Ministries

Altar Server Mass Coordinator

The role of the Altar Server Mass Coordinator is to prepare altar servers to perform their duties within the liturgy of the Mass and sacraments.

The duties of an Altar Server Mass Coordinator are to assist the altar servers in getting organized before Mass and ensuring clean up after mass. It also requires assigning roles (duties) to each altar server, keeping in mind the experience and skill level of each server. The Coordinator also monitors the altar servers during mass and responds to any problems, assists with training and liaises with the Parish Altar Server Coordinator on all matters.

The skills, experience or qualifications to be an Altar Server Mass Coordinator are:

The personal traits needed or desired for this role are:

The Parish Altar Server Coordinator provides guidance, but the work is mostly done independently. Support is provided by the Parish Coordinator and the Parish priests..

Volunteers are always needed, and if you would like to become an Altar Server Mass Coordinator please indicate this on the Time and Talent Survey.

For more information contact are Michele and Ludy Hollick 613-841-7951

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Alter Servers (Acolytes)

Being a server means serving God and his people at Mass. Servers are really ministers. The name "server" clearly points out what they do at Mass - serve God and His people by helping the priest and his fellow worshippers to praise God as well as they can. By carrying special objects and carrying out special functions at Mass, they are really serving God. As servers give of themselves to help the priest and people worship better, they also receive God's help and blessings.

For more information contact Ludy and Michelle Hollick 841-7951

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Baptism Ceremony Volunteer

The role of a Baptism Ceremony Volunteer is to assist in setting up and taking down the necessary items for the baptismal ceremony, and to assist the priest by giving him the individual items as required during the baptisms.

Baptisms take place 23 times during the year. Set up time prior is 2 hour and clean up after is 2 hour for a time commitment of approximately 2 hours.

The skills, experience or qualifications to be a Baptism Ceremony Volunteer are:

The personal traits needed or desired for this role are:

Baptism Ministry Coordinator provides orientation, training, support, and supervision. Support is also provided by Deacons, Parish Priests and other volunteers.

Volunteers are always needed, and if you would like to become a Baptism Ceremony Volunteer, please indicate this on the Time and Talent Survey.

For more information, contact Parish Office, 613-824-6822

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Baptism Volunteer for Parents' Gathering

The role of a Baptism Volunteer for Parents Gathering is to provide an opportunity to extend a faith filled welcome, as a group, to the parents requesting Baptism as well as help the parents and Godparents appreciate the gift they are asking for their child.

Time commitment entails 11 evenings of 2 hours each.

The skills, experience or qualifications to be a Baptism Ceremony Volunteer are:

The personal traits needed or desired for this role are:

Baptism Ministry Coordinator, Parish Staff, Deacons, the Parish Priests and other volunteers provide support. The Deacons and Parish Priests provide supervision.

Volunteers are always needed, and if you would like to become a Baptism Volunteer for Parents Gathering, please indicate this on the Time and Talent Survey.

For more information contact the Parish Office 613-824-6822

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Bereavement Assistance

After the death of a parishioner, assistance is offered to members of the grieving family.

For more information contact Sandra Foran 613-837-7856

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Bible Study

The Little Rock Bible Study Group offers an opportunity to study Scripture through careful instruction and guidance. Each group member attending the weekly meetings will be asked to study a particular passage and provide answers to the prepared questions. At the following meeting the readings will then be discussed, particularly from the viewpoint of how the message applies to them and to the society of today. A videotaped lecture will be included with this sharing at the meeting.

Parishioners can enrich their own faith life through a better understanding of the Word of God and through the realization that people living thousands of years ago faced similar problems that we must cope with today. Bible study takes place every Wednesday evening.

For more information contact Deacon Moran McMahon 613-837-9805

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Bible Camp

Week-long bible camp in July teaches and enriches children about their own Catholic identity through activities, games, small groups and other events.

For more information contact Leslie Kaduck 613-837-6277.

