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GroupsParish Pastoral Council A group of parishioners elected to help develop the Parish as a Christian community.Liturgical Ministries Altar Preparation: families are rostered on monthly to prepare the altar for Mass and ensure all liturgical ministers have arrived. Altar Servers: assist at Sunday Masses every 2-3 weeks. Altar Society: takes care of the Sanctuary and Sacristy. Children's Liturgy: a parallel form of the Liturgy of the Word is offered for primary school children at the 9am and 10.30am Mass each Sunday. Eucharistic Ministers: assist with the distribution of the Eucharist at Sunday and weekday Masses and take Communion to the sick and housebound. Musicians/Cantors: organises music groups for Sunday Mass. Readers: two readers are rostered on each weekend Mass to proclaim the Liturgy of the Word. Wardens: organise the collection of money for weekend Masses Pious Goods Store: opens after 7:30am, 9:00am and 10.30am Masses on Sunday please contact Parish Office if you need it open during Business Hours. Faith Formation Bible Studies: informal small discussion, prayer and sharing. Catechists: assist with faith education classes in government primary schools. Parish Library: excellent books, tapes and videos for borrowing. Prayer Group: to learn about and experience new forms of prayer RCIA: a faith journey for adults considering joining our Catholic community (in small groups). RCIC: a faith journey for children and their families joining our Catholic community. Social Justice group: concerned with social justice issues in society. Youth Ministries St Agatha's Young Adults: small groups meeting for dinner and discussion for people 18-35 Aggies Yr 7 - 9 Youth Fellowship: meet fortnightly on Friday evening. Youth Group (Yr 10+): meet fortnightly after the Sunday evening Mass. Renewal, Prayer & Spirituality Indonesian Mass: a monthly Mass and celebration with the Indonesian Community. Prayer Circle: an intercessory prayer group. Rosary: a rosary based prayer group held weekly in parishioner's homes. Cenacle: rosary and other devotions Mission Beyond Parish Matthew Talbot Hostel: feeds many homeless men in the inner city every day. St Vinnies Food Van: region takes food and coffee to homeless people on the streets in the Parramatta area. Special Support and Concern Families with Disabilities: a support group for people with a disability, their families and friends. Getting to Know You: social visit to those wishing companionship, to those in hospital, and/or those requiring the occasional helping hand (e.g. transport to parish activities). Friendship Group: Meets on the 4th Thursday of the month to bring together the frail aged and housebound residents of the Pennant Hills area for enjoyment and friendship. Entertainment and a light lunch will be provided. New Parishioners: a personal welcome and co-ordination of functions for new parishioners. St Vincent de Paul: helps those in need on a personal basis. Welcome Group: greet parishioners at our liturgies. Social Groups Family Groups: groups of families gather once a month to enjoy a social occasion and gradually to develop supportive relationships. Gathering Point: a weekly get-together for senior members of our parish. Majellan Play Group (0-4 yrs): for the children it is a time for play and craft activities; for the parents an opportunity for conversation and companionship. 55 & Over Group: We meet once a month for social outings, walks and other activities. Details are in the parish bulletin. Communication The Bulletin: the weekly newsletter of the parish. General Parish Care and Maintenance Finance Committee: is appointed by the Parish Priest to assist in the financial management of the Parish. Money Counters: process envelopes and Sunday Mass collections each week. |