Parish Priest: Father Christopher Sharah FSF

Generally, each of the ministries and activities listed in our Stewardship Program, is managed by a designated coordinator, with many based upon a roster type system.

The function of the coordinator is to oversee the successful operation of the particular ministry, or activity, including the preparation of the Roster, training (where necessary), communications with the clergy, volunteers and service receivers.

If you are interested in obtaining any further information about any of the parish ministries and support activities, or would like to volunteer, please complete this form and return it to the Parish Office.

Parish Priest: Father Christopher Sharah FSF

Parish Office: Located at rear of Church, 1 Cox Crescent, Dundas Valley

Parish Secretary: Cathy Farrugia

Phone:9871-4414

Email:

Issued: December 2016

Pax et Bonum

SAINT BERNADETTE’S PARISH – DUNDAS VALLEY

PARISH STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM

As an integral part of our ongoing Stewardship Program, parishioners are invited to take an active involvement in parish life.

Each one of us has been blessed with gifts and talents, so let’s use them to glorify God and to build our parish.

Our parish is very fortunate to have a number of very successful volunteer run parish ministries and support activities, currently operating under the umbrella of our Parish Stewardship Program.

We are extremely grateful for the very many current and past volunteers, who have provided a dedicated service to our Parish Stewardship Program. We thank God for the varied talents and skills of all these volunteers, who have made such an outstanding contribution to our parish, over so many years.

However, there is always an ongoing need for additional volunteers within our existing Program, as well as opportunities to further enhance and broaden the scope of our ministries and activities.

PARISH MINISTRIES AND SUPPORT ACTIVITIES:

1.ALTAR SERVERS: Boys (grade 3 & up) and girls (grade 3 to 6), who have made their 1st Holy Communion, assist clergy at weekend Mass and other liturgies.

2.ACOLYTES: Assist clergy with preparing for and assisting with Mass; supervising altar servers.

3.READERS: To proclaim the Word of God at weekend Masses. A reasonably strong, confident voice is required.

4.CHOIR: Sing at Mass and on other special occasions.

5.MUSICIANS: Organists, pianists, guitarists; anyone who can accompany the Choir at Mass.

6.CHURCH WARDENS: For weekend masses, organise the opening/closing of Church facilities, collections and offertory gifts.

7.BAPTISM WELCOME: Assist clergy in preparation of families for infant Baptism.

8.RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults): Assist clergy with formation of adults who wish to become Catholics.

9.LEGION OF MARY: Meet regularly for Marian Devotion activities. Involved in Parish Outreach Program.

10.CATECHISTS: Teach Scripture to children in one of two, local, public, primary schools.

11.ALTAR SOCIETY/SACRISTANS: general maintenance and cleaning of altar and sacristy; Cleaning of altar cloths used at Mass and altar server gowns.

12.FLOWER ARRANGERS: Prepare fresh floral arrangements for the weekend Masses. Training provided.

13.BANNERS CUSTODIAN: Install, remove and maintain various religious banners displayed on the altar during the year.

14.SOCIAL COMMITTEE: Organise tea/coffee after particular weekend Masses; Arrange catering for special occasions.

15.CHURCH CLEANING: Dusting and vacuuming are required to ensure that our Church is a warm and welcome place for worship and befitting of God’s House.

16.LAWN MOWING: Mowing lawns around our beautiful Church. All equipment and fuel are provided.

17.GARDENING: General maintenance of the gardens surrounding the Church, including weeding and watering, as necessary.

18.GENERAL MAINTENANCE: Tradesmen/handymen capable of undertaking “little jobs” in and around the Church.

19.TRANSPORT GROUP: Provide transport for parishioners to Sunday morning Mass.

20.YOUTH GROUP: Assist clergy in organising and running various activities and social outings for Parish youth aged 15 and over.