Altar Servers
The mission of the Altar Server Ministry is to be present and to assist the priest in the celebration of the Mass, or other liturgical rites, in order to help provide a rich faith experience for...
Amor Dei
Mission / Purpose: This ministry provides outreach and support to individuals and families within the local and church community. Activities / Programs: Active participation in the operation...
Catholic Women's League
Catholic Women’s League (CWL) of Canada Faith - Service - Social Justice - Sisterhood The CWL is a national organization rooted in gospel that promotes the roles of women in the Church and...
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
The Children’s Liturgy takes place during the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass for children 4-8 years of age. They are called together by the priest at the beginning of Mass, and are sent downstairs with...
Communications Team
Mission / Purpose This ministry exists to share the Good News, strengthen parish identity, and foster deeper connection among parishioners and with the wider community. By integrating traditional...
Confirmation Preparation
Prepares Grade 6 children for the Sacrament of Confirmation Primary Objective The Parish supports parents in their role as first educators in faith and assists them in the preparation of their...
Development and Peace
Development and Peace (The Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace) is the official international development organization of the Catholic Church in Canada and the Canadian member...
Finance Council
The Finance Council provides financial guidance and advice to the pastor and pastoral council observing both Church and civil law in the management of the temporal goods of the parish. Roles and...
First Holy Communion Preparation
Mission / Purpose To prepare children between the ages of 8 and 13 for First Communion Activities / Programs Our program runs from November through to May, we send out weekly lesson assignments...
Grief Support Program
A Grief Support Program is offered at St. Leonard's Parish to help meet the growing needs of those who have lost a loved one either recently or in the past, and feel the need for support. This...
Hospitality
Mission / Purpose: The Hospitality Ministry creates a spirit of welcome and belonging within our parish community. By offering refreshments to parishioners and visitors and supporting parish...
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus Council #11752 The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic male organization committed to assist the parish priest in all Church activities. Originally chartered as a fraternal...
Lectio Divina
All are welcome. Consider joining with other St. Leonard parishioners to reflect on the Sunday Gospel through Lectio Divina, a simple format of listening, and reflecting. Online Thursday evenings...
Liturgical Environment
Members of this ministry prepare and decorate the church to create an environment that is appropriate for each liturgical season, and to achieve an atmosphere conducive to prayer, worship and...
Maintenance
On an as needed basis, the Maintenance Ministry repairs or replaces present facilities as well as installs new facilities at the church and the rectory. The maintenance occurs throughout the year...
Mass Ministries
Mission / Purpose It takes many people to help ensure that the celebration of the Mass runs smoothly. Volunteers for Mass Ministries serve in many roles before, during and after Mass to prepare...
Milk Bag Mat Weaving
All are welcome to drop in and socialize and weave mats from milk bags. No experience is necessary. Completed mats are sent overseas through Canadian Food For Children charity and given to local...
Music Ministry
Mission / Purpose Congregational singing is an important part of the Mass and is a way for parishioners to participate in its celebration. Through congregational singing, parishioners are...
Pastoral Council
The pastoral council meets with the pastor on a regular basis to support the pastoral mission of the church. They are chosen from among active parishioners who are willing and able to take on an...
Pro Life
We are a group of parishioners who want to build a culture of life in our parish and society by education on current life issues (abortion, healing from abortion, help for the vulnerable,...
RCIA
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Under the direction of the Pastor, the RCIA Team is responsible for leading those adults seeking to become Catholics through a process of discernment...
Safe Environment Program
The Archdiocese of Ottawa has created a new, Safe Environment Program which prescribes a code of conduct when dealing with vulnerable people. The program will be rolled out over the next two years....
Seniors Homes Ministry
Currently, members of this ministry provide regular Sunday morning visits to Roman Catholic residents at Carleton Lodge Long-term Care Home who are well enough to receive Holy Communion, and for...
She Shall Be Called Woman
Mission / Purpose She Shall Be Called Woman is a transformative program from Paradisus Dei that helps women discover the gift of their identity and vocation through the lens of Catholic teaching....
That Man Is You
Mission / Purpose That Man Is You! is an interactive men’s program from Paradisus Dei that combines the teachings of the Catholic faith with the latest findings from science and the wisdom of the...