Sunday School

For children ages 4–6 during the 11:00 a.m. liturgy only.  Children will learn about Jesus through Bible stories, songs and crafts.

For more information,
please contact Julia Thomson  384-0000.

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Junior Choir

Music Ministry for children in Grade 1 to Grade 8.  Learn new songs; meet new friends, involvement during the Divine Liturgy. 
Monday evenings at 6:15 – 6:50 p.m.

For more information,
please contact Andrea Swann at 931-3705.

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Pre-Communion Classes

This program introduces the child to the gradual discovery of the world in the light of faith.  The aim is to help the children (Grade 1 & 2 level) slowly acquire a sense of inward meaning in the things of their world and to discover God at the heart of their daily experiences. 

This class is a pre-requisite for Solemn Holy Communion/Reconciliation. 

Your child must attend this class if he/she will be preparing to receive Solemn Holy Communion the following year, 2007. 

Monday evenings at 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

For more information,
please contact the parish office at 343-6516.

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Pre-Communion Parent Programme

As your child begins preparation to receive the holy mysteries of Eucharist and Reconciliation, he/she will have questions and will look to you for guidance.  Parent sessions provide information, inspiration and opportunity for discussion to help you and your child grow in faith.  The parents are automatically registered for these classes when your child is enrolled in the Pre-Communion Classes. 

The parent sessions are held during your child’s class time but not as often as your child’s classes. 

For more information,
please contact the parish office at 343-6516.

First Reconciliation
Solemn Holy Communion Programme

This program is for sacramental preparation and is required for Grade 2 children.  They will learn about being “Children of Light.”  The Mystery of Reconciliation will be covered before Christmas; the Mystery of the Eucharist, after Christmas.  If your child has not completed the Pre-Communion classes, he/she will be required to postpone their sacramental preparation until Grade 3. 

Monday evening at 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. 

For more information,
please contact the parish office at 343-6516.

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First Reconciliation/Solemn Holy Communion
 Parent Programme

As your child continues to grow in faith through their preparations for the Holy Mysteries, he/she will continue to need your support and guidance.  These parent sessions will focus more on the sacraments and helping your child prepare for them.  You are automatically registered for these sessions when your child is enrolled in the First Reconciliation/Solemn Holy Communion Program. 

The parent sessions are held during your child’s class time, but not as often as your child’s classes. 

For more information,
please contact the parish office at 343-6516.

Children of Mary

Girls who are 8 years and older and have made their Solemn Holy Communion are invited for membership (Grade 3 – 8).  The girls learn about Mary, feast days, the Rosary, and they assist in liturgical ceremonies.  The program also provides social and educational activities.

Designated Monday evenings from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. 

For more information,
please contact Debbie Larmour at 373-9947.

Altar Servers

Boys who are 8 years and older and have made their Solemn Holy Communion are invited to become members (Grade 3 – 12).  The boys assist our priests with liturgies.  There are provisions for social and athletic activities in their program. 
Designated Monday evenings 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

For more information,
please contact Vern Lockert at 343-1317

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Junior U.C.Y.

Calling all youth in Grade 7 and 8.  The aim of this group is to assist in the growth issues through spiritual and social interaction.  

One Friday each month at 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. at Bishop Murray School.

To find out more about this exciting group,
please contact Michael & Carrie Yurchuk at 651-3696.

Youth/Young Adults Choir

Music Ministry aimed at high school to post-secondary age group.  We want to expand our music ministry to include musical instruments as well as broaden the repertoire of the choir. 

For more information,
please contact Laurie Friesen at 244-7720.

U.C.Y. (Ukrainian Catholic Youth)

A youth group in our parish from grades 9 – 12.  We are involved with singing at liturgies and volunteering at various functions within our parish.  We also have spiritual retreats and provincial youth weekends like “Winterfest”. 

For more information,
please contact Gayle Lockert at 343-1317 or Joan Thomson at 384-000.