Parish Groups
On this page we would like to present to you a contact person for each of our active parish groups, along with a short explanation of the group. We hope you will find something of interest to you.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Altar Servers Fr. Kaz 9560 4511 Ruth Jones 9562 0229
For all children who would like to serve at Mass on Sunday
Bereavement Group Margaret 9560 3047
This group offers help to serve refreshments after funerals at home, in the hall, or church foyer.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Wheelers Hill Atrium Lauren 0434 950 353
A religious experience for children 3 - 6yrs, using the Montessori approach (learning through play). Monday & Tuesday at 10 a.m. Monday at 3.30 p.m.
Charismatic Prayer Group Neville 9560 1245
Meets every Monday at 8 p.m. in the church
Children's Liturgy Group Kath 9561 4698
Volunteers who are rostered to run the special liturgy for children during 11 a.m. Sunday Mass
Church Cleaning Maria 9560 8448
Volunteers who are rostered to clean the church on Friday after morning Mass
Church Flowers Annette 9561 3462
Prepares the roster of people to arrange flowers in the church each week
Communion To The Sick
Rosemary 9560 0911
Prepares rosters of those who offer to take Holy Communion to the sick on Sunday morning
Rebecca 9561 4698
Prepares the lists of those who wish to receive Communion to the Sick
Counting Team Leo 9560 1568
Roster of people who help with counting on Sundays mornings
Deanery Representatives Kath 9561 4698 & Ruth 9560 0229
Representatives of the parish on Waverley Deanery forum
Family Groups Mike & Kerry 9561 3917
An initiative of the Passionists in Sydney in 1972, Family Groups assist people to belong to parish at a level that involves all members of the family. Their monthly activities are social in nature
Finance Advisory Group Stephen 9560 5620
These people oversee the financial administration of the parish, and provide advice and direction to the Parish Priest and staff
Freshep Social Group Kath 9560 1146
Group which offers occasional bus trips & cinema outings, etc. Open to all ages
Rostered group who greet people before Mass and provide an opportunity to gather and share a cuppa after Mass
Inter-Church Council Rep. Neville 9560 1245
Parish representative to attend ecumenical meetings in the Glen Waverley region
Lectors & Special Ministers Parish Office 9560 4511
Roster of people who read the scripture or commentate during Sunday liturgy
Legion Of Mary Mary 9561 2423
Meet every Wednesday after morning Mass
Men's Over 35 Basketball Chris 9561 5001
Mother’s Prayer Group Odette 9561 8303
Meets fortnightly on Wednesdays in Church Meeting Room at 7.00 p. m. All welcome
Music Groups of musicians who play during Sundays liturgies:
Folk Group Dan 9562 1052
St. Cecilia’s Singers Maria 9561 2880
Youth Ministry Music Group Andrew 0402 368 371
Netball (girls) Barbara 9511 4442
Parents & Friends School Office 9562 0229
Parish Education Board Ruth 9562 0229
Parish Pastoral Team Neville 9560 1245
Group of people, chosen by community, to assist the Parish Priest in decision making
Pastoral Worker Kath 9561 4698
Helps with pastoral needs of the housebound and bereaved, resourcing people to provide meals in times of crisis, home visitation, etc.
Pastoral Worker to the Sick Rebecca 9561 4698 -
Visits the sick, especially those in hospital
Playgroup Group of parents with babies and toddlers who meet together for support and friendship
Every Wednesday 10 a.m. Peter 560 0301
Raffle Committee Max 9560 1730
Annual raffle fundraising for the parish
Religious Education
Good Shepherd Parish Primary School Ruth 9562 0229
Tuesday R.E. Classes for children who attend Government Schools Kath 9561 4698
St Vincent De Paul Society Norm 9574 9575
Members respond to people in need. This could mean helping with provision of furniture and household goods; other times by providing food vouchers StVDP website
Thanksgiving Committee Leo 9560 1568
Group who oversee the major Fundraising program for the parish
Time Out Rebecca 9561 4698
Seniors who gather together once a month for social purposes
Youth Group Andrew 0402 368 371
Group of young people and a group of school children who meet once a month
Youth Ministry Andrew 0402 368 371
This Group meets each Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. in the Church
