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Groups & Ministries

If you are interested in joining any of our groups, please contact us.

	Adoration is a group of volunteers who aspire to provide 24/7 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. The Eucharist Adoration Chapel opened at Holy Redeemer on 14 May 2006. More info ...

	Alpha is about getting to know Jesus Christ and about introducing Jesus Christ to people who do not know him - it’s about inviting those who do know something about Him to enter more deeply into that experience of faith.It is a course during which we come together, share a meal, watch a video and share questions. We also run Youth Alpha for the younger members of our parish. More info ...

	The Altar Servers Group is made up of young people who have made their First Holy Communion. The group welcomes both male and female servers and they are well-trained before going on the Altar.

	The Catechists teach our children the faith and prepare them to receive the Sacraments of First Confession, First Holy Communion and Confirmation. They are trained through the Archdiocesan Pastoral Formation Programme.

The Charismatic Prayer Group aims to grow spiritually through prayer and worship, to bring people into a closer relationship with Jesus and to bring unity to our parish.

	The Co-workers of Mother Teresa was formed in 1988. They humbly carry out the generous work of Mother Theresa and work closely with the nuns in Khayelitsha, the poor in Vrygrond, and many lesser known charities. Jesus instructed us to "feed the hungry and clothe the naked": the co-workers therefore establish soup kitchens, distribute bread on a daily basis, knit and sew blankets, jerseys etc. on an ongoing basis. Donations are always welcome.

The Crafters Group are like-minded friends who meet and share crafts and produce items of use by other ministries.

	The Family Support Group aims to promote communication between parents in the parish and build a community of parents sharing experiences and information by giving and receiving spiritual, emotional and practical support. The Family Support Group provides Divorce Support, Parenting Skills and Alzheimer’s Care giver Support. This is achieved by arranging ongoing talks, workshops, skills training and retreats. Parishioners are also welcome to contact our Catholic Counselling Network counsellors for non judgemental and confidential assistance in time of need or just to gain a different perspective in dealing with challenges. Please click on site for updated information and helpful tips.

	The Flower Arrangers ensure that the weekly and special event flower arrangements adoring our Church are fresh and vibrant and fitting to the occasion.

The Large Activity Group started in 1992 as a fundraising group. The goal being to bring parishioners together by planning and designing social events (eg. international food fair, parish fete etc.), whereby people can meet each other and share their faith together, as well as invoking community spirit. They organise functions and clergy celebrations, as well as volunteer their services for funeral teas.

	The Legion of Mary is a universal group in the Church. Their concerns are strictly the spiritual welfare of parishioners and members and they work in conjunction with the Parish Priest in guiding people as Jesus did. Extract from handbook: "Membership is open to all Catholics. Members are expected to attend every week and to give a report of 2 hours of spiritual work which they have done during the week."

The Lift Club is a dedicated group of parishioners who assist our elderly folk by bringing them to Mass on Sundays.

	The Marian Movement started in 1972 while Fr Stefano Gobbi was on pilgrimage to Fatima. Our Lady planted a seed which has very quickly become a great tree which has spread its branches into every part of the world. It is a work of love which the Immaculate Heart of Mary is stirring up in the Church, to help us to live, with trust and hope. In these times of grave danger, the Mother of God and of the Church is taking action, to assist the priests, who are the sons of her maternal predilection. More info - www.msm-mmp.org

	The Ministers of the Eucharist distribute Holy Communion in church as well as to sick of the parish . The Parish Priest chooses candidates for this ministry.

	Music Ministry is a talented and vibrant group made up of dozens of singers, musicians and sound technicians. More info ...

Readers share the word of God with Parishioners at Holy Mass. This is an important Ministry as for some Parishioners, the weekend Mass is the only occasion when they may hear the word of God.

The Repository provides Catholic literature, rosaries and mementos to all of our parishioners and is open after every Sunday mass. Profits are donated to the Church.

	The Rosary Group was started in 1976 and have been meeting and praying ever since. The group regularly supports Catholic Welfare & Development.

	Sacristans prepare the altar for the celebration of daily masses, benediction, novenas, weddings, funerals, sacrament of the sick etc. They are also responsible for the cleaning of sacred vessels, laundering of altar linen and vestments and the cleaning of the brass.

The Small Christian Communities are local neighbourhood praise and worship fellowships or micro-communities aimed at Spiritual Growth, Bible awareness and support on a local community basis.

	The St Gerards Women's League began in September 1947 and it's aim is to encourage catholic woman of the parish to work together as a body. The ladies are all involved in fundraising for various parish prospects.

	The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an international Catholic Organisation of lay people founded in Paris in 1833 by Blessed Frederic Ozanam. He was a student who was taunted by other students at the University of Paris to do something about the poverty at that time. Together with fellow students he took up this challenge and started a the very first society of St Vincent de Paul! Placed under the patronage of St Vincent de Paul, it is inspired by his thinking and his work. It seeks, in a spirit of justice and charity, to help those who are suffering - which it does by a dedicated involvment of its members. The society is open to all who wish to live their faith by loving their neighbour in the person of the needy. No work of charity is foreign to the society, it includes (direct person to person contact) any form of help that relieves suffering and promotes human dignity and integrity. It serves persons in need regardless of creed, opinion or origin.

	Young Confirmed Catholics (Y2C) Y2C is aimed at the young adults of the parish that find themselves a little lost after Confirmation. We welcome all confirmed Catholics up to the age of 27. We have discussions about our religion and a lot of the hot recent topics that pertain to it. We have socials, fundraisers and outreach programmes. Look out on the notice boards in the porch for our latest get together. You can also join our group on facebook: Y2C- Holy Redeemer

	Kick Youth Group meets Fridays 18h00 - 20h00 in PC for age group 7 to 12 years. Wanika Rusthoi (C) 072 060 8188 - wanikarusthoi@gmail.com Young people are also invited to join the group "Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Youth" on Facebook. Make some new friends or meet some current ones! More info ...