volunteering

Volunteer Positions

 

Altar Servers

  •  Assist the Priest at all Masses
  •  Volunteers must have received First Holy Communion

Catechists

  • Liturgy of the Word with Children
  • Celebrate the Liturgy of the Word with children in the St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Chapel during the 11:30 am Mass on Sundays

Lectors

  • Proclaim the Scripture readings at Mass
  • Announce the intentions for the Prayers of the Faithful
  • Recite the Responsorial Psalm between the readings as required
  • Prepare for the readings

Minister of Hospitality (Ushers)

  •  Welcome parishioners as they arrive at Mass
  •  Offer information and assistance
  •  Take up the collection

Ministers of Music

  •  Lead the congregation in song at Mass
  •  Work with members of the music ministry in providing music for the Liturgy
  • Attend practice and training sessions as required

Ministers of the Sick

  •  Visit, offer prayerful ministry and the Eucharist to those who are ill, shut-in or elderly (this is offered in homes, hospitals, long-term care facilities and other residences)

Eucharistic Ministers

  •   Volunteer adults who assist the priest in distributing Holy Eucharist at Mass
  •   Prepare the altar and sanctuary with the appropriate vessels and hosts
  •  Ensure that the vessels  and hosts are cleaned and returned to their proper place with dignity and  respect

 

PARISH COMMITTEES

  • Committees advise the Pastor on the noted functions

Catechesis Committee

  • Baptism
  • First Communion
  • Confession (Reconciliation)
  • Confirmation
  • Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
  • Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC)

Communications Committee

  • Social Media
  • Website

Finance Committee

  • Financial Oversight

Volunteer Screening Committee

  • Volunteer Screening
  • Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Checks
  • Volunteer Confidential Files

Groups

  • Knights of Columbus
  • Madonna Assunta Planning Group
  • Passion Play Production Group
  • Youth Ministry
  • Women of Kildare (Womens Group)
  • Cor Mens Group

 

Parish Pastoral Council 

  1. Collaborate with the Pastor in developing and reviewing the pastoral plan of the parish.
  2. Has an ongoing and open dialog with parishioners and parish ministries to assess their
    perspectives regarding the pastoral needs of the parish community.
  3. Be acquainted with the documents of the Church that help them to understand the vision of the
    Church and the nature of parish.
  4. Assist parish ministries in the implementation of the pastoral plan of the parish.
  5. Be available for meetings as required.
  6. Observe discretion in the confidential matters arising from Parish Pastoral Council.

 

Whatever you do, whatever your skills, and whatever your age, you can live your life for the glory of God. Let this inspire you to take action today.

Even the smallest act for God can make huge changes in someones life.

~ St. Dominic Savio