Ministries
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‘There are varieties of gifts but the same Spirit. There are varieties of service but the same Lord. There are varieties of activity, but in all of them and in everyone the same God is active. In each of us the Spirit is seen to be at work for some useful purpose.’ 1 Cor. 12.4-7 ( R.E.B.) |
| Category | Ministry | Comments |
| DEVOTIONAL | Bible Reading | distribution of bible reading notes |
| Bible Study Group | meets twice a month, weekly in Lent | |
| Retreats | time and space to pray | |
| Rosary Prayer Group | meets 9.45 each Wednesday | |
| Category | Ministry | Comments |
| ECUMENISM | Ecumenism | links with Churches Together in Wellington |
| 2Category | Ministry | Comments |
| EDUCATION | Children’s Liturgy | 11am Sunday mass in Wellington |
| Confirmation | preparing for Catholic life | |
| First Holy Communion | preparing for first communion | |
| R.C.I.A. | for adult inquirers about the Catholic faith | |
| Repository | sale of cards, books, rosaries etc | |
| Young Communicants | children from age 8 to confirmation | |
| Category | Ministry | Comments |
| FINANCE | Counting/Banking | helping deal with the collections |
| Gift Aid & Planned Giving | used to be called covenants | |
| Finance Committee | finance and fabric of parish | |
| 100 Club | fund raising | |
| 3Category | Ministry | Comments |
| LITURGY | Bidding Prayers | writing the weekly bidding prayers |
| Eucharistic Ministers | administering the Blessed Sacrament | |
| Music | playing music and choir | |
| Offertory | organising the offertory procession | |
| Readers | readings and bidding prayers | |
| Sacristans | preparing for Mass | |
| Servers | grown ups, boys and girls welcome | |
| Welcome at Mass | greeting visitors and regulars at the entrance | |
| Category | Ministry | Comments |
| MISSION | Fairtrade/CAFOD | social justice |
| Parish Projects | fund raising for two parish causes | |
| 4Category | Ministry | Comments |
| PASTORAL | Hospital Services | short services for hospitals |
| Area Mass | catholics from same part of parish | |
| Pastoral Care | visiting sick and housebound | |
| Parish Forum | bringing all ministries together | |
| E.P.I.C. | ecumenical prayer link | |
| Category | Ministry | Comments |
| PASTORAL/ADMIN | Weekly Newsletter | prepare on a weekly basis |
| Occasional newsletter | twice per year, plus two cards per year | |
| Parish Brochure | for tourist information/newcomers | |
| Parish Diary | list of relevant dates for the year | |
| Category | Ministry | Comments |
| SERVICE | Cleaning | respect for God/welcome for visitors |
| Flower Arranging | symbol of life and joy | |
| Grounds/Garden | environment around the church | |
| Social Events | parish joining as one family | |
| Sunday Coffee | creating a sense of community |