Parish Ministries
LITURGY ROSTER MINISTRY DIRECTORY 2011 (PDF 350K, updated October 2011)
- Family Groups
- Catechists
- Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
- St Vincent de Paul
- Loaves and Fishes
- Children's Liturgy
- Music Ministry
- Sacraments of Initiation
- Altar Servers/Senior Servers
- Legion of Mary
Family Groups
Would you like to be part of a Family Group at St Patrick's Parish?
- More info – download flyer (PDF 220K)
- Visit the Passionist Family Groups website
- Download Registration Form (PDF 45K) –
Registration Form can be returned to the parish office.
Catechists
Catechists are people who have been called to give their time voluntarily, to provide Christian formation to young people in our State High Schools and Primary Schools.
The Catechists are commissioned for this ministry by our parish to teach and training is provided for all teachers.
RCIA
The RCIA program is a process which adults prepare to receive the three Sacraments of Initiation - Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist
The RCIA Team, meet regularly with these adults in preparation for full initiation into the Catholic Church.
Coordinator: Sr Judith Lythall: 9622 1125
St Vincent de Paul
The St Vincent de Paul Society Parish Conference is a group of dedicated men and women in our community who visit people in our community who request assistance. The Conference meets weekly where they grow in their spirituality and share the good works in which they were involved with for the week.
Contact: St Vincent de Paul Parramatta Diocesan Office: 9689 1900
Loaves and Fishes
Loaves and Fishes is an outreach program of the parish operated by volunteers offering food to people in need in the Blacktown area.
Opening Hours: 10.00am – 2.30pm Monday – Friday.
Loaves & Fishes is closed on Public Holidays and weekends.
Children's Liturgy
The Children's Liturgy Programme is on the second Sunday of every month.
The Programme follows the reading of the day, is simple but fun, using prayers, songs and plenty of activities.
Music Ministry
The parish has a wide variety of music groups who contribute to the enhancement of the Sunday liturgies. These include several Parish Groups and choirs from the African, Tongan, Samoan and Filipino communities.
The Parish Choir is a group of enthusiastic parishioners who prepare for the 10am Sunday liturgy each Thursday evening (7:00-9:00). All parishioners are invited to join this group.
Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to contribute to the Celebration of any of our Sunday Liturgies through singing or playing the organ or other musical instruments.
Sacraments of Initiation
Download 2012 Sacramental Process
Application Form (PDF 500K)
This parish based family centered process involves parents and children in the preparation of the Sacraments of Initiation and the Sacrament of Penance. This involves preparation for Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist and Reconciliation.
Altar Servers/Senior Servers
Senior Servers assist the priest on the altar during the celebration of mass and other liturgies. They also prepare the sacred vessels for the celebration. Senior Servers are officially commissioned after completing a training course.
Boys and girls who have made their first communion and confirmation are invited to be Altar Servers. They too assist the Priest and Senior Servers at Sunday Mass and at other special liturgies.
For more information, please contact the Parish Office: 9622 1125
Legion of Mary
For information about the Legion of Mary, please contact the Parish Office: 9622 1125