©2012 Holy Cross Parish is a Parish of the Archdiocese of Glasgow, a Designated Religious Charity. No. SC018140
LIFE OF THE PARISH
Representatives of the different Liturgical Ministries in the Parish meet regularly with the priests to prepare liturgical seasons. Meetings are advised in the bulletin and are open to any parishioners who want to take part.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
The Parish Pastoral Council is a representative body of parishioners whose purpose is the promotion of the aspects of The Parish of Holy Cross. The members work at all times in close collaboration with the priest to advise them in matters pertaining to pastoral ministry.
Membership of the P P C is made up as follows
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Priests of the Parish.
Religious Sisters who are Pastoral Assistants.
One nominated
member from Religious Houses in the Parish: Sister Pauline osf.
NOMINATED MEMBERS
The following areas of Parish life each nominate one member for the Parish Council.
Liturgy Committee Patricia Barton.
Fabric & Finance Committee Peter Creron
Social Committee Mary Gallagher
Pastoral Care Eileen Smith
Adult Catechesis J John McDougall
Children’s Catechesis Bernadette Lavelle
Youth Jane McLuskey
Devotional Life Isabel Elder
Parish Administration Theresa McLaughlin
SELF NOMINATED/ELECTED MEMBERS
Maureen McGovern
Peter Cheney
SOCIAL COMMITTEE
The parish social committee meets regularly to plan parish social events, arrange lets and oversee the upkeep of the parish halls.
The committee in the past have planned and organised events such as the Jubilee events of last year, trips to Salamanca, teas in the meeting room following special church services, carol singing etc. Events for this year such as Pancake Tuesday, St Patrick’s night etc.
PARISH FABRIC AND FINANCE
The Fabric and Finance Committee meet regularly with the Parish Priest to advise him on financial matters and on the care of all the parish buildings.
Extra-ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Assist with the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass and to those who are housebound.
