Holy Spirit Parish
Ministry Teams
Altar Society
A group of volunteers who look after the altar and sanctuary area, especially the Linens and the cloths for the different Liturgical events throughout the year.
If you would be interested in volunteering for either of these, please contact Mary Ryan @ 087 9302011 or kimmagemanorparish@gmail.com
Faith Development Series
Each Wednesday we invite a variety of speakers to address themes that are relevant to the different months of the year. These encounters take place in the Parish Hall (Kimmage Manor Parish Church) from 7.30pm-8.45pm. This is an opportunity for the parishes of our Partnership and others to come together to practice and share a language that is sometimes not heard, the very voice of God within. You will be more than welcome to attend these talks; refreshments will be served.
Contact Person: Fr. John Mahon CSSp – johnmahon4440@gmail.com &
kimmagemanorparish@gmail.com (Parish Office).
Funeral Team
There are five members of the Parish Funeral Liturgy Team, not only do they help the grieving family prepare for the Funeral Mass, but they are very much present at the Funeral Liturgy on the day of the Funeral.
Contact: Mary P. Kelly @ 086 3689031 or 01 4064377 (Office - Brenda), or kimmagemanorparish@gmail.com
Liturgy Committee
The overall purpose of the Liturgy Committee is to assist the parish priest in preparing and providing for the spiritual development of the members of the parish through liturgical celebrations and significant prayer experiences.
contact Mary Ryan @ 087 9302011 or kimmagemanorparish@gmail.com
Ministers of the Eucharist
Parishioners volunteer to distribute Communion during Mass time. There is a Rota for Saturday (6pm) & Sunday (11am) Masses in particular. If somebody is unable to attend, they can easily Whatsapp another to replace them. We also have Eucharist distributed to those that are housebound in the parish, again a group of parish volunteers with the priests visit parishioners in such situations on a monthly basis.
contact: Brendan Curran:
Ministers of the Word (Readers)
Parishioners volunteer to read at Masses celebrated in the Parish Church. There is a Rota for Saturday (6pm) & Sunday (11am) Masses in particular. We also have parishioners reading at Masses celebrated at 10am each day from Monday – Friday. If somebody is unable to read at the time/day allocated to him/her, they can easily Whatsapp another to replace them. A good voice that carries is important, and volunteers are always welcome.If you are interested, phone 01-4064377 (office hours) or email: kimmagemanorparish@gmail.com
Contact Person: Pauline Scannell
Music Ministry
“It is good to praise the Lord, and make music to your name, O Most High, Proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night” (Psalm 92 1 -2)
We have an active Music Ministry in Kimmage Manor where we aim to spread the Word of God and enhance the beauty of liturgical celebrations with music. We currently provide music for the Saturday, 6.00pm Vigil Mass. the Sunday, 11.00am Mass and for some of our weekday, 10.00am Celebrations. We also provide music for the major liturgical feasts (Christmas and Easter). We welcome all who wish to join our group, young/ old, singer/ instrumentalist, all genders. We practice on Sunday mornings at 10.30am. There is no audition process and no long-term commitment is asked for. All that’s needed is a love of making music!
For further details, contact Jo on 086 382 6085.
Rosary
Rosary (May & October)
During the months of May & October the Church Worldwide honours the Mother of God.
In our parish church we recite the Rosary before morning Mass (10am) from Monday – Friday especially in May & October. A member of the Liturgy Team usually prepares a place on the altar where the image of Mary is placed during these two months. At the end of these months we usually have a procession to honour Mary, a procession that is creative and meaningful for those who attend.
Sacristan(s)
The role of the church sacristan is to prepare the church for prayer and worship. Their role enables all to celebrate the Eucharist and all other liturgies in a dignified and prayerful manner. They bring practicality and order to their preparations. In this way, whichever celebration is to take place, whether it is daily Mass or weekly Baptisms or weddings, the prayer and liturgy of the celebration flows smoothly.
Much of the work of the sacristan is behind the scenes, often unseen or unnoticed. It is the sacristan who makes sure that all is ready, all is prepared, all is where it needs to be, before the prayer or liturgy begins.
The ministry of the sacristan is marked by reverence, as they prepare the church for liturgy and prayer. They also create a sense of welcome and hospitality, and maintain a sense of respect and solemnity.
During weekday Mass and weekends, the Principal Sacristan (Peter Butler) is helped by another five (5) sacristans.
Visitation to the
Housebound & Sick
A team of five parishioners visit the housebound in their homes on a monthly basis (except August), in nursing homes, or in hospital. Each person visited has the opportunity to receive Communion or the Sacrament of Confession. The team recognises that such visits enrich the life of our parish.
If you know of anybody who would benefit from such a visit, please contact the parish office @ 01-4064377 (office hours) or email: kimmagemanorparish@gmail.com