Helping to Run the Parish

Church Cleaning

We have a beautiful Church and the way that we look after it reflects our love for it. We have teams of cleaners responsible for different areas of the Church. More hands are always welcome — all we ask is one hour every five weeks!

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FLOWER ARRANGERS

Our flower arrangers bring colour and beauty to the church throughout the liturgical year, marking feasts and seasons with floral decorations that enhance our worship.

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Monthly News

St Alban's Monthly News is published eleven times a year (there is no edition in August). It contains information about parish life, groups and individuals. Contributions are always welcome from anyone in the parish.

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PARISH CENTRE BOOKINGS

The Parish Centre is available for hire by parishioners and community groups. Contact the parish office for availability, pricing and booking arrangements.

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Parish Council

The Parish Council is a team of parishioners, guided by the Clergy, which supports the work of the Parish under four pillars: Spiritual Growth, Community, Communication and Fabric. The aim of the Council is to achieve the Parish mission: "A loving Catholic community in Macclesfield, assisted by prayer and the sacraments, living God's Word, proclaiming it to others, and serving those in need."​

PARISH FINANCE COMMITTEE

The Finance Committee ensures that the books are properly kept and audited. It assists with creating and monitoring the budget for the income and expenditure of the Church and other property. Canon Law requires that all parishes have a Finance Committee, and Charities Legislation lays an obligation on the Parish to keep good accounts.

PARISH MEETING

The Parish Meeting gives you the opportunity to share your hopes, thoughts and experience for the benefit of all. Meetings are held three times a year. The Parish gathered together at this meeting is referred to as the Parish Pastoral Council. Meetings are open to all members of the parish and Parish Groups are invited to send representatives.

PLANNED GIVING & GIFT AID
ALL PARISHIONERS

The Parish is a member of the Shrewsbury Diocese Scheme for Planned Giving and Gift Aid. Regular giving through Weekly Offertory Envelopes or Monthly Banker's Orders enables the Parish to plan and budget effectively. Gift Aid Declaration Forms are available at the back of the Church.

SAFEGUARDING

At St Alban's we take safeguarding very seriously so that everyone can feel safe and secure, practising their faith and participating fully in the life of the parish. At all times we will listen and act with kindness and compassion towards survivors and victims of any kind of abuse or persecution.

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Webmaster

The Webmasters are responsible for keeping the Parish website dynamic and up to date. To report any website issues, news items or information about a forthcoming event please get in touch. 

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WEEKLY NEWS

The Weekly News provides information on Mass and other services during the coming week, as well as a summary of future events taking place in the Parish and locally. The newsletter is available at all weekend Masses and on this website. Deadline for inclusion of items is 4pm Wednesday.

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