Liturgical Ministries

We have a variety of ministries at St Antony’s, and there is something for everyone who wishes to serve. If you are interested in taking part in any of the following ministries, please do get in touch with us.

Ushers / Welcomers:

Ushers and Welcomers play an important role in making our church a warm and inviting place.

Their tasks include:

• Greeting parishioners and visitors as they arrive

• Distributing hymn books and newsletters

• Assisting during Mass when needed

• Tidying the church after Mass

  
  

Volunteers serve on a rota basis and new helpers are always welcome.

Ministers of the Word (Readers):

Our parish is blessed with a large and dedicated group of readers who proclaim the Word of God at all Sunday and weekday Masses. Readers are trained to prepare and reflect on the readings ahead of time, so that they can proclaim Scripture with understanding, clarity, and reverence.

If you are interested in becoming a reader, please contact our leader and trainer, Claudette Dublin, at: forestgate@brcdt.org

Ministers of Holy Communion:

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are personally invited by Fr John to undertake this important ministry. After a period of training, they are commissioned to assist in the distribution of Holy Communion at both Sunday and weekday Masses. Many also bring Holy Communion to the sick and housebound, helping maintain their connection with the parish community and the presence of Christ in the Eucharist.

This ministry is open to faithful Catholics who lead by example, living out the teachings of Christ with integrity and devotion.

Visiting the Sick / Housebound:

Our parish team, supported by Ministers of Holy Communion, regularly visits parishioners who are unable to attend Mass due to illness or age. These visits are a vital part of our ministry, offering prayer, companionship, and the comfort of the Eucharist.

If you, or someone you know, would like a visit, please contact the Parish Office on 020 8472 0433 and ask for Fr John or Fr Arnaud.

Similarly, if you or a loved one is admitted to hospital, please ensure that your religion is recorded as Roman Catholic and that you specifically request a visit from the Catholic chaplain. Hospitals no longer automatically inform chaplains of Catholic patients, so it’s important that this request is made at the time of admission.