There are many different groups and ministries at OLQP that offer opportunities to connect with others who share similar interests or a desire to share time and gifts to continue to grow as a community in the likeness of Christ.
We would love you to be part of this!
Acolyte/Adult Server (Ministers at the Altar)
These ministers assist in the set-up and celebration of Masses. They also serve as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion at Masses.
Altar Servers
Altar Servers are younger people of the parish who assist the priest and acolytes/adult servers during the Mass.
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
Also known as Ministers of Communion, these ministers distribute the Body and Blood of Christ at Masses and Communion services.
Music Ministry/Musician/Cantor
The music ministry is a diverse ministry with many different bands, choirs and performers. Their role is to lead the Parish in worship through music.
Lector/Reader
Ministers of the Word, or readers, are responsible for proclaiming the Word of God at Masses and Communion services.
Weekly Sunday Mass Preparation
People in this ministry prepare the presentation slides, Commentary and Prayers of the Faithful for weekend Masses.
Church Cleaners
Church Cleaners are instrumental in keeping our churches clean, creating a neat and respectful environment for the worshipping community.
Flower Ministry
Members of this ministry enhance the environment of the Church with floral arrangements for weekend Masses and special occasions.
Collector at Mass
The collectors’ ministry is responsible for collecting money for the mission of the Diocese of Parramatta and the Parish at all Masses.
Hospitality Team
The ministry of hospitality extends the welcome of OLQP Parish to all who attend Masses, be they parishioners or visitors, including a cup of tea or coffee after Sunday Mass.
Data Video Projector Operator
Multimedia ministers have a thorough understanding of the multimedia systems in the church, displaying prepared presentations to accompany the participation at Mass.
Counters
The counting ministry counts all monies collected by collectors at Masses, including Planned Giving to support our Parish and the Diocesan Development Fund.
Sacristan
The Sacristan is a caretaking ministry for the Altar and its accouterments, ensuring that the Liturgy space is kept worshipfully presentable.
Altar Society
Assists the Sacristan with the caretaking of the Altar and its surrounds.
Welcomer/Greeter
The Welcoming Team extends the welcome of OLQP Parish to people who come to an event or Mass.
Communion to the Sick
This ministry involves Ministers of Communion taking Holy Communion to the housebound and to nursing homes.
Children’s Liturgy
Our children’s liturgy ministers break open the Word of God for our children each week at Sunday morning Masses.
Youth Ministry Leader
Youth Ministry leaders lead youth ministry events that cater to young people at all stages of their faith journey.
Special Religious Educator (SRE) Catechists
Special Religious Educators (SRE) Catechists take the Catholic faith to state schools in our local community.
Baptism Preparation Team
The Baptismal Team prepares parents and families by providing formation for the Sacrament of Baptism.
Sacramental Team
The Sacramental Team prepares children and provides formation for the completion of their Sacraments of Initiation.
Liturgy Team
The liturgy team is a consulting team that discusses and advises best practice and ways to improve the Liturgical experience in the parish.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is responsible for assisting the Parish Priest with the financial stewardship of the Parish to achieve our Parish goals.
Bereavement Team
This ministry provides support and accompaniment to people in the parish who have recently lost someone through death.
Festa Committee
This committee is responsible for the organisation of the annual Parish Festa and the fundraising events associated with it.
Catholic Faith Enquiry – Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
The RCIA is a program that educates adults on and initiates them into the Catholic Church.
Works Committee
This committee is responsible for the planning and implementation of works and maintenance projects on the parish property.
Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)
The PPC is a group of parishioners who meet regularly to discuss the vision for the direction and growth of the Parish.
Prayer Groups
There are many prayer groups in our parish that meet at different times and pray in many ways.
St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies)
Vinnies is instrumental in providing assistance to families and individuals who are most in need of help in their weekly lives.
Legion of Mary
Members gather in prayer and help the parish in a variety of ministries.
Social Justice Group
The Social Justice Group meets monthly to bring to life the mission of the parish to respond to the needs of the community and areas of social justice in the area and beyond.