Last weekend, our young candidates for the Sacrament of Holy Communion came to Mass and committed themselves to the final and formal preparation for this celebration. You may have also noticed that all of us, as parishioners, agreed to support these children in their preparation. This weekend, you will be asked to consider how you … Continue reading 12/8/07 – Supporting Sacramental Initiation
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On 15 August, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. “I didn’t think we had those any more!” I hear you say. Well, we still do. What’s more, we shouldn’t see them as a burden, but rather an opportunity to celebrate some … Continue reading 5/8/07 – Holy Days of Obligation
Last weekend, the Liturgy Committee began The Church: Our place of worship, Our house of God. It is a formation series for parishioners. Every few weeks a new leaflet will be available in the Parish Centre and online which will contain statements and reflections on liturgical space and environment. Each leaflet will focus on a … Continue reading The Church, Part 1: How Blessed is This Place…
Next weekend, our parish celebrates its feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Although the actual date in the Universal Calendar is 16 July, in Carmelite parishes it is common to observe the solemnity on the nearest Sunday. Furthermore, as a Carmelite parish, we use a special Carmelite Lectionary and Sacramentary which contains readings … Continue reading 8/7/07 – Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Last week we considered whether our community truly feels gathered when it comes together to celebrate the Eucharist. Certainly there are a number of factors, including our ministry to each other, and the arrangement of our worship space that can contribute to how people perceive our community’s hospitality and inclusiveness. Throughout the celebration of Mass, … Continue reading 2/7/07 – The Word Proclaimed in God’s House
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