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Many groups are involved in the life of the Church.
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The members of this committee are drawn from the various ministries who are involved in the parish liturgies. They meet once a month to discuss different aspects of the liturgical life of the parish, to offer advice, to make recommendations and to assist in their implementation. |
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The readers read the Word of God at our liturgies. Each Mass has its own co-ordinator:
Jim Kelly (8257226) for the 7.00pm Vigil Mass;
Nick Killian (8256700) for the 9.00am Mass;
Marie Hackett (8256448) for the 11.00am Mass
Suzanne Scroope (8256090) for the 12.15pm Mass.
If you would like to be a Minister of the Word or have served in your previous parish, please let us know.
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Ministers of the Eucharist |
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The parish has approximately 100 Eucharistic Ministers who assist in the
distribution of Holy Communion at the Masses in the Parish and on occasions
bring Holy Communion to the sick. As a general rule Eucharistic Ministers assist
once every 5 to 6 weeks. Each Mass has its own co-ordinator:-
Des Brady (8259512) for the 7.00pm Vigil Mass
Noreen Browne (8259386) for the 9.00am Mass
Tom Boshell (8259070) for the 11.00am Mass
Ann O’ Reilly (8350880) for the 12.15pm Mass.
If you would like to be a Eucharistic Minister or have served in your previous parish, please let us know. |
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The parish choir is an adult choir and sing at the 12.15pm Mass on Sundays
and on other liturgical occasions during the year. The Choir’s rehearsal season
runs from September to June on Tuesday evenings at 8.30pm in the Parish Pastoral Centre.
New members are always welcome. All enquiries to the Parish Office |
The cantors lead the singing at the 11.00am Mass on Sunday. They are usually
choir members, but others who cannot make a commitment to the choir often lead
the congregation at this Mass.
Deirdre Kinsella is the co-ordinator of the
cantors and she can be contacted on 8257572 |
Mary Hederington is our regular organist at the 11.00am Mass and she can be contacted on 8259662.
Joey Crosbie plays at the 12.15pm Mass and she can be contacted on 8250193.
Other organists who play in Ratoath are Sheila Ryan and Ciara Vaughan (8011571). They also play at weddings, funerals, anniversaries etc |
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The Youth Choir rehearse every Monday evening at 7.00pm in the Parish Church. They lead the singing at the 11am Sunday Mass, once a month. Their directors are Deirdre Kinsella and Mary Hederington.
For more information contact the Parish Office. |
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The Childrens' Choir rehearse every Wednesday evening. They lead the singing at the Vigil Mass on alternate Saturdays. Their Director is Ashling Campbell. For further information contact the Parish Office. |
The folk group rehearses on Thursday evenings from 8.00pm to 10.00pm and they lead the singing at the Vigil Mass on alternate Saturdays. For further information, contact the director, Caroline McNally on 8256753 |
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During September children from 4th, 5th and 6th classes in our parish schools are invited to serve at the weekend Masses. Each child serves at least once a month. They receive training and older children assist and accompany the younger children. Children attending schools outside the parish are welcome to serve.
Children follow an agreed Code of Behaviour, which parents will be asked to sign.
TODO: Application form
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Our two sacristans are
Patsy Mannering |
Deirdre Mills |
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This group of parishioners is responsible for the upkeep of the altar area of the church. They take care of the flowers and the altar. A rota is organised on a monthly basis.
Anyone willing to help should contact the parish office or the co-ordinator of the rota – Josie Branigan on 8256277 |
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Na Glantoirí are the cleaning group of about 20 parishioners who meet
approximately once a month to clean the church. Theresa Murphy (8259552) is the
group leader and she organises the rota. New volunteers are very welcome to help
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 The Legion of Mary are very active in the parish and they meet every Thursday evening in the Parish Pastoral Centre at 8.00pm. New members are always welcome. |
www.svp.ie Our local St. Vincent de Paul group can be contacted by phoning Liz Hyland on 01- 8256375 or Rosaleen Cantwell on 01- 8259754 |
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