Parish Groups

A sermon, or homily, is the talk given by a priest after the Gospel has been read. The purpose of the homily is to provide insight into the meaning of the scripture and relate it to the lives of the parishioners of the church. There are various techniques a priest will use to effectively convey his message during a homily. You can read the latest homily by clicking the button below.

The Parish Pastoral Council is a representative body of Christ’s faithful with the purpose of promoting the mission of the Church in all its aspects. In this parish, the members of the Council will at all times work in close collaboration with the parish priest to advise him in matters pertaining to pastoral ministry.

The Children’s Liturgy is a positive route to helping children develop into informed Christians. By allowing the children the opportunity to participate at their own level, to be active, and to be involved, helps to build a healthy relationship between the Liturgy and their daily living. It also provides the children with a strong base for sincere and lasting faith.

“Father, may they all be one in us, as you are in me and I am in you, so that the world may believe it was you who sent me" (John 17:21). Ecumenism means ‘Doing what we can do – together’, and it is integral to the work and life of the Catholic Church.

Safeguarding is the shared responsibility of everyone to ensure the safety and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is also about ensuring the professional and safe behaviour of everyone who has a duty of care within our Catholic communities whether ordained or lay and whether in a paid or volunteer position. Safeguarding is not only a way to respond to harm but must be proactive in the prevention of any form of abuse or harm.

Our SSVP conference provides spiritual and/or financial assistance to needy members of the parish. There are currently seven active members who meet on a weekly basis. The members of SSVP (Scotland) aim to visit our parishioners who are housebound, or who find themselves confined to a nursing home or hospital. Among many other things, they also make donations to the local food bank. If you are interested in becoming a member of SSVP, speak to the parish priest after Mass or contact him via the button below.

There are seven stages of preparation for the priesthood, involving the reception of “orders”. Four of these are known as “minor” orders, while the last three are the “major” orders, namely, subdiaconate (now defunct), diaconate and priesthood. One of the minor orders is lector, the official naming of a person as worthy and competent to read the word of God. Thus any reader – lay or otherwise – plays an official and important role in the liturgical life of the Church. There is always a dearth of readers, so volunteers will be appreciated. If you would like to become a reader, speak to the parish priest after Mass or contact him via the button below.

Ministers of the Eucharist are appointed by the Archbishop at the request of the parish priest. All that is required is for the candidate to have a suitable lifestyle and attend at least weekly Sunday Mass. Their primary role is to carry the Blessed Sacrament reverently to the sick on Sundays in a pyx (a little gold plated box), while an important, but secondary, role is to assist the priest when there is too large a congregation for him to deal with on his own when distribution of Holy Communion would become too long. If you are interested in becoming an Extraordinary Minister, speak to the parish priest after Mass or contact him via the button below.