OLK needs you!
As we are all aware, COVID has taken its toll on the parish, with numbers attending Mass lower than ever before. As we go forward & try to rebuild, we are in need of people to get involved. Things have changed for many people over the last couple of years. Many of our previous volunteers, as they get older & their health deteriorates, have decided that they can’t continue in roles that they have fulfilled for many years.
Now is the time for you to become more active in our parish. We desperately need volunteers for following roles:
Baptism Preparation
Who? Couples – can be a married couple, two friends/relations. Don’t be put off if you’re an individual, we can partner you with someone else.
What is involved? Leading a group of up to 6 couples wishing to have their child baptised. 2 sessions of around an hour & half each – full & easy to follow programme provided. At the moment, these are held on Wednesday evenings in Holy Name Hall. You will probably lead 2 sessions each year.
Where is it needed? Whole Parish. We would especially welcome people from St Mary’s to get involved.
1st Sacraments (Reconciliation & Holy Communion) Preparation
Who? Anyone at all, but experience working with children & their parents especially welcome.
What is involved? The children follow a Diocesan programme, with their parents. There will be 3 sessions led by the catechists for each of the Sacraments. You will need to undergo DBS checks.
Where is it needed? Whole Parish
Marriage Preparation
Who? Married couples
What is involved? Leading engaged couples through a course for couples planning to marry in church, focussing on relationships, listening, resolving conflict etc. Each course runs over 3 sessions & is very enjoyable for all involved.
Where is it needed? Whole Parish
Holy Communion for the Sick/Housebound
Who? Current Eucharistic Ministers. Training will be given
What is involved? Visiting a sick/housebound person, usually weekly, to take the Blessed Sacrament to them & lead a brief Eucharistic Service.
Where is it needed? Whole Parish
Readers
Who? Anyone who reads aloud well & has a good, clear voice.
What is involved? Reading the scriptures at Mass, including the Bidding Prayers
Where is it needed? All Masses, but especially at the Vigil & 11.15am Masses.
Eucharistic Ministers
Who? There is a commitment from Eucharistic Ministers that they will endeavour to live according to the rules of the Catholic Church. Sadly, this excludes anyone whose marriage/relationship is not valid in the eyes of the Church. If you need any advice about this, please speak to one of our priests.
What is involved? Distributing Holy Communion to the congregation at Mass.
Where is it needed? At the moment, as we are not receiving Holy Communion under both species, we do not have an urgent need for Eucharistic Ministers at most of our Masses. However, we are short of Ministers at the Vigil & 11.15am Masses at HN & both Masses at SM. We will also need many more Ministers in the future, so it would be really helpful to have a list of people who are willing. Full training will be given.
Musicians
Who? Anyone who can play an instrument & would be willing to play at Sunday Masses. Anyone with a good singing voice who would be willing to lead the singing at Sunday Masses.
What is involved? Choosing the hymns for Masses & playing/singing in turn, based on a rota
Where is it needed? All our Masses
Counters
Who? Anyone with good basic numeracy! Counting is done by 2 people
What is involved? Counting & recording the collection, money given for votive candles, second collections, etc. on a rota basis, after all Sunday Masses at each church
Where is it needed? Each of our churches.
Children’s Liturgy
Who? Anyone who is willing, but especially primary teachers, child-minders etc.
What is involved? Taking the children (& some parents) out of Mass during the Liturgy of the Word, reading the children’s version of the Gospel & helping them to understand. A small craft activity/colouring sheet, to be presented on the return to Mass. Volunteers to help are needed, but leaders especially needed. You will need to undergo DBS checks.
Where is it needed? All churches
Flowers
Who? Anyone who enjoys arranging flowers in a vase
What is involved? Purchasing flowers (funds provided at SM, repaid at HN & A), cleaning vases & arranging flowers for display on Sanctuaries.
Where is it needed? Assumption & St Mary’s
Altar Linens
Who? Anyone willing to help
What is involved? Collecting altar linen, servers albs etc to wash, iron & return
Where is it needed? All churches
Gardening
Who? Anyone willing to give their time
What is involved? General gardening duties, tidying borders, ensuring planters are tidy, on a rota basis.
Where is it needed? All churches
Welcomers
Who? Anyone!
What is involved? Greeting people with a smile as they arrive at Mass. Giving out bulletins/handouts
Where is it needed? All churches
As you can see, we do need many people to come forward. Please ask yourself if God is calling you & answer “Here I am Lord”.
Please email: hnoffice.ourladyofkirkstall@dioceseofleeds.org.uk with your name and phone number. Saying that you are willing to help our parish by volunteering for your preferred role from the list above.
Thank you!
WAYS TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT OUR PARISH
To contribute £5 to our parish offertory, you can now text Church OLK to 70500. There is no way to change the amount donated. If you are unable to contribute £5 a week, text monthly instead. Many thanks for your continued support and generosity.
Online Giving -is now up and running for all parishes and accessible through the Diocesan website at https://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/supporting-your-parish/.
The Online Parish Offertory yellow box allows you to select a chosen Parish or fund from a list.This is also available via the Diocesan Website homepage.
