Our Parish is deeply indebted to all who give the gift of their time and talent to participate in a Ministry or Group within the parish. We thank all who coordinate the members in these groups. New members are always welcome. At least once a year their is a specific invitation for parishioners to volunteer for the groups which assist the liturgy. If you are interested in establishing a new group or finding out more about joining a group, please contact the parish office.
The parish finance committee assists the parish priest in all aspects of parish finances.
“As generous distributors of God’s manifold grace, put your gifts at the service of one another, each in the measure one has received” 1 Pt 4:10
› see group notices › more about this groupThe counters are responsible for counting and recording the monies collected in the church during masses on Sundays and holy days of obligation.
› see group notices › more about this groupThe Altar Society organises the flowers for the altar and side altars. It also takes care of the altar linen and the shrines.
› see group notices › more about this groupAll parishioners are responsible for the ministry of consolation.
“There are many rooms in my father’s house” Jn 14:2
“For everything there is a season and a time……; a time to be born and a time to die” Ecc 3:1
› see group notices › more about this groupThe Baptism team assists families to prepare for the baptism of a family member.
“For we are God’s masterpiece, created in the Messiah Jesus to do good works that God prepared long ago to be our way of life” Eph 3:10
› see group notices › more about this groupThese are committees of catholic parents who organise the religious instruction of children attending our Catholic schools.
“Do the work of an evangelist. Complete the ministry God has given you.” 2 Tim 4:5
› more about this groupOn Sundays and feast days the collectors ensure that the assembly is facilitated in making its monetary offering to the Lord.
“it is not the gift that I value most, what I value is the interest that is mounting up in your heavenly account. Phil 4:17
Role in our LivesCollections for the poor and needy are ancient traditions in the life of the Christian Community. The collections help remind us of those who are less fortunate than ourselves.
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Altar servers are participants who serve at the liturgy by assisting the presider and the assembly.
“There are many different ways of serving but it is always the same Lord “ 1 Cor. 12:6
This Ministry creates an opportunity for participation in the liturgy at a young age. It also provides an opportunity for adults to serve at the liturgy.
In our Parish, young people who have received their first communion can receive training as
› see group notices › more about this groupMinisters of the Eucharist are called to participate in the distribution of Holy Communion during the Liturgy. They also bring Communion to members of the Parish who are housebound.
› more about this groupIn the Ministry of the Word, members of the Parish are trained to proclaim the word of God.
“Your word is truth” Jn 17:17
› more about this groupThe Bethany bereavement support group is a voluntary parish based ministry, which aims to help the bereaved and grieving. The name “Bethany” recalls the visit of Jesus to Mary and Martha on the death of their Brother Lazarus.
When Jesus saw her weeping and the Jews who had accompanied her also weeping, He was troubled in spirit, moved by the deepest emotion. “Where have you laid him?,” He asked. “Lord, come and see”, they said. Jesus began to weep”. John 11:33-35.
› see group notices › more about this groupThe society exists to foster vocations to the Priesthood and religious life at Parish level.
“They recognised him in the breaking of bread” Lk 24:31
› more about this groupThis is a lay catholic organisation founded by Frederic Ozanam.
The biblical message is contained in the parable of the Good Samaritan. Lk 10:30-37
› more about this groupThis is a catholic organisation of lay people, who gather to pray. It is involved with pastoral outreach in response to local needs with the spirit and solicitude of Mary.
› more about this groupMeets in St. Patrick’s Hall – For more information contact Mahon Kennedy, Wednesday 8.00 – 10pm
Email: mahonkennedy@eircom.net
› see group notices › more about this groupMeets in the Parish Centre – By arrangement
› more about this groupMeets in the Parish Centre – For more information contact Aisling Lakes
Mobile: (087) 224 1034
Web: www.rathgarschoolofmusic.com
Meets in the Parish Centre – By arrangement
› more about this groupMeets in the Parish Centre – Mon 8pm – 9.45 pm, Tues and Thurs 8pm -10.00pm
› more about this groupMeets in the Parish Centre – Sat 6.30 -7.30 pm
› more about this groupMeets in the Parish Centre – Tues 6.30 -7.30 pm
› see group notices › more about this groupMeets in the Parish Centre – Mon and Sat 8pm – 10 pm
› see group notices › more about this groupMeets in St. Patrick’s Hall
› more about this groupMeets in the Parish Centre – Tues and Friday 2.30 pm -5.00pm
› more about this groupMeets in the Parish Centre – Tues and Thurs 7.30 – 10.30 pm
› see group notices › more about this groupThree Patrons – Thurs 7.30 – 10.45 pm
Grosvenor – Tues 7.30 -10.30pm
Rathgar – Sat 7.30 – 10.30 pm – Thurs 10.00 am -12.45pm
› see group notices › more about this groupMeets in St.Patrick’s Hall – Mon 2-4pm, Tue 2.30-4.30pm, Thurs 11am.-1pm and 2-4pm
› more about this groupMeets in St. Patrick’s Hall – Every 2nd Thurs 8pm
Contact: Ann Luke.
Tel: 4975500
Meets in the Parish Centre – Fri 7.30 – 9.30pm.
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