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Parish Ministries, Committees & Associations
Adults and young adults [junior high and senior high] to serve one of the Sunday Masses. Comprehensive Youth Ministry For young people, grades 7 and up, who wish to come together once a month to have some fun, to look at their faith, and/or to see where they can be helpful to others. Those interested are asked to fill out a red-coloured registration form available at the doors. We need leaders to assist with the planning and implementation of the programs and activities. Family Catechetics The word catechetics means faith development/formation. From September to June the coordinator and catechetics meet monthly with parents and children. We are always grateful when individuals are willing to offer assistance in this adventure. Children’s Liturgy of the Word At the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass the parish provides a Liturgy of the Word adapted for easier understanding and participation by the children. Music is a part of this program. Leaders, musicians and other assistants are needed. RCIA [Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults] This is a process by which men and women enter the way of faith and are welcomed into full membership in the Church. We need people who would be willing to share their faith with the candidates in a small group setting. The coordinator would arrange the weekly sessions. Adult Faith Development Discuss ways to deepen the faith of adults in the parish. Baptism Preparation Sessions Once a month we conduct a Baptism preparation program so that those requesting Baptism have an even deeper understanding and appreciation of the Sacrament and its importance in the life of their children. With several couples assisting, leaders would be involved only a few times during the year. Marriage Preparation Sessions Couples come together for a weekend experience in preparation for their marriage. Usually five married couples conduct the program. We are always in need of couples willing to relate their experience to those in the program Lectors Persons proclaiming the Word of God at Sunday Mass and other special occasions.
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion Persons to distribute Communion at Sunday Mass or to take Communion to the sick.
Collectors Teams to pick up the Sunday offering at Sunday Mass. Sacristans Persons who prepare the altar for the celebration of Mass. In-service training given. Gift Bearers at Mass Families [or two or three individuals in a group] to bring the Sunday offering and the bread and wine to the altar. Music Ministry Adults and youth offering their gifts of talent and time to play instruments or sing in one of the three choirs during our liturgies. Food Bank Helpers are needed to stock food items on shelves and to prepare food baskets. Hospitality Greeters to welcome people to the Cathedral at Sunday Mass and other special occasions. Liturgy Planning Committee Planning for Sunday Mass and other liturgical celebrations. Stewardship Committee Helping parishioners to become more aware of their blessings and the call we all have to use our gifts/talents for the building up of the Kingdom of God. Parish Council Chief advisory group on parish decisions. Members must be nominated by another parishioner. Hospital/Home Visits Organized visits to seniors’ homes, hospital and other health care institutions. Building and Maintenance Computer technicians, electricians, carpenters, pipe-fitters are needed to carry out small jobs in those areas. Property Landscaping and Beautification People who have a green thumb and some ideas. Administrative Support Help around the parish office such as web page entry and updating, data entry, clerical support, parish mailings. Liturgical Environment Decorating the Cathedral for Sunday Mass and special occasions. Bereavement Committee Assisting the family to prepare for funerals and assisting at the Vigil. Fund-raising Committee Organizing fund-raising events. Development and Peace Carrying out campaigns promoting the needs of the poor of the developing world. (click here to read more about Development and Peace) Outreach Committee This committee looks at ways of reaching out to parishioners who were once active members of the Church but who are not now directly involved in the day to day life and mission of the Church. Linger Longer Committee Helping to organize the “meet and greet over tea” after Mass. St. Vincent de Paul Assisting in meeting the needs of the poor of our local area. (click here to read more about St. Vincent de Paul) Catholic Women’s League An association of Catholic women whose objectives are: to achieve individual and collective spiritual development, to promote the teachings of the Church, to exemplify the Christian ideal in family life, to promote the sanctity of human life, to enhance the role of women in the Church and society, to recognize the human dignity of all peoples everywhere, and to contribute to the understanding and growth of religious freedom, social justice, peace and harmony. (click here to read more about the Catholic Women's League) (click here to read more about MaterCare International)
Knights of Columbus Referred to as “the right arm of the Church,” it is a family, fraternal society promoting the family and the Church and the spiritual formation of its members. Among its objectives are the provision of aid to its sick, disabled and needy members, the support of educational, charitable, religious causes, assistance to parish priests and bishops in their local area, cooperation with other groups in various projects, and the support of all that promotes human life, family life, and Church life.
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