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Adult Altar Servers |
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- Adult Altar Servers assist the Priest at Mass and other Liturgical Celebrations.
- When required they will conduct communion services and also take communion to the sick.
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Contact person: Elisabeth Pidd
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Altar Society |
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- Each Friday, these people take responsibility to ensure that the sanctuary area of the church is clean, including the removal of flowers, cleaning the votive candle stands, ensuring floral arrangements are fresh, replenishing holy water fonts and the entry areas of the church are clean and tidy.
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Contact person: Carmela Natoli
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Catholic Charismatic Prayer Meeting |
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Contact person: Terry Boccalatte
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Catechists |
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- Catechists provide religious instruction and offer introduction to the Sacraments at Drummoyne Public School.
- Classes take place on Friday morning each for 30 minutes.
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Contact person: Rosanna Harris
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Catholic Women's League |
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- A short introduction is being prepared.
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Contact person: Nancy Lagudi
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Children's Liturgy |
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Children’s liturgy is offered to children K - 6 at 9am Mass, during the school term, at the time the homily is given.
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A short talk or celebration takes place with the children based on the readings/gospel of the day at their level of understanding.
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Contact person: Katie Clarke & Rosanna Harris
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Communication Group |
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This group is responsible for the dissemination of news and information within the parish; this includes the preparation and publication of the yearly calendar, the parish directory and the parish magazine, On Lion.
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Contact person:
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Tony and Pat Ficarra
(Bulletin) Sue O'Neill and
Brenda Irwin
(Calendar) Frank Muscolino
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Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist |
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- A short introduction is being prepared.
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Contact person: Elisabeth Pidd
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Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick |
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- A short introduction is being prepared.
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Contact person: Mary Cook
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Grief Support Group |
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- A short introduction is being prepared.
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Contact person: Fr Martin Monaghan
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Il Focolare - Italian Prayer Group |
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- Il Focolare is a biblical Prayer Group, conducted in Italian.
- Our aim is to gather people with little knowledge of English and anyone who feels more comfortable to pray in their native language.
- We keep in close contact with the Parish by translating bulletin’s news, On Lion magazine etc.
- We spend some time in praising God, meditate on the Scriptures and offer petition prayers for our own needs, those of the Parish and of the World.
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Contact person: Paula Restuccia
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Italian Rosary |
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- A short introduction is being prepared.
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Contact person: Mary Ziino
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Junior Eucharistic Ministers (JEMS) |
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- A short introduction to be provided.
- A social group for St Mark’s community young people in Years 5 to 8.
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Contact person: Elisabeth Pidd, Clare Long or
Sue O'Neill
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Lenten Groups |
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- A five-week programme – based on the Gospels of Lent. Groups consist of 8-10 people coming together to gain a greater appreciation of the Gospel, sharing this with one another and seeing the relevance of this in our every day lives.
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Contact person: Mary Cook
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Liturgy Committee |
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- This group, which includes representatives of the various liturgical ministries, meets on the third Wednesday of each month.
- They work to establish guidelines for the celebration of the (revised) liturgy within the community, including education for the community, so that it may participate “fully, consciously and actively” and s o that the liturgy, especially the Eucharist, truly is “the source and summit of the Christian life.”
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Contact person: Helen Kingsley
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Macquarie Hospital Group |
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- A short introduction is being prepared.
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Contact person: Frank Oliver and Gwen Burford
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Ministers of the Word |
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- Ministers of the Word are called to proclaim (not just read) the Word of God to God’s people in the liturgical assembly.
- In the tradition of the prophets and apostles, they ensure that the life inherent in the readings of sacred Scripture, is understood and experienced by the assembly.
- Ministers are provided with initial and on-going professional and spiritual formation. Rosters are prepared on a quarterly basis.
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Contact person: Elisabeth Pidd
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Music Ministry |
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- The Liturgy of the Latin Church truly comes to life when celebrated with music, enhancing and bringing full expression to the prayers and Scriptures.
- The communal nature is more openly shown, the unity of hearts is more openly achieved and the whole celebration more clearly prefigures that heavenly liturgy which is enacted in the heavenly Jerusalem.
- There are three groups of people with varying talents, voice and instruments, who offer their gifts to the service of the community at the 9.00 am and 6.00 pm masses on Sunday.
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Contact person: Frank Muscolino,
Judy Saliba,
Jane Treloggen
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Parents & Friends |
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- A group of parents dedicated to supporting St Mark’s Primary School by organising fetes and other fund-raising activities, such as Trivia Night, Cocktail Party, Art Show etc throughout the year.
- Meetings dates are found in the Calendar, and are held in the Parish Hall at 7.45 pm.
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Contact person: David Herron
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Parish Family Groups |
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- Family groups comprise a number of adults and children.
- All are welcome to join, from grandparents to babies; there is no age barrier.
- We welcome married couples, non-Catholic spouses, ordained ministers, religious, single people, one parent families, seniors, widowed, divorced and young people.
- The members of groups gather on several occasions throughout the year to participate in a picnic, barbecue, casserole night, restaurant dinner, etc, to enjoy being with one another and gradually to develop supportive relationships.
- The groups work together to foster the parish community and support the pastor.
- Sharing experiences like a weekend away, a home Mass, baptisms and anniversaries are highlights in a ‘Family’ Group calendar.
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Contact person: Des Reilly and Trish Reilly
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Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) |
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- A short introduction is being prepared.
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Contact person: Mary Cook and
Pat Ficarra
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Sacramental Programs |
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- A short introduction is being prepared.
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Contact: Presbytery
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St Canice's Kitchen |
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- Rostered to provide and serve the main meal six times per year at St Canice’s Kitchen, Elizabeth Bay.
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Contact person: Keith Cox
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St Mark's Youth Group |
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- A short introduction is being prepared.
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Contact person: Fr Martin Monaghan,
Rob Neely,
Joe Rapisarda
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St Vincent de Paul |
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- We meet Monday evening (excepting public holidays) at 7.45 pm in the Sacramental Room.
- We make home visits to those in need in Drummoyne, Leichhardt & Lilyfield, anyone interested in this activity would be most welcome to attend our meetings or contact Gwen Burford for further information.
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Contact person: Gwen Burford
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Sunshine Club |
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- This social group of senior citizens meets regularly.
- The ladies bring a plate and a small gift for our game of hoy.
- Sr Barbara started it about 1987 I think! with an afternoon tea.
- Rita Baker named our club; Judith Brown calls our hoy games.
- Judith and Grace Smith use their cars as taxis picking up some of our ladies.
- Julie Grady is our banker looking after our donations for our Christmas party on the First Thursday in December.
- I think we fill a need in the Parish, we come together in prayer, friendship, share a meal and enjoy each other’s company.
- The Sunshine Club meets on the second Thursday of the month at the Drummoyne RSL Club at 12 midday.
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Contact person: Julie Grady
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