Epsom Parish Ministries
Library
Details: The Parish Library is open 30 minutes after Sunday Masses and parishioners are invited to borrow books from a wide range, free of charge. The Library is located at the back of the church and the books are issued for a recommended four week loan period.
Enquiries to:
Brenda Brightwell (Ph: 0276 415615).
Rosary Group
The Rosary Group meets weekly on a Monday morning (excluding school holidays) at 9.10am in the Church
Enquiries to:
Deborah Railay (PH: 09 625 8466)
Parish Council
Details: The Parish Pastoral Council, has the responsibility of planning and implementing the ministries and services offered by the parish. The members are either nominated by the parishioners or are representatives of authorised standing committees.
CHAIRPERSON: Mary-Ann Todd Ph: 09-625-5574
PARISHIONERS’ NOMINEES:
Osmitta Francis ( Secretary ) ….. Ph: 09 624 4593
Deacon John Hawkins….Ph: 021 08169234
Deborah Railey….Ph: 09 625 8466
Shee Chow….Ph: 09 523 0685
The Parish Council meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, in the Community Room, at 7:30pm.
Outreach
Details: Legion of Mary
Meetings are held each Monday evening at 7.30pm in the church foyer for one hour. If you would like to pray the Rosary, undertake a little charity work and ‘grow your faith’ with some new friends, you are most welcome to join this group.
Contact :
Anne-Marie Kerridge (Ph: 09-625-8897)
Food Bank
The Society of St Vincent de Paul provides food assistance to the needy through various ways: Food Parcels, Food for Schools, Homeless Food Project, etc. They rely very much on FOODBANK donations. If you would like to help, donations of non-perishable food items may be left in the FOODBANK box provided in the church foyer.
Church Care
Details: Altar Society
There are two groups of parishioners, some of whom care for the Sanctuary and others for the Alter Linen. They take turns according to weekly rosters in respect of the Sanctuary, and fortnightly rosters in respect of the Altar Linen.
Coordinator:
Sandra Jacinto (Ph: 09-623-8285)
Altar Servers
Our Altar Servers are boys and girls from Year 5 upwards (after they have received the Sacrament of First Communion). They assist at parish liturgies, as required.
Enquiries and roster phone:
Deacon John Hawkins (Mob: 021-08169234)
Flowers
On a rostered basis, group of volunteers set up and care for floral arrangements in the church. Donations of flowers are always very welcome.
Hall
Details: Our Parish Hall is administered by a Hall Committee which is associated with our Finance Committee.
Parishioners, parish groups, and outside groups may use our parish hall.
For bookings:
Chatty Pornela (Ph: 09-630-3956)
Children’s Liturgy
Details: This takes place at the 10.00am Mass during the school year. It is suitable for all children aged 3 and over who have not yet made their first Holy Communion. Very young children under this age do not have the maturity to participate in this liturgy independently and it is preferred that these younger children remain with their parents in Mass. Parents are asked to consider being placed on a roster to help the programme along especially if interested in being present at the liturgy. This would mean being available approximately once per term.
Enquiries:
Louisa Rani (Mob. 021-1234107)
Ministers to the Sick and Elderly.
Details: Those confined to their own homes or who reside in nursing/retirement homes within Epsom Parish, receive the Blessed Sacrament and regular visiting from a devoted team in the Parish.
St James wrote in his letter to the Jews, “If one of you is ill, you should send for the elders of the church, and they must anoint you with oil in the name of the Lord and pray over you.” (James 5:15)
Enquiries to Presbytery Ph: 06-630-3956
Finance
Details: The Parish Finance Committee, with the Parish Priest as president, has the responsibility for managing the finances and properties of the parish.
The members are appointed by the Parish Priest.
Chairman: Shee Chow PH: 09 523 0685
Music
Details: This Group provides the sound accompaniment for the Eucharistic Mass each week with special emphasis on the Church’s main calendar requirements.
Music Director :
Caroline Barakat- Devine (Ph: 09-6303956)
Preparation of Organists’ Roster: Lesley-Anne Gross (Ph: 09-625-8098)
School Trustees
Details: 19 Banff Avenue, Epsom, Auckland
P.O. Box 29-066, Epsom, Auckland 1344
Ph: 09-638-6200
Fax: 09-638-9937
Email: admin@olsh.school.nz
For enquiries contact the Principal.
School Board of Trustees
The role of the Board is to govern our school on behalf of the proprietor, Bishop Patrick Dunn. In carrying out this responsibility the Board also fulfills a responsibility to the community which has provided the school and to the community which continues to be served by the school.
Enquires to: Mari Pipe – Chairperson (Ph: (09 -520-1144)
Contact: TBA