Altar
Servers
Our dedicated team of altar servers are an essential
element of any liturgical service. Altar Serving is open to
both boys and girls who have completed their First Holy
Communion.
Altar Society
Each month the Parish holds a second collection towards the
costs of altar breads, wine and flowers for the sanctuary.
For many years now this collection has been co-ordinated by
Andrew Brownrigg.
Book of
Remembrance
In preparation for the Month of the Holy Souls in November,
the Parish invites parishioners to provide a list of all
the deceased members of their families and friends. From
these lists a Book of Remembrance is compiled to be placed
in the Church throughout the month of November. At every
Mass in November, all those whose names appear in the Book
of Remembrance are prayed for.
Children's Liturgists
Children's liturgy is NOT a creche for noisy children! It
is a opportunity for children aged between approximately 3
and 7 to hear the Gospel proclaimed to them at a level that
they can understand and appreciate. The children gather
with their parents in the Church for the beginning of Mass,
and should NOT go directly to the Parish Hall where
Children's liturgy takes place. Following an opening
prayer, they are then let in procession out of the Church
into the Parish Hall. They return to the Church and rejoin
their parents during the offertory procession.
Choir
The choir leads the congregation in the singing at Sunday
10.00a.m mass and also on major feast days. Volunteers are
urgently required as every voice lends a different
dimension to the music. Commitment to attend rehearsals is
essential.
Contact: Janet Byrne on 01372 466924
Ecumenical
Representative
The ecumenical representative is the co-ordinator between
the Christian churches in the local area. He/she attends
one or two meetings each year to discuss such events as
Witness Walk on Good Friday and Women’s World Day of
Prayer. The current incumbant would like an assistant.
Contact: Kate Moir on 020 8397 3627
Flower Arrangers
A group of parishioners form a rota to arrange flowers for
Sundays, feast days and special occasions. This activity is
carried out either on Fridays or Saturdays. More volunteers
are always required for this important ministry.
Contact: Marie Keown on 020 8397 2714, or Kate Moir on 020
8397 3627
Ministers of Holy Communion
Ministers of Holy Communion are required to help with the
distribution of the Sacred Host and Precious Blood at Mass.
Ministers of Holy Communion are also encouraged to take on
the bringing of Holy Communion to the sick and housebound.
Organist
The current organist is Alex Yap who accompanies the choir
. The organist chooses the music for each service in
conjunction with Fr Peter.
Contact : Alex Yap
Readers
The proclamation of the Word of God, is one of the most
significant ministries in our community. Two readers are
required for each Mass, on a four week rota.
Sacristans
Sacristans are responsible for all the sacred vessels and
for preparing the Church for liturgical celebrations. They
also oversee the care of the Church's shrines and votive
candles.
Welcomers
When parishioners and in particular visitors arrive at the
Church, the first person who greets them is our welcomers.
They ensure that everyone is encouraged to take a Hymn
Book; Mass Book; and Parish Newsletter. They can also
advise on disability access to the Church.
Women's
World Day of Prayer Co-Ordinator
Each year the parish fully participates in the Women's
World Day of Prayer, which is a major ecumenical activity
in the local area. In 2008 the Parish hosted the day of
prayer, and welcomed representatives from all the local
Church and denominations, as well as representatives from
the local community, such as the Mayor of Kingston.
