Chairperson: Robert Drapeau
206-4316
The Parish Council is an advisory committee that consists of both elected members and representatives from our parish organizations. This Council assists the Pastor in identifying the needs of our parish community. Council meetings also serve as a forum for suggesting solutions and ways to implement them.
PARISH FINANCE COMMITTEE
Contact: Karen Hallinan
613 283-0676 james.hallinan@sympatico.ca
The Parish Finance and Property Committee assists the pastor in the temporal administration of the parish. This includes financial management and management of all the property and facilities/building requirements of the parish.
PARISH CEMETERIES
St. Francis de Sales
Contact: Melanie Poirier
Tel: 613 326-1003 email: cassandcolt@yahoo.ca
Blessed Sacrament
Contact: Ed Covell
283-6436
PARISH LITURGY COMMITTEE
Contact: Parish Office
283-0220
This committee consists of both ministry leaders and volunteers, who meet to pray, communicate the accomplishments and needs of the liturgical ministries. We also plan upcoming celebrations. You are invited to join this group and offer your gifts to make our celebrations even more inspiring.
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
Contact: Pauline Aunger paulineaunger@royallepage.ca 613-285-9158 or Kathy Huffman kahuffy@gmail.com 613 284-6730
Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion assist with the distribution of Holy Communion. The Pastor appoints these ministers. This ministry is open to confirmed members of the Church. There is normally a need for extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion at all Masses. This is a wonderful way to serve our parish community. Training is provided.
USHERS
Contact: Parish Office
283-0220
Ministers of hospitality represent the Church community by welcoming parishioners and visitors to the church. During Covid-19 they open doors, take names of attendees and they assist the assembly as they gather.
READERS
Contact: Pauline Aunger paulineaunger@royallepage.ca 613-285-9158 or Kathy Huffman kahuffy@gmail.com 613 284-6730
This ministry is open to any parishioner who has the ability and desire to proclaim God’s word. The reader reads Scripture passages at Mass. Training and mentoring is provided.
MUSIC AT PARISH CELEBRATIONS
Contact: Parish Office
283-0220
We have a wide variety of people who enjoy taking part in the music ministries in our parish. We are always interested in hearing from new members.
SACRISTAN
Contact: Geraldine Canning
283-6116
The sacristans are responsible to prepare the alter and sanctuary before each Mass.
ADORATION CHAPEL
Contact: Cathy Bridson
283-2785
Adoration Chapels are a place to pray & to adore the true presence of Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. Adoration takes place Mondays in the church 7:00am to 10:00pm. Enter by the side door using the lock code.
PASTORAL CARE TEAM
Contact: Ann Johnson
205-1301
The Pastoral Care Team members visit and bring Holy Communion to the people of the parish who are homebound or in a retirement/nursing home. They pray with them and are a friendly person to talk with. We are always in need of volunteers. Team members meet every six weeks to discuss a particular topic that would be helpful for the pastoral visitor.
PRAYER LINE
Contact: Valerie and John Brohman
283-8301
People with prayer requests may call this number. The request will be forwarded to parishioners who will pray for the intention. (Prayers for Sundays are asked to call the Parish Office)
THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS – R.C.I.A.
Contacts: Parish Office
283-0220
This is a process where a non-baptized person is enquiring to become part of the Catholic Church through Baptism, Confirmation and the reception of Holy Communion thereby being fully initiated into the Catholic Church. Meetings are normally held on Sunday. There are also those who have been baptized in another church and wish to be received into full communion with the Catholic Church. They should speak directly to the Pastor or Deacon. Parishioners are invited to participate in this program as Sponsors to the candidates.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
Contact: Lauralee Merkley
285-1047
Members of this ministry come together to help those in need in our community. Personalized attention is given to each individual maintaining confidentiality, respect and dignity for those who contact us.
THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
Contact: President – Dorothy Quattrocchi
613 283-2076 cwlsmithsfalls@gmail.com
Our mission statement is: “The Catholic Women’s League of Canada is the national organization rooted in gospel values, calling its members to holiness through service to the people of God.”
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Contact: Grand Knight – Pierre Chartier
613 266-3487 fitt@rogers.com
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic organization that welcomes men 18 years of age and older from this parish to become members. Men, who are practicing their faith, can look to build fraternity and organize charitable works for God and country.
