St. Luke

Ministries

St. Luke

Ministries

St. Luke

Ministries

Altar Linens

Parishioners who care for the purificators, altar cloths, hand towels and Father’s albs on a rotating basis.

Altar Servers

The main role of the altar server is to assist the Priest in the celebration of the liturgy during Mass. Any young person, girl or boy, in Grade 4 or higher, may be trained as a server. For more information, contact Father Jerry.

Any young person, girl or boy, in Grade 4 or higher, may become a server.

The primary role of the altar server is to assist the priest in the celebration of the Mass. This is done through specific actions:  by setting an example for the congregation; by active participation in the liturgy (hymns, responses, etc.); by ‘looking alert’; and by sitting or standing at the appropriate times.

For more information, contact Father Jerry

This Year …

… two altar servers from our parish received the Bishop’s Award for Service from Bishop Crosby during the Annual Altar Servers Awards Ceremony at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King. We offer our sincere thanks and congratulations to the following servers for the honour they received:

Isabella Mayne
Ethan Shannon

Each year, altar servers from parishes throughout the Brant, Halton and Hamilton Deaneries are selected for this special recognition in light of their dedication, sense of responsibility and display of leadership in the performance of their duties.

The parish is truly grateful to all of its altar servers for their participation at the celebration of Mass and other ceremonies beyond Mass through the Church year.

Previous Recipients

2016 — Maria Andrejciw, Marcus Mayne
2015 — Mario Criminisi, Marisa Rakinic, Sam Wiggins
2014 — Patrick Kucirek, Aaron Shannon
2013 — Nathan Kucirek, Nicholas Mayne, Victoria Orfei
2012 — Joseph Andrejciw, Selina Avolio, Jordanna Doucette
2011 — Faith Andrejciw, Taylor MacDonald, Max Sampson
2010 — Keith Afas, Laura Pontrelli, Patrick Wilkon
2009 — Nathan Clare, Ryan Clare, Sarah Clare
2008 — Krzysztof Kowalski, Kyle O’Connor, Matthew O’Connor
2007 — Laura Orfei, Christine Peet, Michael Peet
2006 — Randy Andrejciw, Philip DiFilippo, Nicholas Pontrelli
2005 — Salvatore Chiarelli, Jessica Jones, Matthew Stodolak
2004 — Gregory DeTina, Paul Leite, Thomas Leite
2003 — Nicole Chiarelli, Laura Jureta-DeLuca, Olivia Lasowski
2002 — Michael Stodolak

Bereavement Committee

When required, this committee assists families in planning the funeral liturgy for their loved ones.

Children’s Liturgy (Sunday School)

The Children’s Liturgy is worship suitably adapted for young children. Each Sunday during the school year, at the 11:00 am Mass, children may join their peers to learn about God and themselves in a way they understand. A few minutes are spent explaining and talking about the Gospel: the older children are encouraged to take part in the discussion by answering simple questions. Pictures and and relevant crafts are provided as well.

Choirs

Volunteers who are willing to enhance the liturgy musically. We have three different choirs, one for each Mass.

  • Saturday, 5pm
  • Sunday, 9am
  • Sunday, 11am

 

We are always looking for volunteers who love to sing, and who would like to help us bring musical life the liturgy of the Mass. Contact the church during regular office hours, at 905-560-1551, for more information.

Even if you cannot dedicate Saturdays or Sundays to a choir, at Christmas and Easter we have an open invitation to join a combined choir. Call for details.

Church Decorating Team

Members who participate in the decoration of the church for Sunday Mass and special occasions, such as Christmas and Easter.

Eucharistic Ministers

Eucharistic ministers assist with distributing the Eucharist at Mass and bringing the Eucharist to those who cannot be present at church.

Finance Committee

The role of the finance committee is to provide financial oversight for St. Luke parish. They oversee budgeting and financial planning, financial reporting, the creation and monitoring of internal controls, keeping the finances in line, and accountability policies. They regularly report to the Chancery.

Grounds Maintenance

On most Saturday’s throughout the calendar year a small group from the Knights of Columbus gathers to maintain the looks of the church grounds. They are most active during the summer, meeting every Saturday morning from 9:00 – 11:00.

Lectors

These are lay readers who proclaim the Word of God in the first and second readings; read the introduction before the liturgy opens, and offers the Prayers of the Faithful.

Music

Contact music director.

Prayer Network

Parishioners willing to pray each day for special intentions. A network is formed to receive call-in intention which each person passes on to make a chain of prayers.

R.C.I.A (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

For both those who wish to become Catholic, and for Catholics who want to learn more about their faith. These are courses in Bible study, theology, ethics, church history and everyday concerns. A formal program of Formation is for adults seeking baptism or confirmation in the Roman Catholic Church.

Respite Care

Respite Care provides a period of temporary relief and a time for renewal to primary care givers; such as parents, guardians and family members, by helping with the care of persons with the disabilities.

Social Committee

Members are responsible for organizing social functions throughout the year. Activities (for example) may include Nibbles and Dibs, Harvest Dinner, Silent Auction, Trivial Pursuit nights, children’s Christmas party, and picnics.

Social Justice

Co-ordinate the education of the parishioners to unjust social issues. Also instrumental in organizing Share Lent, food drives, emergency relief, etc.

St. Luke Elementary School

Located adjacent to the Church, St. Luke School serves approximately 500 children from Pre-K to Grade 8.

Ushers

Families and/or individuals 16 years of age or older who greet parishioners and visitors, hand out weekly bulletins and tidy up the church after Mass.