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Adult Faith Development - In an effort to be stewards to a wide variety of people with specific needs, we hope to broaden our outreach through various efforts to educate our parishioners. Topics in some cases will be chosen by committee members, but others will be selected by parishioners where they see a need. Opportunities for input and suggestions will be given to people through questionnaires and consultation with those who will spearhead the education process.

Altar Servers - This ministry assists the priest or lay presider during our Liturgical celebrations. This ministry is active both on weekdays and weekends and is open to all parishioners.

Bereavement - St. Peter’s Parish has three Bereavement Teams. These teams offer guidance and consolation on behalf of the Christian community to those who have suffered the death of a loved one. This ministry involves visiting the funeral home, meeting with the family, and planning the various Liturgical Celebrations. It involves attending a vigil for the deceased, the funeral Mass and being present, if possible, at the grave side.

Children's Liturgy - Children’s Liturgy of the Word is a program for children from four years to grade four. Through simplified readings, song, discussion and activity, the leaders help the children discover God’s message for them in the Sunday Gospel. This ministry invites you to become a leader, to work as part of a team, to become familiar with the scriptures and to grow in your faith. Team meetings are held once a month.

Choir - Saturday - This choir leads the congregational singing at 5:00 pm Mass on Saturdays. Practices are held on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. Membership is open to all parishioners 16 years of age or older.

Choir - Sunday - This choir leads the congregational singing at 10:30 am Mass on Sundays. They also sing at various senior citizen’s homes at Christmas time. Practices are held on Thursdays at 7:30 pm. Membership is open to all parishioners 16 years of age or older. Musicians, especially needed.

Church Mortgage & Maintenance Fund - The primary task of this ministry is raising funds to meet our mortgage commitment and the ongoing maintenance obligations of our parish.

Communications Committee - This committee ensures that all parishioners are kept informed about what is happening in the parish. This involves newsletters and other forms of communication.

Development & Peace - Development and Peace is the international development organization for the Canadian Catholic Church. Development and Peace works in Canada to educate Canadians about development, social justice issues, and human rights in developing countries. If you are interested in learning more about Development and Peace, please leave your name at the parish office, or visit the web site at www.devp.org

Eucharistic Minister - Members of this ministry distribute Communion at our Eucharistic celebrations. For those who are able, this ministry also involves taking Communion to the sick of our parish. Participation is scheduled on a rotating basis.

Family Based Catechesis - This ministry assists parents through a formation process, centered in the home, as they guide their children in the faith through participation in the Sunday Liturgy, the Sacraments and the life of our parish community. As members of this ministry, leaders meet with parents and children several times over the year providing them with materials and support as they follow the ‘Born in the Spirit’ series.

Finance Committee - The Finance Committee works with the parish priest regarding the administration and financial affairs of the parish. The Committee utilized the expertise of parish members to prepare an annual budget, oversee the parish financial books and records, and prepare reports for the parish and the diocese. It assists in setting policies and procedures and in planning all financial matters. Membership is by appointment by the pastor.

Grounds Beautification - Are you a gardener? Do you have a love of gardening? Well this Ministry is for you. St. Peter’s needs people in the Spring, to prepare our beds for summer and in the Fall to get them ready for Winter. In between, volunteers are needed to weed and water our lovely plants and shrubs during the growing season.

Home Visitation - This is a ministry involved in visiting the sick and elderly of our parish in their homes.

Hospitality - The work of this ministry is primarily to greet those who gather for our Liturgical Celebrations. Members endeavor to make our Church environment hospitable, friendly, warm and safe for the worshiping faithful. Membership is open to anyone who is confirmed. Participation is schedules on a rotating basis.

Knights of Columbus - The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic family fraternal organization. Members of St. Peter’s Parish are welcome to join the Knights of Columbus at Father John B. Kent Council. Inquiries may be made through our Parish Office.

Lectors - In this ministry members are called on to proclaim God’s Word to the assembly. Personal prayer and reflection on the Word form an integral part of the preparation for this important ministry. Participation is scheduled on a rotating basis.

