Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel
Taking time to be with Jesus in the Eucharist is a recipe for finding the peace your soul needs. Are you looking to carve out some dedicated time for silence and prayer in your life? We are...
Charismatic Prayer Group
Charismatic Prayer Group meetings include singing, reading scripture and praying. We pray for those who are sick, for our priests, for our families and for each other. We seek to receive and use...
Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary is a lay apostolic group in the Church. We meet on Thursdays at 4pm for prayer, with a special devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Group members participate in the life of the...
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
If you're interested in learning more about the Catholic faith or joining the Catholic Church, your next step is the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). It’s an opportunity to explore...
Liturgy of the Word with Children
The Liturgy of the Word with Children takes place during the Liturgy of the Word at Mass. It's held in a separate room at the 9 am and 11 am Masses, not far from the main sanctuary. During this...
Parish Religious Education for Children (PREP)
PREP is for Catholic children attending public schools in kindergarten to grade 7. It prepares them to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist in grade 2 and Confirmation in...
Library
The library is dedicated to provide a well-balanced selection of Catholic books, CDs and DVDs for all parishioners to learn and grow in their relationship with Christ and His Church. It also...
Pastoral Care Visitation
Do you enjoy visiting with people in their homes or at care facilities? No prior experience is necessary as all volunteers receive training through the Catholic Health Association of BC. The...
Seniors Outreach Ministry
Whether you're looking to make new friends with fellow seniors or find a ministry to volunteer with, we'd love to hear from you! First Friday Gatherings - Join us on the First Friday of every...
Elizabeth Ministry
Elizabeth Ministry offers support after loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth, in infancy and toddlerhood. Our Elizabeth Ministers journey with, support and pray for you. Elizabeth Ministry...
St. Therese Widow’s Group
The group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, after the 9:00 AM Mass in the Fireside Room at Good Shepherd Church.
St. Jude Group
If you are a separated or divorced Catholic woman, we understand the struggles, the pain and suffering you go through. Brokenness in the family is painful, challenging and not how God had intended...
The Morning Men's Group
Join our drop-in men's group for fellowship and discussion as we grow deeper in our faith. We meet every Friday morning from 7am.
Greeters Ministry
Would you like to help welcome people to Mass? Would you like to help visitors feel like they belong and are welcome in our parish? We want to make our parish a friendly environment for visitors...
Ushers Ministry
Ushers play a major role in preparing worshipers for a positive worship experience in such a way that it leads to conscious, active and full participation of all so that the true and full meaning...
Lectors/Commentators
Would you like to serve as a reader at Mass? Our lectors proclaim the readings from Sacred Scripture and the Prayers of the Faithful, while our commentators welcome the congregation to the service...
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist the priest in serving communion during Mass. They also bring communion to those who are sick, homebound, or living in care homes. An Extraordinary...
Choirs / Music Ministry
Do you love to sing? Do you play the piano, pipe organ or guitar? Our choirs lead the music ministry at most Sunday Masses through hymns and songs meant to draw the congregation into prayerful...
Altar Serving
Altar Servers are responsible for assisting the priest in a reverent and respectful manner during Mass. Training for new altar servers begins each year in October and is open to anyone in grade 4...
Flowers Ministry
The Flower Ministry team provides arrangements for the sanctuaries of our churches throughout the year. And on special occasions, such as Easter and Christmas, their beautifying talents are on full...
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Join us in making hand-crafted healing shawls for critically ill parishioners, homebound individuals and nursing home residents. We also make celebration shawls for happy occasions, like for a new...
Martha Group
The Martha Group provides families the option of a reception after a funeral or memorial Mass. We are always looking for volunteers to bake, set up, serve, and clean up afterwards. This serving...
Helpers of St. Anne and St. Joachim
The Helpers of St. Anne & St. Joachim respond to Christ’s call to feed the poor and comfort the lonely. We share God’s love in tangible ways with people within and beyond our parish community....
St. Martin's Guild Outreach Ministry
St. Martin’s Guild is a small group of parishioners who visit with those in need and assess any support opportunities. They assist the pastor provide assistance, on behalf of the parish, to...
Catholic Women's League
The Catholic Women’s League (CWL) is a national organization rooted in gospel values, uniting Catholic women as a community striving for spiritual, cultural and intellectual growth and the...
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is a worldwide men’s organization for Catholic men of faith and charitable action to bring financial aid and assistance to the sick, disabled and needy members and their...
Gala Organizing Committee
The committee is made up of school parents and parishioners who plan and organize our annual Stella Maris Gala fundraiser. If you enjoy event planning, we’d love to hear from you!
Project Advance Parish Appeal Team
The Parish Appeal Team are parishioners who are dedicated, caring, enthusiastic and know how to reach out to others. They are effective partners of the pastor in making our annual parish appeal a...