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Birthright

Birthright is a volunteer organization committed to helping anyone faced with an unwanted or unplanned pregnancy. It offers a community resource which counsels and promotes vital Christian ethics

For more information contact the Parish Office 613-824-6822

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Catechism (Public school)

Children attending public school from grades one to eight receive instruction in the Catholic faith through a home religion program. The program is implemented through a set of catechisms, family books, assignment booklets and audiocassettes, all purchased by the parents. Children of grades 4,5, and 6 bring exercises to a class held monthly by a catechism teacher. Grades 7 and 8 also work with parents on special assignments. Special preparatory meetings and talks are also held for these children preparing for First Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation.

For more information contact Victoria Pusiak 613-824-6822 x 229

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Children's Liturgy Assistant Leaders Teen Assistants

The role of the Children' Liturgy is to provide assistance in order that it will be meaningful to the children of the parish and encourage them to grow in their faith.

The duties of Assistant Leaders Teen Assistants are set up and clean up of the room and to assist throughout the presentation of the liturgy, as needed.

The skills, experience or qualifications to be a Children's Liturgy Assistant Leader Teen Assistant are:

The personal traits needed or desired for this role are:

The Children's Liturgy Coordinator provides an informational briefing and an information sheet.

Volunteers are always needed, and if you would like to become a Children's Liturgy Assistant Leader or Teen Assistant, please indicate this on the Time and Talent Survey.

For more information contact Agathe D'Errico, 613-830-4903

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Minister of Communion

The role of a Minister of Communion (Eucharistic Minister), is to assist the priest in serving communion during the celebration of Mass.

Ministers of Communion are scheduled to serve communion at a specific Mass or service in the church, and to do so in a meaningful and effective manner. They receive training by attending workshops and through the guidance of Mass Coordinators.

The skills, experience or qualifications to be a Minister of Communion are:

The personal traits needed or desired for this role are:

Mass Coordinators provide support, supervision and evaluation. They also provide guidance and ensure that equal opportunities are afforded for Ministers of Communion to serve in the various Communion positions.

Volunteers are always needed, and if you would like to become a Minister of Communion, please indicate this on the Time and Talent Survey. Also please indicate which Mass you would like to be scheduled for.

For more information contact Joan Scott 613-830-3827

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Cursillo

The Cursillo movement is a method of spirituality. This method for living one's Catholic faith has a two-fold goal: the interior renewal of the person; and the Christianizing of a person's environment. Those who have made a Cursillo are also encouraged to attend meetings called Ultreyas. These meetings usually involve prayer, witnessing, a time for socializing and a time for announcements of the activities of the Cursillo community.

For more information contact Pat and Mireille McNulty 613-830-2662.

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Development and Peace

Development and Peace is an organization that was founded by the Canadian Council of Catholic Bishops in 1967. Its purpose is to establish and assist self-sufficiency projects in the Third World countries. Share Lent, their fund raising campaign, is held every year.

Further information can be obtained at the Development & Peace website. This is the official international development organization of the Catholic Church in Canada and the Canadian member of Caritas Internationalis.

For more information contact Leslie Kaduck 613-837- 6277

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Finance

To make a donation please contact Pierre Poirier at 613-830-2351

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Immigration Committee

Divine Infant Parish is a member of this committee along with several churches of different Christian denominations. The committee sponsors designated refugees who are recommended by agencies such as the Catholic Immigration Centre. The committee co-ordinates sponsorship activities with the host churches as well as organizing a variety of fundraising activities in order to make the transition for the refugee family as smooth as possible.

For more information contact Jim and Ruthlin Finter 613 834-3187.

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Landings

Landings is a program for Catholics who want to return to the Church, have already worked out a lot of their anger and troubles and are now capable of taking the next step in a group situation. It's formal yet structured so that lay people can direct it in co-operation with the Pastor.

Landings is not the saved welcoming the sinners, pressuring people to return or full of answers to teach the unenlightened. It does, however, give the returning Catholic a safe haven to come to thatis caring, healing and gentle.

