Nerang Catholic Parish serves the areas of Advancetown, Beechmont, Carrara, Clagiraba, Gaven, Gilston, Latimer, Maudsland, Mt Nathan, Natural Bridge, Nerang, Numinbah Valley and Worongary.
Fr Mark Percival is the Parish Priest and can be contacted on (075) 961111. On behalf of the parish community of Nerang, Fr Mark especially welcomes school families who may be new to the parish. Parents are assured of the support of the parish in the very important and often difficult role of raising children and giving them every opportunity in their faith and educational development. The parish provides a sacramental programme, Kids'
Club, Junior Ministers, Happy Hour Religious Education and Children's Church at most weekend Masses.
Families are invited to become involved in the life, worship and service of our parish. The following information should be of assistance to all members of the St Brigid's School Community:
Weekend Mass Times:
| GROUP | DESCRIPTION | CONTACT | PHONE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Committee | initiates and co-ordinates parish social events | Therese Webster | 273822 |
| Liturgy Planning Team | plans for our liturgical year, special feasts and religious celebrations | Maureen Reiser | 273454 |
| Ongoing (Adult) Formation | includes RCIA (Journey to Easter) ... aims to promote and provide opportunities for all adults to grow and learn more about our faith | Elizabeth Carmichael | 962993 |
| Care and Concern | provides outreach and assistance to anyone in need | Helene Tierney | 782214 |
| Prison Outreach Ministry | provides visits and fellowship to prisoners at Numinbah Prison | Neville McManimm | 782207 |
| Sacramental Preparation Group | organises, co-ordinates and sees through the preparation of families and children desirous of celebrating Confirmation/First Eucharist and First Reconciliation in our parish | Lyn Bray | 963586 |
| Happy Hour | after school religious education for children, especially those attending State Schools | Helen Murphy Fiona Lee | 784074 749048 |
| Children's Church | Liturgy of the word presented for children at most weekend masses | Annette Nelson | 783455 |
| St Brigid's Kids Club | for grades 2-4 ... children's activities, fellowship, learning | Anne Mahan Liz Gray | 965160 961552 |
| Junior Ministers | for grades 5-8 ... essential for our altar servers, OHP operators and other young ministers in our community | Deanna Munari Trish Collins | 963604 783413 |
| Over 50s | Provides friendship and support for our more mature parish members ... all over 50s are welcome | Marge and Neil O'Connor | 783083 |
| Family Meals | provides opportunities for different families to share a meal with each other and the Parish Priest once a month | Maureen and Phillip Ryan | 781338 |
| Parish Pastoral and Future Planning Group | assists in planning for tomorrow ... dialogue amongst neighbouring parishes; sharing visions, resources and opportunities | Mary Wallis | 965280 |
| Finance Committee | oversees income and expenditure for parish works; advises and directs Parish Priest on financial matters | Kevin Gill | 782236 |
| Altar Society | provides for altar incidentals, care of altar vessels, linen, special altar and church needs | Rene Heffernan | 945442 |
| Baptism Preparation Leaders | work with parents desiring the sacrament of Baptism for their children | Brenda Farrugia Debbie Huggett | 392688 |
| State School Catechists | provide religious education for children in state primary and high schools in our parish | John Beutel Claudette Neave | 394895 394512 |
| Parish Prayer Group | prays for all parishioners and our intentions | Joan and Peter Marks Margaret Halverson Kevin Kearney | 783287 332821 |
| St Brigid's Parish Primary School | offers pre-school and primary education for life and faith in a Catholic atmosphere and community | Principal - Tony O'Shea | 964188 |
| Ladies' Weekend | offers adult learning and sharing in faith for the women of the parish on occasional weekends throughout the year | Betty Morris Claudette Neave | 781652 394512 |
| Parish Contact Person | provides information and communication link between parish groups and the Archdiocese | Anne McManimm | 782207 |
| Parish Centre Maintenance | oversees cleanliness, order and usage of our Parish Centre | Betty Underwood | 784622 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7:30pm at St Vincent de Paul shop 8/31 Station St Nerang ph 782706 | ||
| Church Cleaning | help maintain our church in good order | Claudette Neave | 394512 |