Ministries at St. Mary’s are a huge way in which we fulfill our mission. We have many ministries that serve under the five pillars of the St. Mary’s Game Plan. Find out more about our ministries below.
The question we have to ask ourselves is, “What are we doing with the time, talent, and treasure that the Lord has given us?”
Fr. Ken Lao, CC
We are always looking for new volunteers to get involved! No matter what you have to offer, there is a ministry that is right for you.
Ministries
Sacristans
Michael Crane | sacristans@stmarysottawa.ca We prepare the Sanctuary for Mass, funerals, and sacraments at the church.
Small Christian Communities
Jeff & Linda Schultz | office@stmarysottawa.ca Small Christian Communities are groups of parishioners (6-10) that meet on a regular basis to support one another, to build relationships in Christ, to grow in our faith as disciples, and to fully participate in the life of the parish.
Spiritual Gifts
Gary Mellor | spiritual.gifts@stmarysottawa.ca The seminar provides an opportunity for committed Christians to discover their God – given charisms for ministry. It is a workshop approach combining presentations, workbooks and completion of an inventory to help the process of identification.
Technology
Zac Duval & John Timinski | media@stmarysottawa.ca Help us proclaim the Good News to all nations! The technology ministry offers an opportunity to serve on live stream, sound, or slides. Training is provided and no experience is necessary.
Ushers
Vania Louangrath | ushers.ministry@stmarysottawa.ca The Ushering ministry contributes directly to the worship of God at Mass. Additionally ushers keep a watchful eye over the congregation, making people feel welcome, assisting with seating, collecting the offering, and maintaining a safe environment.
Welcome Ministry
Jeff Schultz & Andre Pion | office@stmarysottawa.ca The Welcome Ministry attempts to identify new parishioners and engage in conversation with them in order to get to know them personally and help them feel at home in the parish.
St. Mary’s Youth
Hannah Villeneuve | youth@stmarysottawa.ca St. Mary’s Youth is a place for youth in grades 6-12 to come together and share in our unceasing faith. Youth Group St. Mary’s Youth Group Fridays 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM St. Mary’s Parish Positive Warfare Join us starting September 15th for a three-part series called “Positive Warfare” with Fr. Mark Goring, CC. We align ourselves with all teachings of the Catholic Church and express this through our weekly adoration, confession and small groups. Join…