"I came to serve, not to be served"

Altar Servers assist at Mass and other forms of worship. Any girl or boy who worships regularly, and is in year 4 or higher may apply to train for this ministry. Coordinator: Francesca Parisi

Acolytes assist the priest at the altar, administer communion to the sick, and lead prayer and worship where appropriate. Coordinator: Lito Briones

The team runs preparation sessions and assist at welcoming mass and Baptisms.

The Bereavement Team support families in preparation of a loved one's funeral. The team also creates opportunities for the whole parish community to better understand grief and its effects in life.

The team presents the Scriptures to children at the 9:00am Sunday Mass.

Catechists teach the faith to the children of the parish who attend State Schools within the parish. They also help with the Parish Sacramental program.

The CWL serves the needs of the parish through regular prayer and practical service. It also supports the wider Church in many ways. The group meets during the day.

Groups offer their time once a month to clean the Church and surrounding outdoor areas.
1st Saturday Filipino/Samoan/East Timorese Community Coordinator: Lito Briones
2nd Saturday Vietnamese Community Coordinator:
3rd Saturday Maltese Community Coordinator: Joe Bugeja
4th Saturday Community Coordinator:

The Finance Committee assists the Parish Priest in managing the finances of the parish.

The Parish Council represents the whole parish community, and working in team ship with the parish priest, aims to develop the parish so that it may continue to allow all parishioners, young and old to come to know Christ and his mission.

The IT Ministry Team is responsible for the creation and update of this web site, the production of the weekly bulletin and provides consultation to other groups within the Parish on IT-related issues. email it_group@parisholrfairfield.com.au or admin_olr@bigpond.com
Coordinators: Steve Makkar and Arthur Silva

The Liturgy Committee assists the Parish Priest in developing the liturgical life of the parish.

A diversity of musical styles ranging from traditional to more contemporary seeks to express the breadth of the Catholic tradition.

Ministers assist with the distribution of communion at Mass, visit the sick, and can lead worship where appropriate. Coordinator: Dorothy Sloane

The team runs the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) program by which adults become part of the Catholic Church. For more information on this program, please contact the Parish Office.

Readers are commissioned to proclaim the word of God in the worshipping assembly, lead groups in breaking open the Word, and commit themselves to growth in understanding of and respect for the Word. Coordinator: Norie Howard

The Parish Sacramental Team assists parents in the Sacramental formation of their child as they prepare for the Sacraments of Initiation within the parish throughout the year.

The Society caters for the needs of the poor in the parish. Visiting people in the community and assisting them with food, clothing and other necessities. Vinnes also run our Parish Piety Shop. From religious books to holy crosses, the piety stall sells it all. Come and see for yourself. It is located to the left of the pergola out side the church. Contact: Churchill Vanderwert on cvanderwert1@vcricket.com.au

This committee gather each month to work on a master plan for the redevelopment of the Parish site in the near future.

Many young parishioners gather to practice and then lead in music and song every second Sunday of the month at our children Mass at 9:00am.

A group of parish youth and adults gather regularly to plan youth activities within the Parish.

All parents and children under 5 are welcome each Thursday please contact Parish Office.

Tuesdays 7:30 pm in Church. All welcome.

Thursday, 9:30-10:30 am. Church, c/o Georgina.

3rd Sunday of month, 11:30 am, Charlie.

Saturday 10am-12pm. Parish Centre, c/o Roberto

Wednesday, 10 -11:30 am. Church, c/o Maria

Friday, 9:30-10:30 am. Parish Centre c/o Antoinette

Tuesday, 5:15-6:45 pm, Parish Centre, c/o Brendan

Saturday, 4:00-5:00 pm, Parish Centre. c/o Claire & Josephine

For More Information Contact:

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Parish
18 Vine Street, FAIRFIELD NSW Australia 2165
Tel: 02 9724 5997
FAX: 02 9754 1439
Email: admin@olrfairfield.org.au