On Holy Thursday evening, Fr. Anthony gave us an excellent homily which challenged us to consider how we participate in the Eucharist which we commemorated Jesus instituting. "We are not spectators..." I've referred many times before to the Second Vatican Council and the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, which calls us to full, conscious and … Continue reading 26/4/09 – Gathered Around the Two Tables
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Our recent celebration of the Easter Triduum brought our community together in prayer in worship. It places particular demands on us, not only as we prepare for the most important events in our Church's year, but as prepare to celebrate rituals that are unique to this time of year. People came in very large numbers, … Continue reading 19/4/09 – Shaping a Space That Will Shape Us
The Blessed Sacrament is carried through the church in procession, led by a cross-bearer and accompanied by candles and incense, to the place of reposition in a chapel suitably decorated for the occasion... From the Roman Missal for Holy Thursday On Holy Thursday evening, we are required to do something that does not occur at … Continue reading 5/4/09 – Altar of Repose
Holy Week will soon be upon us. As such, here are a few reminders about our celebrations: Passion (Palm) Sunday is next Sunday. All Masses begin with a solemn entrance from the parish centre except for 9:00 a.m., which will begin with a procession from the parish hall. Please be aware that daylight saving ends … Continue reading 29/3/09 – Holy Week Arrangements
We've now reached the Fourth Sunday of Lent. Traditionally, this has been called Laetare Sunday. In some places, rose coloured vestments are worn. The liturgical documents also allow for greater use of the organ on this day than on the other Sundays of Lent. The reason for this is because Laetare Sunday is a day … Continue reading 22/3/09 – Easter is Coming
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