LAY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST
At St Bridget’s there are two active groups of lay Ministers of the Eucharist, those who assist the parish priest at the Sunday Masses and those who visit house bound parishioners on Sunday mornings.
Extraordinary Ministers to the Eucharist are those assisting with the distribution of Communion at Sunday Masses on a rostered basis.
Extraordinary Ministers to the Sick take the Eucharist to the sick and house bound parishioners on Sunday mornings, the one day beyond all others when many of those who cannot get to Mass desire to receive Communion. This also provides them with an opportunity to have a chat with someone new each Sunday. To these people a special thank you!
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
Most of our work centres on the visitation of the poor and disadvantaged in their homes in North Fitzroy and Bulleen/Templestowe. Assistance is given via vouchers and supermarket cards, help with utility and phone bills and the purchase of furniture and white goods. Assistance has also been given to the Sudanese community in St Albans, Brooklyn Caravan Park and homeless communities in Broadmeadows via Christmas hampers.
GREETERS
A warm welcome as parishioners enter the Church is a very pleasant experience and encourages all to feel a part of the celebrating community. The Parish Notices are also given to each person.
ANTIOCH YOUTH GROUP
Meets each Sunday after 5.30pm Mass. Ages 16-21.
PRAYER GROUP
Meets each fortnight for prayer and reflection on the following Sunday’s scripture.
Details of time, date and location of the meetings can be found in the weekly bulletin.
ALTAR SOCIETY
A small but dedicated group who care for the flower decorations of the church and the cleaning of the various other parts of the building.
CHOIRS/MUSIC MINISTRY
Practice is on advertised Monday’s of the month at 7.45pm. The choir sings at one mass each month and welcomes new members at its practices. The Antioch and Youth Connect groups also enthusiastically provide music at the Youth Mass on Sunday at 5.30pm.
LECTORS
A dedicated group of parishioners who read at Mass on a weekly basis.
CHILDRENS LITURGY OF THE WORD
Classes are taken at the 10.00am mass for children from 5-12 years old. These classes are based upon the Sunday Scripture and presented in a way suitable for children.
ALTAR SERVERS
When children have completed the Sacrament of First Eucharist they are able to help out in a responsible way by becoming an altar server. All 3 Masses on a weekend are supported by altar servers.