Mgr Martin Hayes, Parish Priest
As Parish Priest, Fr Martin has overall responsibility for every aspect of parish life. He is grateful to the many gifted and generous individuals in the parish who assist him in developing the life and work, and the ministry and mission, of the parish. Although his main ministry is pastoral he also shares responsibility for liturgy, music, finance, administration and catechetics. If you would like to contact Fr. Martin please email edgware@rcdow.org.uk
Mrs Debbie Conneely, Parish Secretary
Debbie takes care of Parish Administration including answering the telephone, booking of Masses, Planned Giving, compiling rotas for Church Cleaning, and taking care of the weekly Newsletter. Debbie is also a Catechist.
Mrs Phil Donohue, Parish Centre Manageress
Phil is responsible for the Parish Centre which includes a Lounge (ground floor) with a fully-licenced bar open to parishioners on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. The Parish Hall (upstairs) is available for hire for Baptisms, Confirmations, birthday parties and other occasions. For full information contact Phil on 07948 796432, evenings and weekends.
Lionel – Sacristy, & Server
Lionel takes care of the Sacristy and is responsible for the Altar Servers at St. Anthony’s. On 15 March 2011 St Anthony’s marked its 50th Anniversary with the Guild of St. Stephen. If you are interested in serving at one of the Sunday Masses or would like to help take care of the Sacristy please speak to Lionel or contact the Parish Office.
Annette O’Malley – Repository
Annette is responsible for the Repository at St. Anthony’s. The Repository has a range of devotional items and gifts including statues, pictures, rosaries, crosses, medals, gold & silver jewellery. The Repository is open on Tuesday and Friday after the 10am Mass and on Sundays after the 10am and 12noon Mass.
Liz O’Neill – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Liz O’Neill is responsible for RCIA at St. Anthony of Padua. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (abbreviated RCIA) is the process through which interested adults and older children are gradually introduced to the Catholic faith and way of life. Children who were not baptized as infants are also initiated through an adapted process of this rite. For further information on RCIA please email mumofrugrats@hotmail.co.uk
FHC Catechists
Parish Catechists
The Parish has a great team of trained and experienced Catechists. The First Communion Programme is lead by Bernie Clark, Sara De Silva, Debbie Conneely and Christina Etuka. The Confirmation Programme is lead by Antonia Labarian, George Kasparian, and Serena Malcolm; and our RCIA Group is lead by Liz O’Neill.
Tony McGrath
Parish Youth Club
The Parish has a great team of helpers who take care of the Parish Youth Club. Tony McGrath leads the group with Neil , Gloria, Mandy and Mary.
Parish Musicians
Jim Bonner, Kieron Stuart, Michael Morrish, Fiona O’Connell (12noon Mass Music Group)
Jonathan McGrath, Marcus Nolan (6.30pm Saturday Vigil Mass)
Parish Administration & Maintenance
Sue Blues assists with Parish Administration and Rotas, and Danny O’Callaghan assists with practical maintenance and takes care of the presbytery garden.
Peter Sorohan
Parish Finance Committee
The Chair of the Parish Finance Committee is Peter Sorohan. Peter can be contacted by emailing edgware@rcdow.org.uk. Anne O’Shea is the Secretary for the Finance Committee. Other members of the Finance Committee are Serena Malcolm, Brian Foley, Fr. Martin, supported by Sylvester Nolan of the Diocesan Parish Support Team.
Safeguarding Co-Ordinator
Mgr. Canon Harry Turner is the Safeguarding Co-Ordinator for the Diocese of Westminster. His contact number is: 01582 712245. Peter Turner is the Safeguarding Advisor for the Diocese of Westminster. His contact details are as follows: Tel: 020 7798 9350, Mobile: 07803 634 236. Email: peterturner@rcdow.org.uk.
