Eucharistic Ministers

Appointed by the Parish Priest to assist at Mass on a rota basis. They also take communion to the sick and housebound.
Pauline Stitt (01928 579956)

Lay Readers

Assist at all Masses with a rota system for all the principle Masses.

Liturgy Group

Meets on an ad-hoc basis to plan special Eucharistic and Non-Eucharistic Liturgy.

Parish Mission Group

A group of parishioners who assist the Priest in the community and spiritual life of the Parish.
Bernard Whim (01928 787530)

Prayer Group

Meets every Wednesday at 8pm in the sacristy. Encourages and develops personal prayer. Arranges parish retreats and other prayer opportunities.
Pauline Furlong (01928 724552)

Catechetics

Catechists prepare young people for reception of the sacraments, or in RCIA to welcome people into full communion with the Catholic Church. In particular we need to work with parents before and after babies are baptised.

Catholic Children’s Society

Assists disadvantaged children and families in our diocese. Collection boxes available.
Glenys Fitzmaurice (01928 740695)

Youth

Special responsibility within the Mission Group to develop youth activities.
Paulette Barry (01928 725766), Beverley Doyle (01928 713661)

Bereavement Group

A support group is available to all suffering bereavement.
Aelison Wilson (01928 735765)

Registrar

In addition to the Parish Priest being an appointed Registrar, the Parish has an Assistant Registrar - Angela Donovan (01928 735360)

Christian Unity

Union of Catholic Mothers

The UCM supports all aspects of the life of the parish and to grow in our own faith and the love of God. We meet on the third Monday of each month in the sacristy at 7.45pm.
Angela Donovan (01928 735360)

Society of St Vincent de Paul

The SVP in a worldwide charity which assists the poor, needy, sick, homeless and housebound. Locally we play our part in all these aims. Meetings are held on Tuesdays after the 7.15pm Mass.
John Reid (01928 732134)

CAFOD

CAFOD believes that the world’s resources are a gift to be shared by all. Their official fast days of Lent and Harvest, as well as weekly offerings, enable us to participate in this sharing.
Mary Humphries (01928 740759)

Society for the Protection of the Unborn Child (SPUC)

Raises awareness of the plight of the unborn child. A small group distributes the "Pro Life Times" after Masses every 7-8 weeks as well as organising occasional fund raising.
Beatrice Bathgate (01928 724504)

Association for the Propagation of the Faith

Supports missions though annual collection. Mission boxes and returns organised by Betty who will willingly provide boxes on request.
Betty Williams (01928 722227)

Sikri Project

Sikri is a village in Western Kenya. It is the location of an agricultural training centre for the blind and deaf. Our aim is to provide financial assistance.
Frank Pickerill (01928 731203)

Offertory Counters

Counters meet after the 9.30am Mass on Mondays to count and record the Offertory collection and other cash receipts. There is a monthly rota.
Michael Donavan (01928 735360)

Flowers

Each week a team of two organises the flowers on a rota basis for church throughout the year. At present there are 4 teams.
Geraldine Pile (01928 787471)

Church Cleaning

Each week a team of 4 people clean the Church on a rota basis. At present there are 3 teams.
Christine Thomas (01928 732445)

Frail or Disabled Pensioners

There is a wheelchair available to assist disabled parishioners. Anyone wishing to come to Mass but currently unable to do so because of frailty of disability should contact Christine Thomas (01928 732445).

Planned Giving and Giftaid

Special envelopes are available to parishioners who wish to make a regular weekly contribution by this method.
Regular contributions can be enhanced through reclaiming tax. This can be done through signing covenant forms which can be found in the Church porch.
Tess Whiteway (01928 725351)

200 Club

A lottery operates to raise funds. The annual subscription is £12, which can be paid annually or monthly. The prizes are listed in the porch.
Christine Thomas (01928 732445)

Press Liaison

If you would like some publicity or media coverage for a Parish event, function or important function.
Martin Edmunds (01928 735203)