Parish Ministries

Parish minstries include those groups within the parish who are involved in liturgical celebrations, prayer life or specific outreach programs but do not include regional, national or international organizations that parish groups may be affiliated with. Those groups are listed above under Parish Organizations.

Altar Servers:

Young people in our parish are invited to serve around the Table of the Lord. Participation is generally at the week-end Masses but servers are encouraged to participate in other liturgies such as special occasions, weddings, and funerals when available. Contact Deacon Bill for more infomation.

Liturgy of the Word with Children

At St. Edmund's, the Liturgy of the Word with Children (LWC) is offered to the children, kindergarten (age 4 included) through Grade 6, at all the weekend Masses from September to May. LWC provides the opportunity for the children: to hear the proclamation of the reading and the Gospel at their level of understanding; reflect, respond and explore how God's message connects and applies to their daily lives and experiences; and engage in the worship celebration with prayer, song, ritual and use of symbols. If you would like more information or have questions/comments regarding this children's ministry, please contact Sharon Séguin at 514-695-7100.

Ministers of Distribution:

Members of the faithful are called to this ministry to help in the distribution at the Eucharist in parish liturgies. For more information, please contact Suzanne Watt at 514-695-3684.

Lectors:

Lectors are parishioners who have a love of scripture and a gift for proclaiming the Word in a clear and lively manner at our liturgies. We are always in search of new members for this vital ministry. For more information, please contact Peter Alves at 514-457-9073.

Ministers of Hospitality:

Ministers of Hospitality are the first to welcome each person to Sunday worship. They help with the collection, the procession of the giftsand other needs of the community. The Ministry of Hospitality is open to all ages. For more information, please contact Ken Robertson at 514-697-4215.

Music Ministry:

The music ministry at St. Edmund's helps to make our litugies more meaningful and celebatory. Three different music teams help in each of the week-end litugies: the more reflective 5 pm Saturday Mass; the children's choir at 9 am on Sunday and the adult choir at 11 am on Sunday. The recruits are warmly welcomed whether they be aspiring musicians or chorists.

The music ministry also is responsible for providing music for funerals and memorial Masses, weddings and litugies of reconciliation.

For more information please contact the parish office at 514-695-7100.

Pastoral Home Care:

A team of dedicated parishioners pay visits to those who are shut-in at home, residences or in hospital, bringing communion, prayer and words of caring encouragement. For more information, please contact Gerry Carroll at 514-630-0343.

Meditation Group:

The group meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. for Chrisitan meditation. All are welcome. For more information please contact Deacon Phil Dunn at 514-695-3123.

Social Action / Parish Pantry

A group of parish volunteers who meet some of the material needs of people seeking assistance in the community. The group also holds an annual food drive for parish outreach in time for the Christmas season. For more information, please contact Catherine Le Vasco at 514-695-7100.

Youth Group

St. Edmund of Canterbury Youth Group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from the end of September to mid-May (except December where we meet to deliver a food basket).For for information contact Keith at : keithp54@hotmail.com or Allison at : allicatm@hotmail.com.

Catechumenate (RCIA)

The Rite for Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a group process for those adults wishing to become Catholics and those seeking more knowledge about their Catholic faith. It is a learning and loving environment in which conversion of the heart brings one closer to Jesus Christ. For more information, please contact the parish office at 514-695-7100.

Faith First (Faith Education Office)

Recognizing that parents are the primary educators of the faith for their children, the goal of our program (which has been in place since 2001) is to offer families the tools and assistance they need to fulfill this task. Click here for a detailed look at the program as well as contact information.

Justice, Development and Peace

The Justice, Development and Peace Committee examines social justice issues facing our Church and society, both locally and globally. The mission of the committee is to bring these issues to the attention of the parish, working in collaboration with esablished organizations working for the social mission of the Church such as Development and Peace and Caritas Internationale. For more information, please contact the parish office at 514-695-7100.

Ministers of Community

The Ministers of Community help to encourage and organize the social life of the parish where members of the broader community can come together to celebrate in a social setting as well as raise funds for worthy projects through their activities. Activities include the Advent Wreath Making Workshop, Oktoberfest, wine-tasting evenings, vernisages and many other events. For more information, please contact the parish office at 514-695-7100.