Get Involved @ St Kevin’s!

Altar Servers

Worship Cluster

The Altar Server Ministry is an opportunity for the younger members of our parish to actively participate in the tradition of Catholic worship. Altar servers play an important role in helping the faithful enter into the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass by their reverent and diligent service that show respect and love for the Eucharist. It’s one of our fastest growing and most active ministries! To enrol, children must have received their First Holy Communion. For more information please contact Fr Anil or Fr. Des or the Parish Office at HamptonPark@cam.org.au

Baptism Programme

Faith Cluster

For more information about this ministry please contact the Parish Office at HamptonPark@cam.org.au or 9799 2108

Cathechetical Programme

Faith Cluster

For more information about this ministry please contact the Parish Office at HamptonPark@cam.org.au or 9799 2108

Charismatic Prayer Group

Worship Cluster

The Charismatic Prayer Group meets every Thursday at 7.45pm in the church foyer. Every gathering starts with the Rosary, followed by Praise and Worship and then sharing of the Word. Jude D’souza is our leader and can be contacted on 0403 542 300

Choirs & Music Ministry

Worship Cluster

God created us with the ability to sing and make music. Music is an important part of worship and praise to God. Please come & share your talent both singers & musicians, in any of our children, youth or adult choirs, where every choir practices on different days. If this sounds like you, please contact Kevin D’Mello at ksdmello@yahoo.com.au / 0405 778 318 or the Parish Office at HamptonPark@cam.org.au or 9799 2108

Children’s Liturgy

Worship Cluster

For more information about this ministry please contact the Parish Office at HamptonPark@cam.org.au or 9799 2108

Cleaners (Church) Team

Service Cluster

This volunteer service currently comprises of 5 teams. The teams meet once in 5 weeks on a rotational basis to help clean, vacuum and tidy up the church. Please contact Indrani at the Parish Office on 9799 2108 or Anne van der Straaten on 9799 9859

For more information about this ministry please contact the Parish Office at HamptonPark@cam.org.au or 9799 2108

Counters Ministry

Service Cluster

The counting ministry is responsible for the counting of weekly cash collections at holy masses during the week-end. The ministry is made up of a group volunteers that are made into various teams that meet every Sunday to carry out the counting of cash collections and to have the collections ready for banking by a security company during the week. At present the ministry has five teams and every team is rostered to carry out the counting once every five weeks. We would really appreciate more members to join counting ministry. If you are interested please contact Sumith Olagama at sumith@aapt.net.au or on 0419 233 629

Flower Ministry

Worship Cluster

The St Kevin’s Flower Ministry is carried out by a small, yet enthusiastic, group of volunteers who seek to serve the St Kevin’s community and glorify God by creating skilful and graceful flower arrangements to enhance worship and other church sponsored activities. For more information contact Pam Giaquinta at HamptonPark@cam.org.au

Friendship Group

Hospitality Cluster

The St Kevin’s Friendship Group was formed by a group of parishioners about 15-20 years ago. Its primary purpose is to get seniors, carers, and lonely persons a chance to meet and socialise. Over the years through word of mouth and participation it has gained popularity and from a modest beginning of around 30 members it has now topped over 100! The committee of nine meet every month and plan an event/outing, if possible monthly. We start and end the year with an anointing mass and fellowship. Our once-a-year picnic, visitation to another church, and getting together to enjoy the ‘Christmas in July’ theme as well as end-of-year dinner plans are on the barbie! Please contact Tyrone Paul on 0402 012 479 for more information

Gardening & Cleaning Services Outside Church

Service Cluster

Roland D’Netto attends to all the external cleaning and gardening of the church grounds, parish house and the priests’ residence.  Roland works solely and is looking for volunteers to help.  The cleaning/gardening occurs every four weeks.  If you can offer assistance, he can be contacted on 9799 3874 / 0418173346

Godstart

Faith Cluster

For more information about this ministry please contact the Parish Office at HamptonPark@cam.org.au or 9799 2108

Intercessory Prayer Group

Worship Cluster

The Intercessory Prayer group meets every Tuesday at 7.30 pm in the church foyer to share and pray for common intentions.

If you would like to join us, please contact is Helen Subramaniam on 0407 800 186

Legion of Mary

Outreach Cluster

For more information about this ministry please contact the Parish Office at HamptonPark@cam.org.au or 9799 2108

Liturgy Team

Worship Cluster

For more information about this ministry please contact the Parish Office at HamptonPark@cam.org.au or 9799 2108

Ministers to the Sick

Service Cluster

For more information about this ministry please contact the Parish Office at HamptonPark@cam.org.au or 9799 2108

Readers & Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Worship Cluster

Lectors (Readers) and Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion are very important roles in the celebration of the Holy Mass that all baptized Catholics are called to serve. These liturgical services impel us to a deeper commitment to the Christian life, a richer faith and a more profound urgency to do what is right and good. As selfless, mature service, it requires proper disposition, ongoing training and continual conversion.

If you feel you are being called, please contact the George Iraheta at georgeiraheta@gmail.com or the Parish Office at HamptonPark@cam.org.au or 9799 2108

Sacristans

Worship Cluster

A sacristan is the coordinator for the Mass. The sacristan ensures the church is prepared for the celebration of the Eucharist, is responsible for the opening and closing of the church, and also coordinates with other ministers such as Readers, Eucharistic ministers, and collectors, helping to ensure the liturgy flows smoothly. Other duties include overseeing the cleanliness and tidiness of the church and surrounds, as well as ensuring the altar linen is attended to, and that there is an adequate supply of all church requisites.

We have a team of six sacristans for St. Kevin’s Church. Any enquiries may be made directly to Fr. Desmond or Fr. Anil

Safeguarding Committee (Children & Young People)

Outreach Cluster

For more information about this ministry please contact the Parish Office at HamptonPark@cam.org.au or 9799 2108

St. Vincent de Paul

Outreach Cluster

The St Vincent De Paul Society of St Kevin’s is part of the wider St Vincent De Paul Society (SVDP) of the Melbourne Archdiocese. This is an important charitable activity of the catholic church where we serve the less fortunate people of our community. The SVDP St Kevin’s serves the communities of Hampton Park, Lynbrook and Lyndhurst. The members of the society which is made up of a group of volunteers go out visiting families at their homes providing much needed assistance. We have meeting’s every fortnight on a Monday at 7.30PM at the parish house. We would really appreciate more members to join SVDP which will allow us reduce the work load of the few members that we have at present. If you are interested please contact Sumith Olagama at sumith@aapt.net.au or on 0419 233 629

Sri Lankan Prayer Group

Worship Cluster

The Sri Lankan prayer group meet every Friday at 7.30 pm in the church foyer for praise and worship conducted in Sinhalese. If you’d like to join, please contact Asuntha Perera on 0431 687 113

RCIA

Faith Cluster

For more information about this ministry please contact the Parish Office at HamptonPark@cam.org.au or 9799 2108