Parish Groups

Music Group. Angela White leads our musicians and singers for the 6pm and 11am Masses. Paul and Cliona Devereux lead the music at the 9am Mass. New members always welcome.

Altar Servers: open to boys and girls who have made their First Holy Communion contact Bernard Guina 01908 365949

Journey in Faith. Thursdays 7.45pm-9pm, between September and Easter, in St Thomas Aquinas Meeting Room, for those who are thinking of becoming Catholics or who want to learn more about the faith.

Society of St Vincent de Paul. International Catholic group have a local conference which meet fortnightly at All Saints Meeting Room. Members visit and offer spiritual and financial aid locally to those in need. Also recycle furniture and goods. Financed by Parish retiring collections. Contact: John Scott: via the Parish Office 01908 372315

Legion of Mary. The international lay organisation offering spiritual help to people, usually through visiting. Praesidium meets every Tuesday, 7.30pm-9pm in the All saints Meeting Room for prayer and reports. New members always welcome, contact Frances Arulvasagam 01908 631103

Knights of St Columba. International group for Catholic men who support the parish in many ways. Contact Mike Smith: (01908) 507184

The Catenian Association
An international brotherhood of Catholic men, the Catenian Association provides practising Catholic laymen and their families with friendship, social activities and support through an international network of local branches or ‘circles’. To find out more information visit our website: https://www.thecatenians.com/find-a-circle/, email: membership@thecatenians.com or contact Richard Golden: (01908) 503331.

Bereavement Support Group Do you miss someone? Would you like to talk about it? Our Parish Bereavement Group gives you the safe space to share your grief following the loss of a loved one. We listen and talk about those who are gone and reflect on our faith to guide us through. Once a month on a Monday, 2.00-3.30 pm at St Thomas Aquinas Church Meeting Room (MK2 2JE). Please check the newsletter of advertised dates. Contact the Parish office for enquires (01908)

Thursday Social Calendar. A parish social group for all ages. Offer socialising, guest speakers and trips. Meet Thursdays after 10am Mass at All Saints Meeting Room. Contact Vivienne Smith: (01908) 507184.

Finance Committee. Meet three times a year to keep an eye upon the parish finances. Members are appointed by the Parish Priest and currently include Ron Graham, Margaret Holloway, Jerry Ofulue, Richard Golden and Bernard Guina.

Italian Support Group. Meets on the last Friday of the month, 3pm at the meeting room, St Thomas Aquinas. A representive comes from Bedford to assist any of our Italian Community with problems. Contact: Carlo Ciccarello: (01234) 357889.

Fundraising Committee. Meet every couple of months to arrange fundraising and social events. Contact Margaret Holloway 07886 196804.

Church Cleaners. Good hearted parishioners give of their time to keep the church clean and tidy. A rota means the duty comes up once every five weeks or so. New volunteers always welcome, contact the parish office.

Parish Fayre. Our main fund-raising event takes place each year a few weeks before Christmas. Willing helpers always welcome. Contact Margaret Holloway 07886 196804

Collection Counters. We have five teams of willing volunteers.