Parish Councils

To assist the parish priest with parish needs, there are two councils consisting of parishioners selected by the pastor.

 A Parish Finance Council is a consultative body that works with the pastor directing the financial and administrative matters of the parish. Through quarterly meetings, the Finance Council balances the expenses against the income revenue. From time to time, the Finance Council also manages specific time-consuming projects to allow the Pastor more time for his ministry. 

The definition of a “ministry” here at 

St. Alphonsus church refers to service of God through service for others, reflecting Christ’s example of love. There are various ministries in the parish where the faithful can contribute their talents in the service of others.

If you are interested in getting involved 

with a ministry, please contact the parish office either by phone or email at contactstals@gmail.com. 

Training and practice are available 

with each ministry.

 ● Greeters

● Music

● Altar Servers

● Collectors

● Liturgical Decorations

● Children’s Liturgy

● Lectors/Readers

● Communion Ministers

 ● Catechism Teachers 

(Catechists inspire and educate the parish youth, helping them to deepen their understanding and love of the faith)

● St. Alphonsus School (www.stalphonsusschool.ca)

● STAY 

(Young people group from ages 13 to 21)

● Youth Group (Children’s group 6 to 12)

● Neocatechumenal Way Community 

(The Neocatechumenal Way is at the service of bishops and pastors as an itinerary of rediscovery of baptism and ongoing formation in the faith, and it is proposed to the faithful who wish to rekindle in their lives the richness of the Christian initiation. 

The Way, whose itinerary is lived in the parishes, is formed of small communities made up of people of different ages and social groups. This gradually leads the faithful to intimacy with Jesus Christ and transforms them into active members in the Church and credible witnesses of the Good News. )

 ● Fabulous Fundraisers 

(Organize seasonal parish events 

such as the Fall Supper.)

● Coffee Sunday 

(Once a month, prepare and host coffee and goodies for parishioners after Sunday Mass.)

● Funeral Lunch Committee 

(Prepare and serve lunch for the families 

after the funeral mass.)

 ● Bible Study

● Households of Faith 

(Groups of 6 to 10 people who come together to share the Holy Scriptures and reflect using a simple process, and grow new friendships.)

● Legion of Mary 

The object of the Legion of Mary is the glory of God through the holiness of its members, developed by prayer and active co-operation in Mary’s and the Church’s work. The unit of the Legion of Mary is called a praesidium, which holds a weekly meeting, where prayer is intermingled with reports and discussion. The members participate in the life of the parish through visitation of families, the sick, both in their homes and in hospitals, and through collaboration in every apostolic and missionary undertaking sponsored by the parish. www.legionofmary.ie )

● Couples for Christ 

(A Catholic movement intended for the renewal and strengthening of Christian family life. www.couplesforchristglobal.org )