Lay Ministry

Sidespeople and Welcomers

Offering hospitality from the moment someone arrives.

Our welcomers help everyone who comes through the church doors feel noticed, comfortable and able to participate.

What does this ministry involve?

What do they do?

They greet people before Mass, provide the necessary service booklets and help newcomers or visitors find their way around.

Could this be for me?

If you enjoy meeting people and want to offer a warm first impression of our parish, this may be your ministry.

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Lectors

Proclaiming the Old and New Testament readings.

Lectors make God’s written Word present to the congregation through prayerful preparation and clear proclamation.

What does this ministry involve?

What do they do?

A lector prepares the assigned reading carefully and proclaims it during the liturgy so that Scripture may be heard and understood.

Could this be for me?

If you love Scripture and would value training in confident public reading, consider joining the lector team.

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Intercessors

Leading the prayers of the people.

Intercessors help the whole congregation bring the needs of the Church, the world and our communities before God.

What does this ministry involve?

What do they do?

They prepare and lead thoughtful, balanced prayers during worship, responding sensitively to parish life and events in the wider world.

Could this be for me?

If prayer is central to your life and you can express the concerns of others with care, this ministry may suit you.

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Altar Servers

Assisting the priest and serving the sacred liturgy.

Servers help worship proceed with dignity and care, deepening both their own understanding of the Mass and that of the congregation.

What does this ministry involve?

What do they do?

They assist at Sunday and weekday Masses and special liturgies, carrying the cross or candles and helping prepare the altar and sacred vessels.

Could this be for me?

This ministry is open to baptised Christians who attend regularly and feel called to serve at the altar. Training is provided.

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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Assisting with the reverent distribution of the Eucharist.

Extraordinary Ministers assist with Holy Communion at Mass and may take the Sacrament to parishioners who cannot attend church.

What does this ministry involve?

What do they do?

They handle the Blessed Sacrament with great care and assist the clergy in sharing Holy Communion with the worshipping community.

Could this be for me?

This ministry carries particular responsibility. Parish preparation and the appropriate diocesan authorisation are required.

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Pastoral Visitors

Bringing prayer, companionship and parish care to others.

Pastoral Visitors maintain the parish’s loving connection with those who are housebound, unwell, in hospital or living in residential care.

What does this ministry involve?

What do they do?

They visit, listen and pray with people, offering companionship and helping ensure that pastoral or sacramental needs reach the clergy.

Could this be for me?

If you are a compassionate listener and feel called to care for others, ask about the necessary discernment, safeguarding and training.

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Called through Baptism

Six ways to serve

Sidespeople and Welcomers

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Lectors

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Intercessors

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Altar Servers

What do they do?

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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

What do they do?

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Pastoral Visitors

What do they do?

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Could God be calling you to serve?