Parish Groups
Our Parish over the years has had a number of groups that enrich the life of the Parish. The main groups are listed below. If you would like to join any of the groups please contact the Parish Priest for details.
The Guild of St Stephen
This is the guild of our Altar Servers. We have been fortunate to have a number of young servers, usually once they have made their First Holy Communion and have been invited to serve. We also have some adult servers but we would welcome some more who could be trained in how to serve. It is, of course, a great privilege and honour to serve at the Alter.
The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) See the "Not a Catholic?" Page
This group meets to welcome and help enquirers about learning more about the Catholic faith without any immediate obligations.
The Parish Task Force
This group was formed to raise funds for the major work we have undertaken over the years. This has developed to organize a wide range of exciting activities for the Parish, which provide a wonderful social aspect to our parish life. Events include Summer Fates, Christmas Fairs, St Patrick's Craic Night, Concerts, Skittles Evenings and Ceilidhs, to name just a few.
The Parish Fabric & 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.
Food Bank Help
All parishioners are invited to support the gathering of in-date Food Supplies for distribution to the homeless and families in need. Food Supplies can be deposited in the Food Box within the porch of the Church and will be delivered to the local food banks, not only to 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. If you have any fresh, interesting ideas, please make them known to us together with the willingness to play a part in the implementation. 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 have been fortunate to have a number of young servers, usually once they have made their First Holy Communion and have been invited to serve. We also have some adult servers but we would welcome some more who could be trained in how to serve. It is, of course, a great privilege and honour to serve at the Alter.
The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) See the "Not a Catholic?" Page
This group meets to welcome and help enquirers about learning more about the Catholic faith without any immediate obligations.
The Parish Task Force
This group was formed to raise funds for the major work we have undertaken over the years. This has developed to organize a wide range of exciting activities for the Parish, which provide a wonderful social aspect to our parish life. Events include Summer Fates, Christmas Fairs, St Patrick's Craic Night, Concerts, Skittles Evenings and Ceilidhs, to name just a few.
The Parish Fabric & 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.
Food Bank Help
All parishioners are invited to support the gathering of in-date Food Supplies for distribution to the homeless and families in need. Food Supplies can be deposited in the Food Box within the porch of the Church and will be delivered to the local food banks, not only to 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. If you have any fresh, interesting ideas, please make them known to us together with the willingness to play a part in the implementation. 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.