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| Contact and Information
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For information and contact details of the organisers of any of the groups listed below, please contact the Parish Office.
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| Altar Society
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The Society maintains the good appearance and atmosphere of the Church by arranging the flowers for Sunday Masses and for the celebration of weddings as well as taking care of the general housekeeping of the altar and its environs.
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| Altar Servers
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Our altar servers assist in the celebration of Sunday Masses and on special feast days. Children who have made their first communion, teenagers and adults are all welcome to join our serving roster after initial training. If you are interested please speak to one of our priests.
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| Bereavement Support
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This group finds ways of extending compassion and support to parishioners following the death of a family member. In November those who have suffered bereavement over the previous 12 month period are invited to a special Eucharist offered for their loved ones.
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| Children's Liturgy of the Word
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| Choir
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Established in the mid-1980s when Sr Loreto came to Heidelberg, the choir has never exceeded about 15 members, including several from outside the parish. The choir sings at one Mass each Sunday and for Christmas and Easter liturgies, for parish celebrations at the Cathedral, for school graduations, at Carols on the Hill and also at pre-Christmas gatherings at a local hostel for the elderly and at the Austin Hospital.
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| "The Echo" Editorial Committee
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"The Echo" was inaugurated in 1991 to highlight parish groups, families and identities and to unite the parish and the school. The name signifies the 'resounding' spirit of faith in our community and "echoes" the thoughts and actions of parishioners.
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| Friendship Group
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This group brings together older prarishioners to share social outings, activities such as bush walking, concerts, film going, celebration of special events, and liaison with the school children to make them aware of the continuing interest the older generation has for the younger ones.
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| God Start Committee
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Godstart is a post baptismal program aimed at helping parents nurture the gift of faith in their pre-school children. The Godstart group organize delivery of 1st and 2nd birthday cards to young parishioners, and activity cards around the time of 3rd birthdays. The cards are beautifully designed, each with a parent insert, providing ideas for simple family prayer rituals. In October parents are invited to bring their 3 year olds to a ceremony of Dedication to Our Lady and reception of her medal. A morning tea gathering follows.
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| Heidelcare
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An ecumenical group, working closely with local welfare and community organisations, to provide services such as transport to medical appointments or hospitals, home help in emergency or sickness, visiting the lonely or ill, supplying meals to persons in temporary need, assisting with shopping and small handyman jobs.
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| Hospital Ministry
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Monthly Mass is held at the Austin Hospital with volunteers acting as bed-wheelers and making friendly contact with patients.
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| Ministry of the Sick/Elderly
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Sick and elderly parishioners are visited at home and in care facilities. Transported to and from Sunday Mass is also organised where needed.
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| Parish Pastoral Council and Sub-Committees
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The Parish Pastoral Council consists of the priests of the parish, the Pastoral Associate and representatives from each of the five sub-committees which focus on particular issues in the life of the parish:
- Community and Communications
- Youth
- Liturgy
- Social Justice/Wider Community
- Growth in Faith
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| Playgroup
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Young children (between Baptism and primary school) meet with their parents and carers to learn to play and interact with others.
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| Readers
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Readers participate in the Church liturgy by their participation in readings and prayers of the faithful during Mass. Please check the roster if you are involved.
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| Religious Education (After School Program)
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On-going Education in Faith for children not attending the Parish Primary School is provided weekly in term time on Thursdays 4.00pm-5.00pm. This includes immediate preparation for the Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.
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| St Vincent de Paul Society
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Members attend to numerous calls for assistance and advice to those in need. Food vouchers, bread and groceries are distributed from the Heidelberg Heights centre. Volunteers work at the centre, sorting and distributing clothing and furniture.
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| Sunday Counters
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Teams of counters assist with counting of the collections taken during Sunday Masses. Please check the roster if you are involved with this group.
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| Sunday Morning Tea
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Volunteers organise tea and coffee for parishioners in the School Hall following the 10.30 am Mass on Sunday. Please check the roster if you assist with this service.
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| Tennis Club
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The Club promotes tennis among parish families and the wider community. See the club website for more details.
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