Parish Ministries

The Altar Flowers Ministry prepare arrangements of fresh flowers to decorate the altar and church.

The Altar linen Ministry involves the handling, washing, ironing, and storing of sacred linens used during liturgical celebrations. It extends to dressing the altar with fresh linens on a regular basis.

Altar Servers assist during Mass and other liturgies. This may include adults and children who have received the Sacraments of Confession and Holy Communion.

The Banking Ministry are responsible for counting all church income including the weekly collections, votive monies, etc. They record the sums in the Church Weekly Income Record and ensure cash is banked on a weekly basis.

The Care & Kindness Ministry provide confidential pastoral care to those in need or experiencing difficult times.

This is to be discussed by the Parish Pastoral Council with a view to introducing a Children’s Liturgy. The Liturgy of the Word with Children often referred to as ‘Children's Liturgy’ is a very common liturgical activity offering our children the opportunity to listen and respond to the Sunday Gospel at an age-appropriate level.

The Church Cleaning Ministry carryout weekly cleaning of the church and more extensive cleaning in advance of major liturgies.

The Church Supplies Ministry manage the stock of candles, communion hosts and wine, etc used during liturgical celebrations.

The Communications & Technology Ministry manage the various communication channels and associated technologies. This includes the Parish website, social media, video streaming, weekly eBulletin and newsletter as well as management of the Parish Register.

Eucharistic Ministers or Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist are laity who have been trained and commissioned to assist during Mass with distribution of communion. They may also distribute communion to the housebound.

The Eucharistic Services Ministry are laity who have been trained to preside over the Celebration of the Word & Communion in the absence of a Priest to celebrate Mass.

Canon 537 of the Code of Canon Law states that in each parish there must be a finance committee to assist the parish priest in the administration of the goods and finances of the parish. They oversee the parish accounts and provide appropriate stewardship of the resources of the Parish. These include both financial and property assets.

The Food Bank Ministry oversee and deliver food donations made by parishioners to a local food bank.

The Hall Management Ministry oversee the use of the church hall. This includes ensuring appropriate equipment and materials are available to allow the hall to function. They prepare teas and coffee in the hall after Sunday morning Mass.

The Health & Safety Ministry aim to ensure a safe environment within the church, hall, and church grounds in compliance with Diocesan guidance.

The Liturgy Ministry focus on the Parish's liturgical life. They prepare introductions to Sunday Mass.

The Music Ministry provide accompaniment to the singing of hymns during liturgies. They include organists and several Cantors who bring music to our liturgy.

Under Canon 536 of the Code of Canon Law, a Parish Pastoral Council may be formed as a consultative body to assist in the development of the parish in all its pastoral concerns. It enables participation between the parish priest and lay people and provides a forum for consultation and discussion on matters affecting parish life.

The Piety Stall offers the sale of a wide range of religious items such as Mass cards, prayer books, etc. It also includes special occasion items for Baptism, First Holy Communion and Confirmation as well as seasonal items for Christmas and Easter.

The Prayer Circle are members of the Parish who commit to regularly pray for a specific intention requested by a member of the Parish. Each intention is prayed for during the following month. It provides an opportunity to pray for the needs of the parish and our parishioners.

The Property Committee oversee maintenance and repairs to the church, hall, and house. They provide guidance on contractor programme of works.

The Readers Ministry or Ministers of the Word are lay members who proclaim the word of God during Mass. They exercise their responsibility in mediating the presence of Christ.

The Sacristans prepares the altar and sanctuary for the celebration of Mass and other major liturgies. This includes preparing the liturgical books, vestments, bread, wine, vessels, linens, seating arrangements, candles, and microphones. The sacristan knows the meaning and purpose of the liturgy as well as the needs of the service and works carefully to provide the celebrant with the liturgical items needed for a meaningful, prayerful, and active liturgy.

The Safeguarding Ministry coordinate all parish volunteers who work with children and vulnerable adults. They ensure volunteers are recruited appropriately and receive safeguarding training. They are also a point of contact for anyone with any safeguarding concerns.

The Social Committee arrange a variety of events to bring together parishioners of all ages as well as members of the wider community. These events help raise funds for the parish or specific charities.

The Sunday School provides religious education to those children attending the local non-denominational schools. As there is no catholic school in the local area, this is essential to develop their religious education, particularly in preparation for the sacraments.

The Welcome Ministry undertake duties at Sunday Masses and other major liturgies. Their primary role is to prepare the main body of the church before services and provide a welcome as people come into church. They plan for the smooth running of the service and assist those who may require help.