Ministries

Assisting the priest on the sanctuary at Masses and other liturgies

The Care & Concern Group has been operating in our Parish for over 20 years, and demand for our services continues to grow, with an aging population and increasing numbers moving into this area. We have a small band of dedicated helpers who give willingly of their time and resources each week, providing transport for elderly clients, to medical, hospital, dental, optical and hearing appointments.

There are many sick parishioners, living in their own homes who are not able to get to Church. We have a group of wonderful people who visit them when required. Apart from the housebound, Extraordinary Ministers of Communion also visit Pindara Hospital and the local Nursing Homes: BUPA, Cypress Gardens, Hillview House, Lady Small Haven and Mermaid Beach.

Extraordinary Ministers are parishioners commissioned to distribute Holy Communion during Mass so that the reception of Holy Communion by the Assembly flows smoothly and within a reasonable amount of time. Parishioners are invited to become Extraordinary Ministers of Communion and are provided with initial and ongoing formation, education and training.

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Being involved in the important ministry of leading the community at various liturgies as an individual or as part of a group.

The Word of God is proclaimed rather than read, so that we hear the Word (active) rather than listen (passive). The First and Second Readings lead us to hear the Gospel proclaimed and broken open through the Homily by the Priest. Parishioners are invited to be a Proclaimer of the Word.

Volunteers visit local primary schools on a weekly basis (usually mornings). This ministry provides children of all grades attending State Schools the opportunity to share in religious education through prayer, song, Bible story and drama activities. Volunteers are provided with training and paired with experienced instructors.

Providing support to the Children's Sacramental Coordination team.

Our welcomers are the initial contact people have arriving at Church, and at our many functions. They greet, answer questions and offer hospitality. They are our representatives.