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"Being in the
image of God the human individual possesses the dignity of a person,
who is not just something, but someone."
Catechism of the Catholic Church, Section 357 |
Parish Organisation and Structure |
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| The Presbytery | Parish Council | Schools | |||
| Finance Committee | Maintenance Committee | Liturgy | |||
| Pastoral Groups | Education and Formation | Uniform Groups | |||
| Other Groups and Activities | |||||
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| The Presbytery | |||||
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This is the centre
of parish administration. Visitors are always welcome, but as the
priests have many outside commitments to the sick and housebound,
to the Diocese, Catholic schools and other organisations, they are
often absent from the presbytery. Arrangements are made, however,
to have someone in the house at most times, while an answerphone
can take messages at other times. Elaine Intranova, the Parish Administrator,
is supported by a group of volunteers who attend on weekdays dealing
with a variety of parish business, answering the door and responding
to telephone enquiries.
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| Parish Pastoral Council | |||||
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The Parish Pastoral
Council was set up in 1990 to serve the secular and spiritual needs
of the parish and parishioners - its President is the Parish Priest.
The Council meets regularly to receive reports from its working
parties and to discuss matters of importance to the parish. An Annual
General Meeting is held each year in early summer to report back
to the parish. Members, representing various age groups are elected
by the parishioners, normally for 3 years. Issues of concern are
raised by the parishioners with any member of the Council or via
the presbytery. The detailed work of the Council is undertaken by
working parties, consisting of a Parish Council Member and other
parishioners interested in particular aspects of parish life.
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| Finance Committee | |||||
| This committee consists of a number of financial experts, appointed by the Council President. Its co-ordinator is an ex-officio member of the Council and all parish financial matters are in its care. Accounts are presented to the parish at the Parish AGM. | |||||
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| Maintenance Committee | |||||
| A small group of volunteers undertake minor maintenance and repair work on church property and advise the President and Council on larger needs and projects. More help is urgently required and parishioners with appropriate skills or experience are requested to contact the parish priest. | |||||
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