Meet The Team
Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. (1 Corinthians 12:27)
Many Gifts - One Mission - Serving Together In Christ's Love
The Naas Union is much more than Sunday worship. Throughout the week, people of all ages quietly give their time and gifts to help our parish worship God, care for one another and serve our local community.
The people listed below help coordinate these ministries on behalf of many others who faithfully volunteer behind the scenes. We are deeply grateful to everyone whose time, gifts and commitment contribute to the life and witness of our parish.
To find out more about any area of parish life, please contact the relevant coordinator. General enquiries may be sent to rector@naasunion.com.
Worship
Choir
Leads the choir and helps support the musical life of our worship.
Coordinator: Anne Healy
Leads the choir and helps support the musical life of our worship.
Coordinator: Anne Healy
Flowers
Coordinates the flower rota and seasonal church displays.
Coordinator: Jackie Ronaldson
Coordinates the flower rota and seasonal church displays.
Coordinator: Jackie Ronaldson
Sunday Readers - St David's
Coordinates those who read the lessons during Sunday worship.
Coordinator: Stephanie Jones
Coordinates those who read the lessons during Sunday worship.
Coordinator: Stephanie Jones
Sunday Readers - Kill and Rathmore
Coordinates the reading rota for services in Kill and Rathmore.
Coordinator: WhatsApp group - 086 397 8858
Coordinates the reading rota for services in Kill and Rathmore.
Coordinator: WhatsApp group - 086 397 8858
Communion Ministry - St David's
Coordinates those who assist with the practical preparation and administration of Holy Communion.
Coordinator: Stephanie Jones
Coordinates those who assist with the practical preparation and administration of Holy Communion.
Coordinator: Stephanie Jones
Parish Readers
Support the worshipping life of the Union by leading services and sharing in ministry.
Team: Ian d'Alton, June d'Alton, Rhonda Willoughby, Gillian Burke, Ruth Maloney, Philip Jones and Roberta Hill
Team: Ian d'Alton, June d'Alton, Rhonda Willoughby, Gillian Burke, Ruth Maloney, Philip Jones and Roberta Hill
PowerPoint
Revd Craig prepares the weekly presentation, while members of the team operate it during services.
Coordinator: Revd Craig McCauley and the Sunday PowerPoint Team
Revd Craig prepares the weekly presentation, while members of the team operate it during services.
Coordinator: Revd Craig McCauley and the Sunday PowerPoint Team
Service Recording and Video
Services in St David's are recorded, edited and made available online.
Coordinator: Revd Craig McCauley
Services in St David's are recorded, edited and made available online.
Coordinator: Revd Craig McCauley
Children & Families
Creche
A safe and welcoming space for younger children during worship.
Coordinator: Volunteers needed
A safe and welcoming space for younger children during worship.
Coordinator: Volunteers needed
Sunday School / Sunday Club
Helping children explore the Christian faith in an age-appropriate and engaging way.
Coordinator: Volunteers needed
Helping children explore the Christian faith in an age-appropriate and engaging way.
Coordinator: Volunteers needed
30-3-3 Family Service
A short, informal and interactive all-age service for children and families.
Coordinator: Revd Craig McCauley
A short, informal and interactive all-age service for children and families.
Coordinator: Revd Craig McCauley
Welcome & Hospitality
Welcome Teams
Offering a warm welcome to regular worshippers, visitors and newcomers.
Coordinator: Volunteers needed
Offering a warm welcome to regular worshippers, visitors and newcomers.
Coordinator: Volunteers needed
Tea and Coffee
Providing refreshments and creating space for conversation and fellowship after services and events.
Team: Various volunteers
Providing refreshments and creating space for conversation and fellowship after services and events.
Team: Various volunteers
Groups & Fellowship
First Tuesday Club
A monthly gathering for those who are actively retired offering friendship, fellowship and an interesting programme.
Coordinator: Anne Mansfield
A monthly gathering for those who are actively retired offering friendship, fellowship and an interesting programme.
Coordinator: Anne Mansfield
Tuesday Craft Group
A relaxed weekly gathering centred on craft, creativity and companionship.
Coordinator: Rosemary Bursey and Deirdre Mellon
A relaxed weekly gathering centred on craft, creativity and companionship.
Coordinator: Rosemary Bursey and Deirdre Mellon
Community
St David's National School
Our parish school, serving children and families in Naas and the wider community.
Coordinator: Louise Gillespie, Acting Principal - stdavidsnationalschool@gmail.com
Our parish school, serving children and families in Naas and the wider community.
Coordinator: Louise Gillespie, Acting Principal - stdavidsnationalschool@gmail.com
Communications
Union Focus Magazine
Produces the parish magazine and helps tell the story of life across the Naas Union.
Coordinator: Gillian Burke, Rae Harvey, Lorraine Levis, Ian d'Alton, Jacquie Birkett and Ann Haccius
Produces the parish magazine and helps tell the story of life across the Naas Union.
