St Alban’s Catholic Church

Macclesfield

Liturgy and Worship

Liturgy and worship groups and contacts

ALTAR SERVERS This ministry has an important place in the life of the Parish. Altar Servers add to the smooth running and the dignity of all our Services, and they remind us that we are not spectators at Mass, but active participants in the celebration of the mysteries of faith. New Servers who have received their First Holy Communion are welcomed, and a short course of training is provided. Speak to Fr.Peter if you are interested.

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APPARITORS The Apparitors play an important role in all our Services and they are responsible for the good order in the Church during Services. They help people find seats as the Church fills up and also help to organise the various activities such as the Collection, the Offertory Procession and the distribution of prayer and hymn books. The co-ordinator is John Tompkinson, 502941.

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CHOIR The choir is under the leadership of Mrs Mary Wood. They lead the singing at the 11am Sunday Mass and the main Feasts of the Church’s year. They also sing at Requiem Masses and Weddings. They are always happy to welcome additional voices and new members. For further information please ring Mrs Mary Wood 429686 or Mrs Grace Sagun 07769860041.

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CHURCH CLEANING We have a beautiful Church and the way that we look after it reflects our love for it as well as reflecting the importance we attach to keeping the House of God a place fitting for prayer and worship. We have teams of cleaners who are responsible for different areas of the Church. More hands are always welcome to make the work lighter – all we ask is one hour every five weeks! If you would like to help with this ministry contact Marie Senior, Tel. 420916.

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FLOWER ARRANGERS The art of flower arranging makes a significant contribution to the beauty of the Church There is a small team of flower arrangers responsible for this ministry and who are willing to do special arrangements for weddings. For Information contact Gloria Hayhurst, Tel. 421214.

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FOLK GROUPS The Folk Group plays and sings at the 6.30am & 6.30pm Masses on Sundays, as well as at Baptisms and share in the liturgy on the great Feasts of the Church. They are a mixed age group and always warmly welcome anyone who would like to play an instrument or help to lead the singing. Please contact Fr Peter Burke, Natalie Nye for 9.30am 421603 or Stephanie Hambleton 618670.

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LITTLE CHURCH Children are invited to join one of two groups for their own liturgy at the 9.30am Mass on Sundays. The children gather in the Church at the beginning of Mass and return at the Offertory. The Little Church Co-ordinator is Julie Bedigan 613192.

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LITURGY GROUP This consists of parish groups with a particular role in the liturgy. It advises and assists the clergy in coordinating and developing the liturgical life of the parish, including Sunday Masses and the special seasons of the Churches year. For further information contact Fr. Peter.

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MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist are a well established feature of Parish life, helping to administer the Host and the Chalice during Mass They also have a special ministry in taking Holy Communion to the sick and housebound. There is a special training for this ministry which is co-ordinated by Marie Senior Tel. 420916.

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READERS The liturgy of the Word is at the heart of all our liturgical celebrations. The Ministry of Proclaiming the Word is shared amongst those who feel called to read at Mass. There is a rota for each of the Sunday Masses and also for special Feasts and Holy Days. If you would like to offer yourself for this ministry then contact Marie Hynes, Tel. 422925 for 11 o’clock Mass, Kathy Hunnybun Tel 617025 for 6.30 Mass.

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NEWCOMERS WELCOMED TO THE PARISH This group welcomes new people moving into the parish and helps them to make contact with it’s life. If you are new to the parish, contact the Church and we will ensure that you are visited and given any information about the parish you may wish to know. The visitors are John and Angela Tompkinson, Tel. 502941.

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WELCOMING GROUP A small group of people are responsible for welcoming people as they arrive for weekend Masses so that everyone is made to feel welcome. They help distribute newsletters, prayer and hymn books as appropriate. We are called to welcome our neighbours at Mass helping in a special way to create an atmosphere of friendship, making us aware of what it means to belong to the Body of Christ. If you would like to share in this ministry the please contact Josie Palin on 263081.

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