For more information contact Brenda Richard 613-824-5269

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Lector

The role of a Lector is to proclaim the Word of God during the celebration of Mass. Delivering the message of God's love is a privilege and proclaiming His message is more than just reading scriptures in public, it is acting as God's messenger.

Lectors are scheduled to proclaim the Word of God at a specific Mass or service in the church, and to do so in a meaningful and effective manner. They receive training by attending workshops and through self-practice before each reading.

The skills, experience or qualifications to be a Lector are:

The personal traits needed or desired for this role are:

Mass Coordinators provide support, supervision and evaluation. They also provide guidance and ensure that equal opportunities are afforded for lectors to read in the various Lector positions.

Volunteers are always needed, and if you would like to become a Lector, please indicate this on the Time and Talent Survey. Also please indicate which Mass you would like to be scheduled for.

For more information contact Kathleen Holland 613-830-3908

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Library Volunteers

The role of a Parish Library Volunteer is to help library users to sign-out books and to cancel loan records after borrowed books are returned. Also, the library must be opened before Mass and locked up again afterwards.

The duties of a Parish Library Volunteer is to help users fill out book cards; locate a wanted book from library shelves; and file loan records. Loan records must also be maintained by locating the right book card for each returned book; attaching such card to the book pocket of a returned book; and reshelving returned books according to subject category.

The skills, experience or qualifications to be a Parish Library Volunteer are:

The personal traits needed or desired for this role are:

The Librarian will conduct a training session when requested and ongoing support is also given. Volunteers work independently but are accountable to the Librarian.

Volunteers are always needed, and if you would like to become a Library Circulation Volunteer, please indicate this on the Time and Talent Survey.

For more information contact Paul Anderson 613-424-0993

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Ministries cont.

Life Teen

Divine Infant Parish has a vibrant and comprehensive youth ministry program called LIFE TEEN. What is LIFE TEEN? LIFE TEEN is an international Catholic ministry that serves the Church and leads teens close to Christ by providing resources and training that encourage vibrant Eucharistic celebrations and opportunities for teens to grow in their faith.

LIFE TEEN is a comprehensive youth ministry program, which means that it focuses not only on the events and activities for the youth, but also on the Eucharist and the building up of community and personal relationships. We encourage young people to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, rather than just go through the motions of being a Catholic ... (more)

For more information contact Chantal Leger 613-837-5855

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Liturgy Committee

For more information contact Marilyn Geis 613-837-0571

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Madonna Nursing Home Volunteer

The role of a Madonna Nursing Home Volunteer is to do friendly visiting with the residents of Madonna Nursing Home.

The duties of a Madonna Nursing Home Volunteer is to visit the residents every Tuesday afternoon; listen to the residents; bring happiness to them and dispel their loneliness for a time. Talking and singing with the residents brings cheer into the Home. An annual Christmas party is also held.

The skills, experience or qualifications to be a Madonna Nursing Home Volunteer are:

The personal traits needed or desired for this role are:

The Madonna Nursing Home Volunteer requires no formal training, however, past experience working with seniors is an asset. On the volunteer=s first visit the Volunteer Coordinator shows how to serve the tea/coffee and how to approach and communicate with the residents. The Activity Director provides guidance when necessary.

Volunteers are always needed, and if you would like to become a Madonna Nursing Home Volunteer, please indicate this on the Time and Talent Survey.

For more information contact Marg Boeckler 613-830-4788

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Marriage Preparation Facilitator(s)

The role of a Marriage Preparation Facilitator is to help couples prepare for a Catholic Christian Marriage by Adult Educational Method ...(more)

The duties of a Marriage Preparation Facilitator is to obtain resource materials, prepare material for the evening, facilitate discussion, keep on topic, and wrap-up. Session exercises must be prepared as needed for small group discussion. Prayer couples for the engaged couples must be recruited.

