ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH LEICESTER
Parish Groups
Altar Servers
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Instruction and training for boys and girls is available once they have received their First Holy Communion. Contact Andy Jefferies if you wish to know more.
Association for the Propogation of the Faith & Mill Hill Missionaries
Parishioners support their work in developing countries by contributing through a Mission Box at home. For further details contact the church office.
Baptism
If you would like your child baptised please contact Father Raphael for more information about Baptism Courses and preparation. Our preparation sessions held on the first Sunday of the month at 5pm. Please check the newsletter for the next course date. It is important to book via the Church office if you wish to attend, if there are no bookings catechists will not be there!!
Children’s Liturgy
Our Children’s Liturgy takes place on a Sunday morning during the 10.30 am Mass in the Prayer Room on the FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH ONLY. This is aimed at school aged children and is not a creche. The children leave Church after the Gloria and return during the offertory.
Church Cleaning
We have a beautiful Church and there are regular teams who give of their time to keep it clean, but we need new members and they are always welcome. If you would like to join a team please contact Mary Mapletoft.
Church Flowers​
Volunteers are always needed to help with the flowers. No previous experience is necessary – as long as you can put a bunch of flowers in a vase you will always be welcome! Our busiest times are Easter and Christmas and extra help is always appreciated at this time. The flowers are funded by donations and coffee mornings. Please contact Mary Mapletoft.
Church Grounds
If you would like to help keep in our grounds please contact Fr. Raphael or Lydia Pye
Churches Together
St. Patrick’s is part of Anstey Churches Together and Northwest Leicester Churches Together and we all meet a various times during the year to celebrate joint Ecumenical Services. These are very enjoyable events and a great way of meeting other Christians within the community. For more information contact the church office.
Computer
If you are involved in any of the Parish activities and you wish to produce any information or have any typing, we have facilities available in the Presbytery where you can use the Parish Computer and photocopier. Please contact the parish office,
Confirmation
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Dances​
These are organised two or three times a year in the Parish Centre – please see the weekly newsletter and posters. There is also a weekly session of Irish Set Dancing every Sunday evening in the Parish Centre. Please see Lily O’Brien or Jo Edwards.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion​
We have a team of Extraordinary Ministers in our Parish helping with the Ministry of taking Communion to the sick and housebound and also helping taking Eucharistic Services in the Church and assisting with the distribution at Masses. If you know of anyone who is sick and cannot make Mass because of illness, or is housebound, please see Father Raphael and it can be arranged for Communion to be brought to them at home.
Finance
A small team of parishioners support Father Raphael in all financial matters and meets 2 / 3 times a year. Individuals assist with the keeping of financial records and arrange for the completion of the annual financial return to the Diocese. The Parish Secretary is responsible for the payment of all accounts. Contact David Shoubridge for more details.
First Holy Communion: If you would like to help with catechism classes, please speak with Fr Raphael or contact the office.
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Hospitals​
All hospitals have a Catholic Chaplain. If you would like Fr Raphael to visit you or a family member, please contact him.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
If you would like to explore the Catholic faith and are interested in being received into the church please speak to Fr Raphael.
Legion of Mary
This Organisation meets in the Prayer room on Tuesday evenings at 7pm. Weekly prayers, meetings, discussions, visits to the sick and a wide variety of other services are included in their activities.
Liturgy Group​
We have an innovative and developing Liturgy Group who meet on a regular basis. We plan all our special Masses for Lent, Easter, Advent and Christmas and other special Liturgies during the year. In our Liturgy preparation we involve people who help us to prepare artwork, creativity, church décor, help with the reading, music etc. If you feel you would like to be involved please contact Linda Treacy.
Marriage
If you are thinking of getting married, please contact Father Raphael for details of marriage preparation. Six months notice is required for any wedding and a preparation course must be undertaken.
The latest resource, preparing together, is facilitated by two trained volunteers via webcam. Groups of up to 7 couples attend three 90 minute sessions over a 3-week period. For more information, please go to www.marriagecare.org.uk
Music Group
​The music group ShamRock, play every second Saturday of the month at the 6.30 pm Mass. Contact Christian O’Brien for bookings or individual requests.
Music
Music is an integral part of our worship at the 10.30 am Sunday Mass and the choir contributes significantly to this. Singers are always welcome – please speak to Fr Raphael if you are interested.
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Parish Centre
The running of the Parish Centre and bar are overseen by the Parish Centre Committee chaired by Tony Bolton. The Centre manager manages the centre and bookings. Presently, we have no manager. Again, we welcome new people to give their support. Please contact the Parish Office if you are interested.
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The Parish Centre is not yet open for external bookings.
Parish Pastoral Council
The Parish Council consists of a group of Parishioners who represent the various groups and activities taking place in the Church. Groups such as Sacrament Preparation, Fundraising, Youth, Socialising etc. are represented and the aim is to provide leadership and support to those who are active within the Parish. There are sixteen members, plus Father Raphael as President.
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The Council meets four times a year. Parish Pastoral Councils are becoming increasingly commonplace within the Church and provide valuable assistance to the Parish Priest, enabling him more time for his pastoral work, as well as providing cohesion and direction for parishioners working within the Parish. The Council will endeavor to fairly represent all aspects of Parish Life. Please contact Maddy Alton.
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The Secretary of the Parish Council is Rosaleen Duddy.
Prayers of Intersession
Readers for the Prayers of Intercession during Mass are always required. If you would like your name to be placed on our rota please contact Katy Wadkin in the church office.
Protection of children and vulnerable adults​
As a result of the Nolan Report, there are now established Protection Procedures in our Diocese and our Protection Officer for St. Patrick’s Parish is Emmanual Kum. If you have any concerns, please contact Emmanual Kum 07904707581.
Readers
Reading during the Mass is an important Ministry and are always required especially for the Sunday Masses. If you would like your name to be placed on our rota with a view to reading once every four to six weeks please contact the Church office..
Repository Shop
Our Repository is open before the 6.30 mass on Saturday and after the 7 pm mass on Wednesday and after both masses on Sunday morning. We have a wide range of good in stock for Christmas, Easter, St Patrick's Day, First Holy Communion and Confirmation as well as cards and Bibles. Please contact Rosaleen Duddy with any special requests.
Sacristans​
Mary Mapletoft and Lydia Pye are our Parish Sacristans.
Schools​
We have two schools : St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School on Harrison Road (0116 2661149), Headteacher: Mrs Charlotte Lynch, and English Martyrs Comprehensive School (0116 2428880), Headteacher: Mr Marius Carney.