OLOP Parish Groups

Parish Groups

The parish has many groups, which offer friendly involvement, support, shared experiences and continuing growth in spirituality, which all go to make up the life of our parish.

	Altar Servers - The youth of our parish and one or two of the older parishioners, assist on the Altar at each mass. If you would like to find out more, please contact Paul Fahey or the parish office. To view the latest rota Click Here.
	ASDC - a group of local people who offer hope and practical support for those individuals who find themselves in the situation of being divorced or separated ... more
	Children's Liturgy - During the 9.00 & 11:00am Masses on a Sunday morning, the children celebrate their own Liturgy of the word ... more
	Communion for the Sick or Housebound Ministers - There are parishioners who unfortunately do not enjoy the best of health, who are suddenly taken very ill or who are housebound. We have a dedicated group of Eucharistic Ministers who are able to visit the Sick or Housebound bringing the Eucharist. If you are interested in joining this ministry then please contact the parish office. To view the latest rota Click Here If you wish to request a Minister then please download a request form either as a word document or as a pdf document (requires acrobat reader) and return to the parish office.
	Eucharistic Ministers - There are many parishioners who act as Eucharistic Ministers, but new people are always welcome. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact the parish office. For details regarding Ministers responsibilities Click Here and for the latest rota Click Here.
	Flower Guild - Several members of the parish are members of the Flower Guild. They produce some lovely floral displays throughout the year. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Ann Hagerty or the parish office. For the latest rota Click Here.
	Finance Committee - There is a Finance Committee in the parish, which meets regularly to discuss many issues ... more
	Journey in Faith - The official Catholic title of the Journey in Faith program, is the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). 'Journey in Faith' is a Catholic program for adults who have not been previously baptised and are seeking to journey towards baptism and confirmation, or who have already been baptised; and are seeking to journey to full confirmation ... more or contact the parish office for further details.
	Justice and Peace - a small group who serve as a focal point within our parish for issues related to the broad theme of “Justice and Peace” at home and abroad. For example, the J&P group maintain links to charities, organise occasional appeals and are a liaison point within the parish for campaigning issues. New members are always welcome. Contact the J&P group via the parish office for more information. To view the minutes and appeals of the J&P group Click here.
	Music - The parish has a multitude of good musical talent ... more
	Parish Liturgy Group - This is a new group being formed within the parish. A little while ago there was a meeting held to initiate this group at which Paul Inwood attended and explained the guidelines. This is very much an all hands welcome group and the newer those hands the better. So there will be another meeting after Easter to form this group which will hopefully have a beneficial effect on our parish worship. So please consider coming to that meeting. For more information of what is involved in a Parish Liturgy Group please read Liturgy Group Guidelines which the Diocese has kindly sent to us.
	Readers - Many people within the parish, both young and old, take an active part in the liturgy of the word, by reading during the masses. Its a daunting task sometimes, to stand up and speak in front of a church full of people, but they all do it so well, they're a credit to the parish. If you feel that you could do this, have been baptised and would like to add to parish life as a reader then please get in touch with the parish office stating which mass you wish to read at. For guidelines on what is expected of a reader and tips on how to, please read Reader's Guidelines.
	Sacristans - are parishioners who volunteer their time to ensure that all the relevant preparations are made before & after each mass. They assist Father in preparing the Holy Vessels, the votive candles and all sorts of other things. If you feel that you could do this then please get in touch with the parish office for further details.
	Society St Vincent de Paul - or as it is often known - the SVP, is a wonderful international Christian organisation. Catholic in origin and character it is dedicated to helping anyone in need. The concept of need is broadly based, so visiting the sick, the lonely, the addicted and those suffering from disabilities form a large proportion of the Society's work ... more
	UCM - An organisation of Catholic married women, that works for the preservation of the family and sanctification of the home ... more