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Ministry Resource Update - October 2011
Communion of All Believers
As Catholics we believe in the Communion of Saints. This is a belief that all the baptized are part of one family whether living or deceased. How do we demonstrate that in practical ways in our parishes? Many parishes include in the bulletin the names of those who are sick or who have died. We pray for them during each liturgy. We could add to that the names of those who have celebrated the Sacrament of Matrimony and those who have joined our parish family through the Sacrament of Baptism.
Ministry Resource Update - September 2011
Vespers
Evening Prayer, sometimes called vespers, is an official rite of the church that is as ancient as the Eucharist. It is part of what we call the Liturgy of the Hours and is truly part of the church’s liturgy. We believe that Christ is truly present whenever the church gathers to pray and sing in celebration of the Liturgy of the Hours. The two primary hours that are celebrated are in the morning and evening. These hours use the daily rhythm of the sun to symbolize the death and resurrection of Jesus. As with most things it’s a matter of the proper balance. Sometimes we do forget that the purpose of our gathering is to worship God. Sometimes the chatter is carried too far. However, we also need to remember that we
Ministry Resource Update - August 2011
Being Family
Sometimes Parishioners complain that they are tired of coming into a church in which social conversations are carried on in such a loud voice that they find it difficult to concentrate on their prayers. As with most things it’s a matter of the proper balance. Sometimes we do forget that the purpose of our gathering is to worship God. Sometimes the chatter is carried too far. However, we also need to remember that we
Ministry Resource Update - July 2011
The Times, They Are A-Changin’
Or are they? We all know that language changes in the liturgy will begin this Advent. How are we preparing our people for them? Printed materials and/or screens at Mass will assist them in getting the new words right. But what about actual catechesis? It seems to me that since people tend to resist change, and since they have become accustomed to the current verbiage, and in fact, for the most part, have it memorized, there may be some displeasure with having to learn something new. The manner in which the new changes are introduced will make a difference. We can catechize about
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