Ministries & Volunteers

St Thomas’ parish strives to be a welcoming and inclusive parish and we try to accommodate the needs of all: children, youth, singles, families, and the sick and elderly.
 
A thriving Catholic community counts on each person sharing their time, talents and resources in their own ways and we rely on our many wonderful volunteers.  There are a number of ways in which you can become involved in parish life. 

Some of the key ministries with which you may like to become involved include:

• Mass Organisers - Preparing the church each week for the celebration of the Eucharist.
• Extraordinary Minister of Communion – Assisting the priest in distributing Holy Communion at Masses and when visiting the sick in their homes.
• Hospitality - Morning Tea - setting up and serving a cuppa and some bikkies to the congregation after Sunday morning Mass
• Welcoming - welcoming people to the weekend Mass with a smile and a copy of the newsletter. This is great for a family to do together.
• Baptismal Preparation – Working with parents to prepare them for the celebration of their child’s baptism.
• Baptism Hospitality - greeting families on the day of their baptism and assisting the priest during the ceremony
• Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) – Preparing and celebrating a separate Liturgy of the Word with the children which is more appropriate to their level of understanding.

 
Our Parish Directory and Volunteer Form give more information on the many ministries and groups which make up St Thomas' Parish life. 

If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office on 3398 1154 or email stthomas@bne.catholic.net.au.

You may also wish to consider sharing your financial gifts with the parish.
There are a number of options for easy, electronic giving. 
Please visit our Planned Giving page to find out more.