Parish Life

The number and variety of groups supported by Sacred Heart and St William demonstrates the vitality of the parish and the commitment shown by many members of the congregation.

Prayer and Study Groups
include House Groups, Cafe and the Alpha Course

Administration
Traditional committees and groups such as PCC, Finance Committee, Building Committee

Music and Liturgical
Eucharistic Ministers, Liturgical Committee, Altar Society, Altar Servers, Lectors, Choir

Fundraising
Charity Shop, Cafod, Fund Raising Committee

Ecumenical
Saddleworth Churches Together representatives, Whit Friday Committee

Social
Parent and Toddlers’ Group, Parish Centre Hospitality and Cleaning

Children’s/Youth Groups
Although we have no Catholic School within our Parish we have a full programme of catechism classes, Children’s Liturgy, Youth Masses, Family Masses, sacramental preparation as well as the more social activities!

To find out more read our Childrens/Youth Groups pages

Sacramental Education Groups
We have preparation courses for the Sacraments of baptism, reconciliation, first holy communion and marriage, and also follow the RCIA programme for adults wishing to be received into the Catholic faith. Follow the Sacraments link to find out more.