Altar Servers : Altar servers assist the Clebrant at Masses, as well as other liturgical celebrations. Boy and girls who have reached Grade Four can participate in this important service.
Baptismal Preparation: The team helps the parents prepare for the sacrament of baptism by deeping the parents understanding of the importance of the sacrament. Couples wishing to be part of a Baptism team are always welcome.
Catechetical Correspondance: This is a programme of religous education for children from kindergarten to grade 8, who attend public school or who are home schooled.
Children's Liturgy: Children in grades K-2 are invited to participate in a programme that celebrates the Word of God at their own level. The children are dismissed prior to the penitiential rite and return just before the presentation of the Gifts. Adult volunteers provide children with age appropriate religious teaching.
Cursillo Movement: The purpose of the Cursillo Movement is to bring about a change in the environments.
The Cursillo Movement is a deliberate act to bring Jesus Christ into the world. Cursillistas become agents for change in their families, work situations, neighborhoods, social gatherings, etc. Cursillistas are the part of the Christian community that links together with others to bring Jesus Christ to the world.
Catholic Womens League (CWL): The CWL seeks to unite catholic women through service to the people of God. Activities and projects in the parish community achieve spiritual development, promote the teachings of the Church, Christian Ideals. The CWL enhances the role of women in the church and society, recognize human dignity, and contribute to the understanding and growth of religious freedom, social justice, peace and harmony. All women in the parish are welcome.
C.Y.O (Youth Group) : St. Paul's C.Y.O. is comprised of various age groupings. The C.Y.O. gives the youth the opportunity to learn about their faith, and allows the youth to participate in various fun activites with each other. Please Check the CYO page for more details.
Ministers of Communion: The Lay ministers of Communion assist the Priest in the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass. Some ministers also take Communion to the sick and shut-ins. Communion ministers are commissioned by the Bishop for a three year term which is renewable.
Good Shepherd Outreach: When needed volunteers from our youth to adults go to the Good Shepherd centre and the kitchen or other areas of the centre for the poor and homeless.
Knights of Columbus: The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization for Catholic men, 18 years of age or older, interested in family, parish and community activities.
Lectors: Lectors proclaim the first two readings at each Mass, as well as intercessions.
Marriage Preparation: The marriage preparation programme is to help engaged couples to better understand the sacrament of marriage. Many apects of married life are discussed which will allow the couples to have a better understanding of marriage.
R.C.I.A. (Rite of Chirstian Initiation for Adults): R.C.I.A. is a journey of faith for any adult who is seriously considering entering the Roman Catholic Church. Leaders, sponsors and candidates meet weekly to enquire, pray and discuss areas of faith, doctrine and Catholic Practices.
Small Faith Groups: The small groups help to bulid community through the reading of scripture and applying them to our everyday lives. The groups pray and share together and extend love and respect toward each other. The sharing is done in an atmosphere of acceptance where one will not be judged.
Sacristans: Sacristans help the priest prepare for Mass by getting the gifts ready, and by putting the cruets and patens on the cruet table. They also put the cruets and patens back in the sacristy after Mass and lock up the church.
St. Vincent de Paul:The objective of the Society is to discreetly help people during their time of need. this assistance may be networking with social services, financial, home furnishings, clothing or food and is offered to those within and outside of our Parish community.
Ushers: Ushers are a vital part of the hospitality and welcoming of people to the parish. They help to seat people, take up the collection, and assist parishoners as best they can.
Vacation Bible Camp: Occurs one week in the summer, usually July, where children in grades jk-6, can come and have fun and games and learn about their faith. The camp runs in the mornings of the week chosen.
Volunteer Screening: The volunteer screening committee screens all volunteers in the parish.
High Risk Volunteer Ministries
Youth Ministry (CYO)R.C.I.A.
Children's Liturgy St. Vincent de Paul Society
Children/Youth Music MinistriesVacation Bible Camp
Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick Volunteer Screening Committee
Screening Process:
Complete Volunteer Information Form.
Halton Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Interview
Reference Checks
Sign Offense Declaration every 3 years of continuous service.
New Halton Police Records Check every 5 years of continous service.
Medium Risk Volunteer Ministries
C.W.L. Excetive, excluding Treasurer
St. Vincent de Paul telephone contact volunteer.
Screening Process:
Complete Volunteer Information Form.
Reference Checks
Interview
Low Risk Volunteer Ministries
Adult Music Ministry Good Shepherd Outreach
Altar DecoratorsLectors
Altar Servers Schedule Marriage Preparation Team
Baptismal Preparation Team Sacramental Linens
Cursillo Sacristans
Eucharistic Minister Small Faith Group Facilitators
Funeral Liturgy Servers Ushers
Volunteer Office Assistant
Screening Process:
Be a registered member of the parish.
Music: Music is a vital component of the Mass celebration. Music at Masses is shared by the youth choir, adult choir and several leaders of songs.
Prayer Network: Consists of parishoners who generously accept prayer requests. These volunteers work with a phone list, one person calling the next on the list and passing on the request.
If you would like to become a member of anyone of these groups, please call the office for contact information.
