At a recent gathering, a dedicated parishioner and longtime volunteer shared a thought that struck a chord: ‘We already know how to be welcoming. We know how to greet others, care for one another and create a sense of belonging. But…we don’t always do it. Why not?’
Having spent nearly all her life in the northern hemisphere, Canadian liturgist Dr Simone Brosig is feeling a sense of familiarity as she makes her new home in Adelaide and takes on a leadership role with the Pastoral Services Team.
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As Master of Ceremonies at some of the biggest events in the life of the Adelaide Archdiocese over the past few decades, Fr Maurice Shinnick is no stranger to the limelight.
‘Let the little children come to me; Do not stop them; For it is to such as these that the Kingdom of God belongs.’
Early in June we celebrated the feast of Pentecost, often referred to as the ‘birthday of the Church’, when Peter and the other apostles presented the Good News of Christ to the Jerusalem crowds who heard them speaking in their own language. So we could say that, right from the beginning, the character of the Church has been multicultural!
The Masso Foundation has announced the release of the Missal App - a complete Australian version of the Roman Catholic Missal that includes readings and responses for Australian congregations.
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