Groups & Ministries
![Friends On A Walk](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_ca7e5605e7f3421f8303f0f9b7d27ad9~mv2.jpeg/v1/crop/x_475,y_0,w_4354,h_3535/fill/w_468,h_380,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Friends%20On%20A%20Walk.jpeg)
Parish Care Together
Supporting social activities for older parishioners, and keeping in touch with the housebound in the parish.
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Music & Choir
An important part of our liturgical celebrations for Sunday Mass and parish-wide occasions. New choir members are always welcome.
St Bernadette: Trefor Edwards
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Altar Servers
Altar servers assist the priests at Mass, including ringing the bell, carrying the candles and assisting with the gifts. Open to children who have made their First Communion.
Contact: Parish Office
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Readers
Readers help to proclaim the Word of the Lord during Mass, as well as leading the bidding prayers. Training is available to new readers.
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Eucharistic Ministers
Extraordinary (lay) Ministers of Holy Communion assist at Mass, and also take the sacrament to housebound parishioners.
Contact Fr Gabriel
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Christian Meditation
An ecumenical group open to all, we follow the teaching of Benedictine Monk, Fr John Main.
Thursday evenings in the Dorman Room.
Contact Mike Sarson
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Baptism Preparation
Baptism courses normally run in the Spring and Autumn. Please speak to a priest after Sunday Mass to help prepare your child for the start of their Christian journey.
Contact Susan Servais
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First Communion
Preparation for children of the parish in Year 3 or above to make their First Confession and First Holy Communion.
![Teen study group](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/749045033f5b4f539376b91db3710416.jpg/v1/fill/w_466,h_311,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Teen%20study%20group.jpg)
Confirmation
A thought-provoking programme for children in Years 9-11 with a focus on developing a deeper relationship with God.
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RCIA
For the inquisitive wanting to know more about the Catholic faith, we offer the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.
Contact Paul Paniccia
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Children's Liturgy
Fun and prayerful sessions for the children to focus on each Sunday's Gospel, and learning to following Jesus in their lives.
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Flower Arrangers
We use seasonal flowers to beautify the church for Sunday Mass and other special occasions. New volunteers always welcome.
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Greeting & Welcome
We welcome those arriving for Mass, and also help with Covid stewarding as required. New volunteers welcome.
![Church Cross](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af3b9068796f45f7839284080555e711.jpg/v1/fill/w_467,h_311,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/Church%20Cross.jpg)
Church Committees
Finance & 3 Church committees
See the relevant contacts below...
Finance: Tom Gallagher
St Mary's: Minnie Greayer
St Bernadette's: Marc Servais