EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Extra-ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
We are ministers commissioned by the bishop to assist in distributing the Blessed Sacrament at Holy Mass in church whenever there are not sufficient priests. At weekend Masses we are on a rota, but we also assist on Holy Days of Obligation and weekday Masses as and when needed.
Some ministers on authorisation from our parish priest also take Holy Communion into the homes of the sick and housebound members of our parish. If you know of anybody who requires this service please contact the priest via the parish office so that arrangements can be made.
As a condition of commissioning, ministers are expected to attend a renewal day each year run by or on behalf of the diocese.
LEGION OF MARY
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
CHARISMATICS
PADRE PIO
LAY READERS
DIVINE MERCY
ALTAR LINEN GROUP
SACRISTANS
LITTLE FLOWER GROUP
UNION OF CATHOLIC MOTHERS
MEN OF ST JOSEPH
FIRST SATURDAY GROUP
The First Saturdays Devotion, or the “Five First Saturdays” is a special request by Our Lord and Our Lady to Sr Lucia, the last of the 3 children of Fatima, to make reparation for all the sins against the Immaculate Heart of Mary. On five consecutive First Saturdays, we spend time with Our Lady in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, say 5 decades of the Rosary, meditate scripturally and prayerfully on some of the mysteries of the rosary. Parishioners are also invited to attend confession. event held after the 10am Mass on the First Saturday of each month.
BIBLE STUDIES
Do you want to know more about our Faith?
Do you have questions on the Bible? Both Old and New Testaments.
Do you want to listen to interesting Christian topics?
Would you like to see films on Saints lives and other informative films?
If yes then come along to our Bible Studies meetings every Thursday in the Guild room from 7.30pm.
It is fun and lively and very informative.
CHORISTERS
In the words of St Augustine "The one who sings prays twice". Music has always played an important part in the worship at St Chad's. We are very fortunate to have 4 music leaders who share the responsibility of providing music for every Sunday at 10.30 mass. It is our way of representing the diverse and multi cultural congregation.
New members are always welcome, just make yourself known to the choir leader after 10.30 mass.
CHURCH CLEANERS
SPANISH GROUP