ALTAR SERVERS:
Training sessions for girls and boys who have made their First Communion and wish to
serve on the Altar are held throughout the year at the Church.
Pat: 9332 6219
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ARTS & THE ENVIRONMENT:
Strives to create a better understanding of Gospel values and teaching through the visual
arts.
Liza: 9312 1506
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CATHOLIC ADULT FAITH EDUCATION (C.A.F.E.):
Develops, plans, implements, conducts and provides adults of this parish with programs,
talks and seminars to assist with their continuing faith development and education.
Angeline: 08 9332 0060
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COMMUNICATIONS GROUP:
Parish communications are currently managed by the Parish Pastoral Council.
For those interested in assisting in Parish communication please contact The
Chair of the Parish Pastoral Council Simon 9310 3970.
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CRAFT CIRCLE:
All crafts shared. Everyone welcome. Wednesdays, 9am-2pm in the Large Meeting Room at
the John Paul Centre.
Parish Office: 9332 5992
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FINANCE COMMITTEE:
Supports the Parish Priest in the administration of parish finances and the planned
giving scheme. The Committee meets every 2 months.
John: 9312 2890.
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FLOWER ROSTER:
Arranging flowers in Sts John & Paul Church for weekend masses.
This dedicated group needs some help. If you wish to go on either roster contact:
Parish Office: 9332 5992
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GROWING VINE:
A day of companionship for senior citizens is held each Friday at the John Paul
Centre. There are over 30 members, of whom approximately half are picked up by
bus driven by volunteer drivers. Mass is celebrated at 12.00noon.
Members receive morning tea and lunch, served by a group of volunteers on a
roster basis.
Social outings are organised during the year for members, such as lunch at
Challenger TAFE and Christmas lunch at a venue of choice. Volunteers are always
welcome to join members for any of these outings.
Being a volunteer with the Growing Vine offers a wonderful opportunity for
making new friends as well as assisting others in the community. New volunteers
are always welcome.
Gillian 9332 1803
Cristina 9354 1825
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IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY:
Ignatius Loyola, 16th century
saint, developed a way of personal spiritual growth based on finding God’s
action in our own daily lives. Ignatian spirituality fosters an interior
freedom facilitating good life decisions, something particularly relevant
to modern women and men. The practice of Ignatian Spirituality has been
likened to “a school of prayer”, “a school for discernment”, and a “school
for loving action in the world.”
Within the Willetton parish you can access a Christian Life Community
Group which meets fortnightly to further your spiritual life. You can also
undertake to do the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius or do a retreat in
daily life at home, that is based on Ignatian Spirituality. You may also
wish to join Jesuit Volunteers in which you do three to four hours
volunteer work each week with the disadvantaged and have a monthly gospel
reflection on your work.
Chris 9332 4532
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JOHN PAUL CARE:
Offers a simple, non professional caring service at the Parish level in co-operation with
other Parish teams. This parish organization offers pastoral support, care and
information in areas of bereavement/grief, mental health, mother's support
(pre and post-natal), as well as general needs, e.g. transport, meals, home help,
emergency child minding, visiting the sick and the elderly, etc. To enquire about
these services, or for telephone numbers of the many other pastoral care services available,
please contact the following:
Betty: 9457 4991
Parish Office: 9332 5992 (Mon-Fri from 9am-4pm)
Mary (for meals): 9310 2426
Greg (Gardening): 9456 1747
Reena (Transport): 9310 4173
Geraldine (Bereavement): 9456 2985
Betty (Bereavement): 9457 4991
Betty (Family Support and Home Help): 9457 4991
Bob: 9332 3528 (Mental Health information only. Confidentiality assured.)
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JOHN PAUL PLAYGROUP:
Provides a relaxed situation for pre-school children to meet and encourage creativity,
sharing, playing with others. Tuesday & Thursday: 9.30am-11.30am
Loretta: 9354 8768.
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JOHN PAUL PRAYER
MINISTRY
John Paul Prayer Ministry meets every Wednesday a 7:30 p.m. We are a group of
people dedicated to praise and worship, prayer, study of Scripture, and sharing
in giving. Fr. Greg comes in to give us talks on Church history and we
have fellowship once a month.
We have home cell groups in members' homes on a monthly basis where, in a smaller group setting, we are able to give testimony of God working in our lives, have a Bible study, pray and have fellowship, and get to know each other better.
We also have a Prayer Box in the Church foyer for anyone needing prayer.
Prayer request forms are put right next to the box. Everyone is welcomed to
write in their requests and these are prayed over by our team. Confidentiality
is strictly adhered to. All are welcome.
Michelle: 9456 4215.
LINEN ROSTER:
Laundering of Sts John & Paul Church linen (4 weekends in every year). If you wish to
place your name on this roster, please contact:
Parish Office: 9332 5992.
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LITURGY COMMITTEE:
Strives to enhance the
liturgical life of the parish through the liturgical seasons of the year,
enabling people to come to a deeper awareness of God in their lives. Our Masses
require an input from a large number of people to make them a truly spiritual
experience each weekend. Help is required by our wonderful choirs and musicians,
children's liturgy, readers, money counters, flower arrangers, linen care and
the banner group. The committee also includes representatives from Orana
Catholic Primary School and the RCIA Program.
