PAT

The Pastoral and Advisory Team

The Pastoral and Advisory Team (PAT), and the Mission and Planning Team (MaP) were set up by Fr Bryan as part of his vision for collaborative ministry, in other words, involving the Parish in the running of St James'. PAT was set up by Fr Bryan to assist him on theological and pastoral matters in the parish, and to advise him on his role as parish priest. Both PAT and MaP work strategically and look at forward planning. Neither team in any sense debars other parishioners from having their say directly, either at our open Parish Forum, which meets two or three times a year, or by direct contact with Fr Bryan. Indeed they represent additional channels of communication, parishioners being encouraged to raise issues with members of both PAT and MaP, who then raise such topics for discussion at their next meeting.

PAT meets bi-monthly but minutes are not be published, because many of the matters discussed are confidential. You can email any of the members by clicking on the appropriate links below, or on the names labelling each photograph.

Doreen Hairs

for many years was Pastoral Assistant in a Catholic parish, and is also very experienced in the work of spiritual direction.

Joanna Longhurst

is a long standing member of our congregation with an interest in spirituality, and who is currently studying part-time for a degree in theology.

Mary Hutchinson

is an experienced teacher and has recently completed her MA degree in Pastoral Theology at Heythrop College.

Chris Cahill

is an experienced Catholic Head Teacher and also schools inspector for Catholic Ethos and Religious Education

Graham Price

is our Group Scout Leader, and is a senior Metropolitan Police officer.

Keith Lams

joined the team in May 2011 (replacing Andrew Dalgleish) and is an established and highly supportive member of the congregation.