Parish Groups

( When there is no contact deatils given please phone Mary Wood Parish Secretary  01582 662710)

There are over 45 groups working within St Mary’s Parish, here we have provided a brief outline of each group. These groups bring a vibrancy and great sense of community to our Parish. The groups and the work they do could not exist without the volunteers who provide their time and energy so freely. We are always in need of volunteers especially for the youth and if you feel you could spare some time even occasionally please contact the presbytery or email us through the website.

Altar Cloths/Linen Group

Adult Faith Development Group

This was formed as a sub-group of the Parish Team. The group's aim is to create an awareness and enthusiasm of adult faith development within the community of St Mary’s Parish and to present opportunities for parishioners to develop their adult faith.

Contact Café -Charles Posnett

 

Altar Servers

Young parishioners, who have made their first communion, serve at Sunday Masses and sometimes on special occasions

The altar server team works with the clergy to:

Organise serving rosters for regular Sunday Masses, and for special occasions like Christmas, Easter, Confirmations and First Communions

Recruit and train new altar servers, clean and take care of the altar robes

New members, adults and altar servers, are always needed. Applicants for altar servers should have celebrated their First Communion.

Contact -Altar Servers

(StM) Laurie McHugh, tel: 01582 657332

(StV) Christine D’Souza tel: 01582 529441

(St E) Deacon Philip Pugh

 

Baptism Team

The team assists parents in how to teach their children the  fundamentals of our Christian faith. The preparation for baptism is  intended to help them in that role. Parents are invited to a meeting  where the baptism ceremony is explained. The team assists the priest and  parents at the baptism ceremony. Baptisms. Organisers-Baptismal Course  Deacon Philip Pugh- contact Parish Office 01582 662710

 

Cenacle of Rosary

The Rosary prayer time listed for Tuesday's, after 9.30 am Mass, at St.Mary's follows the protocol of the Marian Movement of Priests, and is known as a 'Cenacle of Prayer'. We pray especially for Our Holy Father and all Priests worldwide. The Marian Movement of Priests, of Our Lady of Fatima, began its journey in 1972, in Fatima, when a young Italian priest prayed at the shrine. Through his prayer, Our Blessed Lady invited him to consecrate his life to her, praying the rosary. She urged him to talk to as many priests as possible to do the same. He followed her direction and he has travelled to every continent encouraging , priests, religious and faithful. Our Blessed Lady of Fatima has called this 'Her movement', hence the title, 'The Marian Movement of Priests'. Their feast day is that of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. All this information can be read in the blue book, entitled; To the Priests, Our Lady's Beloved Sons. Contact-Raphael de Lusignan- care of Parish Office. 01582 662710

 

Family Mass

Family Mass (Sunday @ 10.30am) The 10.30 Family Mass at St Mary's during term time.Liturgy of stories and songs for small children to be accompanied by their parents. Takes place in a small room (the Sacristy) behind the altar on the right hand side. Parents and children then join the main congregation after the Creed to display their work and explain what they have been learning about.

Contact -Mary Edginton

Cell Group/Fellowshipe

Do you sometimes feel tongue tied when talking about your faith? Come and explore your faith in a relaxed atmosphere and learn to grow in your spirituality. See Cell page for more information.

Contact: Theresa Cleaver send email via Parish contact page or

 

Churches Together

 

Choir / Music Groups

Youth /Adult

1. St Mary's - Choir/s: To get the youth of the parish more interested and involved in the 8.30am/10.30am.Sunday Mass (school term only). Also a separate choir for adults. Practice takes place in the church before Mass and for the Adult choir on Tuesday evenings in the Lady Chapel. New members are always welcome Contact- Judy Smither

2. St. Mary's Folk Group: The 10.30 Folk Group at St Mary's-Our aim is to provide church music which appeals to everybody. The group is always open to new members, both singers and instrumentalists. Contact - Music Group (StM)Agnes Milne Music Ministry 01582 668135

3.St Vincent's Music Group: The 11.00 Music group at St Vincent's is always open to new members as well. Both singers and instramentalists.

Contact Music Group (StV): Eileen Vallelly  01582 652607 & Mike Pomfret  07932 555007

 

Church Cleaners Group

This group provide a very important service to the community of St Mary’s Parish by working to keep the Churches clean.

Church Cleaning Contacts:(StM) Norah Hearty (StV) Eileen Breen (St E) tbc

 

Church Shops

There are 2 "shops" in the Parish. One at St Mary's and one at St Vincent's. You will be able to buy Bibles , children’s books, cards, rosaries etc. St Mary's : Open after 10.30am and alternate 8.30am

Sunday Masses Contacts: St Mary's Alison Menzel -01582 872371

St Vincent's: Usually open after 11am Mass, and occasionally 6.30pm Mass Contact: Paul Backhouse

 

Clubs/Halls

Marian Hall: Mary Dellar; Social Centre (StM) Tel 01582 668798; Social Centre (StV) John Tel 01582 866114

 

Coffee Mornings

1] Run by the (UCM) Union of Catholic Mothers.

Contact: Carole Cull-Simmonds tel:01582 661360

Sundays in the social centre in front of the church. It is a place where parishioners can gather and experience community in action. On Sunday after the 10.3am Family Mass the community get an opportunity to socialise and get to know each other.