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MARRIAGE PREPARATION:
Helps engaged couples prepare for marriage. 5 x 2 hourly sessions.
Carmen and Harry: 9354 5551.
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MUSIC MINISTRY
Provides a very important
aspect of all our parish liturgical celebrations. From weekly masses every
weekend, as well as special celebrations during Easter, Christmas, First Holy
Communion and Confirmation, musicians and singers are always needed. If you want
to become a part of this exciting ministry, contact:
John: 9310 1079
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OFFICE VOLUNTEERS:
Commitment required: nominated day or as relief person - morning or afternoon sessions.
Volunteers perform duties from answering the phone, to photocopying, to making the
all-important "cuppa".
Rossana: 9332 5992.
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ORANA PRIMARY SCHOOL P & F:
Promotes and furthers the interests of the school community, finances projects and
promotes relationships by interaction in social events. 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Contact Orana Catholic Primary School 9457 4907
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PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL:
Is a representative body of the Parish. We work with the priests to address the
needs of our Parish. Councillors welcome your opinions. 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Simon: 9310 3970
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PERSONAL ADVOCACY SERVICE:
Promotes the value and dignity of people with intellectual disabilities, focussing on
the spiritual, social and emotional development of the individual on a one-to-one basis.
Contact:
Sr Veronica: 9443 1036.
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PRE-BAPTISM PROGRAM:
Discussion of ceremony and child's faith development. Appointment should be made a
minimum of 2 weeks before the preferred date of the baptism.
Parish Office: 9332 5992.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN:
Aims to provide religious education and preparation to receive the Sacraments of
Reconciliation, Holy Communion and Confirmation for all primary age students not
attending Catholic schools and any other children yet to make any of these Sacraments.
Tuesdays: 4.00pm-5.00pm during the school term at the Parish Cenre.
Mildred:
(08) 9450 4573
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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (R.C.I.A.)
This is a process whereby adults seeking to become Catholics are prepared over a period
of 30+ weeks of discussion in small groups with an individual sponsor and a catechist.
The process culminates at the Easter Vigil Mass when participants receive the Sacraments
of Baptism (if necessary), Eucharist and Confirmation. The R.C.I.A. begins around July
and parishioners are needed to act as sponsors who are an integral part of the process.
For further information please contact:
Howard: 0412 177 378.
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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF CHILDREN (R.C.I.C.)
This is for children 12 years of age and over who have not been baptised. They meet
every Friday afternoon with a catechist and a peer sponsor (a child of the same age from
the parish community) who, together with their sponsor family, support the child preparing
to be received into the Church. They are initiated into the parish community at Easter,
together with the R.C.I.A. candidates. Cf. "Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults" above.
Carmel: 9455 1837 (A/H).
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SISTERS OF ST JOSEPH OF THE APPARITION:
We aim to be active in the prayer life, community building and pastoral work within the
Parish through visitation of homes.
Ph: 9310 4072.
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SOCIAL COMMITTEE:
Aims to provide affordable and enjoyable social outings and activities for as many
parishioners as possible to build and boost parish participation as well as create an
environment in which friendships can be built. The social committee
also supports all other parish committees with the hospitality aspects of their
various functions. We welcome ideas from parishioners to make
our parish social events as varied and interesting as possible.
Simon and Joanne: 9310 3970.
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SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT de PAUL:
Strives to deepen the Catholic faith of its members - to go out into our nation to
heighten awareness of Jesus Christ. We do this by sharing ourselves - who we are and what
we have - with the poor on a person-to-person basis. We seek to cooperate in shaping a
more just and compassionate Australian community and to share our resources with our
twinned countries. Our preferred option in this mission of service is to work with the
poor in development, by respecting their dignity, sharing our hope and encouraging them
to take control of their own destiny. Meetings: every Monday, 7.30-8.30pm.
Terry: 9455 5939.
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THE DIVINE MERCY APOSTOLATE
Invites all parishioners and friends to a Holy Hour of Adoration held each Wednesday from
4:00pm - 5:00pm at Ss John & Paul Church. We pray for our priests and religious, our parish
community, including our schools and teachers, for all our deceased relatives and the holy
souls in Purgatory. Personal intentions may be offered up publicly or privately as
desired.
John: 9457 7771
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WELCOMING GROUP (Ss JOHN & PAUL CHURCH):
Aims to see that all new parishioners are welcomed to the parish and an information and
ushering service is provided at each of the weekend masses. Rosters are in place for
each of the masses. Anyone wishing to assist and be placed on the roster please contact:
Parish Office: 9332 5992
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YOUTH GROUPS:
The John Paul Parish Youth Ministry (JPYM) focuses on providing the young adults
in the parish with an opportunity to grow together in faith and friendship.
JPYM also play a critical role in providing role models for the youth (teens) in
the parish. JPYM can be contacted at
jpymwilletton@gmail.com.
For activities related to teens and children the parish Group Blast!
can be contacted via Selwyn on 0414 166 637.
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