Get involved
Volunteering
The Parish has a band of committed and welcoming volunteers who contribute their time and skills in a variety of different roles. Our new parish and community hall in Thorpe End has some exciting projects which depends on a team of volunteers to deliver them. We welcome volunteers from any age, background, all faiths or none.
For more information about any volunteering roles please check the Newsletter or email the parish office stjohn.melton@dioceseofnottingham.uk.
Join in
Groups
Choir
The Parish has a small but thriving choir and a couple of organists who play at our two churches. We sing at the 10.30 Mass each Sunday and have singers who lead the singing at the 6pm and 9am Masses. We are also able to sing with the organ at the 6pm Mass once a month and occasionally on Tuesday morning. We also sing at other events during the year. The choir is always open to welcome new members who wish to join. Choir practice is 6.15pm every Thursday at the Convent Chapel. We are a friendly and fun bunch who enjoy bringing music to the liturgy, please feel free to just come and say hello.
For more information please contact Mary marybppc@gmail.com
Franciscan Companions
A group led by the Franciscan Sisters Minoress for lay people to introduce Franciscan spirituality.
Friends of St John's Church is a registered charity that was formed to support the preservation and conservation of St John the Baptist Catholic Church. Visit the Friends of St John's website
Mothers Prayers
A fortnightly prayer group to pray for families, our community and other intentions.
Silver Circle
Silver Circle is a friendly social group for seniors which meets on the last Thursday of each month from 2-4pm in the Convent House, (except for July & August, with December being a Christmas meal). Although it has a Catholic ethos and has been there for our parishioners for many years, anyone is welcome to join us. We hope to offer lifts where needed.
The main reason people come is the chance to meet and chat with others. However we have different activity each month eg. quizzes, games like cards and dominoes, keep fit sessions or a speaker etc. However we always finish with tea and snacks and a raffle. We ask everyone to bring a raffle prize - eg something simple like a packet of biscuits, or an unwanted gift or a book you have read - and then buy a ticket (£1 at the moment) which funds the food. Everyone goes home with a prize. We have at least one outing a year, plus sometimes a meal at the Harboro.
Although a seniors group, anyone younger is welcome too if they can help setting up, moving furniture, serving tea or offer lifts etc
If you are interested in joining or helping, contact Jean Garrett 07960 975483, jeangarrett1949@gmail.com or the parish office.
St Vincent de Paul Society
The parish St Vincent de Paul Society is part of an international Christian voluntary network dedicated to tackling poverty in all its forms by providing practical assistance to those in need. The essence of our work focusses on befriending vulnerable or isolated people across our community and offering them both friendship and practical support. The time commitment is flexible.
To find out more please contact the SVP at svpmeltonmowbray@outlook.com or 07376954917
Financial assistance
Donate
You can donate to parish funds by BACS, Standing Order or cheque.
St John Baptist Melton M RCP
Sort Code: 30-65-85
Account Number: 34070268
Please include a reference such as Mass Intention, Donation etc. All cheques should be made payable to St John Baptist Melton M RCP.
To Gift Aid your donation so the parish can reclaim 25% of your gift please contact Tony at giftaid.MJ1@dioceseofnottingham.uk.