Author: hgbalham
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Social Committee
We are a group of people who come together to build our parish community through social activities while fostering a sense of community spirit. We run a variety of events throughout the year, from the traditional Summer Roast to providing refreshments at parish talks. If you have appreciated our activities, would like to see more…
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Safeguarding
The parish is committed to safeguarding as an integral part of the life and ministry of the Church. We recognise that the welfare of children, young people and Adults at Risk is paramount and that they all have the right to equal protection from all types of harm or abuse. The Parish Safeguarding Representative is…
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Pastoral and Finance Committee
The Pastoral and Finance Committee is a consultative body made up of between 10 and 12 parishioners who assist the clergy in the smooth running of the parish. They have a special responsibility for parish finances and property, but also give input on social, sacramental and pastoral aspects of parish life. The current chair is…
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Parish Readers
The readers comprise a group of parishioners who read at Mass on Sundays – those who are available on weekdays also read at daily Mass during the week. If you are interested in knowing more about becoming a reader, please contact the parish office – [email protected] or ask to speak to one of the clergy.
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Missio
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Missio in England is part of the global network of Pontifical missionary societies which support over 1,000 mission dioceses and give grants for the building of churches, the training of priests and religious brothers and sisters and for the education and protection of children in over 157 countries. Our parishioners support Missio by their prayers…
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Marriage Preparation
Couples from the parish who wish to marry (even if marrying elsewhere) need to complete a certain amount of paperwork with one of the parish clergy, and also undertake some ‘marriage preparation’ to help them celebrate this Sacrament worthily and well. We have a number of married couples in the parish who assist in helping…
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Gift Aid
Gift Aid is a scheme available to charities, including the Church. It means they can claim extra money from the Government. The parish can claim an extra 25p for every £1 you donate. That’s as long as you’ve paid the basic rate of tax and make the donation from your own funds. That means Gift…
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Flower arrangers
We are a small, friendly group of volunteers who arrange flowers at our beautiful church. There is a termly rota and everyone on the rota has at least 2 or 3 slots a term to buy and arrange flowers, the cost of which is reimbursed by the church. Flowers are usually arranged mid-morning on a…
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First Holy Communion classes
First Holy Communion classes are offered to children typically Y3 (age 8) in preparation for and concluding with the Sacrament itself. The classes are held one afternoon a week (usually Wednesdays) for an hour starting in January and ending in May. A textbook which outlines the parts of the Mass is used and a team…
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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
The Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist the clergy in distributing Holy Communion at Sunday Masses, and may occasionally be asked to take the Blessed Sacrament to the sick and housebound. New Ministers are commissioned by the Archbishop on the advice of the Parish Priest. Those chosen ‘must be examples of Christian living in faith…