Altar Servers
For those who wish to help Fr Jude during liturgies.
Contact: Russell Menezes 9748 6800
Baptism Preparation Team
Preparation evenings for those presenting for Baptism.
Contact: Jacinta Fisher 0438 793 630
View our Baptism page here
Carpenters Club
Men’s group that meet monthly for fellowship & maintain parish grounds.
Contact: Joe Podolak 9748 4682
Church Flowers
Committee arranging flowers in the church.
Contact: Phuong Tran Nguyen 0403 165 589
Church Upkeep – Cleaners and Vacuumers
Serving the community by keeping our church clean.
Contact: Anna Sia – Parish Office 9748 6800
Communion To The Sick
Those who wish to receive Communion at home.
Contact: Tita Manalo 9748 6800
Couples For Christ Australia (CFCA)
A Catholic renewal community, aimed at strengthening the Christian family through formation and renewal programs.
Contact: Gene and Purita Aclan, 0419 333 194
Emmaus Group
A group of volunteers who minister to the residents of Sunrise Supported Living, engaging with the elderly residents through visitation and Communion Services.
Contact: Fiona Weeden 0407 496 706
Fete Committee
Community Fete held on the 3rd Saturday of October.
Contact: Kevin Lloyd 0439 314 572
Function Committee
Organises various social and fundraising activities throughout the year.
Contact: Judy Debono – Parish Offce 9748 6800
Knights Of The Southern Cross
This group helps Catholic men live a Christian life and serves the parish of St James
Contact: Branch Chairman – Peter O’Toole 0410 330 864
Branch Secretary – Jared Revell [email protected]
Men’s Ministry
Inspired by a menALIVE weekend held in May 2017 men have been meeting every fortnight on
Monday and Thursday nights. Focused on the Gospel of the coming Sunday men share their faith
and discuss personal issues related to their lives. The trust and bonding between the men has led to
developing ongoing friendships.
For more details contact: SJMM Coordinator Peter O’Toole 0410 330 864
SJMM Group Leader Colin Bracken 0401 727 197 or Anthony Buttigieg 0400 142 124
Ministers Of Hospitality
Ministers of Hospitality help create an atmosphere of welcoming while assisting parishioners with seating, parking, collecting the offering, recovering articles left in the church, distributing bulletins, looking after the elderly and disabled, and handling emergencies when people gather for Mass or other liturgical functions. If you would like to volunteer to become a minister of hospitality (as an usher or a car-parking attendant).
Contact: Kevin Lloyd 9748 6800
Music Ministry
Providing music within our Sunday liturgies.
Contact: Belinda Hyland 0402 946 705
Parish Pastoral Council
Developing the pastoral and spiritual growth within our parish family (meets monthly).
Contact: Chairperson Geralyn McCarthy 9748 6800
View our Parish Pastoral Council page here
Paulist Missionary Sponsorship
Helps to sustain Paulist Missionary projects to help poor families through different programmes.
Contact: Bev Tessari 9364 8168
Carmen Grech 9311 6317
Piety Stall
Religious items for sale available after weekend Masses.
Contact: Janine Warwick – Parish Office 9748 6800
Rite Of Christian Initiation Of Adults (RCIA)
For non-Catholic adults interested in looking at the Catholic faith and for Catholics who wish to re-visit their commitment.
Contact: Felix Choo – Parish Office 9748 6800
View our RCIA page here
Sacramental Preparation Team
For students from non-Catholic schools wishing to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation, Communion and Confirmation.
Contact: Wendy Gonsalves [email protected]
View our Sacramental Preparation Team page here
Special Ministers Of Communion And Lectors
Parishioners wishing to offer ministry as Special Ministers of Communion or Lectors.
Contact: Red or Tita 9748 6800
St James Playgroup
For children aged 0-4 years and their parents. Meet Tuesdays during the school term from 9:30am-11:30am.
Contact: Rosetta Ogrizek – Parish Office 9748 6800
St James Soup Kitchen
Assists the Sisters of Mercy to provide hot meals for the underprivileged.
Contact: Vinnie Beraldo 9741 8396
St Vincent De Paul
Offering a helping hand to those in need in our community.
Contact: Tina Alphonso 9748 6800
Sunday Liturgy Of The Word For Children
Liturgy of the Word for children during the Sunday 10:30am Mass.
Contact: Simon Beraldo 9748 6800
Vintage Group
The Vintage Group is a social group for those of the more mature years! Members have lots of fun and have regular activities including going to the movies, a visit to the country or a lunch.
Contact: Serita Mudford 0410 599 323
Welcome Committee
For those wishing to assist at the Help Desk before and after weekend Masses and welcome Parishioners.
Contact: Mark Duggan 0407 327 006
Young Paulists
For young adults aged 18+ years wanting to gather and connect through faith, meet genuine caring people and have the chance to help and support others.
Contact: Taryn Darlow – Parish Office 9748 6800
Email: [email protected]
View our Young Paulists’ page here
Youth Ministry
Activities for secondary school students (Years 7 to 12).
Contact: Red Lusterio 0409 184 299
View our Youth Ministry page here
