We have many friendly and active groups in our parish, and all would love to welcome new members.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL:

The Parish Pastoral Council is a group made up of our Priests, members from our Catholic primary and secondary schools, our Sacramental coordinator, our Parish Safeguarding Officer and members of our Parish Community. Members are elected every three years. Members are nominated by another Parishioner and then sign the nomination form.

Our current Parish Pastoral Council members are listed below:

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS: Fr Francis Otobo, Fr Joy Muthappan, Tim Morrison - Chair, Romulo Sanchez - Deputy Chair, Rose Lee - Secretary, Teresa Tantaro - Deputy Secretary, Doug Waite, Andrew Pagatpat, David Erdmann, Jonathan Peckley, Michele Wakeham, Joel Brayshaw, Jodie Ware, Filomena Padula, Jenny Fitzgerald.

Please feel free to approach any of them for information about our parish to make yourself known or raise an issue in the parish.

Altar Servers: 

Young people Grade 4 to 18 years Contact Fr Joy Muthappan IVDei, Mobile: 0461 560 666

Baptism Preparation Group: 

Several people assist our Parish Secretary, Clare in this important work. There is a Preparation gathering each month. Contact Clare O'Brien at the parish office, by email sale@cdsale.org.au or by calling 5144 4100.

Bereavement Team: 

This group assists families in their difficult times with vigil prayers, catering and ongoing support. More help is always needed. Please contact Brenda Burditt, 5144 1995.

Catechist Group:

This group offers Religious Education and prepares children for Sacraments. Contact Jennifer Fitzgerald, at the Parish Office 5144 4100.

Cathedral Choir:

The Cathedral Choir meets most Tuesday evenings for practice from 7.30pm. Choir Leader is Michele. If you have musical or singing skills, please contact the parish office to express your interest on 5144 4100.

Couples for Christ:

A couples group who meet regularly for prayer and fellowship. Leader is Andrew Pagatpat who can be contacted via the Parish Office on 5144 4100.

Family Groups:

The Passionist ‘Family Groups’ movement is in our parish. We have five family Groups and new families and individuals are always welcome to join. Contact our co-ordinator Veronica Stewart. Mobile 0429 911 139

Filipino Singing Group & the Filipino Choir: (The Bayanihan Circle)

The Filipino singing Group leads the singing at various Masses throughout the year. Led by Cesar Forcadela and Jonathan Peckley. Contact the Parish Office on 5144 4100.

First Sunday Cuppa:

Held on the 1st Sunday of each month, to provide a cuppa after Mass for fellow Parishioners. If you would like to volunteer to prepare and serve, add your name to the roster by contacting Clare O’Brien at the Parish Office 5144 4100.

Gardening/Maintenance:

If you would like to volunteer to assist with gardening/ maintenance in the Cathedral’s lovely grounds, contact the Parish office on 5144 4100.

Hostel and Nursing Homes Outreach:

Mass is celebrated at Ashleigh House most weeks. Monthly Masses are held Wilson Lodge, Royal Freemasons and Sale Gardens. Our Communion ministers visit these places and many people in their homes each fortnight. For more information contact: Fr Francis Otobo on 5144 4100.

Legion of Mary:

The Legion meets each Wednesday for prayer and to co-ordinate their good works, especially visiting in the parish and the hospital. For information, contact the Parish Office on 5144 4100. 

Marriage Preparation: Generally all couples are expected to do some marriage preparation and the Marriage Education course is a great way to do so. Contact Catholic Care Gippsland, 19 Connor Street, Warragul. Phone 5622 1188.

Men ALIVE:

The Men ALIVE Group is a group of Catholic men who meet on Thursday at 10.15 a.m. at the Redd Catt Café in Raymond Street, Sale. All men are welcome for friendship and faith.

Contact Lindsay Broughton through the Parish Office on 5144 4100.

Organist:

The cathedral organ is available for liturgical use at all times. Please contact Julie Peavey on: 5144 3838.

Parish Cells of Evangelisation:

These groups meet weekly in a faith sharing and gospel discussion setting. Cells’ leaders include Rosemary Webster, 5144 4888 and Margaret Goss, 5144 2154.

Parish Lunch:

Is held every third Sunday of the month at 12.00pm at Sporting Legends, Princes Hwy Sale. The lunch is held from February to November.

There is no need to book just come along if you can.

Piety Stall:

Is located in the foyer of the Cathedral and run by the St Vincent de Paul Society. They are always looking for volunteers to help with maintaining the Piety Stall and staffing it at weekend Masses.

If you wish to help please contact Maria Maxfield via the Parish Office on 5144 4100.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA):

This is an information and preparation course for adults interested in finding our more about the Catholic faith or thinking about becoming a Catholic. Contact: Fr Francis Otobo on 5144 4100. The enquirer form for RCIA enrolment "RCIA adult enquirer form" is available in the Recommended Links area of our web page.

Rosters:

Readers, commentators, communion ministers, offertory procession people are always needed. Please contact the parish office on 5144 4100 to have your name added to the list.

Sacramental Team:

This group helps children and their families prepare for the sacraments of First Holy Communion, Reconciliation and Confirmation. For more information contact our Coordinator: Mrs. Jennifer Fitzgerald, at the Parish Office 5144 4100.

Serra Club: 

Serra promotes vocations to the priesthood and religious life. There is a Mass and dinner meeting monthly on the first Thursday of each month (they take a break in December and January each year). At 9.30am Saturday Mass they pray for vocations. Contact Claire Everard, President, at the Parish Office on 5144 4100.

St Vincent De Paul Conference, Sale: 

The St Vincent de Paul Society exists to help those who need a hand when they can’t get by on their own resources. The president is Steve Baldwin. Contact St Vincent de Paul Welfare Sale on Phone 5144 5150