BUNBURY CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL PARISH

LITURGY. For the third week in a row, we retain the following the notes for our ministers’ guidance and for the knowledge of every parishioner. Christ Himself  welcomes us every time we celebrate the Eucharist. We are called to do the same. We hear his words: ‘Let the children come to me for to such as these that the Kingdom of God belongs” (Mt 19:14). We are call God’s children called to welcome everyone in the name of Christ.

 

Changes prior to the commencement of Mass:

1. Promptly at the starting time the bells will ring.

2. Parishioners will stand (as previously done)

3. The commentator will welcome the faithful, encourage connection between those participating in the Mass and introduce the message in the readings of the day.

4. Parishioners will be encouraged to join in singing the gathering hymn.

 

To Liturgy of the Word

1. There will be 1 reader of the Word.

2. Psalmist may or may not sing the Responsorial Psalm. If the Psalm is spoken then it will commence with the response, i.e. God, in your goodness, you have made a home for the poor.

3. The Commentator will read the Universal Prayers (Prayer of the Faithful) at the conclusion of Mass.

4. Join the procession at the conclusion of Mass.

 

Changes to the movements of Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) during Mass:

> The EMHC’s joining the procession.

> The EMHC’s approaching the Altar once the Priest-Celebrant consumes the Precious Body of Christ (They remain at their seats and kneel as part of the body of the Church).

> The Acolyte will distribute Communion in the body of the Church. An EMHC will distribute Holy Communion upstairs.

> Blessings will be offered verbally (There will be no Precious Body held in the fingers, or contact made).

> Once finished distribution of Holy Communion, EMHC’s will wash their hands to remove traces of the Precious Body.

> Those EMHC’s taking the Precious Body to the housebound will be invited to the Altar and blessed by the Priest-Celebrant after the Prayer After communion.

> EMHC’s will join the procession at the conclusion of Mass.

 

SEASON OF CREATION: 1 September - 4 October

Each year from September 1 to October 4, the Christian family unites for this worldwide celebration of prayer and action to protect our common home. It is a special season where we celebrate God as Creator and acknowledge Creation as the divine continuing act that summons us as collaborators to love and care for the gift of all that is created. As followers of Christ from around the globe, we share a common call to care for Creation. We are co- creatures and part of all that God has made. Our well-being is interwoven

with the well-being of the Earth.

 

This year’s theme is “Peace with Creation”, inspired by Isaiah 32:14-18: “For the palace will be forsaken, the populous city deserted; the hill and the watchtower will become dens forever, the joy of wild asses, a pasture forflocks… The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness, and trust forever….”

quietness, and trust forever. My people will abide in a peaceful habitation,

in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.”