What it means to get involved…

Here in the parish of Avoca, we’re indebted to the work that our volunteers do on a daily basis across the parish in the four churches. It begins with the morning time with the opening of the gates, the unlocking of the church, sacristans getting ready for Mass, flowers, cleaning, hospitality, music, sacramental preparation and everything in between up to closing the gates at night. Volunteering can be something you do daily, weekly or monthly. What you can contribute is much appreciated and needed!

By clicking on Ministries & Groups section of the website, you will find the ministries that are currently happening in the parish and are always looking for someone to give their time and talent to. If you would like to know more, there are various groups to get involved with, or else, get in touch with Fr Michael.

All parish staff and volunteers involved in ministry with children are Garda vetted and follow the Safeguarding procedures and policies very carefully in all that we do. You can find out more about this in our Safeguarding section of the website.

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Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)

The Parish Pastoral Council is a group that networks with the parish to help every parishioner take their part. Its function is not about helping the priest, but about helping the parish to grow into a community where everyone finds a place and grows in some kind of service, after the example of Jesus.