Readers

Readers have a vital role in the celebration of the Mass. We are pleased to hear about those who would like to read at Mass. Readers are commissioned on the Second Sunday of Advent each year for the service of the Parish. Contact Deacon Jim if you would like to participate.

Altar Servers

We are always pleased to welcome new girls and boys as altar servers. We belong to the Archconfraternity of St Stephen and new servers when they have passed their simple test can be enrolled as a member and receive the Medal. Each year the Diocese hold a Mass at the Cathedral with the Bishop, which our servers attend. Contact the Parish Office for further information.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Parishioners are invited to serve the Parish Community as extraordinary ministers of holy communion. Ministers help distribute Holy Communion at Sunday and weekday Masses. They may also be asked to visit the sick and housebound in their area with the Blessed Sacrament. Please let the Clergy know if you would like to become a minister.

Bereavement Service

An annual service is held each November to remember those who have died during the previous year, followed by refreshments in the hall. See the parish weekly newsletter for more information.

Prayer Group

Catholics and non-Catholics meet in the Sacristy on Tuesday mornings at 10.00am for shared prayer. Refreshments served afterwards.

Rosary Group

Meets to pray the rosary twenty minutes before most weekday Masses and also to pray the Rosary in peoples homes on request.

The Bethany Group

The Bethany Group Mass is a special Mass in our Church for people with additional needs and their families and friends. The Mass usually occurs every third Sunday afternoon of the month at varying times. Please see the weekly parish newsletter for related announcements.

Sunday Morning Coffee

After the 11.00am service on Sundays, coffee/tea is served in the hall. It is an ideal opportunity to meet fellow parishioners and welcome visitors to the Parish. Do pop in.

Musicians

Music is provided at the 9.00 am and 11.00am Sunday Masses and at Easter and Christmas. All musicians and singers are very welcome, especially youngsters, to join either Mass to enhance the Parish music liturgy.

Parish Pastoral Council

The Parish Council consists of representatives drawn from various Catholic organisations and groups in the Parish. They meet to advise the Parish Priest and provide a forum for matters to be discussed. Meetings are held, as announced, twice a year.

Parish Finance Committee

The Parish Finance Committee meets at least twice a year to review the Parish finances, prepare the annual financial report, discuss related matters such as the gift aid scheme, insurances, buildings, repairs, capital expenditure, utilities and any other related activities.

Legion of Mary

You are welcome to join the Praesidium which meets in the Sacristy on Tuesday evenings at 6.00pm. At our weekly meetings, we pray, share reports on the work we have done and ask Our Lady to guide us in the allocation of the following week’s work. The parish priest guides us in the work that we do.

The object of the Legion is to develop the spirituality of its members through prayer and active co-operation with priests, deacons and religious in the work of the Church. The Legion helps the priest to reach out to everyone in the parish. All parishioners have a role to play.

We work in pairs for about two hours each week. There is a huge variety of works that can be done. The only work that the Legion cannot do is to give material aid to people. We all have our own part to play in the Church. In the Legion, Our Lady guides us and makes sure that we do what God wants.

The Thursday Club

As the name suggests, the Thursday Club meets on Thursday at 10.00am to Noon for anyone who wishes to spend some time socialising and having a cup of tea.

Flower Arranging

Church Flowers are arranged for weekly Masses, Christmas and Easter and also for weddings and other special occasions on request.

Cleaners

We welcome families or individuals to join with others and take an occasional turn. Cleaning is usually on Wednesday after morning Mass, but other times can be accommodated. We could do with your help to keep the House of God clean.

Parish Centre

Our Parish Social Centre comprises a Hall and a Lounge with bar, kitchen and toilet facilities. It is used by Parish organisations and a select number of outside groups. The facilities are available for hire to registered parishioners for a specific event. Contact the Parish Office for more information.

Sunday Masses: 6.30pm on Saturday (First Mass of Sunday) and 9.00am and 11.00am on Sunday

Holy days of Obligation: 9.30am and 7.30pm

Confessions: 6.00pm to 6.20pm on Saturday

Weekday Masses: 9.30am on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursday and Friday (check the weekly Newsletter)

Stations of the Cross: 7.30pm every Friday during Lent

Penitential Services: As announced before Christmas and Easter