Parish Groups
Altar Servers: Our parish is blessed with a dedicated team of altar servers, children and adults. They serve whenever they can and commit to doing so on time and with due reverence. Many are members of the Archconfraternity of St Stephen. If you wish to be an altar server please contact the Cathedral Dean.
Cathedral Cleaning Team: The cathedral cleaners work in the main cathedral every Saturday morning, normally from 08:00 to 09:30. New volunteers are always welcome. Just come along. No previous experience required, and all tools provided. Work includes sweeping, mopping, polishing, wiping, washing, hoovering, tidying etc. If you cannot make Saturday mornings, a few cleaners work in other parts of the cathedral complex on other days. For more information contact the Parish Office.
Catholic Mothers Join other Catholic mothers for prayer, discussion, and fellowship as we grow together in faith, friendship, and motherhood. Children welcome!
Teas and Coffees: To help serve tea/coffee after Sunday 10.00 Mass in the Cathedral Hall. To clean and tidy up afterwards by putting the dishes in the dishwasher, wipe down tables and kitchen surfaces, putting away tables and chairs. If interested to be on a monthly rota, please contact the parish office.
InSight: InSight meets every Tuesday from 10:30-13:00 in the CDC. InSight is a group working together to build community for those who feel isolated, perhaps through caring for others, or who experience mental ill health, those in recovery from addition, or who do not have a place to meet others. We offer a variety of activities including arts and crafts, board games and a hot, two course meal. For further details, just come along and speak to Sue Cregan, one of the team or email: scregan @ portsmouthdiocese.org.uk
First Saturdays: St John's Cathedral is hosting the monthly First Saturday devotions of Reparation as requested by Our Lady of Fatima, and you are all welcome every first Saturday. The First Saturdays present us with the PeacePlan of Heaven! The First Saturdays have the potential to change us, bring peace to the world, and bring grace and salvation to those who at present do not yet know God. Read more.
Readers: To proclaim God’s Word in the Scripture Readings during Sunday Masses. There are two readers rostered for each Mass. The second reader usually reads the prayers of the faithful. Training will be provided. If you are interested, please contact the parish office.
Flower Team: The Flower Team arrange the Altar Flowers in accordance with the Church Liturgy, and Special Feast Days. We also arrange flowers for Weddings and Funerals. Please contact the parish office if you would like to be involved
