Rua Luís Xavier Palmeirim, nº4
2750-412 Cascais
2750-412 Cascais
February/March 2023
Being more than just a building, the Church is the Mystical Body of Christ to which all of us, who are baptised in the faith, are a part. The building of our parish is done with the help of parishioners, each one according to their mission. It is also the parishioners who, with the leadership of the pastors, take care of the various places (such as individual churches and the parish centre), the liturgy, Christian teaching and other pastoral activities. To this end, starting this Lent 2023, we are looking into the availability of parishioners so that we can reorganise service teams. You are invited to make yourselves available for more than one service, after which different services will be allocated, as required. In the meantime, we propose a first meeting so that volunteers can get to know each other and decide on the next steps to be taken.
The liturgical prayer of the Church is, by definition, an action of the whole Church gathered together. Each one, according to their charism and ministry, participates actively for the good of the whole community that prays to God and proclaims his mysteries. The parish of Cascais has five masses on Sundays and days of obligation: one in the afternoon at 7:15 pm and four on the day at 10:00 am, 11:15 am, 12:30 pm and 7:15 pm. All masses are held in Portuguese, except the 12:30 Mass at the Igreja da Misericórdia, which is in English. To help improve these celebrations, and in so doing participate in the sanctifying action that the Lord Jesus Christ entrusted to his disciples, it would be great if we could guarantee the following:
The liturgical prayer of the Church is, by definition, an action of the whole Church gathered together. Each one, according to their charism and ministry, participates actively for the good of the whole community that prays to God and proclaims his mysteries. The parish of Cascais has five masses on Sundays and days of obligation: one in the afternoon at 7:15 pm and four on the day at 10:00 am, 11:15 am, 12:30 pm and 7:15 pm. All masses are held in Portuguese, except the 12:30 Mass at the Igreja da Misericórdia, which is in English. To help improve these celebrations, and in so doing participate in the sanctifying action that the Lord Jesus Christ entrusted to his disciples, it would be great if we could guarantee the following:
One of the primary functions of the Church is to be an instrument of God who reveals himself, welcomes and wants to save everyone. A small, but important, gesture is to keep the doors of our temples open. Another sign is that the space be a place of prayer that enhances the personal encounter with the Merciful Father. So that this mission can be carried out to its full potential, it would be good to ensure:
At the Pastoral Center, we have been developing a variety of rich and rewarding activities. We believe that we can do even more, and better yet. To this end, we are creating these services:
At the Pastoral Center, we have been developing a variety of rich and rewarding activities. We believe that we can do even more, and better yet. To this end, we are creating these services:
The Cascais Parish has a digital presence through its Website, Newsletter and other Social Networks (Facebook and Instagram) and the production of audio and video content, such as the Parish Podcast and the Podcast Vamos. The communication team produces the different news, designs the posters and handles the audio and video processing of the different content. We rely on those who are media literate.
The different spaces belonging to the Parish require care and upkeep. In addition to regular cleaning and maintenance, more specific jobs, requiring a larger team, are needed from time to time. Some sporadic works, as well as specific projects and repairs, can be requested from this team.
The different spaces belonging to the Parish require care and upkeep. In addition to regular cleaning and maintenance, more specific jobs, requiring a larger team, are needed from time to time. Some sporadic works, as well as specific projects and repairs, can be requested from this team.
A fundamental part of the parish’s mission is the introduction to the Christian faith and spiritual development of parishioners. Support with Catechesis and teaching as a catechist, requires training in order to provide the best possible service.