Liturgical Ministry

Appointed to attend to the services of the altar and to assist the parish priest in liturgical celebrations, especially in the celebration of Mass.  The Acolyte Ministry also takes communion to local nursing homes after Sunday morning Mass.
The Acolyte roster is compiled for a calendar year and individual acolytes are rostered for duty every 4-5 weeks, depending on the number of acolytes available.

Anyone wishing to become involved in the Acolyte Ministry can approach Fr Ben.

The Acolyte Coordinator is Portia de Guzman.  Enquire

Our Lady of Fatima welcomes all young people who have received their First Eucharist to be trained to serve the parish priest at the weekend Masses.

Any young people wishing to become involved in Altar Serving can approach Fr Ben or Lorraine Szefczyk.  Enquire

Special Ministers of the Eucharist assist the priest in giving Communion to the assembly. They may also take Communion to the sick and elderly at home or in hospitals.  Commissioned Special Minsters commit as much or as little as they like by placing their name on the roster sheets at the back of the church with these being maintained 3 weeks ahead.

If you are interested in becoming a Special Minister of the Eucharist, please speak to Fr Ben.

Rosters are maintained by Portia de Guzman.  Enquire

During 9:45am Mass in school term time, our youngest parishioners gather with parent volunteers in the parish centre to share their own liturgy service.  It’s an occasion of worship as they listen to the Readings and hear Christ speak to us through the Gospel at their own level. 

The Childrens' Liturgy coordinator is Bernie Keane.  Enquire

Floral decorations for the altar are prepared on a roster basis by willing parishioners.
Kath Neesham.  Enquire

The Choirs of our Music Ministry take on preparation of the Liturgy for our weekend masses.  If you would like to support preparation of the Liturgy please contact Fr Ben. Enquire

Volunteers nominate to do the Readings and carry the Offertory Gifts for weekend Masses and are coordinated on a rostered basis. All Parishioners and visitors are welcome to read or present the Offertory Gifts.  Volunteers commit as much or as little as they like by placing their name on the roster sheets at the back of the church and these are maintained 3 weeks ahead.

We invite everyone to give it a go even if it is only once a year!

Rosters are maintained by Tricia.  Enquire

We are always looking to add more choirs or volunteers to join existing groups.

The Our Lady of Fatima Music Ministry brings together groups of dedicated parishioners with a love of music, who want to make a difference in the celebration of faith within our parish community.  The groups of volunteers with differing musical styles share their talents in providing liturgical music for services consisting of singers and musicians of all ages ranging from teens to the not so teens.  

The choirs sing at all Masses on a rostered basis. The Ministry also sings on special occasions in the parish calendar i.e. Confirmations, First Eucharists, Easter and Christmas.  
We are always seeking to add more choirs or singers/musicians to join existing groups and would welcome any person who believes that they would like to be a part of this vibrant Ministry!

The Musical Director is Peta Gray.  Enquire