St. Bartholomew's Parish Groups:

Parish Priest's Committee This Group exists to oversee the workings of the Parish, Including Finance, family and Social, Youth, Building Maintenance and Mission. If you would like to see the latest meeting minutes please click here:	Chair: Mrs. Margaret Turner, Vice Chair: Mr. Tony Griffiths, Secretary: Mr. Gerry Fallon.
Press for details and Catechists' rota This Group exists to present liturgies suitable for younger children at Sunday Masses.	Organiser: Mrs. Janet O'Donnell
Finance Group This Group exists to administer and monitor the Parish Finances.	Treasurer: Mr. David Griffiths
Liturgy Group This Group exists to formulate and arrange liturgies within the services.	Chair: Mrs Margaret Turner
When you hear the sound of our church bells this is the group responsible. Our bellringers provide a first line of contact with the local community, announcing events at St Barts such as masses and weddings.	Contacts: Robin or Catherine Emley e-mail:            rae1066-ringing@yahoo.co.uk
Flower Group This group has the aim of beautifying the Church with flower displays. A few years ago they exhibited a most striking flower festival and the continue to produce stunning displays of flowers, which really bring the building to life. The Group is always looking for new members. They don't have to be experts but will have expert (and free!) tuition in fun environmenmt.	Contact: Sheila Wright on : 01744 812491
PRAYER GROUP This Group meets regularly for prayer and reflection.	Leaders: Liz and Peter Elms
Youth Group This Group exists to cater for the Youth. It meets every Friday night at 7.30pm in St.Mary's Centre. It also organises a monthly Youth Mass and other liturgies through the year.	Chair: Mr. Steve Winstanley
Choir Group      Click for news The Parish has a thriving and internationally acclaimed Choir. They sing at the various Sunday Masses in rotation.	Choir Master: Mr. Peter Kwater
Family and Social This Group exists to organise events and socials for the Parish.	Chair: Mrs Margaret Griffiths
Mission Group This Group exists to guide Mission activities in the Parish, including the Café Programme and the 2006 Mission.	Chair: Mr. Gerry Fallon
Cafod Group This Group organises Cafod Parish activities. There is a corner at the rear of the church where you can buy fairly traded goods, cards and other items. There is also an annual sponsored walk event and collections, as well as events at the summer gala. The money raised is donated to Cafod. There is a monthly meeting in the Parish Centre, on the first Wednesday of the month, at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome!! For further details please see the Cafod section of the website. (Accessible from the home page.)	Chair: Eamonn O'Neil

Other Groups include : Baptism Group. First Communion and Reconciliation Group, Confirmation Group, Ushers, Counters, Beautifiers, Bereavement, etc.. (These will be included above as time allows.)