2]Tuesday in the Marian Hall behind St Mary’s Church after 9:30 Mass . Run by Team of Parishioners.contact: Eileen and Bernard Barnett Tuesdays. We are always in need of new helpers to continue the existing service

 

Collectors/Counters Group

 

Communications

There is a group on the Parish Team- see Parish Team link.

Bulletin -Fr Kieran Magovern CM ,Vicky Gibbons- editor- tel: 01582 662384 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Webmaster -Theresa Cleaver

Finance committee There is a group on the Parish Team- see Parish Team link.

 

Ethiopia Ministers

This is a fundraising group for the Missionaries in Ethiopia.

Contact: Agnes Milne 01582 668135

 

Flower Group

We endeavour to decorate the churches with floral displays to enhance our liturgies, especially on special occasions, such as: Christmas Weddings, Easter, including the Easter Advent Garden, Contact Barbara Cheshire (St M) Patti Posnett (St E) Eileen Breen (St V)

 

Fund Raising

Contact the Parish Office.

 

Greeting Ministry

 

Justice and Peace

 

Knights of Columba

The Knights of Columba work to:To promote by personal and group action the extension of practical Christianity in all phases of life To honour the Faith To maintain a fraternal society of Catholic lay leadership To prepare its members for the Apostolate.

Contact: Grand Knight- Lionel Jeffreys

Listening Ear

 

Mother Theresa Group

This group make blankets for the third world. Wool and knitters always welcome. Contact -Agnes Milne 01582 668135

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist

St Mary’s Parish churches, under the guidance of Parish Priest Fr.Kieran Magovern CM, Lay Ministers of the Eucharist help to distribute communion under both species (bread and wine) at Masses. They also bring the Eucharist to Nursing Homes, and to house-bound parishioners, after the weekend Masses and also during the week.(People who wish to participate without receiving the Eucharist, or young children who have not yet received their First Communion, can approach any priest or minister with arms crossed over their breast to receive a blessing.)

Contact : (StM) Bernard Barnett, (StV) Fiona Johnson , (StE) Deacon Philip Pugh Training: Frs Kieran Magovern CM, Jimmy Shiel CM., Deacon Philip Pugh. Contact Parish Office. 01582 662710

 

Ministers of the Word

Mums & Toddlers

 

Pioneer Total Abstinence Association

 

Parish Maintenance

 

Prayer Groups

Charismatic Prayer Group - Songs of Praise and Worship Scripture sharing Intercessory prayer Healing ministry.The group meets every Sunday at 7:30 in St Vincent’s church. Contact: Mike Pomfret: 07932 555007

Prayer Group Tuesday St Vincent’s Church Contact (StV) Fr Jimmy; Lent Groups Agnes Milne-01582 668135; Lent Groups Villages Bernadette Freed

Contact: Mary Edginton

Website Prayer Network -submit prayer through Parish website prayer centre

 

Mothers Prayer Group

This is an ecumenical group that meets in the Lady Chapel after 9:30 mass to pray for their children and granchildren,but you don’t have to have children to join . Contact –Brenda de Costa 607966 or Theresa Cleaver This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Sacramental Preparation

The parents, schools and parish Catechists are involved in preparing children for First Holy Communion and Confirmation.

First Communion and Confirmation days are the culmination of a year-long preparation programme. They are both steps on a faith journey that lasts for life. They are special occasions not only in the life of family and young people but also in the parish year.

Any parents wishing to be involved in the sacramental preparation teams or faith friend’s team during their child's First Communion or Confirmation programme, should contact the Parish Office.01582 662710

• Baptismal Course- Deacon Philip Pugh
• Catechist Coordinator -Madeleine Billet 01582 667739
• Children’s Liturgy- Mary Edginton
• Confirmation Classes -tba
• First Holy Communion- tba
• Post Communion -on hold for time being
• Pre Confirmation -Carol Wee
• RCIA Fr Jimmy Sheil CM

 

Sacristans

Our work is very varied and enjoyable. Our duties include the following:

• opening and closing the church each day
• preparing the altar for Masses, Baptisms, and Weddings
• stocking the shrines with candles.
• contact: (StM) Norah Hearty (St V) tba ; (StE) tba

Saint Vincent de Paul - Senior Conference

The aim of St.Vincent de Paul (Senior Conference) is to help individuals through difficulties in their lives. Our work includes:

• Home/Nursing Home visits
• Financial assistance to needy
• Advice and referrals to other agencies
• Holidays for elderly/sick and needy

Junior St Vincent’s de Paul-Waiting for volunteers to set this up….could you!!

Contact: (StM) Bob Humphrey, (StV) Eileen Breen

 

Scouts etc

Various children’s groups from 7-16 years old.

Beavers: Mary Dellar

Brownies: Jo Dellar - contact: 01582 872317

Cub Scouts: Vince Chesire

Guides: Vicky Gibbons This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 01582 662384

 

 

The Union of Catholic Mothers,(UCM) whose aim is to follow the full Christian ideal of marriage and family life, was founded in 1913 to unite Catholic married women.Today membership is open to all Catholic women, married or single, to non-catholic wives of Catholic husbands, and may be extended to the women in sympathy with its Union of Catholic Mothers meet every Thursday fortnight during term time for prayer and socialising and have many outings and speakers. Contact- Carol Cull-Simmons 01582 661360

Vincentian Players

 

Young People's Activities

See Youth News.

Contact-Rosemarie Duke 01525 220644

Youth Ministry Lottery: Miriam Murtagh 01582 667166

 

Website

Contact –Webmaster Theresa Cleaver in contact list