PARISH COUNCIL & ASSOCIATIONS

"…from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, with the proper functioning of each part, brings about the body’s growth and builds itself up in love." - Ephesians 4:16

Parish Pastoral Council and Sub Committees

The parish pastoral council at St Mary's Church was established during its early days to assist the parish priest to administer and develop the various aspects of the parish life. It consists of [number of ] sub committees headed by parishioners to look after and assist the parish priest in work related to all pastoral and other activities of the parish.

The council is established for a [number] year term and consists of a mix of members appointed by the parish priest and elected by a general assembly of parishioners. The current council was established in [date] and consists of [number] Members representing all associations and solidarities. read more >>>

St. Vincent de Paul Society

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is a lay Catholic organization whose mission is to live the Gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice and joy. The Mission of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul implies that as Vincentians, we see Christ in anyone who suffers, come together as a family, have personal contact with the poor and help in all possible ways. The SVP Society was established in 1940. read more >>>

The Legion of Mary

The Legion of Mary is the largest apostolic organization of lay people in the Catholic Church, with well over 3 million active members in almost every country of the world. It has been active in Canada since 1934, has been approved by the last six Popes, and was endorsed by the Second Vatican Council. The main purpose of the Legion of Mary is to give glory to God through the sanctification of its members.

Members become instruments of the Holy Spirit through a balanced program of prayer and service. Works include door-to-door evangelization, parishioner visitation, visitation of the sick or aged, prison ministry, crowd contact, religious education, visiting the newly baptized and First Holy Communion families, Home Enthronement, Pilgrim Virgin Statue rotations, and meeting the other spiritual needs of the parish community. Legionaries are under the guidance of a spiritual director named by the pastor. The Legion is, in essence, an extension of the heart and hands of the pastor. read more >>>

The Altar Servers Association

“Alter Server” name comes from the Latin word “ministrare” means ‘’to serve’’. Their role is recognized by the Conciliar Constitution as an integral part of the liturgy office, and as such demands, conduct and behavior from those who serve that is in keeping with its obligations. St. Mary’s Parish is giving a solemn concentration towards developing liturgically trained Alter Servers and they are selected from the Sunday school of the children those who have received the Holy Communion Sacrament. read more >>>

St. Mary's Youth Association

The Youth Association at St. Mary’s Church was established during the time [name] served as parish priest [date]. After being dormant for some time the Youth Association was revived during the tenure of rev. Fr. Cecil Xavier in [year], with [name] acting as the youth coordinator. read more >>>

St. Mary's Sunday School

Sunday schools in Sri Lanka was initiated by the Catholic mission soon after receiving independence due to the reason of all the catholic schools were taken under the government and in order to give more emphasis to the religion, the catholic mission initiated Sunday schools at the time of Cardinal Cooray and with the inputs of Rev Fr. D. J. Anthoney. Then this system was networked through the island via a center of catechism. Sooner the Buddhists too followed this system as per the history. read more >>>

St. Mary's Parish Choir

The Parish choir sings at the 8.30am and 10.00am mass on every Sunday. This choir has been part of the parish since the inception of the church. This choir sings for church functions, weddings, requiem masses, anniversary services and so on. read more >>>

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