Altar Servers
Boys and girls who have received their First Holy Communion and are aged 9 or over are encouraged to join in the Ministry of serving at the altar. Full training will be given.
Contact – the priests
email : parishpriest@stmarysparish.co.uk
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Sacristan
In addition to Sacristan duties a rota for readers at Mass is maintained.
Contact – Pauline Roberts
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Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
The Minister of Communion assists with the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass, with the celebration of the Word and Communion in the absence of a priest, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and by taking Communion to the sick and housebound.
Contact – Robert Barke
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Children’s Liturgy
At the 9.30am Sunday Mass (normally pre First Communion) children are invited to go to the Meeting Room, where they have their own liturgy of the Word led by adults working on a rota. They join the main congregation at the Preparation of the Gifts.
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Welcoming Group
Volunteers, on a rota, in pairs, groups or families, greet people as they arrive for Sunday Mass, distributing hymn books, Newsletters and welcoming visitors.
Contact – Joan Linder
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Music
Keyboard and other instrumental accompaniment to congregational singing is provided at Sunday 9.30am Mass and enjoys vocal support on the second Sunday of the month and on special occasions.
Contact – Anne Allsop