Baptism

Every First Tuesday of the month, there is a class, for groups who are having their child/children Baptized.

We instruct them as to what is done and a Video is shown. The Baptism Group prepare people for the special day and answer any questions they may have. We try and make them feel comfortable and assure them that someone will be with them on their day of baptism.

There is a group of 5 couples and Baptisms are performed on the 2nd Sunday of the month by the Deacon and on the 4th Sunday of the month by a Priest.

Ushers

Our Ushers are a team of both women and men. They greet the congregation and are there to help or answer any questions .

They have to make sure that the candles are lit before mass and that everything is ready for the celibration of the eucharist.

Then during the homily, a security check of the parking lot takes place and the basement. They then take up the collection and make sure money is safely locked up.

After Mass the bulletins are handed out, making sure that every family get one. After everyone leaves, the Ushers check the church and tidy up after each mass or event.

There are 20 to 24 Ushers and we still need volunteers for the Sunday 7:30pm mass.
We do have meetings at least twice a year, each Usher will be provided with a schedule.

Email: msbuddel@rogers.com

Altar Servers

Altar Servers are a group of girls & boys (7yrs to 17,18,and even 23Yrs).
They volunteer their time to help serve in the church for the Masses. They sometimes give up their sleeping in time as with the 8:30am mass or sometimes
11pm at night.

Altar Servers have to light the candles on the Altar, carry the procession Cross and two candles. They lead the procession into the church to begin the mass,
they have to go to the back of the church and bring the family with the
gifts up to the priest at the altar. They will assist the priest with the prayer book
and on the Altar the deliver the the water and wine.

Altar Servers will also help the priest out for weddings, Funerals, Stations of the
Cross, Confirmations, First Holy Communion and special processions around the
church.

In October some of them (12yrs or more)receive an award,at St Michael's
Toronto for serving over a year, in the church.

I have been with them for a long long time and see how they enjoy,coming
to serve for the church. Watch for our annual BBQ and a Christmas party just for the Servers and their families.

If any parents would like their child/children to join the altar
servers, they are welcome however the child must have received their
First Holy Communion or will be receiving within the year.

As for the parents,they could join the Parents Committee and help with the
up coming events.

Contact me Mel Buddell by phone # 905-576-8556 Email: Email Mel

Knights of Columbus

We are Knights. Men committed to acting on our faith and helping the world. Men whose strong dedication to serving the Church is rooted in our humble beginnings. The Knights of Columbus is guided by four basic principles: charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism.

We are an active volunteer organization that raises awareness for needy causes and generates much-needed funds to support a variety of charitable activities, including support of our parish. Our members worldwide have volunteered millions of hours and raised over a billion dollars – all with the intent of serving humanity.

Today, the Knights of Columbus is the largest Catholic service organization in the world. But we are not complacent. In fact, we are tireless in our search for the next generation of Knights, men of character and conviction who are driven by their faith and conscience to selflessly serve their families, Church, and communities.

As a Knight you can make an impact through enduring faith and unfaltering fellowship. “Knowing that one man can make a difference because one Man already has”.

If you are interested in learning more about the Knights, contact Paul Zamiska, Grand Knight at 905 404-2173

Knights of Columbus #1926

C W L

The Catholic Women’s League of Canada is a National Organization rooted in Gospel Values calling its members to holiness through service to God and the people.

Ladies from the CWL volunteer at St Vincent’s Kitchen, Hillsdale Manor and Cedarcroft Senior’s Centre and St. Vincent de Paul. Holy Communion is taken to the sick and parishioners who cannot come to church. Our ladies are generous in providing funeral luncheons to bereaved families. We have also held receptions for various church events. We have bake sales, bazaars and card parties. In the new year, in conjunction with the Knight’s of Columbus, we will work together on many more community spirit events, ie. dinners, golf tournaments, family picnics, etc.

We have exercised our right to speak out against issues that affect our community. We defend Christian education and morals and hold an annual Public Speaking Contest. The ladies look after many areas that make our parish so beautiful, for example the flowers and the altar linens. All of these activities are wonderful and give members a sense of fulfillment, but the most important area where we want to grow is in our deeper commitment to Christ. We achieve this in many ways; by praying together, by attending retreats, conventions and evenings of Spiritual Awareness.

The CWL Executive