Parish Organisations

An ABC of the Parish Organisations

Safeguarding

All adults in the Parish who work with children and vunerable adults have to undertake a Disclosure Scotland. Jane McCarren is The Parish Safeguarding Officer. A Safeguarding Poster is on display at the entrance to the Church.

Children's Liturgy

At 10:00 Mass on Sundays, there is a celebration of the Liturgy of the Word for children of primary school age, although it is often attended by their younger siblings. A number of Parishioners are responsible for preparing the Sunday Liturgy of the Word for the children under the leadership of Arlene Paterson. On completion of the Liturgy of the Word the children join in the Offertory procession and the remainder of the Mass.

Choir

Under Organist, Paul Kennedy, the choir leads the singing the 10:00 noon Mass each Sunday and at services on major Feastdays. Rehearsals normally take place on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm. New members are always welcome.

Church and Hall

Responsibility for the maintenance and repair of the Church and Hall Fabric and contents is under review.

Cleaning

A group of parish volunteer undertake ckleaning activities in the Church.

Co-workers of Mother Teresa of Calcutta

This group which operated under the late Rosemarie Casey provides material and Spiritual help to the Missionaries of Charity in Glasgow, Edinburgh and abroad.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

We have a large number of Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, who help with the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass. They also minister to the sick and housebound ofthe Parish on Sundays after Mass, thus uniting the whole Parish on Sundays. The rotation of special ministers is the responsibility of Anne Marie Pearson.

Finance

The Financial Committee of the Parish is currently being put in place.

First Communion

Heather Johnstone leads two sessions of activities for parents and children in preparation for the children's First Communion.

Floral Decoration

Catherine Dale, is responsible for decorations of the church with flower arranging.

Functions

Bookings for functions in the Loyola Centre can be arranged by calling 07759 459988.

Lay Readers

Monica Gray organises the Ministers of the Word who are responsible for proclaiming the Holy Scriptures on Sundays and weekdays, as well as leading the Intercessions for the Prayers of the Faithful at all Masses.

Father Kevin is currently responsible for the production of the weekly Bulletin to keep the Parish up to date with all the latest events in the Parish, as well as Baptisms, Marriages, Deaths. Notices for the Bulletin are requested to be handed in by Thursday morning.

Pilgrimage

The Parish has in the past, organised a number of pilgrimages in the past to places such as St. Andrew's, Tuscany, Rome and more recently to Lindisfarne and Venice and Portugal.

Pope Francis Award

A number of our Primary schoolchildren are participating in this scheme.

Prayer Group

The Rosary is recited half an hour before Weekday Mass.

Pre-Baptism

If any parent(s) or carers wish to have their child(ren) baptised, please speak with Fr Kevin before or after any Mass.

RCIA

Rite of Christian Initian of Adults is to assist people to join the Catholic church. Please speak with Fr Kevin about this.

Records and Statistics

The church maintains records of all Baptism, Confirmations, Marriages and Funerals. The church also keeps records of Confirmations and Burials. Statistics regarding the population of the Parish are also kept and a count of the people attending Mass on the 1st Sunday in November each year is sent to the Diocesan authorities. Currently these duties are carried out by ?.

Church Cleaning

A group of parishioners gather each Friday after Mass to clean the church. Requests are made for assistance for special occasions.

Stall

Catherine Dale and her assistants provide all types of Religious objects and books together with cards and calendars in the appropriate seasons.

SVdP

Founded in Paris, the Society of St.Vincent de Paul exists to assist the poor of all races, colours and creeds and draws financial support from exit collections at the church door. The society also leads prayers in the houses of bereaved families. It is currently led by President John McTaggert. Meetings are on Mondays at 7:00 pm in the Loyola Centre. They can be contacted by phone at 07840 142894.

Welcomers/Passkeepers

With a cheery smile, our Welcomers will provide you with a warm greeting on your entry to the Main Services in our Church. They will offer you a Bulletin and Missalette and find you a seat when the Church is busy. They will also assist with the Offertory gifts.

Youth Group

A young persons group for those aged 18 and over meets most Sunday night aftger the 6:00pm Sunday Mass. Please see the Bulletinm for current information.

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