Holy Cross Parish Pastoral Council
What is a Parish Pastoral Council?
The model of a PPC was redefined in 2002 with the aim of realising the essence of parish life through evangelisation, worship and word, community service, stewardship and leadership. These elements are what make a pastoral council “pastoral”
What is the role of a PPC?
The agenda of a Council is primarily to research, consider and propose for action those matters considered to be truly “pastoral”. The Council will foster the mission of the parish which is grounded in the mission of Christ.
Holy Cross PPC
Members are drawn from representatives of all the main parish groups and areas of activity and interest in the Parish.
PPC Membership and areas of involvement
As of October 2024, the council members are:
Father Vincent Okon: Parish Priest
Chair: Andrew Theobald, Director of Music, 11.00 Choir Master, Stewards, Webcam
Secretary: Alex Faircloth, Churches Together representative and Missio Local Secretary
Kathleen Ball: Folk Choir leader, Deanery Mentor for Evangelisation, RCIA
Natacha Crosdale: Parish Lead Evangelisation and Baptism
John Hickey, Co-Ordinator Home Visits and Communion
Cherryl Howlett: Parish lead Formation, Marriage Preparation co-ordinator, Extra-ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion co-ordinator.
Tim Howlett: Webmaster, Safeguarding Representative, Marriage Preparation co-ordinator.
Sandy Misquitta: Deacon
Jeremy Tuke: Readers Rota
Esme Wei: Children’s Liturgy, Baby and Toddler Group
Contact members of the PPC
Either in person or via the Parish website contact form.
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Safeguarding Team
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Southwark and the Parish of Holy Cross Church are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding in relation to children and vulnerable adults.
All parish members involved in activities with children, young people or vulnerable adults need to complete an application process, possibly including references, and must obtain a DBS declaration which needs to be kept updated.
Any concerns please email, but if urgent consider contacting the Police.
carshaltonsg2@safeguardrcaos.org.uk
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Repository
We have a selection of Mass Cards and greeting cards for all occasions. First Communion gifts are usually available all year round.
We have the new Roman Sunday Missal, rosaries, statues, bibles, children’s books etc. We also stock Christmas cards and Advent calenders. The repository is open after 09:30 and 11:00 Mass on Sundays.
