St. Gertrude's Parish, Oshawa

Volunteering is an integral part of our Parish community. There are lots of opportunities to join like-minded individuals who support a wide range of activities in and around our parish and without volunteers, the Parish will not function as it should. The parish is always looking for volunteers to assist with our various ministries.

If you wish to volunteer, please contact the Parish Office.

	*Adult Faith Formation* Contact: Beth Cook at 905-925-9871 or email Beth Cook Adult Faith Formation initiatives provide opportunities to deepen knowledge and understanding of Scripture and Catholic Faith teaching. The most important goal is the development of faithful disciples of Jesus Christ who generously serve God and others and live authentic Christian lives in the world today.
	*Altar Servers* Contact: Geoffrey Lyn at 905-433-0828 ext. 305 or email Geoffrey Lyn Children may become Altar servers once they receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist. Training is provided and the server may sign up for the Mass time that suits the family’s schedule. Servers are also called upon to volunteer on special occasions.
	*Catholic Women’s League of Canada (CWL)* Contact: Linda Butler at 905-728-8511 or email Linda Butler An important focus of the Catholic Women’s League is the spiritual development of its members and to be a vehicle for communication and development of Christian companionship among Catholic women. At monthly meetings, plans are made to support religious, charitable and community activities as well as ways to inform the Government of the church’s views on topics of national interest.
	*Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist* Contact: email Dianne Robert An Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist is a Confirmed adult lay person who serves the community of the faithful by distributing the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass on a scheduled basis. Eucharistic Ministers Schedule
	First Communion & Reconciliation Contact: Geoffrey Lyn at 905-433-0828 ext. 305 or email Geoffrey Lyn This coming Fall, registered Grade 2 and older students and their families will attend classes to prepare for their child’s reception of the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. The preparation classes will be held throughout the year and taught by a Parish team.
	Knights of Columbus Contact: Ian Francke at 905 409-8367 or email Ian Francke The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal group of men ages 18 years and over that works to raise charity for the parish and the needs of our families and community. They meet monthly.
	*Legion of Mary* Contact: Kiran Lewis The Legion is an organization of men and women who, under the direction of our Spiritual Advisor, Fr. Paul, respond to specific needs of our Parish, such as taking the Eucharist to those who cannot come to the church. Membership consists of Active Members and Auxiliary (praying) Members. Active Members attend the weekly meeting.
	Sacrament of Confirmation Contact: Geoffrey Lyn at 905-433-0828 ext. 305 or email Geoffrey Lyn
	Ministry of Hospitality Contact: Ben Witteveen at 905-725-4421 Ministers of Hospitality greet and welcome parishioners before the Celebration of the Mass and special liturgies. Other duties include providing information, taking up the collection, and handing out bulletins at the Mass for which they are scheduled.
	*Ministry of Liturgy of the Word for Children* The Children's Liturgy teaches children from ages 4-11 the Liturgy of the Word at their own level with the use of educational tools and crafts. The teams teach once a month during the 11:00 Mass. Please visit the Ministry of the Liturgy of the Word for Children Web Page
	Ministry of Music and Parish Choir Contact: Please contact the Parish Office at 905-433-0828
	*Ministry of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)* Contact: Geoffrey Lyn at 905-433-0828 ext. 305 or email Geoffrey Lyn
	*Ministry of the Word* Contact: Beth Cook at 905-925-9871 or email Beth Cook A Minister of the Word is a Confirmed lay person who prayerfully prepares to proclaim the Word of God at the celebration of the Eucharist. Christ is truly present when God’s Word is proclaimed. Readers serve at one Mass on a 4-6 week schedule. Lectors Schedule****
	*Volunteer Screening Program* Contact: Please contact the Parish Office at 905-433-0828 The Archdiocese requires that we screen all volunteers for their safety and for those to whom they minister. Responsibilities include that new parish volunteers complete all necessary forms, and if necessary provide a police check and complete an interview.

Ministries