Altar Servers – Senior and Junior
The parish welcomes men, women, boys and girls to serve on the altar during Masses.
Senior Servers must be 16 years or older.
Junior Servers must have made their First Holy Communion and be in year 5 or older.
People wishing to join this ministry are provided with appropriate training both through the diocese and the parish.
Altar Carers
Each week those involved ensure the linen used during Mass is washed and ironed, candles are replaced when necessary and the sanctuary and church are appropriate for worship.
Proclaimers of the Word
We welcome people who would undertake formation in proclaiming the Word of God during Mass. Volunteers in this ministry are asked to regularly and routinely devote attention to the readings at Mass and resources are provided to aid them in this endeavour.
Liturgy Team
Meets monthly to plan and review liturgy within the parish
Children’s Mass Team
A Children’s Mass is held at the Vigil of 2nd Sunday of each month at 5pm during school term. Children read the commentary, the readings and the prayers of the faithful. Also the children’s choir provide the music for the Mass.
Children who would like to participate in any way are invited to contact the parish office.
Choirs and Music Ministry
Our Lady of The Rosary Cathedral church has a number of different Music Ministry Groups. Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to be part of Music Ministry.
The Saturday 5pm Vigil Music: Saturday Vigil Masses for the:
- 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month – music is lead by S Herrera and choir. Rehearsals are at 10:00am to 12 noon on the Saturday when they sing and 5:30pm before the mass. Singers and instrumentalists are welcome to join.
- 2nd Sunday of the month – music is led by school class and coordinated by D Meagher and S. Haertsch. Singers and instrumentalists of primary age are welcome.
- 4th Sunday of the month - Couples for Christ lead the music. Rehearsals are on the Tuesday evening before the Sunday when they sing.
- 5th Sunday of the month - Dennis and Bill lead the music. Extra volunteers are welcome to join. Rehearsal on the day at 10:00am in the Church.
8:00am Sunday Mass is led by Edith and Winsome Collingridge.
9:30am Sunday Mass for the:
- 1st Sunday of the month – music is led by Charity and choir. Singers are welcome to join. Rehearsal is Thursdays 5.30-7pm in the Cathedral.
- 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month – The Rosarian Choir sings. All are welcome Choir rehearsals are on Monday nights, twice a month.
- 3rd Sunday of the month and for special occasions – The Schola (see below)
- 5th Sunday of the month - Combined 9.30am choirs lead singing.
6:00pm Sunday Night Mass for the:
- 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of each month- The Youth Music Group sings. Singers and instrumentalists of high school age and young adults are welcome. Rehearsals are directly before each mass, beginning at 4.30pm.
- 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month - The Sunday Night Group sings. Rehearsals are directly before each mass.
The Bereavement Ensemble sings for funeral liturgies upon request. Rehearsals are on 1st Tuesday of the month from 2-3pm. Contact Parish Office for more information
The Schola sings at the 9:30am Sunday Mass on the 3rd Sunday of the month and for special occasions such as wedings. Schola is a small ensemble of singers who like taking on 4-part harmony and socialising. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings and joining is by enquiry. Contact Donrita via Parish Office.
The Diocesan Choir is open to choristers from all parishes in Broken Bay Diocese. It sings for major diocesan events. Rehearsals are 2-4pm on the 3rd Sunday of the month, with recess in June/July and December/January. Contact Donrita via the Parish Office or simply turn up for rehearsal.