Lay Ministries
We always welcome and encourage new members to join any of our Lay Ministry Groups. Some of the Ministries within the church will require adults to undergo a national police check through the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. For further information, visit The PVG Scheme website.
Sacristans
Sacristans
A sacristan is an officer who is charged with the care of the sacristy, the church, and their contents. In ancient times many duties of the sacristan were performed by the doorkeepers, later by the mansionarii and the treasurers. The Decretals of Gregory IX speak of the sacristan as if he had an honourable office attached to a certain benefice, and say that his duty was to care for the sacred vessels, vestments, lights, etc. Nowadays the sacristan is elected or appointed. Raymond Gaffney is the head sacristan, assisted by Mary Hallan, Ryan Fleming, David McCready and Allanna Connelly
A sacristan is an officer who is charged with the care of the sacristy, the church, and their contents. In ancient times many duties of the sacristan were performed by the doorkeepers, later by the mansionarii and the treasurers. The Decretals of Gregory IX speak of the sacristan as if he had an honourable office attached to a certain benefice, and say that his duty was to care for the sacred vessels, vestments, lights, etc. Nowadays the sacristan is elected or appointed. Raymond Gaffney is the head sacristan, assisted by Mary Hallan, Ryan Fleming, David McCready and Allanna Connelly
Readers at Holy Mass
Readers at Holy Mass
The reading of Sacred Scripture at Mass in the responsibility of the members of the parish and a rota of trained readers exists to ensure that the Word of God is proclaimed on both weekdays and Sundays.
However, we require new volunteers to carry out this important role within the church, particularly at the Saturday Vigil Mass and the Sunday evening Mass. If you would like to volunteer your services in proclaiming The Word of the Lord at Holy Mass, please see the contact Fr Joe.
The rotas are managed by Mary Hallan: [email protected]
The reading of Sacred Scripture at Mass in the responsibility of the members of the parish and a rota of trained readers exists to ensure that the Word of God is proclaimed on both weekdays and Sundays.
However, we require new volunteers to carry out this important role within the church, particularly at the Saturday Vigil Mass and the Sunday evening Mass. If you would like to volunteer your services in proclaiming The Word of the Lord at Holy Mass, please see the contact Fr Joe.
The rotas are managed by Mary Hallan: [email protected]
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Being an Extraordinary Minister of the Most Holy Eucharist is an honour and a privilege as well as a conscientious commitment to assist the Priest in the distribution of Holy Communion during Mass and to the wider community.
The rotas for all masses are organised by Mary Hallan, who can be contacted at [email protected]
As an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion of the sick and housebound you carry the love and life of God to them. This is a grave responsibility and at the same time a tremendous privilege as a representative of the Church; to be invited into someone's home bring the Body of Christ to those housebound individuals.
Being an Extraordinary Minister of the Most Holy Eucharist is an honour and a privilege as well as a conscientious commitment to assist the Priest in the distribution of Holy Communion during Mass and to the wider community.
The rotas for all masses are organised by Mary Hallan, who can be contacted at [email protected]
As an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion of the sick and housebound you carry the love and life of God to them. This is a grave responsibility and at the same time a tremendous privilege as a representative of the Church; to be invited into someone's home bring the Body of Christ to those housebound individuals.
Eucharistic Support
Eucharistic Support
Altar Servers: If you have made your First Holy Communion and would like to become an Altar Server, please contact Fr Balmer.
Children's Liturgy: We are always on the look-out for talented educators and assistants who enjoy working with children. If you would like to get involved in delivering the Children's Liturgy at Holy Mass, please contact Fr Joseph Balmer. To be a involved, you will need to undertake Safeguarding training and obtain a PVG from Disclosure Scotland, which the parish will organise for you.
Altar Servers: If you have made your First Holy Communion and would like to become an Altar Server, please contact Fr Balmer.
Children's Liturgy: We are always on the look-out for talented educators and assistants who enjoy working with children. If you would like to get involved in delivering the Children's Liturgy at Holy Mass, please contact Fr Joseph Balmer. To be a involved, you will need to undertake Safeguarding training and obtain a PVG from Disclosure Scotland, which the parish will organise for you.
Hospitality
Hospitality
Sunday Tea in the Hall: There is tea and coffee served in the Church Hall on the first Sunday of the month after 10 o’clock Mass. This is a great opportunity to meet up with friends and family to enjoy a chat. Everyone is welcome, especially volunteers!
If you wish to volunteer please contact Lesley Ward at: Home [email protected]
Sunday Tea in the Hall: There is tea and coffee served in the Church Hall on the first Sunday of the month after 10 o’clock Mass. This is a great opportunity to meet up with friends and family to enjoy a chat. Everyone is welcome, especially volunteers!
If you wish to volunteer please contact Lesley Ward at: Home [email protected]
Church Preparation
Church Preparation
Church Cleaning
Saint John's Church is kept spotlessly clean by a dedicated band of volunteers who work every Thursday morning from 8:00-9:30am.
New volunteers are always welcome. If you are able to join this happy group, either go along on a Thursday morning, telephone the Parish House or send a message via the Contact us page to let him know. You will be very welcome!
Church Flowers
For floral enquiries please call the Parish House or send a message via the Contact us page.
Church Gardens
The grounds of the Church and house are beautifully maintained by Ian Ross, John Gillan and Tom Sproul.
Church Linen
This group washes and irons all linen required for the celebration of the Eucharist and all other Liturgical Services. It also prepares the Sacred Vessels for Holy Mass and other Liturgical Services. Another duty is to clean the Sacristy. The group must be ready to help the Parish Priest at short notice.
If you would like to volunteer to help in these essential tasks, Please contact our Parish Priest by phone or send a message via the Contact us page.
Church Cleaning
Saint John's Church is kept spotlessly clean by a dedicated band of volunteers who work every Thursday morning from 8:00-9:30am.
New volunteers are always welcome. If you are able to join this happy group, either go along on a Thursday morning, telephone the Parish House or send a message via the Contact us page to let him know. You will be very welcome!
Church Flowers
For floral enquiries please call the Parish House or send a message via the Contact us page.
Church Gardens
The grounds of the Church and house are beautifully maintained by Ian Ross, John Gillan and Tom Sproul.
Church Linen
This group washes and irons all linen required for the celebration of the Eucharist and all other Liturgical Services. It also prepares the Sacred Vessels for Holy Mass and other Liturgical Services. Another duty is to clean the Sacristy. The group must be ready to help the Parish Priest at short notice.
If you would like to volunteer to help in these essential tasks, Please contact our Parish Priest by phone or send a message via the Contact us page.
