Maintenance of the Premises and Grounds
The Church, the Hall – and the Presbytery too – are important assets and they need to be looked after. The largely unseen Maintenance Team works hard to keep everything weather-tight and warm, and they ensure that the decoration is kept up to scratch. Others ensure the churchyard and grounds are kept smart and tidy.
The work of the Housekeepers, who look after the Presbytery and the Parish vestments, is also appreciated.
The interior of the Church is equally important to reflect the dignity and importance attached to the forms of worship. The results are always appreciated – especially at the great festivals of Easter and Christmas. Those who attend to this are the Flower Guild, the Brass Polishers and the church cleaners.
The Parish Hall
The Hall is a great asset to the school during term time and to the parish out of school hours. It serves as the venue for refreshments after Mass, for major social events, formal and informal parish meetings and for religious classes. It can also be hired by parishioners and other organisations, and Linda Last is now managing the bookings for such use of the Hall. A signed Hire Conditions and Agreement Form is required for all bookings; please contact Linda on 01502 715 245 .
The Cemetery
There is a consecrated graveyard attached to St Benet’s, but only some places for the burial of ashes are available.
Information on all such matters, including costs and regulations regarding memorials, can be obtained from the parish priest.