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Groups at Our Lady of Victories Church |
Readers & Eucharistic Ministers
Our Lady of Victories has a group of appointed Lay People who assist with Reading & Eucharistic Minister duties for all weekend Masses. Anyone interested in serving as a Reader or Eucharistic Minister should seek Hash Chamchoun on 8960 2438
Parents & Todlers Group
Meets every Wednesday morning in the Parish Hall; there are tea, coffee and newspapers for the parents and a great selection of toys for babies and preschool toddlers.
Contact: Amanda Dickson on 7244 0521
As the Wednesday group is now full, a new group has been started on Thursdays at 10am-11.45am. If you would like to attend please come along on Thursday
and speak to Yana (or call 07966171802 or 020 7565 0532).
Helpers are required for both groups, ideally experienced mums with school age children or Grandmas. Please call Elizabeth on 020 7244 9805.
Brownies (age 7 years to 11 years)
'Brownies' have fun! They take part in indoor and outdoor activities that challenge them to do their best. Their meetings are action packed and full of games and activities. Everything a Brownie does is an adventure.
Guider in charge. Laura Clarke. Mobile number 0773 027 9718.
Brownies meet in the Parish Centre on Tuesday evenings 5pm-6.15pm.
Guides (age 10 years-14 years)
Being a Guide is all about learning new skills, making new friends and helping others. Each Guide is encouraged to achieve her own personal goals through a progressive programme with the opportunity to work for a wide variety of badges.
Guider in charge. Lottie Holmes. Mobile number 0798 189 1788.
Guides meet in the Parish Centre on Friday evenings, 6pm -8pm.
Blessed Sacrament Guild
The Guild of the Blessed Sacrament exist to promote devotion to Our Lord and The Holy Eucharist in the Parish, which fulfils Pope Benedict XVI's wish that all Catholics should pray for a closer union with Jesus in the Holy Eucharist.
Membership requires attendance at monthly Mass and the Guild's devotional services. New members are always welcome.
Contact: Desmond O'Callaghan on 7373 3756
Legion of Mary
Meets for prayer and reflection on Mondays and is very active in the daily life of the Parish (welcoming parishioners at Mass for example).
Contact: Nora O'Sullivan on 7289 2330
Children's Liturgy Group
The children's liturgy at the 10am Family Mass, is aimed to encourage children aged 3 till the end of year 2 to participate actively in the liturgy of the Word.
Contact: Elsa on 07939 202 522
The Saint Vincent de Paul Society
Inspired by Gospel Values, the Society of St Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organisation, leads woman and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering persons-to-person service to those who are needy.
Contact: Michele Davison on 8874 6734
ASCENT Movement (Retired Group)
The ASCENT is an organisation for lay people, initiated and run by lay people, while working with the hierarchy of the church. It exists for man and woman who have reached a stage of life where more of their time is available for them to spend as they choose. ASCENT helps older people to deepen or recover their faith, offers a practical solution to loneliness and isolation.
ASCENT Group at Our Lady of Victories meets on 1st and 3rd Friday in the cript after the 10 O'clock Mass.
Contact: Helena Thias on 7603 5348
Young Adults
Meets at 7:30 every Sunday after the evening Mass, and seeks to inspire and deepen the Faith of the young adults in our community.
Contact: Ian Farrington on 07834 705 516
Pastoral Council
Newly established, tries to find ways to help the Parish Priest in building our community.
Contact: Patrick de Nonneville
Padre Pio Group
Meets on
the first and third Saturday of each month at 11:30am in the Manning Room (adjacent to the Sacristy). Prayer meeting usually last about 45 minutes. All ages are welcome!
Contact: Marie-Claire Kaminski on 020 7602 1718
The AA
Founded in 1935, Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and woman who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
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