Parish Groups
There are many groups and associations in our parish. Some of these relate to the liturgical life of the community, while others are concerned with devotions and the pastoral outreach of the parish. All groups would warmly welcome new members.
Liturgy Group
Liturgy, with its recurring rhythms and movements, is to draw us into a deeper experience of God.
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​Co-ordinator: Karen Morris
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The responsibilities of a Parish Liturgy Group include: preparation, coordination, formation and evaluation.
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The Liturgy group met on 13th October to review activity to date an begin planning for Advent and Christmas. Notes of the meeting to follow.
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Readers
The ministry of the word calls us to be servants of the Living Word of God.
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​Co-ordinator: Claire Thomson
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Rota for the next few weeks
14th/15th February: 6pm Anne Horan 11am Sheena Savage
21st/22nd February: 6pm Alex Reilly 11am Patty Stewart
28th Feb/1st March: 6pm Anne McKelvie 11am Family Mass
7th/8th March: 6pm Claire Thomson 11am Maurice Taylor
Eucharistic Ministers
Through the gift of ministry, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion serve Christ’s Church through bringing the gift of Jesus Christ himself to their brothers and sisters. In this we join Christ in a life poured out in loving service of his kingdom.
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​Co-ordinator: tbc
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Rota
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​We are in the process of restarting the rota for Eucharistic Ministers. If you are a commissioned minister and would like to join the rota for the weekend masses, please contact Fr. Greg
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WELCOME MINISTRY
Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. (Romans 15:7)
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Co-ordinator: Aileen Baird
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Rota for the next few weeks​
​​​​14th/15th February: 6pm Stephen Egan 11am Claire Thomson
21st/22nd February: 6pm Mary & Kathleen McGinley 11am Aileen Baird
28th Feb / 1st March: 6pm Mary & Kathleen McGinley 11am Aileen Baird
YOUTH MINISTRY
Young people are called to be leaven in the world — but we cannot be leaven without first being filled with Christ. (Pope Francis)​​
Co-ordinator: tbc​​​​​
Deanery Youth Group
​Theology on Tap – 26th February, 7pm
Be ambitious for the higher gifts.
The monthly series of talks for 16–30 year olds in West Dunbartonshire returns for a Spring season.
Come along for a relaxed evening of faith and friendly conversation at the Abbotsford Hotel, Dumbarton.​​
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For more information about the group contact: CatholicYoungAdults.WD@gmail.com
or follow us on Facebook (Catholic Young Adults in West Dunbartonshire) and Instagram (@CatholicYAWD).