LITURGY MATTERS: Christ is present
Principles shaping and critiquing our celebration of Catholic liturgy.
LITURGY MATTERS: Perpetual Day of Remembrance on 15 September
The Diocesan Liturgy Council met on Wednesday last week. One of the main items on our agenda was the Perpetual Day of Remembrance which Bishop Bill declared in 2017. This week’s Liturgy Matters seeks to till the ground, inviting us all to think about what such remembering and celebration asks of us as a faith community.
Liturgy Matters: A mystogogical reflection
This week deacon Kevin Gadd engages in a mystagogical reflection on his experience of being ordained a deacon in April.
LITURGY MATTERS: LiturgyHelp Workshops Rescheduled
Thank you everyone for your grace and understanding when, due to illness in our presenter’s family, we had to cancel the LiturgyHelp Workshops that were to be held in May. The good news is we are now all systems go for 18 and 19 June.
LITURGY MATTERS: From ‘Headmaster’ to ‘Master of the House’! (Part IV)
This week Louise Outram, one of the Assistant Masters of Ceremonies reflects on her experience of ministry. The pink sash Louise is wearing in the photo indicates she is ministering as an AMC. Traditionally the Master of Ceremonies wears the Bishop’s colour. When the discernment and formation process is complete the AMC will wear appropriate vesture.
Liturgy Matters: The Liturgical ‘Master of the House’! (Part III)
As I mentioned last week, I truly enjoy my role as Master of Ceremonies, bringing my passion for and knowledge of the liturgical life of the Church to the service of the Church of Maitland-Newcastle.
LITURGY MATTERS: The Liturgical ‘Master of the House’! (Part II)
This week Fr. Andrew reflects on what attracted him to the ministry of Master of Ceremonies.
LITURGY MATTERS: The Liturgical ‘Master of the House’!
The public celebration of the liturgy of the Church is a primary means by which the community of faith gives public worship to God in response to the Paschal Mystery.