Parish Groups
Our Parish has a number of groups that enrich the life of the Parish. The main groups are listed below. If you would like to join one of the groups please look out in the newsletter for details or ask a member of the parish after Holy Mass.
The Guild of St Stephen
This is the guild of our Altar Servers. We are fortunate to have a number of dedicated servers, but we will also welcome new servers once they have made their First Holy Communion and have been invited to serve.
Presentation Prayer Group
This group meets to pray together in the parish church, to strengthen our community and to pray for the needs of the Church and the World. It currently meets on a Monday evening with a time as shown on the Notice board or the weekly bulletin and is currently 7.00pm
Legion of Mary
Our Legion of Mary Praesidium meets every Friday at 7.o0pm in the church where prayer is intermingled with reports and discussion. The members participate in the life of our parish through visitation of families, the sick, both in their homes and in hospitals and through collaboration in every apostolic and missionary undertaking sponsored by the parish. Every legionary is required to carry out a weekly apostolic work in the spirit of faith and in union with Mary.
There is an Introductory Meeting on Thursday 29th October, @ 7.30 pm. In The Apostles' Room at Ss Peter & Paul Church C All are welcome to come and ask and learn more about the Legion without obligation.
The Annual Legion of Mary Retreat for Our Lady Queen of Peace Curia will be on Saturday 31st of October 2015 from 10am to 4pm. at Downside Abbey, Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Radstock, Bath, BA3 4RJ All Legionaries encouraged to attend and perhaps bring Auxiliary members. Car sharing might help.
The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) See the "Not a Catholic?" Page
This group meets to welcome and help enquirers about learn more about the Catholic faith.
The Parish Task Force
This group was formed to raise funds for the major work we have undertaken over the last fourteen years. This has developed to a group that organize a wide range of exciting activities for the Parish which provide a wonderful social aspect to our parish life. Events include Film nights, Summer fairs, St Patrick's Craic Night, Concerts, Skittles Evenings and Ceilidhs, to name just a few.
The Parish Finance Committee
This is a body required by Canon law in a Parish and is advisory to the Parish Priest. It is made up of men and women from the parish which ensures and inspires the stewardship of parish property and goods entrusted to the care of the Parish Priest on behalf of the Parish. It meets regularly and helps the Parish Priest make decisions about the maintenance, development and use of all that we hold.
Friday Soup Run
A dedicated group of parishioners meet on the first Friday afternoon of each month and on the fifth Friday too if there is one, to prepare sandwiches and home-made soup for the homeless in Bath. They then distribute the food to the homeless at an arranged place in the City and not only provide food, but also a friendly face and somebody to talk with if they wish. The service is invaluable and help is always needed.
Please think of joining one of our parish Groups, or if you can't commit to something on a regular basis then do think about coming to one of the social events or putting your name down on the cleaning or flower rotas with others. It's a good way not only to help the parish, but also to meet more people and build up our community of faith and friendship.
The Guild of St Stephen
This is the guild of our Altar Servers. We are fortunate to have a number of dedicated servers, but we will also welcome new servers once they have made their First Holy Communion and have been invited to serve.
Presentation Prayer Group
This group meets to pray together in the parish church, to strengthen our community and to pray for the needs of the Church and the World. It currently meets on a Monday evening with a time as shown on the Notice board or the weekly bulletin and is currently 7.00pm
Legion of Mary
Our Legion of Mary Praesidium meets every Friday at 7.o0pm in the church where prayer is intermingled with reports and discussion. The members participate in the life of our parish through visitation of families, the sick, both in their homes and in hospitals and through collaboration in every apostolic and missionary undertaking sponsored by the parish. Every legionary is required to carry out a weekly apostolic work in the spirit of faith and in union with Mary.
There is an Introductory Meeting on Thursday 29th October, @ 7.30 pm. In The Apostles' Room at Ss Peter & Paul Church C All are welcome to come and ask and learn more about the Legion without obligation.
The Annual Legion of Mary Retreat for Our Lady Queen of Peace Curia will be on Saturday 31st of October 2015 from 10am to 4pm. at Downside Abbey, Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Radstock, Bath, BA3 4RJ All Legionaries encouraged to attend and perhaps bring Auxiliary members. Car sharing might help.
The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) See the "Not a Catholic?" Page
This group meets to welcome and help enquirers about learn more about the Catholic faith.
The Parish Task Force
This group was formed to raise funds for the major work we have undertaken over the last fourteen years. This has developed to a group that organize a wide range of exciting activities for the Parish which provide a wonderful social aspect to our parish life. Events include Film nights, Summer fairs, St Patrick's Craic Night, Concerts, Skittles Evenings and Ceilidhs, to name just a few.
The Parish Finance Committee
This is a body required by Canon law in a Parish and is advisory to the Parish Priest. It is made up of men and women from the parish which ensures and inspires the stewardship of parish property and goods entrusted to the care of the Parish Priest on behalf of the Parish. It meets regularly and helps the Parish Priest make decisions about the maintenance, development and use of all that we hold.
Friday Soup Run
A dedicated group of parishioners meet on the first Friday afternoon of each month and on the fifth Friday too if there is one, to prepare sandwiches and home-made soup for the homeless in Bath. They then distribute the food to the homeless at an arranged place in the City and not only provide food, but also a friendly face and somebody to talk with if they wish. The service is invaluable and help is always needed.
Please think of joining one of our parish Groups, or if you can't commit to something on a regular basis then do think about coming to one of the social events or putting your name down on the cleaning or flower rotas with others. It's a good way not only to help the parish, but also to meet more people and build up our community of faith and friendship.