The parish offices aims to initially be open Monday to Friday between 10am and noon - other times can be arranged if we have offers of help. The parish offices is a most important ministry and is a way to help us free up Fr John's time and to spread the load. If you think you can help please get in touch. Below is just a few of the things that you could do to help. You don't need to be computer literate as many tasks can be done with a pen and paper! If you can help email us mail@sterconwalds.org.uk , call 01932 221101 or fill in your details in the porch Communications Respond to emails and telephone messages Maintain website Maintain Google Calendar Help make the parish project in Uganda more effective Newsletter – Consider new format, for example a Monthly general newsletter and shorter weekly sheet Email news to parishioners Improve liaisons with Schools – make certain that we are fully aware of what is going on at Cardinal Newman, Salesians, St George’s and Notre Dame Send Info to local press/A&B news about parish successes and certain events Rotas Coordinate rotas Contact /Remind people on weekly rotas to improve engagement Supplies Order supplies Generate Parish Database Archive Baptism Records/Marriage/Confirmation etc and update registers Produce a Parish Asset Register Produce a Parish Activity Schedule and then ensure that required delivered Ensure that Parish Forum occurs Notice Boards Update Fr John Diary Prepare various certificates for signing Look for grants Contact contractors for work Develop strategy Create a routine maintenance list Ensure that property defects are logged so that they can be prioritised for repair. |