Altar Servers
Serving at the altar allows, in a privileged way, young and old alike to draw closer to Jesus, to be open to him and to others.
Through this ministry, the altar server journeys together with others. Altar servers represent a long liturgical tradition, carrying out their ministry within the Parish to enhance the quality of celebration, ensuring that everything needed for the services are available at the appropriate moments.
HOW TO JOIN US
If you have had your First Holy Communion, you can become an Altar Server. Training is provided.
If you would like to serve at Mass, please contact
Edgar DeSouza at St. Josephs and St. Elizabeth via the parish office office@stjosephsparish.co.uk
Ruth McCartney at St. Edmund Campion via the parish office office@stedmundcampion.org.uk
Father Kevin at St. Thomas More via the parish office stmtwyford@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
Eucharistic Ministers
An “Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion” is a lay person who assists in the distribution of Holy Communion, either during the Mass, or afterwards, such as to the housebound. NB. To visit the housebound, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion must be DBS checked.
HOW TO JOIN US
If you would like to become a Eucharistic Minister, please contact :
Father Ephraim at St. Josephs and St. Elizabeth via the parish office office@stjosephsparish.co.uk
Ursula Herbert at St. Edmund Campion via the parish office office@stedmundcampion.org.uk
Father Kevin at St. Thomas More via the parish office stmtwyford@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
Sacristans
Work with the priest to make sure that all elements of the Mass are in place, for example, Altar dressing reflect the right liturgical season, candles, Eucharistic items are clean and on hand.
To get involved please contact:
Father Ephraim at St. Josephs and St. Elizabeth via the parish office office@stjosephsparish.co.uk
Angela Desouza at St. Edmund Campion via the parish office office@stedmundcampion.org.uk
Father Kevin at St. Thomas More via the parish office stmtwyford@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
Hospitality
To offer hospitality is a strong message contained in the gospels. Our hospitality group of men, women and families ensures that on occasions during the year, good hospitality and welcome is delivered after Masses or for parish celebrations. Teas and coffees are served after most Sunday Masses in the Parish.
HOW TO JOIN US
To get involved please contact:
Bernice Fernandes at St. Josephs and St. Elizabeth via the parish office office@stjosephsparish.co.uk
Pam Cullinane at St. Edmund Campion via the parish office office@stedmundcampion.org.uk
Ann Goulbourne at St. Thomas More via the parish office stmtwyford@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
Collection Counting, Finance and Gift Aid
If you pay income tax, we can claim this back (25p for every £1.00 you contribute). All you need to do is fill in and sign a Gift Aid Declaration form, which only includes your name and address. We do not know and do not need to know anything about your income or tax. Contributions are either in weekly envelopes, via the EFTPOS machine or by Standing Order.
For more information, forms or envelopes please contact Deacon Mike Jackson, Chair of the Parish Finance Committee via the St. Thomas More Parish office: stmtwyford@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
We do still receive cash either loose or in envelopes, which needs to be counted and accounted for.
HOW TO JOIN US
If you would like to help with counting the offertory collections or other finance tasks, please contact
Carolyn Seet at St. Josephs and St. Elizabeth via the parish office office@stjosephsparish.co.uk
Carolyn Foster at St. Edmund Campion via the parish office office@stedmundcampion.org.uk
Deacon Mike Jackson at St. Thomas More via the parish office stmtwyford@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
Church Cleaning
This ministry of the Church takes place “behind the scenes” but provides a valuable service. In both Maidenhead and Twyford, we have a band of helpers who diligently keep our churches clean and welcoming to visitors.
HOW TO JOIN US
If you could offer some of your time on a regular basis or just occasionally that would be wonderful. Please contact the Parish Office
St. Josephs and St. Elizabeth office@stjosephsparish.co.uk
St. Edmund Campion office@stedmundcampion.org.uk
St. Thomas More stmtwyford@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
Flower Arranging
Flower arranging takes place behind the scenes but would be noticeable by its absence. The flowers reflect the liturgical year; they enhance worship and prayer and bring joy to the liturgy of our Church. If you would like to volunteer we would love your support.
HOW TO JOIN US
If you would like to get involved, please contact:
Marlene Nicholls at St. Josephs and St. Elizabeth via the parish office office@stjosephsparish.co.uk
Carolyn Foster at St. Edmund Campion via the parish office office@stedmundcampion.org.uk
Roberta (Bobbi) Crickmore at St. Thomas More via the parish office stmtwyford@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
Readers
HOW TO JOIN US
If you would like to read at Mass, please contact:
Father Ephraim at St. Josephs and St. Elizabeth via the parish office office@stjosephsparish.co.uk
Ursula Herbert and Andy Shearer at St. Edmund Campion via the parish office office@stedmundcampion.org.uk
Father Kevin at St. Thomas More via the parish office stmtwyford@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
Stewarding
Our Stewards do many things, including welcoming people to Mass and can also be asked to open and lock the Church, as well as being present for other services and functions that happen during the course of the year.
HOW TO JOIN US
If you would like to get involved, please contact:
Father Ephraim at St. Josephs and St. Elizabeth via the parish office office@stjosephsparish.co.uk
Carolyn Foster at St. Edmund Campion via the parish office office@stedmundcampion.org.uk
Father Kevin at St. Thomas More via the parish office stmtwyford@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
Communications Team
The Parish Communications Team is responsible for the circulation of the Parish newsletter, the Parish website and the Live streaming of the Mass from our churches. We are always looking for volunteers to support with turning on/off the live stream, helping to maintain the Parish website (full training will be given), supporting with communications for any additional events.
Currently we are particularly seeking younger volunteers to help build our outreach on social media platforms.
HOW TO JOIN US
If you would like to help with Parish communications, email the parish office:
St. Josephs and St. Elizabeth via the parish office office@stjosephsparish.co.uk
St. Edmund Campion via the parish office office@stedmundcampion.org.uk
St. Thomas More via the parish office stmtwyford@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
Welcoming Ministry
This ministry is dedicated to helping all parishioners and visitors enhance their worship experience at Mass by making them feel welcome and included in our Eucharistic celebration, helping them connect with our parish, and participating in the numerous ministry opportunities available.
The Mass Representative is the ‘overseer’ in ensuring that the various ministries during Mass are fulfilled. Further, they are there to help you with any queries.
HOW TO JOIN US
If you would like to get involved, please contact:
Charlotte Ray for 11.00am Sunday Mass
Teresa Dale for 8.00am Sunday Mass
Kevin McGarry for 6.30pm Sunday Mass
at St. Josephs via the parish office office@stjosephsparish.co.uk
Andrew Strowbridge at St. Elizabeths via the parish office office@stjosephsparish.co.uk
Julie Curan at St. Edmund Campion via the parish office office@stedmundcampion.org.uk
Nuala Priest at St. Thomas More via the parish office stmtwyford@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
2 Timothy 2:15
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.”
