A parish is not a building; it is people doing things together for God and neighbour. Every group below is open to newcomers — most of them are looking for you. Contact the coordinator directly, or use the volunteer form and we will make the introduction.
Liturgical ministries
Lectors
Serve: one Mass a month · training twice a year
Proclaim the Scripture readings and the prayers of the faithful.
Liturgical ministries
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Serve: weekend Masses and to the homebound
Assist with the distribution of Communion; commissioned by the pastor after training.
Liturgical ministries
Altar Servers
Ages: Grade 3 to adult · monthly rota
Serve at the altar at Masses, weddings and funerals.
Altar servers
Ushers, Greeters & Hospitality
Serve: every Mass · Coffee Sunday monthly
The first face people see. Welcome, seating, collection, Coffee Sunday.
Hospitality
Music Ministry
Four choirs · cantors · instrumentalists
Parish choir, contemporary ensemble, children's choir and Coro Hispano.
Music
Sacristans
Serve: before and after Mass · weekly
Prepare the vessels, vestments and books; care for the sanctuary.
Liturgical ministries
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Sunday 11:00 AM Mass · ages 4–9
Leaders take the children to hear the Gospel at their level during the readings.
Children & families
Art & Environment
Seasonal · Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter
Flowers, banners and the decoration of the church through the year.
Liturgical ministries
Faith formation
Alpha
Thursdays 7:00 PM · ten weeks from September 24
A meal, a talk and honest conversation about the basics of faith.
Faith formation
Bible Study
1st & 3rd Thursdays · 7:00 PM
This year: the Gospel of Luke.
Faith formation
OCIA — Becoming Catholic
Tuesdays 7:00 PM · September to Easter
For adults seeking baptism, reception into the Church or confirmation.
OCIA
Catechists
Monthly · First Communion, Confirmation, RCIC
Lead small groups of children through sacramental preparation.
Sacramental preparation
FORMED & Book Club
Online · book club last Monday, 7:30 PM
Free parish subscription to Catholic films and courses; a monthly book discussion.
Faith formation
Family, youth & young adults
Youth Ministry — EDGE & LIFE TEEN
Fridays 7:00 PM · Grades 6–8 and 9–12
Friday nights, retreats, summer camp, Sunday 5:00 PM Mass.
Youth ministry
Young Adults (18–35)
Sunday 5:00 PM Mass · monthly Theology on Tap
Community, formation, service and socials for university students and young professionals.
Young adults
Children & Families
Family Mass 1st Sundays 9:00 AM · atrium ages 3–6
Children's liturgy, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, family events.
Children & families
Marriage & Family Life
Couples for Christ · Moms & Dads groups · anniversaries Mass
Support and enrichment for couples and parents at every stage.
Marriage & family
Prayer & devotion
Eucharistic Adoration
Thursdays 9–12 · First Fridays 7 PM
Adorers commit to a regular hour before the Blessed Sacrament.
Adoration
Devotions & prayer groups
Daily rosary · Wednesday novena · Friday Divine Mercy
Twelve regular devotions and prayer groups in four languages.
Devotions
Legion of Mary
Mondays 7:00 PM
Prayer and visits to the sick, the housebound and newcomers.
Legion of Mary
Prayer chain
By email · same day
Sixty intercessors who pray for requests as they arrive.
Prayer requests
Community & culture
Knights of Columbus
2nd Monday 7:30 PM · Council 12345
Catholic men in charity, unity and fraternity — dinners, drives, maintenance.
Knights of Columbus
Catholic Women's League
3rd Tuesday 7:00 PM
Faith, service and social justice; bazaar, receptions, bursaries.
CWL
Cultural communities
Spanish · Filipino · Italian · Portuguese · Tamil
Language Masses, feasts and prayer groups.
Cultural communities
Seniors — Prime Time 55+
Wednesdays after the 8:30 Mass
Coffee, talks, cards, trips and friendship.
Seniors
Coffee Sunday & welcome team
1st Sundays after 11:00 AM Mass
Hospitality after Mass and a welcome to new parishioners.
Hospitality
Outreach & social justice
St. Vincent de Paul
Pantry: Tue & Sat 10 AM–12 PM · home visits
Food, practical help and friendship for neighbours in need.
St. Vincent de Paul
Out of the Cold
Wednesday nights · November to March
A hot meal and overnight shelter in the parish hall.
Outreach
Refugee sponsorship
ORAT · sponsorship committee
Welcoming refugee families through the Archdiocese's Office for Refugees.
Refugee sponsorship
Development & Peace · ShareLife
Campaigns · Lent and spring
The Church's international development agency and the archdiocesan appeal.
Outreach
Care & support
Bereavement Ministry
8-week groups · spring and fall · companions
Support after the death of a loved one.
Bereavement
Lay Pastoral Visitors
Weekly · homes, hospitals, long-term care
Bring Communion and company to those who cannot come to Mass.
Anointing & visits
Hospital & university chaplaincies
Archdiocesan
How to reach a Catholic chaplain in Toronto's hospitals and campuses.
Chaplaincies
Parish leadership
Parish Pastoral Council
Monthly · advises the pastor on parish life
Parish councils
Building & Grounds · Communications
As needed · gardens, repairs, bulletin, website
Parish councils
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