Help required for sacristy and sacristy laundry

Can anyone please take 2 or 3 cloths a week for washing plus altar cloths every 2 weeks? Please contact the office if you can help.

Refreshment helpers after Sunday 10:30 Mass

Helpers are required to make Tea and Coffee and to be on a monthly Rota. Please contact the office or one of the clergy if you need further information or if you can help.

Eucharistic ministry

You are invited to recommend anyone you feel would be suitable for this important ministry; or even offer your own services. Training will be given. Names in confidence to Parish Priest.

Counting the Collection

Don't be put off by numbers - bring your calculator and enthusiasm and join the teams counting the collections on Sundays. All on a rota basis as well.

Collections are counted every Sunday after 4 pm Mass, and 3 Counters make up the Monday morning team at either 8am or 9:30am. At present one is only required to do it every 5/6 weeks. If you are willing to help, then please contact Alan Cowan or leave your name, telephone number and what you are volunteering for, at the church office. You will be contacted by the Parish Priest for confirmation of acceptance.

Altar serving

Altar servers most commonly serving at the weekend Sunday Masses and Holy Day Masses. Training is provided. Watch for bulletin notices and announcements regarding server training sessions, or if you are interested in joining in service of the altar, contact the Parish Priest.

Bell Ringers

Interested in becoming a Bell Ringer? If so, the Tower Captain or Fr. Bruce would be extremely interested to hear from you. Call the office beforehand on 01202 551013 to make an appointment if you are interested.

Catechists: first Holy Communion

Catechists are always needed for this programme. It is the role of the catechist to support parents as they pass on their faith to their children through the sacrament of First Communion. Those parents who are thinking of inscribing their children in the programme may prefer to volunteer their services as catechists. There will be formation and training sessions before the programme commences. Under Child Protection legislation all parishioners who work with our children are required to be vetted by the CRB.

Catechists for Adults

Volunteers are also required to act as Catechists teaching Catholic faith to adults. If you can help or have any questions, please contact the Parish Office.

Folk Choir / Music

We hope to introduce some more modern music along with the traditional and we welcome any young adults who would like to sing or who can play an instrument. Please approach the Choir Leader directly after the 4:00 pm Sunday Mass. The Choir sings at 4 pm Mass on Sundays (except in Lent). Situated in front of the Dolours Altar.

Main Choir / Music

Play a part within the Sacred Heart church-going community while developing a quality sound performance. The choir welcomes any adult who is able to sing in tune and preferably able to read music, to try out for a place in this choir. Positive outlook is more important than musical experience. Looking for people to give and receive positive energy in the choir. Contact any member of the choir, the Parish Priest or Sacred Heart Office on 01202 551013. If you play an instrument, please share your gift.

Parish Pastoral Council

New members are invited to submit their interest to Parish Priest.

Parish Office Receptionist

One or two half days a week: 9am - 1pm, or 1pm - 5pm. Especially Monday mornings, Tuesdays and Wednesday afternoons. Duties would be to answer the doorbell and telephone, take messages and receive tradesmen. No special skills needed! If you would be willing to do this on a rota basis, please let The Parish Priest know as soon as possible. Huge thanks to those who are helping already.

• Altar servers
• SHINE volunteers
• Choir/musicians
• Church cleaning
• Church ministry
• Counting the Collection
• Eucharistic Ministers
• Faithworks
• Flower Arranging
• Parish Council
• Parish Office Receptionist
• Parish Shop/Repository
• Catechists Programme Coordinator
• Reading at Mass
• Washing Church linene
• After-Mass tea helpers

Would you like to arrange any of these events at The Sacred Heart?

• Baptism
• Reconciliation
• First Holy Communion
• Confirmation
• Matrimony
• Marriage Counselling
• Holy Orders
• Funeral
• Anointing of the Sick
• Religious Instruction for Adults
• Returning Catholics
• Fund Raising Events for church

Church Cleaning

Volunteers are needed to assist in the weekly cleaning of the church. Reliable, regular, cleaning of the church interior. Rota Basis. Help is always needed. If you are able to assist in any way, please volunteer.

Flower Arranging

Do you enjoy arranging flowers? Have you the confidence to achieve beautiful arrangements economically or do you just love flower arranging? Express your creativity and volunteer for this marvellous opportunity.

Parish Shop/Repository

The Church shop is situated in the Sacred Heart Church Hall and sells a variety of religious items and extended stock. Helpers wanted.

Reading at Mass

Readers are constantly needed. Introductory sessions, practical sessions and some training sessions will be given to suitable applicants. Please let Pam Brigden know if you are interested in volunteering. 01202 555811

Sacristy Help

A sacristan's task is to help with the preparation for traditional Masses and sacraments. For every event and liturgical season there are clear instructions on how to prepare the altar and credence table, what to put ready in the sacristy, plus additional requirements where appropriate.
Contact Mary Stone: 01202 512589

St Vincent de Paul Society

SVP is looking for volunteers to help care for the poor and needy locally. If you are interested please contact the parish office.

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