Commitment Campaign 2011

What does St Michael's give to you?

What do you give to St Michael's?

To add your name to St Michael's Electoral Roll, pick up a form in the church or download the application form that will shortly be available here.
To sign up for Planned Giving, or update your contribution, download the form here. Please return the forms to the Parish Office or the boxes in church on Sunday mornings.

Time & Talents

Father Kevin Morris writes:
Christian ministry is not just about what we do for other people but how we are enriched by participating in that service. It's about what we learn about life, ourselves and others and how we are changed by it. This is spiritual formation.

The Time & Talents booklet, which you can pick up in Church, is an appeal to you,
so that you open wide your eyes to God’s mercies and offer yourselves in service in his Church. It outlines a number of ministries and task-based groups describing the sort of help needed, how much time it takes and how you can take part.

I ask you to pray and carefully consider how you can participate in the life of our Church by giving your time and talents in the service of God and others. Your Church needs you and you need to get involved as part of your own Christian spiritual formation. My prayer and hope is that you will be greatly enriched by the experience.

Below is a selection of the opportunities we are offering, for you to get more involved in the life of St Michael's and the wider community (see booklet for much fuller list):

Crèche Helper

Job Description:

To work with other volunteers in the 0-3 age range and their families. Helping the Co-ordinator to set up, run and clear away the Crèche on a Sunday morning. This may involve reading stories and prayers, assisting in the care of babies and toddlers. The content of sessions is planned in advance and volunteers are given training.

Type of Person:

Anyone who likes children and can get down onto the floor! Will need to complete a CRB check in accordance with diocesan policy.

Time Required:

When on the rota approx. 2 hours on a Sunday morning plus a little prep time.

Co-ordinator:

Katharine Braddick: 07976 750 384

katharine.braddick@googlemail.com

PCC Contact:

Jane Trigle: 020 8746 7732

“Having three children of my own I know how important the Crèche is not only for children but also for their parents. It is such a joy being with them in the Crèche.” Katharine Braddick, Crèche Co-ordinator

Youth Church (Breakfast Club) Helper

Job Description:

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Helper with our Youth church for 11-15 year olds. Working with the Curate and other helpers in planning and carrying out the sessions. These involve readings, prayers, activities and discussions on a Christian theme.

Type of Person:

Someone with a sense of humour and a willing to engage with young people where they are in their Christian faith. Will need to complete a CRB check as required by diocesan guidelines.

Time Required:

Youth Church takes place every other Sunday of term time during Mass – with enough volunteers this may only be twice a term for each helper. At the end of each term we go for lunch locally and an away weekend in early July. Will need to meet at the end/beginning of each term for a planning meeting with the Curate.

Co-ordinator:

Father Stephen 020 8707 2078

curate@smaaa.org.uk

PCC Contact:

Jane Trigle 020 8746 7732

Brass Cleaner

Job Description:

Cleaning the church brass such as candlesticks, crosses, memorial plaques etc.

Type of Person:

Almost anyone, as long as you don’t mind a bit of elbow grease!

Time Required:

Currently we do the cleaning on a Thursday morning before the 10am Mass for an hour or so. But time and day are flexible according to availability.

Co-ordinator:

Lis West: 020 8994 8614

PCC Contact:

John Howard: 020 8995 3561

“Cleaning the brass really shows results on a Sunday morning when everything looks so beautiful for worship. I also like being part of a group, as we chat and have a cup of tea together while we are cleaning” Lis West, Brass Cleaning Co-ordinator

Clarion Editorial Assistant/Reporter

Job Description:

Commissioning, planning and chasing up articles for the monthly parish magazine alongside the Editor. May also involve writing and editing articles, letters, news, etc. Help with design, proofreading, printing and distribution as necessary.

Type of Person:

Having editorial, writing or publishing skills would be ideal. Will need access to own email and computer.

Time Required:

10 hours per month at most – tending towards the end of month deadline of course!

Co-ordinator:

Gavin Johnston 020 8810 9980

gavin_johnston@btinternet.com

PCC Contact:

Tony Simkin 020 8995 3285

“The magazine is a really important part of our life as a parish and expresses who we are as a community. It is really interesting and creative work thinking up articles and commissioning them. I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I do” Gavin Johnston, Clarion Editor

Hospitality Team Member

Job Description:

To be part of a team who organise and help with planning and providing food and drinks at various event at which St Michael’s offers hospitality. This includes the Bedford Park Festival and the Chiswick Book Festival as well as after various services and on special occasions throughout the year.

Type of Person:

Must be good at welcoming, at organisation and practical matters. Will need to manage a small team of helpers on occasion.

Time Required:

Variable depending on what events there are.

Co-ordinator:

Jane Trigle: 020 8746 7732

jane.lenton@virgin.net

PCC Contact:

Dinah Garrett: 020 8994 7252

“At St Michael’s we pride ourselves on being a welcoming and hospitable church who know how to throw a good party because it is something that is at the heart of our Christian fellowship.” Jane Trigle, Hospitality Group Co-ordinator

To find out how else you can contribute to the work of St Michael & All Angels, please contact the Parish Office.