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Confirmation classes are offered to young people in school Year 8 and above in preparation for receiving this Sacrament. The classes are held one evening a week (normally Thursdays) beginning in the autumn term and ending in the summer. The aim is to equip the candidates with a deeper understanding of their faith and to…

There is a small group of parishioners which manages lawn mowing and general tidying up of flower beds and pots at the entrance of the church. We have a rota during the growing season which involves each member mowing the lawn a couple of times over the spring/summer, using the electric mower provided. We always…

Every week, after Wednesday morning Mass, a small team cleans our beautiful church and the courtyard.  This includes hoovering, sweeping, dusting and mopping.  If you would like to join the team, we always need new recruits! We especially need extra help during the school holidays (i.e. half-term and summer). Many hands make light work! Contact:…

This mixed-voice non-auditioned choir sings every Sunday during the year (except for school holidays) and for major feasts of the liturgical year.  We are always happy to welcome new singers who wish to serve their parish and help enhance our liturgies. Reading music is useful but not essential, and help is given for learning music.…

We are small group of singers and musicians who provide the music for the children-friendly hymns that are sung during the 9:30 Family Mass. We are always in need of more singers, as well as musicians covering any type of instrument. In terms of time commitment, we usually only cover Masses during Holy Ghost school…

The Children’s Liturgy is a continuation of Mass and runs every Sunday during term time at the 9.30am Family Mass. All children ages three and up who have not yet prepared for First Holy Communion are invited to attend. It is an opportunity for children to learn about Jesus and the Catholic Church in a…

The Holy Ghost Altar Servers are a team of dedicated servers invited to serve at any mass or service to assist the priests and the congregation in prayer. They are an essential part of our parish, mainly assisting with Sunday masses. We have regular events to aid servers in their faith, formation and training. These…

There is a small group of parishioners which collects, washes and irons the white cloths used by the priests at Mass, on a weekly basis.  We are always looking for more volunteers, so please get in touch know if you have an hour to spare every 5/6 weeks or so.  We organise a rota for…