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
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
Cathedral Choir
The Cathedral Choir is made up of Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass voices and sings each Sunday at 11.15am Mass. Rehearsals are held at 10.15am in the Chapter Room prior to Mass.
Although we have a core of regular singers we recognise that some people are unable to attend every week. If you are interested in joining us to lead and support the Cathedral Choir please join us at 10.15am on Sunday or you can discuss membership with the Director of Music who can be contacted via the Cathedral office or by the contact form at the bottom of the page.
Refer also to Music page
Cantors
To help lead singing at Mass in Cathedral.
Contact: Donna Kincaid
Refer also to Music page
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
Flower Arrangers
Arranging flowers in the Cathedral.
Usually Thursdays.
Contact: Joan Vicca
Guild of St Stephen
Assisting the celebrant at the altar.
See notice board and bulletin.
Contact: George Brand
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.
Contact: Eileen Grant
Justice & Peace
J&P meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month: If you are full of ideas, have a thirst for Justice and Peace, please come along!
Contact: Morgiane Richard
Ladies Circle
Talks, outings and fund raising for charity.
Contact: Yvonne Brand (Ladies Circle is not meeting at the present time)
Pass Keepers
To deal with the needs of the people at the main Masses in the Cathedral.
Contact: Gordon Webster
Readers
Members of the congregation who proclaim the Word of God at Mass.
Contacts: Mary Onu (Saturday Vigil Mass); Ricardo Marioni (Sunday 8.00pm Mass); Fiona Mitchell (Sunday 11.15am Mass); Eileen O'Farrell (Sunday 6.00pm Mass)
Senior Citizens Club
To enjoy talks, musical afternoons etc.
Contact: Winnie Middleton
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Distribution of food, clothing and advice to help the needy.
Contact: Evelyn Murray
Sunday Music Group
To rehearse and prepare music for the 6pm Sunday Mass.
4.30pm on Sundays in the Chapter Room.
Contact:
Catenians
Social activities for members and their families.
2nd Thursday of month in Athol Hotel.
Contact: George Brand
Divine Mercy Prayer Group
Prayer and spreading the message of Divine Mercy.
Blessed Sacrament Altar, 2.30 – 3.30 Fridays.
Contact: Joan Bews
Knights of St Columba
Catholic mens’ forum on Catholic action, prayer and community under precepts of charity, unity and friendship.
Contact: Austin Murray
Newman Association
To provide an opportunity for discussion on religious topics.
Contact: Eileen Grant
Prayer Group of the Magnificat
Contact: Helen Smith
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
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