Liturgical Environment Committee - This ministry co-ordinates the overall worship environment of our Church. The work of this Committee is two-fold: (1) to make all preparations for Liturgical Celebrations and (2) to maintain and enhance the Church environment. Members of this committee seek to create a welcoming atmosphere for all our celebrations. They meet once a week on Fridays at 12:00 noon.

Liturgy Committee - The Liturgy Committee works in consultation with the Pastoral Staff in the preparation and celebration of the liturgical seasons and the sacraments. The committee also promotes the work and training of parishioners for liturgical ministers. The committee studies and keeps informed on the current policies and publications of the Liturgical Commission of the Archdiocese and continues to implement the work of Vatican Council II.

Ministry of Prayer - Are you a shut-in, or senior who is unable to come to the Parish to help out, then you can do so through prayer? You can form a ‘Community of Prayer’ and pray for the Parish and it’s parishioners.

Parish Council - This Council advises the pastor in planning, encouraging, guiding and directing all aspects of parish life. It is a consultative body made up of representatives of the parish. The Council defines the parish needs, proposes policies and continuously evaluates on the life and ministries of the parish. Membership is by election or appointment by the pastor.

Pre-Baptism This team ministers to parents and Godparents as they prepare to initiate their children/Godchildren into our faith community through Baptism. Home visits, group sessions and presence at the Baptismal ceremony are all part of this ministry.

Presentation of Gifts This is a ministry in which you can participate individually or as a family. As a member of this ministry, you will carry the gifts of bread and wine to the altar during the Offertory of the Mass on behalf of the Congregation. Participation is scheduled 3-4 times a year.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - RCIA is the year long process which leads an adult person towards Baptism or full communion with the Catholic Church. The RCIA Team is a group of parishioners who have made a commitment to accompany potential converts on their faith journey.

Right to Life - The parish pro-life committee has a special mission. Its purpose is to assist the parishioners to understand, accept and witness to the sacredness of every human life. The pro-life mission is (a) education through pro-life material and with some presentations and speakers (b) service by availability to provide practical assistance in order to meet our pro-life obligations faithfully (c) support the various pro-life organizations active in our community (d) prayer to encourage return of respect for human life in our society.

Social Committee During the year a number of socials have been catered to by the women and men of our parish. Receptions after Confirmation & 1st Holy Communion; the Pancake Breakfast, the Golf Tournament B.B.Q; the Garden Party Cold Plate Dinners; as well as Coffee and Donuts after Sunday morning mass. All these events are a wonderful way for our parishioners to meet and build community.

Small Christian Communities - Many of our parishioners have joined together in small groups which meet on a regular basis for faith sharing, learning and prayer. This is one of the ways we offer one another the support we need to live our lives in harmony with the Gospels. Group meets once a week in each other’s homes.

Stewardship Committee - In order for stewardship of Time, Talent and Treasure to be understood, practiced and nurtured in the lives of our parishioners and in the life of the parish itself, it is important to have an active stewardship committee operating in our parish. In fact, surveys have found that one of the primary factors contributing to the long term "effectiveness" of stewardship in a parish is having a Stewardship Committee.

St. Vincent de Paul - The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an organization of Christian women and men who minister to those in need, whether they suffer sickness or disability, loneliness or poverty. A desire to put the gospel into action is the most important qualification for members. Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Telephone & Office Volunteer - A ministry where we occasionally need people to attend to phones in the office while other work is being done and to assist during peak work times of the year. (Eg. taxation receipt time, envelope labeling, end of year, etc.)

Transportation - This ministry involves providing transportation to members of our faith community who do not have rides, thus enabling them to attend daily or weekend Masses.

Youth Group - We have a Youth Group that is steadily developing but we need leaders to work with them. Many young people are finding it difficult to locate their place in our faith community. Youth belong to our assembly and we need people who will give them leadership.

Other Personal or professional skills/gifts which you may possess (e.g. carpentry, electrical, etc.) and which may be used in the service of the parish.