Immaculate Conception, Herringthorpe

Parish life

The parish holds monthly community gatherings with conversation, baked treats, tea, coffee, and live music. Parish groups include GIFT Welcomers, the 100 Club, Eucharistic Ministers and Readers, Bereavement Team, Missio, Children's Liturgy, Flower Arranging, Lost Chord, Adoration and Rosary, Soup Slurpers, and Community Gathering.

GIFT is for families with children aged 5 to 11, but open to everyone aged 6 to 106. Welcomers greet visitors and support regular attendees at parish services.

A small group prepares vases of fresh flowers for Immaculate Conception Church. Parish groups include S.V.P., Lourdes Support Group, U.C.M., and Stay and Play Groups. A toddler group runs every Friday during term time with tea, coffee, snacks, and toys.

Sacraments and pastoral care

A group of volunteers assists the priest in preparing the church to host funeral services and welcomes attendees. GIFT is a process without a timetable, running throughout the year with no set number of sessions.