Our Church Groups
The Parish operates a diverse range of active
church groups all run by a team of enthusiastic and
passionate volunteers. From mums and toddlers,
quilting and sewing groups, to rosary groups, Church
maintenance and flower teams, there are many ways
that you can get involved and contribute to our
vibrant community.
Music Group / Choirs
There are three rotational choirs in operation within the
Church of Our Lady and St Edmund of Abingdon.
The 9.30am choir sing at second and forth Sunday 9.30am
Masses.
The Folk Choir sings at the first and third Sunday 9.30am
Masses.
The 11.30am choir sings weekly at the Sunday 11.30am Mass
(with a 20 minute practice taking place directly after Mass)
If you can sing or play an instrument, the choir would be
delighted to hear from you. Please contact Sheila Hales or
Pat Mulqueen via the Parish Office on 01235 559754.
Church Cleaning
We take pride on the cleanliness and presentation of our
Church and have a rota of volunteers who undertake cleaning
the Church on a regular basis. If you would like to
volunteer or for more information please contact Mary Kelly
via the Parish Office.
Church Flowers Team
We have a series of small teams who operate a rota to
decorate the Church each week and for special events. For
more information or to volunteer, please contact Gretl
Hallwood or Jo Milham via the Parish Office on 01235 559754.
Fabric and Finance Committee
Appointed members of the finance committee use their
professional expertise to advise the Parish Priest and the
Parish Council on financial and administrative affairs,
including the management and maintenance of Parish
properties. An annual report is published by the committee.
For more information contact the Parish Office on 01235
559754.
Maintenance of Church Grounds
For more information or to volunteer to help with the
maintenance of the Church grounds, contact Mr Pat Cox via
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Quilting and Sewing Group
Producers of our very attractive and expressive Churches
in Abingdon banner, the Quilting and Sewing Group is a
small, friendly group of textiles enthusiasts, consisting
mostly of relative beginners and people of varying skills
and abilities. The Group meets in the Parish Centre on
alternate Wednesdays at 1.30pm. For more information please
contact Stella Allen via the Parish Office on 01235 559754.
Christian Aid Committee
This is an arm of the Church with representatives from
all the Churches in Abingdon. Our Lady & St Edmund provides
collectors for Christian Aid Week and runs a stall at the
Market Sale. There are a number of shared fundraising
activities and support is given to Christian Aid campaigns
by the committee such as supermarket ethical trading and
Third World debt relief. For more information please contact
Neil Hancox via the Parish Office.
Justice and Peace Group
The group meets on the first Friday of each month after
7pm Mass. It’s aims are to support the work of CAFOD, Pax
Christi and Traidcraft within the Parish community, to raise
awareness of justice and peace issues on a local, national
and international level, and to work with other local groups
wherever possible.
Visitors to the meetings are most welcome. For more
information contact
Anne Dodd via the Parish Office on 01235 559754.
St Edmund’s Tots
Mothers with babies and young children aged 0-5 years
meet on Mondays during term time from 1.15pm – 2.45pm for a
friendly chat over tea and coffee, while the children play
together. Each session costs 50p to cover overheads and
newcomers, both Catholic and Non-Catholic, are very welcome.
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