Parish Groups

Parish Pastoral Council

The PPC exists to build the parish community by encouraging all parishioners to play a full and active part in parish activities and to support the work of the Cathedral Clergy, staff, Parish groups and all others working in the parish. It meets 6 times a year and nominations for new members are sought every Autumn. For further information address correspondence to Chairperson, Leandro Martins  via Cathedral House.
Email: office@stmariecathedral.org
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Finance Committee

This group helps the Cathedral Dean plan and manage Parish finances. Our work includes preparing and monitoring budgets and year-end accounts. Anyone wanting advice on making donations, bequests, covenants or standing order Offertory donations, please contact us.
Contact: Chairman Hugh Finnegan, Via Cathedral House.
Email : office@stmariecathedral.org
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Social Committee

The social committee has planned a number of activities to enhance the social life of the parish, past activities have included New Year's Eve party, parish walk, a food and film evening, a ceilidh and a picnic, organised refreshments for First Holy Communion and Confirmation. The group meets about every 4 to 6 weeks. The frequency of meetings depends upon the number of events being organised and/or the complexity. The majority of meetings take place on a Monday evening 7 - 8pm
New members and ideas are very welcome
Contact: Moya & Steve O’Hara, e-mail : steve@morod.net
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Young Adults Prayer Group

The meetings consist of lively prayer and music with space for quiet prayer and reflection in front of the Blessed Sacrament. Afterwards we head off for drink and conversation in a nearby pub. We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month 7:30 – 8:30pm in the Cathedral.
Contact: Clare Lees for more information : clare.lees@stmariecathedral.org
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International Group

The International Groups is a group of people coming from all over the world. The aim is to make new friends, while deepening our Catholic faith. We meet every 2 weeks (Tuesday) to discuss topics, which are related to our faith and its implications in our daily lives. Meetings are held at 22 Victoria Chambers, Norfolk Row and start at 7:30pm by socialising and 8:00pm, the topic.
Contact: Leader of the group: Joshua Achille Nem : 07837 280468
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Children’s Liturgy

On Sundays we have our Children’s Liturgy Group which is held during the 10:30 Mass when the children       (aged 2 – 8) are escorted out of Mass to the Parish Room. Various activities are aimed to help with the children’s understanding of the Gospel message and also to develop feelings and attitudes for a fuller participation in the Mass. Parents are welcome to accompany their children. The sessions are open to children who have not made their first Holy Communion.