Ministries
At Ss Peter and Paul’s parish, there are many ministries where parishioners can actively get involved in. If you would like to assist in any of the ministries below, contact the parish pastoral worker at liza.jansz@cam.org.au or ring the parish office at 9842 2056.
Liturgy Committee
The Liturgy Committee assists the Parish Priest in enriching the liturgy for the parish community. These include preparing special liturgies and the church environment for selected liturgical events and feasts.
Rosters are also prepared for parishioners taking on the roles of commentators, readers, data operators and communion ministers at mass.
The parish has active music ministries for all masses and are constantly recruiting choir members and musicians.
Children’s Liturgy
The Children’s Liturgy Ministry is dedicated to bringing the Word of God to children in a comfortable and relatable environment, allowing them to connect God’s teachings to their everyday lives.
Our Children’s Liturgy sessions are held in conjunction with the Sunday 11.15am mass, occurring on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month.
At the begining of the mass. an announcement will be made to invite all children to participate the Children’s Liturgy. Following a blessing by the Priest, our dedicated volunteer liturgical leaders will guide the children to the narthex, where they listen to the day’s Gospel reading. These leaders will explain the reading and also engage the children in meaningful discussions about how it directly relates to their daily experiences.
After this enlightening discussion, we offer a variety of engaging activities, such as craft projects, music sessions, or other relevant activities, to reinforce the lesson and create a dynamic and immersive learning experience for our young participants. Our aim is to nurture a deeper understanding of faith and a strong connection to God’s teachings within our children’s hearts and minds.
This ministry plays the important role of preparing the church for mass and assisting the priest during mass. The Sacristan in particular, prepares the church for mass and communion service throughout the week. The Sacristan also supports the parish priest in preparing for school masses and funerals at the parish.
Junior Altar Servers
The altar servers’ primary role is to assist the priest in the celebration of the liturgy during Mass, including carrying the processional candle(s), holding the book for the priest celebrant when he is not at the altar, and assisting the priest when he receives the gifts from the people.
Junior altar servers serve alongside adult altar servers at Saturday evening mass and Sunday morning masses. Children, both boys and girls, who have received their First Holy Communion, are welcome to participate in this Ministry. They will undergo a training session conducted by the Parish Priest and/or Sacristan, as well as mentoring by adult altar servers.
Participation in the Ministry of Junior Altar Servers is a wonderful avenue of fostering the spiritual growth of young children and teenagers. Register your child(ren)’s interest by emailing Liza at ssppjraltarserver@gmail.com or download and fill in the form and submit it to the parish office.
Welcoming Committee
This group of parishioners are the smiling and welcoming faces you’ll see as you enter the parish for mass on weekends. They welcome and greet, and hand out the parish newsletter to parishioners and visitors coming to mass, to encourage a sense of community and belonging.
Hospitality
A dedicated group of parishioners, this ministry prepares morning tea for parishioners after 8am and 11.15am mass on Sundays, and after special masses such as Christmas Midnight mass.
Communion Ministers to the Sick
This group takes communion to and prays with people in their homes, aged care facilities and Donvale Rehabilitation Hospital.
Money Counters
Members of this Ministry count collections from masses on a rostered basis.
Visitation Group
The group reach out to the sick, homebound, lonely as well as to new members of the parish.
Maintenance
A small group of dedicated parishioners takes care of maintenance issues in relation to the parish and presbytery.
Piety Stall
Volunteers run the piety stall after Saturday 6pm Vigil mass and Sun 8am and 11.15am mass.
Social Committee
Members of the committee get together to organize social events for the parish community such as our parish feast day lunch, trivia night, and Christmas community event.
Grief Support
Members of the committee offer assistance bereaved families in their preparations for the funeral mass if required and visit them after to provide support. They also put together an annual morning tea for bereaved families and assist with All Soul’s day mass at the parish.
Baptism Preparation Team
The team help parents prepare for the baptism of their child through friendship and provision of information about the ceremony.
Sacramental Preparation Team
Members of the team prepare children to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Holy Communion and Confirmation.
Parish Pastoral Council
The council meets once a month and works together to grow the faith and service of the parish community.
Finance Committee
The committee manages the parish’s budget and finance matters.
Garden Maintenance Team
This group maintains the rose garden and greenery on the parish grounds.
Website Management
Volunteers assist with ensuring content on our parish website is updated regularly.
