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Care, Outreach & Social Justice
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Serving Christ and One AnotherOur parish is called to carry Christ’s love beyond the walls of the church and into the lives of those who are experiencing illness, isolation, hardship or other needs.
Through these ministries, parishioners offer prayer, practical assistance, companionship and compassionate service both within our parish community and beyond.
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Hospitality & FellowshipSunday Mass Coffee MinistryHelp create opportunities for parishioners to gather and build community by serving coffee and refreshments after Sunday morning Masses. Individuals and families are welcome to serve together.Typical Commitment: Approximately one hour after Sunday Mass every 2-3 months, depending on the number of volunteers.Cookie Jar Bakers Ministry
Share the gift of hospitality from your own kitchen by providing cookies, muffins, or loaves for parish gatherings and events.
Typical Commitment: occasional - sign up whenever your schedule allows.Funeral Lunch Committee
Offer practical care and hospitality to grieving families following a funeral. Volunteers may help coordinate a reception, prepare trays, bake, serve, clean up or assist with phone calls and emails.
Typical Commitment: As needed and according to your availability. -
Outreach & Care MinistriesHope & Haven – Refugee Ministry
Help welcome and support refugee families as they establish a new life in Canada. Volunteers may assist with practical needs such as household furnishings, transportation, community orientation and other forms of support as needs arise.
Opportunities to serve vary according to the needs of the families being supported.Gather with parishioners of all ages on Monday evenings to create handmade crafts that are offered during Advent in exchange for donations to Development & Peace - Caritas Canada. Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching, this family-friendly ministry combines creativity, prayer and fellowship while supporting the Church's work for human dignity, justice and solidarity with communities around the world.Typical commitment: gatherings are every Monday EXCLUDING the last Monday of the month and holidays. Gatherings take place between 6-8:30 p.m.Pastoral Care of the Sick
Bring the care and presence of the parish to those who are sick, elderly, homebound or otherwise unable to participate regularly in parish life. Ministers offer companionship, prayer and, where appropriate, Holy Communion to those they visit. Formation and training are provided.
Commitment varies according to the ministry and visitation schedule.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Use your gifts of knitting or crocheting to create prayer shawls for those who are ill, homebound, grieving or in need of comfort. Each shawl becomes a tangible expression of the prayers and care of our parish community.
Typical commitment: flexible — create shawls as your time allows.St. Vincent de Paul Society
Serve our neighbours experiencing financial hardship or other difficult circumstances through practical assistance, compassionate listening and personal accompaniment. Members work together to respond to needs in our local community while respecting the dignity of every person they encounter. To learn more, please click the link below: