Knocklyon Parish | Parish Groups

Altar Servers

We serve at various liturgical celebrations in the parish and we are open to all children in the parish who have received their First Holy Communion.

Baptism Team

We are a group of parishioners who help parents to come to a deeper understanding of what they are undertaking in asking to have their child baptised. We organise a meeting with the parents and facilitate a general information meeting each month. On the day itself, we help to organise and participate in the liturgy.

10 O'Clock Mass Childern's Choir

We sing at the 10 o’clock Mass every Sunday. The choir is open to all children who have made their First Holy Communion. Our choir provides a great opportunity for children to make new friends and deepen their understanding of their faith. Rehearsals take place each Monday at 7.30 p.m. in the church.

Childerns Drama Group

We are a group of children who enjoy bringing the stories of the Gospel alive each week at the 10 o’clock Mass. As young actors and storytellers, we meet in the church on Monday evenings at 7.30 p.m. to prepare for the following Sunday. The group is open to all children eight years of age and older. All our young voices gain strength and confidence, and master the art of speaking in public, along with knowledge of the greatest stories ever told, in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere.

Church Cleaners

Just like any home, our parish needs good housekeeping. For this very purpose, the parish has two groups of volunteers who keep the church clean and tidy - God’s housekeepers! Each group meets once per week (Monday or Friday mornings) in the church. The cleaning is followed by a cup of tea and a chat. New members are always welcome.

Church Collectors

This group organises the collection of the baskets at the celebration of the Eucharist on Saturday evenings, Sundays and Holy Days.

Flower Arrangers

We prepare church flowers during all the liturgical seasons. We have five teams, with each team in turn working on a monthly rota. The group is also available for weddings. If you are interested in flower arranging, please get involved.

Church Shop

The Church Shop offers a range of religious goods from Rosaries to religious books and Mass Cards. It is staffed by volunteers from the Parish. It is open every morning after the 10.00 a.m. Mass and on Sunday from 11.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Why not pay a visit?

Contact Group

An essential element in the life of any community is meeting each other and extending a welcome to new members joining the community. We visit areas across the parish providing face-to-face contact. New members are always welcome.

Do this in memory of Me

‘Do This in Memory of Me’ is a parish based programme to help children prepare to receive their First Holy Communion. It is led by volunteers from the parish, many of them parents. It takes place over a period of weeks and helps the children come to a fuller understanding of what they are about to receive from God.

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist play an important part in the liturgical celebrations of the parish. We also serve the sick and housebound members of our parish by bringing the Blessed Sacrament to homes. Ministers serve every second Sunday and meet 4/5 times a year in the Iona Pastoral Centre. Education and training in the role of the ministry are provided.

Finance Team

The Parish Finance Committee is a dedicated team of volunteers which works closely with our Parish Priest to manage our parish finances.

Flower Arrangers

We prepare church flowers during all the liturgical seasons. We have five teams, with each team in turn working on a monthly rota. The group is also available for weddings. If you are interested in flower arranging, please get involved.

Funeral Group

This group by its participation in the Funeral Rites endeavours to support the families and parish community by their presence.

12:30 pm Mass Gospel Choir

The singing of the Gospel Choir enriches the liturgy at the 12.30 p.m. Mass on the second Sunday of every month during the school year. The choir sings a range of gospel and ethnic music including soul ballads and four-part melodies. A particular highlight of the choir’s activities each year is the musical commemoration of Our Lord’s Passion which takes place in the church on Good Friday night. New members are always welcome to join this very sociable group. If you are interested in joining, please contact the Parish Office or simply attend a practice session in the church on Tuesday evening.

Gospel Choir (7.00 p.m.)

We are a group of young people (aged 16 to 22 years) who like to sing Gospel music and have fun doing it. We sing at the 7.00 p.m. Mass on the last Sunday of every month. New members are always welcome. Why not join us?

Knocklyon News

We are a group of volunteers who oversee the editorial policy and production of the Knocklyon News. The Knocklyon News offers an opportunity to all the various groups within the wider community of Knocklyon to report on their activities. The Knocklyon News is published approximately six times a year and submissions are welcome from parishioners.

Liturgy & Spirituality Group

This group organises many of the liturgical functions during the year. It also compiles, for example, a programme of readings and prayers for the Pre-Natal Blessings, Mass for the World Day of the Sick in February, Reconciliation Services, Memorial Services for deceased members of the parish and other relevant ceremonies. If you have an interest in liturgy, please do contact the team. It meets once a month.

Ministers of the Word (Readers)

The Ministers of the Word play an essential part in the parish liturgies by proclaiming the Word of God. The Ministers of the Word meet 4/5 times a year when they have an opportunity to reflect on the upcoming readings. Education and training on the role of this Ministry are provided.

Parish Pastrol Forum

The Parish Pastoral Forum acts in a consultative capacity alongside the Pastoral Council. It consists of members of the Carmelite Community and parishioners representing a cross-section of the people of the parish. The purpose of this group is to highlight and discuss what is going on in the parish, the concerns and needs of the community and ideas on how to improve the life of the parish. It meets 3/4 times a year and is open to all parishioners.

Parish Pastrol Council

The Parish Pastoral Council is nominated and selected from the parish community. This is made up of the Parish Priest, the Carmelites working in the parish and seven members nominated and selected from the parish community. They assist the Parish Priest in making and implementing decisions in consultation with the Parish Forum. The Parish Pastoral Council meets once a month except during the summer holidays.

Parish Website

All you need to know about what’s going on in the parish - submit any suggestions, ideas or news items on the parish website - www.knocklyonparish.ie

Social Events Group

We are a group of parishioners responsible for the organisation of various social events in the parish. Amongst these events are the very successful Annual Christmas Fair and Parish Week.

St. Vincent de Paul Society

The St. Vincent de Paul Society is a voluntary organisation working with people in need. The activities include working for social justice, maintaining hostels and refuges, social housing projects, breakfast clubs and visiting homes, hospitals and prisons. The local conference in Knocklyon meets each week in the Iona Centre. New volunteers are always needed.

Weekly Envelope Collectors

The weekly envelope collection helps to develop and maintain the parish structures. The collection is funded by the families of the parish, either by weekly or monthly envelope donations or standing orders. It pays for the day-to-day expenses of the parish, the local contribution to the parochial schools and the capital costs and maintenance of parish properties. All monies stay within the parish. This group is comprised of supervisors and collectors. Individual collections take approximately 20 - 30 minutes each week. New members are always welcome. Come and join us.

You shall be My Witness

‘You Shall Be My Witness’ is a parish based programme to help children prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. It is led by volunteers from the parish, many of them parents. It takes place over a period of weeks and addresses the themes of belonging, believing, being, becoming and beginning again. Each session involves two leaders working with up to ten Confirmation candidates. The course is also available As Gaeilge for students of the local Gaelscoil.

Parish Groups

Altar Servers

Baptism Team

10 O'Clock Mass Childern's Choir

Childerns Drama Group

Church Cleaners

Church Collectors

Flower Arrangers

Church Shop

Contact Group

Do this in memory of Me

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist

Finance Team

Flower Arrangers

Funeral Group

12:30 pm Mass Gospel Choir

Gospel Choir (7.00 p.m.)

Knocklyon News

Liturgy & Spirituality Group

Ministers of the Word (Readers)

Parish Pastrol Forum

Parish Pastrol Council

Parish Website

Social Events Group

St. Vincent de Paul Society

Weekly Envelope Collectors

You shall be My Witness

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