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PARISH GROUPS

We Always Try to Make a Difference

Would you like to make a difference in our community? We are always looking for more people to join our Volunteer Groups. Whether you can help a little or a lot, we would love to hear from you.

If you would like to contact St Marie's for more information about any of our Church Groups please call us on:01788 542703

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Parish Groups

Social and Funding Groups

Prayer Groups

Childrens Groups

FLOWERS

Anyone can join the team - no experience necessary. Working in pairs or small teams, the flower arrangers decorate the church on a weekly basis, and occasionally for weddings etc. Contact Mary Shoebridge 01788 571 972.

RUG (Really Useful Group)

Can you lend a hand to someone in need? This group meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month in the Presbytery at 7:30pm to discuss how they can help those in need. Contact Peter Spencer 01788 337165 for more information.

CHOIR AND MUSIC

The choir sing at 10am Sunday Mass. New members always welcome. The ability to read music is not necessary. Choir Practice is after Sunday 10am Mass.

Please contact Jo Morgan 01788 815 955.

ALTAR SERVERS

Full training is given to anyone wishing to join the team of Altar Servers. Contact the office on 01788 542703.

SUNDAY TEA & COFFEE

Work in pairs once every few weeks to serve tea and coffee to parishioners after the 10:00am Sunday Mass. Contact Andrew Moore via the Office

OFFERTORY PROCESSIONS

We have a rota for the Offertory. If you would like to join the rota for taking up the gifts at the Offertory please contact the office.

READERS & EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

If you would like to join the rota to read at Mass or become a Eucharistic Minister, please contact the office for more advice.

FINANCE TEAM

Matthew Glenn (Chairman), Fr. Aji Alphonse , James Logan, Leslin Augustine, Marco Hernandez, Merry James, Mike Borg, Paula Hernandez & Tom Hargadon.

MUSIC GROUP

We are very fortunate to have wonderful musicians, including: Kevin Bulmer our Organist and Choir Mistress Jo Morgan. New members are always welcome.

CHURCH CARETAKERS

We have a team of Church caretakers who keep the church spick and span.

If you would like to join our friendly team please contact June or Tom Hargadon on 01788 543 306

LITURGY GROUP

Liturgy Group plans all the major liturgical celebrations in the parish. It includes hymns, readings, serving etc during the Eucharistic Celebration of the parish. If you want to be part of it or want to contribute by giving suggestions please contact Alan Parish: 01788 575373

WELCOME TEAM

Our Welcome Team are responsible for welcoming parishioners at weekend masses.

If you would like to be part of this friendly team please contact Ann Tiagi on 01788 571 911.

MONTHLY DRAW (500 CLUB)

The 500 Club is a fundraiser for parish and mission funds. All parishioners and friends are welcome to join the club by buying numbers in our monthly draw at £1 per month / £12 annually.

APF

To join the APF Fundraising Scheme and receive a ‘Red Box’ to collect your loose change, please speak to Steve or Angela on 01788 570 309 or visit missio.org.uk for more information.

GIFT AID

To sign up for weekly Gift Aid Envelopes, so that your donation goes a bit further, please speak to Mike Borg on 01788 811 732. Please note: you must be a UK Tax Payer to join this scheme.

SOCIAL GROUP

Our social group looks after the social life of the parish by organising events and activities in the parish where everybody can get involved. We also plan parish pilgrimages to different places to strengthen our faith.

ST MARIE’S PRAYER CORPS

A group for anyone who can offer their time in prayer. Prayer leaflets for the month are sent out to each member of the group, to read and pray, at a time convenient to the individual. This group welcomes any volunteers, particularly those who cannot get out and about but still wish to help out in the parish in some way. Please contact the office on 01788 542703 for more information.

ASCENT GROUP

The Ascent Group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 2pm in the Coach House. It is for anyone in the parish who are in their middle/later years and who would like to be part of a friendly group who care for and support each other. At each meeting there is some spiritual input and discussion followed by tea. From time to time outings and events are organised. Please contact Angela Harries 01788 817 236

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

In the church on Mondays from 9am to 7pm with evening mass. Also on Fridays 6pm to 7pm with confession and evening Mass.

RUGBY CHURCHES TOGETHER/LENT LUNCHES

Please see the newsletter for forthcoming events.

UCM

Meetings are held in the Coach House. Please see the newsletter for details of forthcoming meetings, or contact Mary Hales 01788 562 435 for more information.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

This group meets regularly to offer comfort and support to anyone who has lost a loved one. Please contact the office on 01788 542703 for more information.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS

Please speak to Fr. Aji Alphonse on 01788 542 703

ST. MARIE'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL.

Our local Catholic Primary School for children aged 3-11 years. Please contact Mrs C Miller (Headteacher) for more information on 01788 543636 or look at the school website www.st-maries.com .