The skills, experience or qualifications to be a Marriage Preparation Facilitator are:

The personal traits needed or desired for this role are:

The Marriage Preparation Facilitator receives guidance and supervision from Co-ordinators and Spiritual Director (Parish priest or Deacon). The team and couples give feedback to the Parish Priest at meetings.

Volunteers are always needed, and if you would like to become a Marriage Preparation Facilitator please indicate this on the Time and Talent Survey.

Marriage Preparation Coordinators are Michael and Anne Seath, 613-834-1840

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Ministry to Missions

Since its inception, Divine Infant has been committed to the support of the missions. A portion of the Sunday collection is earmarked for distribution to a carefully selected group of local, national and international organizations. Extra funds are raised at a bi-yearly sale of religious articles. Also, a monthly food drive supports the Gloucester Food Cupboard. Like the missionaries abroad, we too are called to be missionaries by sharing our talents and resources in our own community.

For information, contact the parish office at 613-824-6822.

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Mom's morning out

Calling all moms on maternity leave and stay at home moms! A mini faith study group meets on Tuesday mornings. If you are interested in gathering with other moms, discussing faith over coffee and discovering how to make God more relevant in your life in a fun and relaxed atmosphere then Mom's Morning Out is for you.

Contact two fellow mothers and parishioners: Renée Lockert (613) 424 6968 renee.lockert@cco.ca or Amy Hall (613) 247-0790 amy.hall@cco.ca for more information.

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Music Ministry

The music ministry has been active since the earliest days of the Parish. Some of our singers and musicians have been members since its inception. There are two types of music groups; Independent smaller groups which provide services at other than the 11:15 Mass, and the Adult Choir. Many of our musicians play a variety of instruments and are cantors for many of the Masses and on other special occasions.

For more information contact Lisa-Marie Massey 613-830-0669

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Choir Member

The role of a Choir Member is to enhance the Liturgy by providing music that will ensure the Afull, conscious, and active participation in the liturgical celebration. (Sacrosanctum Concilium, 14)

The duties of a Choir Member are practicing selected hymns and sacred choral music during scheduled choir practices; performing selected hymns and sacred choral music during the liturgy; and being responsive to the musical leadership of the Musical Director.

The skills, experience or qualifications to be a Choir Member are:

The personal traits needed or desired for this role are:

The Choir Member receives support from the Musical Director, other choir members and the Parish Priests. The Choir Member is responsive to the Musical Director.

Volunteers are always needed, and if you would like to become a Choir Member, please indicate this on the Time and Talent Survey.

The Musical Director is Lisa-Marie Massey 613-830-0669

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Adult Choir

The mandate of the Adult Choir is to assist at the 11:15 Mass, singing hymms and various other parts of the Mass. When appropriate, the choir performs choral music in tune with the season, scripture or special event taking place, thereby enhancing the celebration and joining with the community. The choir has a large repertoire of music from Gregorian Chant, Roman Polyphony and including clasical and contemporary composers as well as spirituals.

In 1996 the Choir travelled to Italy where they sung the principal Mass at St. Peter's Basilica. They also sang at other concerts in Rome,Florence and Assisi leaving our choir members with wonderful memories that will not soon be forgotten.

For more information contact Lisa-Marie Massey 613-824-6822

For information on other music groups call the Parish Office 613-824-6822.

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Musician

The role of a Musician is to enhance the Liturgy by playing music that will ensure the Afull, conscious, and active participation in the liturgical celebration@. (Sacrosanctum Concilium, 14)

The duties of a Musician are practicing music selected to accompany the liturgical theme; performing selected music during the liturgy; providing musical accompaniment during choir practices; and leading the congregation in song during the liturgy, if required.

The skills, experience or qualifications to be a Musician are:

The personal traits needed or desired for this role are:

The Musician receives an informational briefing from the Musical Director who also provides the current active selection of liturgically appropriate music.

Volunteers are always needed, and if you would like to become a Musician, please indicate this on the Time and Talent Survey.

