A variety of groups meet in the parish. Some of these groups are social groups, others charitable, some offer formation in the faith. Many offer a variety of functions..
Social Action
Social
Formation in Faith
Social Action
- Open Door Wednesdays: The Newman Centre is open from 10.30 to 4pm for all - 10.30 - 12noon: Free tea and coffee, and arts and crafts; Noon - 1.30pm: Free soup and roll; 2 - 3.30pm: Free BINGO and free tea and coffee; and at ALL times a safe and warm place to relax and chat
- World Development Group helps four sponsored charities with their work at centres in developing countries, with regular meetings, fundraising events, quizes, and an annual Parish Dinner.
- SVP (Saint Vincent de Paul Society) helps those in need locally.
- There have been attempts to establish a Parish Environmental Group . For more information please e-mail.
Social
- Sunday Friends. The Sunday Friends group is a group for people with special needs/ learning disabilities and/or autism and their families. They meet regularly on Sundays in the Newman Community Centre. The next meeting is from 2-4pm on Sunday 12th March. For more information please e-mail.
- Travelling Solo - a monthly lunch gathering in a local pub for those travelling solo in life (widowed, divorced, separated, single...) Link here.
- There is an informal gathering for refreshments in the Benedict Room, in the church, after the 10am Mass on Tuesday mornings.
Formation in Faith
- Lectio Divina - praying with the scriptures. The group meets on-line on Sundays from 4-5pm. Link here.
- Journey in Faith welcomes anyone interested in our faith on a weekday night (usually Monday or Tuesday - see bulletin or contact Parish Priest).