We are now into the month of October. The last month has been a wonderful time of celebration, as more than fifty of our young parishioners completed their sacramental initiation into the Catholic Church. We now take some time during the month of November to focus on some of the liturgical ministries in our parish. … Continue reading 5/10/08 – Ministry Formation
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The twelve month period from 29 June 2008 (as I’ve mentioned previously) is the Church’s Year of St. Paul. It celebrates the 2000th Anniversary of the birth of Paul. For many Sundays of the year, we hear the words of Paul. His letters make up many of the second reading excerpts that form part of … Continue reading 21/9/08 – St. Paul’s Letter to the Philippians
“So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, ‘Go and prepare the Passover meal for us that we may eat it.’” (Luke 22:8) The Liturgy Committee would like to invite parishioners to consider volunteering for the role of Altar Server, which we wish to re-establish. The role of Altar Server is an important one. Servers assist … Continue reading 14/9/08 – Altar Servers
In talking about the World Youth Day Mass setting, Missa Benedictus qui venit, we discussed how that the people’s acclamations during Mass should always be sung whenever possible. These acclamations include the gospel acclamation, Sanctus (Holy, holy, holy Lord…), Memorial Acclamation (e.g. Christ had died…) and Great Amen. Another part of the Mass that is … Continue reading 24/8/08 – Singing the Psalms
Just before he moved to Blacktown to take up the position of pastor of St. Patrick’s Parish, I was fortunate to have Fr. Peter Confeggi invite me to visit Holy Family Church in Emerton – Mt. Druitt. Fr. Peter has just completed a period as parish priest there. What’s more, some parishioners would know that … Continue reading 10/8/08 – Making the Space Your Own
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