Ministry Opportunities Within The Parish
Mass Ministries:
"Mother Church earnestly desires that all the faithful should be led to that fully conscious and active participation in liturgical celebrations which is demanded by the very nature of the liturgy. Such participation by the Christian people as a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a redeemed people (1 Peter 2:9; cf. 2:4–5), is their right and duty by reason of their baptism." (Sacrosanctum Concilium 14).All are welcome and encouraged to participate in our ministries for our Masses.
- Sacristans: Setting up Mass and organising the ministers for each Mass.
- Commentators: Commentators introduce Mass and lead us in the Prayers of the Faithful.
- Readers: Proclaim the Word of God at each Mass.
- Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Distribute Holy Communion at our Masses.
- Altar Servers: Children who have made their First Holy Communion are more than welcome to become Altar Servers.
- Music Ministry: St Augustine brilliantly said, "When we sing we pray twice" (St. Augustine, Commentary on Psalm 73, 1). Therefore, Music Ministry is very important in our liturgies. If you can play a musical instrument, or if you can sing relatively well, and you feel called to serve God and our parish with these gifts, please contact our Music Coordinator via Contact Us - North Lakes Parish
- PowerPoint Ministry: The Power Point Ministry helps us enable all parishioners to fully participate in our Masses. If you are familiar with PowerPoint, and feel called to participate in the life of that parish using this gift, then please contact the Parish Office on Contact Us - North Lakes Parish
Youth and Young Adult Ministry:
We have a vibrant Youth Group. We welcome those wanting to participate in the leadership of this group, or to help the youth Group in other ways. Please contact our Youth Coordinator for further information at [email protected] or [email protected]
Evangelisation:
- Alpha: Alpha is a gift we use to introduce people to the Christian faith. Jesus very clearly calls us to be missionary disciples, drawing as many people as possible into a beautiful personal relationship with God. If you want to be part of this very exciting ministry, please contact the team on [email protected]
- RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a journey with people wanting to become part of our parish family and become Catholics. If you would like to be part of this ministry, please contact Fr Bryan on [email protected]
Counters:
Our counters gather on Monday mornings to count the collections and other money gathered from the parish. If you are available for this ministry, please the Parish Office on Contact Us - North Lakes Parish
Communion to the Sick:
We have 3 Nursing Homes in the Parish, all with Catholics yearning contact with the Church they love. This is a very much appreciated ministry. If you feel called to take Jesus in Holy Communion to our sisters and brothers in the Nursing Homes, please contact the Parish Office on Contact Us - North Lakes Parish
Sacramental Program Ministry:
This ministry travels with families whose children will receive the Sacraments of Confirmation, Penance, and First Holy Communion. We are looking for helpers in this very important ministry. If you feel called to assist us in this very important ministry, please contact the Parish Office on Contact Us - North Lakes Parish
Parish Prayer Team:
Prayer is the oxygen of the spiritual life. If you would like to lead the parish in organising prayer for all parishioners, please contact the team on [email protected]
Infant Baptism Team:
It is very important that Infant Baptism Families are welcomed and invited into the parish community. This is the goal of our Infant Baptism Team. If you would like to be a part of this very important and exciting ministry, please contact the Parish Office on Contact Us - North Lakes Parish
Social Justice:
Doing the works of Jesus, reaching out to the poor and marginalised, is essential for authentic disciples of Jesus. This is why we have a Social Justice Team leading the parish in vital projects helping our brothers and sisters in need. If you have a passion for justice, please join our Social Justice Team by contacting Ken via the Parish Office.
Finance Council:
The Finance Council consists of disciples of Jesus who are answer Jesus' call for them to be good stewards of our Parishes resources. Using these resources as effectively as possible to build up God's Kingdom. If you have gifts in finance, and feel this call to be a good responsible steward, then please contact the Parish Office: Contact Us - North Lakes Parish
Liturgy Team:
The Liturgy Team consists of parishioners who have a great passion for life-giving liturgies. They very much believe that liturgy is indeed the source and summit of the Christian life (SC 10). If you have a passion for effective life-giving liturgies, please contact the Parish Office by emailing: Contact Us - North Lakes Parish