Parish Voluntary Groups
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Volunteer Groups Helping Our Parish to Work for You
(Many Hands Make The Light Work in Our Parish)
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1. Eucharistic Ministers – Distribute Holy Communion at Masses, bring Holy Communion to local Nursing Homes on Sundays and at times
to the housebound in the Parish.
Further Information - Ministers of the Eucharist
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2. Ministers of the Word – Proclaim the Word of God and lead Prayers of the Faithful at Masses and other liturgical events.
Further Information - Ministers of the Word
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3. Choir – Sings at Sunday morning 11.00.a.m. Mass.
Further Information - Choir & Barbershop
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4. Liturgy Committee – Seeks ways to enhance the celebration of Mass and other liturgical events and plans and organises
special liturgies, e.g. during Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, Pentecost, Corpus Christi etc.
Further Information - Liturgy Committee
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5. Bethany Group – Supports people or families in the Parish that have suffered bereavement.
Further Information - Bethany Bereavement Support Group
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'6. Hospitality Committee – Organises and prepares refreshments at parish events throughout the year.
Further Information - Catering/Hospitality Group
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7. Small Christian Community Prayer Groups – Meet in fellowship to study scripture, to discuss it and pray together.
Further Information - Small Christian Communities
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8. St. Vincent de Paul Society – Visits families and individuals in the local area who ask for assistance and offers them financial support
and friendship (all visits are confidential).
Further Information - Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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9. Legion of Mary – Members give at least two hours per week to serve Christ in the sick, marginalised and needy.
Further Information - Legion of Mary
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10. Communications Group – Working to update communications using current technology, including updating this website - ongoing.
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11. Fundraising Committee – Organises events to raise funds necessary for the parish to carry out its mission.
Further Information - Fund Raising Committee
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12. Finance Committee – Advises the Parish Priest with the Parish Finances and advises in the Financial Management of the Parish.
Further Information - Finance Committee
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13. Church Envelope Collectors – Collect Family Offering Envelopes in street or local area to enable and support the work of the Parish.
Further Information - Family Offering Team
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14. Care of the Church Group – Vacuum, clean and polish in the Church so it continues to be a beautiful place appropriate for worship.
Further Information - Care of the Church Group
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15. Church Flower Arrangers – Beautify the altar area of the Church with appropriate flowers for the celebration of Mass and other occasions.
Further Information - Flowers/Altar Cloths
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16. Church Garden Volunteers – Upgrade and maintain the Church Gardens so God’s creation can enhance our place of worship.
Further Information - Gardening Team
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17. Pastoral Council – A Leadership Group working with the Priest for the good of the Parish.
Further Information - Pastoral Council
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18. Theatre Social Group - This group contributes to community spirit by enabling people to meet in a neutral venue - a local theatre -
for a chat and a pleasant night out.
Further Information - Theatre Social Group
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'If you would like help from any of these groups, or to help them in their work, please contact the parish office.
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