Coordinator: Gillian Burke, Rae Harvey, Lorraine Levis, Ian d'Alton, Jacquie Birkett and Ann Haccius
Website
Keeps parish information, worship details and resources available online.
Coordinator: Revd Craig McCauley
Keeps parish information, worship details and resources available online.
Coordinator: Revd Craig McCauley
Social Media
Shares parish news, events and worship information across our social media channels.
Coordinator: Revd Craig McCauley
Shares parish news, events and worship information across our social media channels.
Coordinator: Revd Craig McCauley
Practical Support
Maintenance - St David's Coordinates practical work and upkeep at St David's.
Coordinator: Ken Davis
Coordinator: Ken Davis
Maintenance - Rathmore
Coordinates practical work and upkeep at St Columcille's, Rathmore.
Coordinator: Nigel Levis and Gordon Davis
Coordinates practical work and upkeep at St Columcille's, Rathmore.
Coordinator: Nigel Levis and Gordon Davis
Maintenance - Kill
Coordinates practical work and upkeep at St John's, Kill.
Coordinator: Roberta Hill
Coordinates practical work and upkeep at St John's, Kill.
Coordinator: Roberta Hill
Cleaning - St David's
Coordinates the cleaning of St David's.
Coordinator: Joan Hunter-Shaw
Coordinates the cleaning of St David's.
Coordinator: Joan Hunter-Shaw
Cleaning - Rathmore
Carried out by members of the parish on a shared basis.
Coordinator: Various
Carried out by members of the parish on a shared basis.
Coordinator: Various
Cleaning - Kill
Carried out by members of the parish on a shared basis.
Coordinator: Various
Carried out by members of the parish on a shared basis.
Coordinator: Various
Governance & Administration
Rector
Provides pastoral, spiritual and organisational leadership across the Naas Union.
Coordinator: Revd Craig McCauley - rector@naasunion.com
Provides pastoral, spiritual and organisational leadership across the Naas Union.
Coordinator: Revd Craig McCauley - rector@naasunion.com
Churchwardens - St David's
Support the Rector and help oversee the practical and worshipping life of St David's.
Coordinator: Anthea Newburn and Gillian Burke
Support the Rector and help oversee the practical and worshipping life of St David's.
Coordinator: Anthea Newburn and Gillian Burke
Churchwardens - Rathmore
Support the Rector and help oversee the practical and worshipping life of St Columcille's.
Coordinator: Gordon Davis and Nigel Levis
Support the Rector and help oversee the practical and worshipping life of St Columcille's.
Coordinator: Gordon Davis and Nigel Levis
Churchwardens - Kill
Support the Rector and help oversee the practical and worshipping life of St John's.
Coordinator: Roger Mansfield and Roberta Hill
Support the Rector and help oversee the practical and worshipping life of St John's.
Coordinator: Roger Mansfield and Roberta Hill
Glebe Wardens
Help oversee parish property and related practical responsibilities.
Coordinator: Ken Tutty and Ken Davis
Help oversee parish property and related practical responsibilities.
Coordinator: Ken Tutty and Ken Davis
Vestry Secretary
Supports the administration and record-keeping of the Select Vestry.
Coordinator: Janet Fletcher - secretary@naasunion.com
Supports the administration and record-keeping of the Select Vestry.
Coordinator: Janet Fletcher - secretary@naasunion.com
Naas Union Treasurer
Oversees the finances of the Naas Union.
Coordinator: Andrew Tamming - treasurer@naasunion.com
Oversees the finances of the Naas Union.
Coordinator: Andrew Tamming - treasurer@naasunion.com
Kill Treasurer
Supports the financial administration of St John's, Kill.
Coordinator: Jackie Challoner
Supports the financial administration of St John's, Kill.
Coordinator: Jackie Challoner
Rathmore Treasurer
Supports the financial administration of St Columcille's, Rathmore.
Coordinator: Malcolm Sargent
Supports the financial administration of St Columcille's, Rathmore.
Coordinator: Malcolm Sargent
Charity Tax Reclaim
Coordinates the parish's tax-reclaim arrangements for eligible donations.
Coordinator: Jacquie Birkett
Coordinates the parish's tax-reclaim arrangements for eligible donations.
Coordinator: Jacquie Birkett
Safeguarding Trust
Works to ensure that our churches remain safe and welcoming places for children and vulnerable adults.
Coordinator: Revd Craig McCauley, Rhonda Willoughby, June d'Alton, Robert Garland and Nicky Gardiner (Administrator) - sgt@naasunion.com
Works to ensure that our churches remain safe and welcoming places for children and vulnerable adults.
Coordinator: Revd Craig McCauley, Rhonda Willoughby, June d'Alton, Robert Garland and Nicky Gardiner (Administrator) - sgt@naasunion.com