To donate directly to OLK parish via the diocese portal press HERE
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VACANCIES
Catholic Care. Please find attached a separate document with current Catholic Care vacancies.
Justice & Peace. The Commission has a paid opportunity for self-employed people to undertake part-time activities for the Commission. For full details see the home page of our website www.leedsjp.org.uk. Closing date for submissions: 5 November 2021.
St Robert’s Catholic Primary School, Harrogate. Required from November 2021, two Teaching Assistants to join the team working across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 classes.
To apply for a GTA/SEN position please download a pack from the school website:
www.strobertsprimaryschool.co.uk and apply using the CES application form. CVs not accepted. Closing Date: Monday 18th October 2021Proposed Interview Date: Thursday 21st October 2021
Please contact the school office for if you require any further information on 01423 504730
The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a permanent Headteacher for English Martyrs Catholic Primary School in Wakefield. For further details please see the Trust website:
Sacred Heart Primary, Ilkley
Required immediately, the Academy Council is seeking to appoint a Kitchen Manager / Cook to work within our on-site busy school kitchen. Permanent, 23.75 hours per week term time only. Monday to Friday, 9:15am – 2:00pm. NJC Grade B1, Scale Points 4-6. Actual Salary: £10,163 - £10,573 per annum. Application forms can be downloaded from the Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust website:
www.bishopwheelercatholicacademytrust.org/vacancies and further details are available from school. Closing Date: Noon, Monday 18th October 2021. Shortlisting: Monday 18th October 2021, pm. Interview; Wednesday 20th October 2021
Job Title: Senior Support Worker (Grade 2) + Outreach
Salary: Spinal Point 8 - 12 currently £20,493 - £22,183 (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Post: Full Time Position (Would consider part time 30 hours, shifts patterns to include weekends and bank holidays)
Location: Leeds & Bradford
Closing Date: until appointed
Interview: To be arranged with applicant
Job Title: School Social Worker
Salary: Spinal Point 18 -25 currently £24,982 - £29,577 pro rata dependent on qualifications and experience
Post: Permanent 22 Hours
Location: West Yorkshire
Closing Date: until appointed
Interview Date: To be arranged with applicant
Skills and Qualifications: You must hold a Social Work Qualification. You should have counselling and group-work skills, and be able to work in a multidisciplinary way as part of the schools pastoral care team. You should be able to communicate effectively- in both written and verbal forms.
Job Title: Support Worker – Eller Beck Court Extra Care Facility and Outreach
Salary: SP2 £18,328 to SP7 £20,092 (dependent upon experience)
Post: Permanent – Full Time (37 hours) or part time considered – To work shifts across days, evenings and weekends. Permanent night positions also available. Flexible working arrangements considered including weekend working, nights and term time only contracts
Location: Based at Eller Beck Extra Care Scheme – Skipton
Closing Date: Until positions are filled
Interview Date: To be arranged with applicant
All Applications will be considered when submitted
Job Title: Residential Child Care Worker
Salary: SP 2 – 11 £18,328 - £21,748 pro rata dependent on qualifications and experience
Post: Full & Part Time Positions available. Care Bank staff also required (Shift patterns to include weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins) Sleep in allowance payable
Location: Leeds
Closing Date: Until positions are filled
Interview Date: To be arranged with applicant
Job Title: Support Worker - Floating + Outreach
Salary: SP8 - SP12 £20,493 - £22,183 pro rata dependent on qualifications and experience
Post: Full & Part Time considered included flexible working across evenings and weekends (must be a driver)
Location: Vacancy covering: - Leeds, North Kirklees/ Calderdale
Closing Date: Until position filled
Interview Date: To be arranged with applicant
Job Title: Support Worker + Outreach
Salary: Spinal Point 2 - 7 Salary £18,328 - £20,092 pro rata dependent on qualifications and experience
Post: Full Time position 37 hours, (Flexible working/Weekends/Nights)
Location: Leeds/Harrogate and Bradford/Airedale
Closing Date: Until position filled
Interview Date: To be arranged with applicant
Job Title: Support Worker + Outreach
Salary: Spinal Point 2 – 7 Salary £18,328 – £20,092 pro rata dependent on qualifications and experience
Post: Full & Part Time positions, (Flexible working/Weekends/Nights)
Location: Vacancies in Oakwood, Bingley, Todmorden, Shipley, Brighouse, Skipton
Closing Date: Until position filled
Interview Date: To be arranged with applicant
Job Title: Night Support Worker – Eller Beck Court Extra Care Facility and Outreach
Salary: SP2 £18,328 to SP7 £20,092 (dependent upon experience)
Post: Permanent – Full Time (37 hours) and Care Bank Staff Required – To work nights, evenings and weekends with some on call responsibilities.
Location: Based at Eller Beck Extra Care Scheme – Skipton
All Applications will be considered when submitted
Interview Date: To be arranged with applicant
Job Title: Waking Nights Support Worker
Salary: SP2 £18,328 to SP7 £20,092 (dependent upon experience)
Post: Permanent – Full Time (37 hours)
Location: – Sutton-In-Craven
Closing Date: Until position filled
Interview Date: To be arranged with applicant
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