Seniors

The Seniors Ministry aims to look after the older members of the OLSD community (60+). Currently it covers our monthly Mamma Margherita fellowship group, also taking Holy Communion to the (mainly older) housebound members of our parish family regularly.

The Mamma Margherita Club is a parish social activity for the retired.  Its aims are:

• To provide a warm, welcoming space for retired people of all faiths and no faith to meet on a regular monthly basis (usually 2.00-4.00 pm on the second Thursday of each month) to foster friendship and fellowship within our caring Christian community.
• To provide the opportunity to celebrate Mass together, including occasionally, Mass where the Sacrament of Anointment and Healing is available.
• To provide an ‘activity’ each month such as entertainment, informative talks, demonstrations, quizzes or games.

The club is named after Margherita Occhiena Bosco (1788-1856) who was the mother of Saint John Bosco SDB.

Key Initiatives

1. To continue providing a joyful, welcoming environment where the semi-retired and retired in our parish can come together on a monthly basis to enjoy a social activity framed by prayer and fellowship.
2. To collaborate with the Youth Ministry by supporting the weekly Friday evening youth groups as these are established.
3. To model the Salesian Charism within all areas of our Ministry.