Liturgy and Sacraments
Altar Servers
Servers can be boys or girls from the age of seven who have received their First Holy Communion.
Contact: Parish Office on 8402 0459, or Phil Russell, or Patrick Gorey
Baptism of Infants
Two months’ notice is required and may be given before the baby is born. Green leaflets are available in the Church Foyer giving details of courses and Baptism Sundays.
Application forms from the Parish Office or one of the Pastoral Team.
Children’s Liturgy Group
We are part of the 9.15 family mass and meet every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month.
There is an early years group for children up to Year 1 & an older group for children in Years 1-3. The early years group takes place in our hall and children must be accompanied by an adult. The older group takes place in the club room and it is not necessary for adults to accompany their children.
All children joining the older group need to be registered by filling in a registration card, available from any of the Children’s Liturgy Catechists. Then each week when there is Children’s Liturgy, children collect their registration card from the index box in the foyer before mass and bring it with them to Children’s Liturgy.
We are always looking for extra people to join the group and help keep it going, so any parents who would be prepared to be part of the Children’s Liturgy Group, please contact Kath Sargent
Choir for 11.00am Sunday Mass
Short rehearsal after 11.00am Mass on Sunday. No previous experience is necessary. Just turn up to rehearsal.
Confirmation Programme
Advance registration for the Confirmation programme is invited from those in school year 8 [2nd year secondary] ie: aged 12+ years, through the weekly newsletter during September/October each year. The programme begins in November and is held on Saturday afternoons, during term time, from 3pm-5.30pm. We then prepare for the 6pm Mass which will hopefully be the Mass of choice during the programme. The Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated annually in May or June.
Contact: Parish Office on 8402 0459.
Journey in Faith
Journey in Faith is for non-Catholics who are interested in finding out more about the Catholic faith. We also welcome Baptised Catholic adults wishing to be Confirmed. Parishioners who wish to act as Sponsors or Faith Friends to our Enquirers are also invited to attend. Meetings are held each Monday from September onwards at 8.00pm in the Parish Centre.
Contact: Father Tom, or Mary Crosby
Landings
Landings is a gentle programme of 10 meetings for Catholics who wish to return to the Church. It consists of prayers, stories and reflections with music and refreshments. We meet in the Bishop Clarke Suite on dates and at times agreed with all members.
Contact: Parish Office
Lay Ministers of the Eucharist
These men and women assist the priest to distribute Holy Communion to the faithful at all Masses on Sundays and weekdays and take the Blessed Sacrament to the sick and housebound in the local hospitals, nursing homes and private houses – mostly on Sundays but sometimes also on weekdays
Contact: Father Tom.
Marriage Preparation
Married couples offer those planning to marry the opportunity to talk to each other in an informal atmosphere. Using their own experience of married life, the team aims to help couples cope with problems and pitfalls through better communication. These very informal discussions happen during the six-month notice period required for marriages.
Contact: Father Tom.
Music Group for 9.15am Sunday Mass
If you enjoy singing or can play a musical instrument, we would like to hear from you. Rehearsals are held in the church bi-weekly. Our repertoire is mainly modern – usually taken from Music for Mass but also including music from Taizé, St Louis Jesuits and Songs of the Spirit.
Contact: any member at the 9.15 Mass.
Readers’ Rota
The Readers’ Rota provides for a reader or two readers to share the readings at each of the Sunday, Christmas and Holy Week Masses. Readers do not need to be professional speakers. All that is needed is preparation, a clear voice and a willingness to be committed to a regular timetable. Training days are occasionally offered.
Contact: Parish Office
Reconciliation and First Holy Communion Classes
If you wish your child [year 3 (aged 8) or older] to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, collect a registration form from the Church Foyer following announcements in the newsletter in the early summer. Classes are held on Saturday or Sunday mornings during term time.
Contact: Garrett Cullen
Youth Band
This group meet at 4 pm on Sundays to rehearse for the 5 pm Mass. If you are 13+ and enjoy singing or playing an instrument why not join the group.
