Get Involved

Would you like to help at Mass?

There are lots of jobs to do to prepare the church for Mass.

• • Greeting and handing out the hymn books and newsletter.
  • Recording the number of people who attend Mass.
  • Taking the collection.
  • Helping with the offertory of the gifts.
  • Refreshments on a Sunday morning.
  • Tidying away the books, and the church after Mass.
  • Music and/or choir

Once you have made your First Holy Communion.

• • Serving on the altar.
  • Helping with the readings and bidding prayers

Would you like to help with any of the other activities in the church?

• • Helping with the children’s Liturgy.
  • Taking part and help with the Youth Group.
  • Join the Parish Council.
  • Volunteering at social events.

Maintenance of the Church, which includes:

• • Cleaning – there is a weekly rota
  • Gardening
  • Flower arranging
  • Laundry of the altar cloths
  • Are you a qualified plumber or electrician?
  • Are you good at DIY/Carpentry?

Have you ever thought of finding more about the following:

• • Running or taking part in courses such as Alpha, RCIA, First Holy Communion, Confirmation or helping with the bereaved.
  • Becoming a Catechist
  • Becoming a Lay Eucharistic Minister
  • Becoming a Deacon
  • Becoming a Sacristan

We also needed assistance with:

• • General administration, such as filing, record keeping etc.
  • Finance
  • Writing the parish newsletter
  • The new website and social media

Please print off and complete the enclosed form, returning it to the parish priest or a member of your parish team.