For more information contact Marilyn Geis 613-824-6822

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Pastoral Care

For more information contact Deacon Bill Reggler 613-824-0911

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Pro-Life

"Anyone who welcomes the little child in my name, welcomes Me." (Matt. 18:5) Our parish actively supports many organizations within the pro-life movement.Miriam Centre has grown out of a desire shared by concerned Christians in Orleans to establish a centre to help mothers in need. It provides encouragement to the mother facing an unplanned pregnancy by providing her with the assistance she may need before and after the child's birth.Youville Centre in Centertown assists single mothers in completing their high school education, in day care for their children and in finding affordable housing.

For more information contact Grace Buchmayer 613-837-8800

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Religious articles

Various religious articles for special occasions can be purchased anytime.

Twice a year ,usually in the Fall & Spring a table will be displayed in the foyer and items can be purchased.

Volunteers are welcome to inquire on how they can help in this ministry for the Church

For more information contact Germaine Gaudet 613-837-9354.

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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

In 1972, the RCIA was restored by Vatican II as a normal process by which people may be received into the community of the Roman Catholic Church. Christian initiation is celebrated in the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist after a journey of formation, prayer and discernment by the individual and the faith community. The RCIA welcomes all adults and adolescents who consciously and freely seek the living God and desire to enter the way of faith and conversion as the Holy Spirit opens their hearts. The RCIA is open to un-baptized, baptized non-Catholics and baptized Catholics seeking the sacrament of Confirmation. RCIA inquiry evenings are every Wednesday night from 7:30-9:00 p.m. Interested persons are always welcome.

Meetings every Wednesday evening.

For more information contact Deacon Jeff Le Bane 613-834-5039

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Sacristans

Everyliturgical celebration should take place in a space carefully prepared by someone to be a visible sign of love and reverence toward God. The details involved in this preparation are seen to by the sacristans. From arranging books needed for the proclamation of the Word and the presidential prayers, to setting out the chalice, paten, cruets, bowl and linens, to laying out the vestments and to ensuring the observance of silence and quiet in the sacristy - this is the ministry of the sacristans.

For more information contact Marilyn Geis 613-837-0571

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Shepherds of Good Hope Soup Kitchen

Each summer our parish community comes together to offer assistance to the Shepherds of Good Hope Soup Kitchen. On the designated Sundays they meet for two hours to help prepare a wholesome meal to nourish those in need. The volunteers then join together for a time of prayer to ask God's help as they share not only food but also the gift of themselves with those who come for a meal. The gifts of time and self are among the greatest that we'll ever be able to offer!

For more information contact Barry and Emer Cronin 613-830-3921

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Ushers

The role of the usher is to keep order at Masses, collect offerings and assist those in need. This is done to respect tradition and so that everyone can enjoy attending services in the church.

The duties of an usher are to greet people at the door, find seating for them, keep aisles clear, keep order, and direct movement of the crowd. During Mass they collect offerings and deposit them in safekeeping, assist clergy in services as needed, select family to bring up the offering and help those who require assistance. After Mass they organize the church, tidy up the missals and hymn books and collect lost articles.

The skills, experience or qualifications to be an Usher are:

The personal traits needed or desired for this role are:

The Usher Coordinator provides a copy of A Duties of Ushers@ Handbook and Mass Coordinators conduct on-the-job training.

Volunteers are always needed, and if you would like to become an Usher, please indicate this on the Time and Talent Survey.

For more information contact Richard Charette 613-824-1482


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YOUTH

Divine Infant Parish has a vibrant and comprehensive youth ministry program called LIFE TEEN. What is LIFE TEEN? LIFE TEEN is an international Catholic ministry that serves the Church and leads teens close to Christ by providing resources and training that encourage vibrant Eucharistic celebrations and opportunities for teens to grow in their faith.

LIFE TEEN is a comprehensive youth ministry program, which means that it focuses not only on the events and activities for the youth, but also on the Eucharist and the building up of community and personal relationships. We encourage young people to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, rather than just go through the motions of being a Catholic ... (more)

For more information contact Chantal Leger 613-837-5855