We have many diverse groups and ministries at St. Ann’s Parish, and lots of ways to get involved. Listed below are the leaders of some our principal parish organizations. You may contact them to get more information about their specific programs.
Extraordinary Minister of Communion
To assist the priest as required in the distribution of the Eucharist during Sunday Masses. Ministers are provided with a schedule and are responsible for finding their own replacements.
Minister of the Word
To proclaim the First or Second Reading at Sunday Mass. Ministers are provided with a schedule and are responsible for finding their own replacements.
Contact: David Dayler
Altar Servers
Starting in Grade Four and continuing beyond high school, young parishioners assist the priest by serving at Masses. Servers are provided with a schedule. It is very important to keep the schedule in order that our Liturgies may be beautiful, dignified and flow seamlessly. It is important that if you unable to keep you scheduled time that you find a replacement. Contact: Mark Rohac
Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary is a lay apostolic association of Catholics who, with the sanction of the Church and under the powerful leadership of Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of All Graces, serve the Church and their neighbour on a voluntary basis
Youth Group
High School Students, join us for Faith, Fun, and Friends as we build community together.
Choir
St. Ann’s Parish has two Saturday evening 5:00pm contemporary choirs, Sunday 9:00am traditional choir, and Sunday 11am contemporary choir.
Contact: Ruthann Campbell
Ministry of Care
The Ministry of Care Team is a group of people who have been trained and commissioned in the name of the Holy Spirit to bring compassion, understanding and spiritual support in the name of the parish community to the sick, dying, aged and homebound in our community. The Minister of Care also brings awareness of the suffering members of the parish to the community as a whole. The Minister of Care is the “gift bearer” from parishioner to parishioner sharing the gifts of the Holy Spirit according to need.
Contact the Office
Baptismal Preparation
Parents are required to take the mandatory Baptism Preparation Program, which consists of one class, one on a Tuesday evening at 7pm Contact Parish office for more information.
Knights of Columbus
Grand Knight – Dan Marranca – Knights Website
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
To assist the pastor in the formation of those inquiring about becoming Catholic by attending weekly meetings with candidates. For more information contact: David Dayler
St. Ann’s Bereavement Committee
Provides hospitality and luncheons for funerals held in the parish.
St. Vincent de Paul
To serve the poor, underprivileged, marginalized of Ancaster and the Hamilton area. Volunteers visit poor families in their homes and give assistance through food vouchers, clothing, furniture etc. Volunteers also work at the SVDP store in Hamilton.