Helping Hands

For more information, you can contact the parish office at 519-893-6960 or parish@golden.net

to obtain the Ministry Leader’s name and phone number. 

 All ministries follow the Diocese of Hamilton’s

volunteer screening initiatives.

Bingo Volunteers

 Every parish needs fundraising volunteers!  Our bingo volunteers work at bingo halls twice a month (Monday mornings) to sell cards, books, and perform other support tasks.  Comfort in working with numbers, a pleasant manner, and willingness to make a regular commitment are essential. Training is provided.

Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick

Eucharistic ministers to the sick bring Communion and a caring presence on behalf of our parish family to parishioners who cannot attend our Sunday celebrations because of illness or age.  Eucharistic ministers are usually mandated by the Diocese, have a deep spirituality and reverence for the Eucharist, and are responsive to the needs and interests of others.  In special cases, individuals may be granted permission to bring Eucharist to a family member. 

Pastoral Visitors to the Sick

 Members of this ministry work in pairs to visit the sick and elderly and bring them the prayerful support of the parish community.  Key qualities for this ministry are respect for the wishes of others, the ability to listen compassionately to another’s feelings and concerns, willingness to share one’s faith without being domineering or boastful.  Training and ongoing support are provided.  All volunteers are screened.

Support to Residents of Sunnyside Home

Two groups provide chapel service assistance to residents of Sunnyside Home on behalf of our parish community.  One includes leaders of the Roman Catholic Word and Communion Services held on the first three Thursdays every month.  These are Eucharistic ministers specially trained by the parish to conduct these liturgies. 

 The second group consists of volunteers selected, trained, supervised, and evaluated by Sunnyside’s volunteer services.  They bring residents to the chapel for Word and Communion Services and to the monthly celebration of Eucharist.  Volunteers may serve as lectors. Those who are Eucharistic ministers help distribute communion at these liturgies or bring Eucharist to the rooms of those unable to attend chapel.  Volunteers are practicing Roman Catholics who are compassionate, in good health, and have an interest in dealing with the elderly.    

Volunteer Drivers

 Once a month, these volunteers provide rides to and from Mass to   Drivers need a valid driver’s license, appropriate insurance, a review of our parish guidelines for drivers, and to be punctual, helpful and courteous.