St Mary’s Cathedral Associations

Deanery & Diocesan Associations

Bell Ringers

Learning and practicing the art of bell ringing and ring changing.
Thursdays 7.45pm Cathedral.
Contact: Evelyn & Austin Murray 
Tel: 780243 
 Email: evelyn575@btinternet.com


Children’s Liturgy & RE Classes

Presentation of Sunday liturgy at children’s level aged 5 to 11.
Cathedral 11.15am & 6.00pm Masses on Sunday: Nazareth 9.30am Mass on Sunday.
Sacramental preparation classes for children not at Catholic School.
Contact: Ruth Paterson 

Tel:593069;   
Email:eandrpaterson@btinternet.com


Choir & Cantors

To help lead singing at Mass in Cathedral.
Contact: Donna Kincaid 
Tel: 589408; Mobile 07944 102590.


Eucharistic ministers

Commissioned members of the congregation who help with the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass and to the sick and housebound.
Contact: Evelyn Murray
Tel:   evelyn575@btinternet.com


Flower Arrangers

Arranging flowers in the Cathedral.
Usually Thursdays.
Contact: Joan Vicca 
Tel: 641326
Email:  viccaml@freenetname.co.uk


Guild of St Stephen

Assisting the celebrant at the altar.
TBA – see notice board and bulletin.
Contact: George Brand 
Tel:630159 
Email: geobra@msn.com


Journey of Faith

This is the Church’s way of introducing people who wish to join the Church (those not baptised, and those already Christians) to the teachings and beliefs of the Catholic Church.  We meet every Monday evening in the Cathedral House from 7.00pm until 9.00pm.
Contact: Eileen Grant
Email: eileen@garioch.wanadoo.co.uk


Justice & Peace

Contacts: Hazel Naughton
Tel: 587767
Eileen Grant
Email eileen@garioch.wanadoo.co.uk 


Ladies Circle

Talks, outings and fund raising for charity.
Contact: Yvonne Brand
Tel: 630159


Pass Keepers

To deal with the needs of the people at the main Masses in the Cathedral.
Contact: Gordon Webster
Tel: 592246


Readers

Members of the congregation who proclaim the Word of God at Mass.
Contact: Mary Kelly 
Tel: 641799


Senior Citizens Club

To enjoy talks, musical afternoons etc.
Contact: Winnie Middleton
Tel:632405


 St. Vincent de Paul Society

Distribution of food, clothing and advice to help the needy.
Contact: Evelyn Murray 
Tel:780243
Email:   Evelyn575@btinternet.com


Sunday Music Group

To rehearse and prepare music for the 6pm Sunday Mass.
4.30pm on Sundays in the Chapter Room.
Contact: Susan Wood 

Tel: 705424
Email:  smwood@btinternet.com 


Catenians

Social activities for members and their families.
2nd Thursday of month in Athol Hotel.
Contact: George Brand 
Tel: 630159
Email:  geobra@msn.com


Divine Mercy Prayer Group

Prayer and spreading the message of Divine Mercy.
Blessed Sacrament Altar, 2.30 – 3.30 Fridays.
Contact: Joan Bews 
Tel: 494685


Knights of St Columba

Catholic mens’ forum on Catholic action, prayer and community under precepts of charity, unity and friendship.
Contact: Austin Murray
Email: evelyn575@btinternet.com


Newman Association

To provide an opportunity for discussion on religious topics.
Contact: Eileen Grant
Email: eileen@garioch.wanadoo.co.uk


Prayer Group of the Magnificat

Contact: Helen Smith 
Email: helentlsmith@hotmail.com


Marriage Care

Provision of confidential marital and relationship counselling for couples and individuals; support for those whose marriage or relationships break down.
Short courses for those planning marriage.
Contact: Secretary
Tel: 643174
Email: smcaberdeen@surefish.co.uk


Teams of Our Lady

Offering of mutual support to married couples for the living out of the Sacrament of Marriage.
Contact: Gail Schmitz 
Tel: 481810