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Every gift, every hour, every heart makes our parish stronger. Discover how you can serve and grow in faith.
Why Serve?
Grow in Faith Through Service
Volunteering in the parish is not just about giving — it is about receiving grace, building community, and discovering new gifts.
Deepen Your Faith
Serving at Mass, visiting the sick, or teaching children brings you closer to Christ in ways that transform your spiritual life.
Build Community
Meet parishioners from every generation and background. The friendships formed in ministry often last a lifetime.
Discover Gifts
You may find talents you never knew you had — leadership, music, teaching, organisation, or pastoral care.
Make a Difference
Every role, from welcoming visitors to maintaining our churches, helps create a parish where everyone feels at home.
12 Open Roles
Ministry Opportunities
Browse our current volunteer roles across liturgy, music, pastoral care, social justice and more.
3 roles marked as urgently needed
Eucharistic Minister
Urgently NeededAssist in distributing Holy Communion during Mass. Training and commissioning provided by the parish. A beautiful way to serve at the heart of the liturgy.
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Lector / Reader
Proclaim the Word of God by reading the First and Second Readings, and the Prayers of the Faithful. Training in public proclamation of Scripture provided.
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Altar Server
Assist the priest during Mass — carrying the cross, preparing the altar, and helping with the liturgical books. Open to adults and young people from Year 5.
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Choir Member or Musician
Urgently NeededSing or play an instrument in one of our parish choirs. We welcome singers of all levels and instrumentalists (organ, piano, guitar, flute). Rehearsals Thursday evenings.
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Hospitality & Welcome Team
Greet parishioners and visitors, hand out bulletins, and help newcomers feel at home. Be the friendly face that makes everyone feel they belong.
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Children's Liturgy of the Word
Lead the Sunday Gospel reflection for children during the 9am Family Mass at St Mary's. All materials and training provided. A joyful ministry for those who love working with children.
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Pastoral Care Visitor
Urgently NeededVisit the sick, elderly and housebound in hospitals, nursing homes and private residences. Bring Communion, companionship and prayer to those who cannot come to church.
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Social Justice Advocate
Work with the Jesuit Refugee Service, St Vincent de Paul, and local outreach programs. Help organise advocacy campaigns, fundraising events and awareness initiatives.
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Event & Function Helper
Help set up, serve and pack down at parish events — morning teas, fundraisers, Christmas and Easter celebrations, and social gatherings. No ongoing commitment required.
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Church Care & Maintenance
Help keep our three churches beautiful — flower arranging, cleaning, minor maintenance, and seasonal decoration. A practical way to serve that makes a visible difference.
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Communications & Social Media
Help tell the parish story — write for the bulletin, take photos at events, manage social media posts, or assist with the website. Perfect for creatives and communicators.
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Parish Census & Welcome
Help welcome new parishioners, update the parish census, and ensure our records are current so we can serve everyone effectively. A short-term commitment with big impact.
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From Our Volunteers
Stories of Service
“Becoming a Eucharistic Minister has deepened my own faith in ways I never expected. Serving at the altar has given me a new appreciation for the Mass.”
Margaret T.
Eucharistic Minister, 6 years
“The welcome team is the best ministry for anyone who loves people. Seeing a newcomer smile because you remembered their name — that's everything.”
David K.
Hospitality Team, 3 years
“Visiting the elderly as a pastoral care volunteer has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. The gratitude in their eyes is humbling.”
Catherine L.
Pastoral Care Visitor, 4 years
Get Started
Express Your Interest
Fill in the form below and our ministry coordinator will be in touch within a few days to discuss how you can best serve.
Common Questions
Volunteering FAQs
Not at all. Most roles include full training and ongoing support. What matters most is your willingness to serve and grow.
Commitments vary by role — from a few hours per month to weekly involvement. You can choose a role that fits your schedule.
Absolutely. We encourage you to shadow an existing volunteer or try a role for a short period before making a longer commitment.
Yes! Altar serving is open from Year 5, and we have youth-specific ministries. Young adults are also welcome in all adult roles.
Life happens. All our volunteers are encouraged to take breaks when needed. We have a roster system that makes it easy to step back temporarily.
While most volunteers are parishioners, we welcome anyone who shares our values and wants to serve. A brief conversation with the coordinator is all that's needed.