Call Jerry Lohan.
Servers can be boys or girls from the age of seven who have received their First Holy Communion.
Contact: Parish Office on 8402 0459, or Phil Russell, or Patrick Gorey
Baptism of Infants
Two months’ notice is required and may be given before the baby is born. Green leaflets are available in the Church Foyer giving details of courses and Baptism Sundays.
Application forms from the Parish Office or one of the Pastoral Team.
Children’s Liturgy Group
We are part of the 9.15 family mass and meet every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month.
There is an early years group for children up to Year 1 & an older group for children in Years 1-3. The early years group takes place in our hall and children must be accompanied by an adult. The older group takes place in the club room and it is not necessary for adults to accompany their children.
All children joining the older group need to be registered by filling in a registration card, available from any of the Children’s Liturgy Catechists. Then each week when there is Children’s Liturgy, children collect their registration card from the index box in the foyer before mass and bring it with them to Children’s Liturgy.
We are always looking for extra people to join the group and help keep it going, so any parents who would be prepared to be part of the Children’s Liturgy Group, please contact Kath Sargent
Choir for 11.00am Sunday Mass
Short rehearsal after 11.00am Mass on Sunday. No previous experience is necessary. Just turn up to rehearsal.
Confirmation Programme
Advance registration for the Confirmation programme is invited from those in school year 8 [2nd year secondary] ie: aged 12+ years, through the weekly newsletter during September/October each year. The programme begins in November and is held on Saturday afternoons, during term time, from 3pm-5.30pm. We then prepare for the 6pm Mass which will hopefully be the Mass of choice during the programme. The Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated annually in May or June.
Contact: Parish Office on 8402 0459.
Journey in Faith
Journey in Faith is for non-Catholics who are interested in finding out more about the Catholic faith. We also welcome Baptised Catholic adults wishing to be Confirmed. Parishioners who wish to act as Sponsors or Faith Friends to our Enquirers are also invited to attend. Meetings are held each Monday from September onwards at 8.00pm in the Parish Centre.
Contact: Father Tom, or Mary Crosby
Landings
Landings is a gentle programme of 10 meetings for Catholics who wish to return to the Church. It consists of prayers, stories and reflections with music and refreshments. We meet in the Bishop Clarke Suite on dates and at times agreed with all members.
Contact: Parish Office
Lay Ministers of the Eucharist
These men and women assist the priest to distribute Holy Communion to the faithful at all Masses on Sundays and weekdays and take the Blessed Sacrament to the sick and housebound in the local hospitals, nursing homes and private houses – mostly on Sundays but sometimes also on weekdays
Contact: Father Tom.
Marriage Preparation
Married couples offer those planning to marry the opportunity to talk to each other in an informal atmosphere. Using their own experience of married life, the team aims to help couples cope with problems and pitfalls through better communication. These very informal discussions happen during the six-month notice period required for marriages.
Contact: Father Tom.
Music Group for 9.15am Sunday Mass
If you enjoy singing or can play a musical instrument, we would like to hear from you. Rehearsals are held in the church bi-weekly. Our repertoire is mainly modern – usually taken from Music for Mass but also including music from Taizé, St Louis Jesuits and Songs of the Spirit.
Contact: any member at the 9.15 Mass.
Readers’ Rota
The Readers’ Rota provides for a reader or two readers to share the readings at each of the Sunday, Christmas and Holy Week Masses. Readers do not need to be professional speakers. All that is needed is preparation, a clear voice and a willingness to be committed to a regular timetable. Training days are occasionally offered.
Contact: Parish Office
Reconciliation and First Holy Communion Classes
If you wish your child [year 3 (aged 8) or older] to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, collect a registration form from the Church Foyer following announcements in the newsletter in the early summer. Classes are held on Saturday or Sunday mornings during term time.
Contact: Garrett Cullen
Youth Band
This group meet at 4 pm on Sundays to rehearse for the 5 pm Mass. If you are 13+ and enjoy singing or playing an instrument why not join the group.
Call Jerry Lohan.
