
Over the past two weeks, I have spoken a little about the recent National Liturgical Conference; the focus of which was the impending release of a new English translation of the Roman Missal. One of the most exciting parts of the conference was to get an insight (and a bit of a sneak preview!) into … Continue reading 28/2/10 – Become One Body, One Spirit in Christ
Noel Debien, from the ABC Radio Religion Unit, has reported on the recent National Liturgical Conference and the introduction of a new translation of the Roman Missal. The report includes a recording of Archbishop Coleridge's address to the gathering of liturgy representatives.
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