Inside St. Barnabas Catholic Church

Ministries & Organizations


  • Special Ministers of Communion

  • Ministry of the Word

    Ministers of the word proclaim God’s living Word at weekend services and special liturgies. These members have a desire to share their love of God’s written word, and their skill in proclaiming it.

  • Ministry of Hospitality

  • Music Ministry

  • Altar Society

    The ministry of the altar society is to serve the altar as sacristan, ensuring that cloths and vessels are adequately prepared for use at Mass. The dedicated group see the necessity of keeping the church in order as they regard the building as the House of the Lord. They see their work as a contribution to the liturgy.

  • Altar Servers

    The primary role of the altar server is to assist the priest in the celebration of the liturgy during Mass.This is done through specific actions and by setting an example to the congregation by active participation in the liturgy (hymns, responses, etc.), by 'looking alert' and by sitting or standing at the appropriate times.

  • Knights of Columbus

    Knights of Columbus are Catholic gentlemen committed to the exemplification of charity, unity, fraternity,patriotism, and defense of the priesthood. The Order is consecrated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Order is unequivocal in its loyalty to the Pope, the Vicar of Christ on earth.

  • Catholic Women's League (CWL)

    The Catholic Women's League of Canada is a national organization rooted in gospel values calling its members to holiness through service to the people of God.

  • St. Vincent de Paul Society

    The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is dedicated to helping those less fortunate. With essential care and guidance, struggling families and individuals can build self-confidence and positive opportunity.

  • Christian Meditation Group

  • Legion of Mary

    Legion of Mary is a lay catholic organization whose members are giving service to the Church on a voluntary basis in almost every country.

  • Ministry of Counters

  • Divine Mercy Devotees Assn.

  • Cenacle Movement

  • Good Shepherd Prayer Group

  • St. Barnabas Bowling League

  • Children's Sunday Liturgy

  • Share Life Campaign Committee

  • Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

    The goal of the RCIA is intimate union with God and his Holy Church. This goal is obtained through the ritual of reception into the Catholic Church and the three sacraments of Christian initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.

  • Pre-Baptismal Preparation

  • St. Barnabas Seniors Group

  • St. Barnabas Filipino Community

  • Marriage Preparation Program

  • Parish Screening Committee

  • Parish Cathechetical Ministry

  • Parish Pastoral Council

  • Parish Finance Council

  • Parish Social Ministry

  • Couples / Singles for Christ

  • Companions of the Sacred Heart

  • Columbian Squires

    The Columbian Squires is the youth organization of the Knights of Columbus. Squires is dedicated to promoting service and the Catholic faith – while providing opportunities for fun and leadership training to young Catholic men throughout the world.

  • Parish Bible-Catechetical Classes