Parish Announcements
Annual General Meeting - The St. Mary of the Presentation Annual General Meeting will be held after mass on Sunday May 25th. Please attend and hear what’s been going on in the parish. A Strategic Planning Summary is available for reference.
St. Mary's Special Collection - For those of you who e-Transfer donations, please note that there is a special collection for the Pope's Pastoral Works on May 25, 2025.
Rosary during May, the month of Mary - The month of May is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and to deepen our connection to the Mother of God through prayer, reflection, and devotion, the St. Daniel's Ladies Group invites parishioners to join in praying the Rosary each Saturday at 4:30 pm before the 5:00 pm Mass. St. Mary's will also be praying the rosary throughout the month of May. If you are willing and able to lead the congregation praying the rosary, please let the office know.
St. Mary Parish Pastoral Council - Nominations needed! We are looking for four new PPC members. Please nominate people by filling out the blue form (on each pew) and placing it in the suggestion box at the back of the church. Please also consider volunteering for one of these very important roles. Submit the forms by May 25, 2025. We wish to express our appreciation for the contributions of Louise Kelly, Karen Graham, Michelle Renaud and Mike Sliva who have served their 3-year terms. Diane Fraser, Carrie Keller-O'Neil, Mary MacDonald-Laprade and Steven Poletti will continue in their second year on the PPC. Debbie Courneyea and Mark vanDelst remain as ex-officio PPC members.
St. Daniel Parish Council Nominations - As the St. Daniel Parish continues to grow, the need your help in many areas. As such, at the May 24th and May 31st Masses, there will be Nomination Forms to fill out in the pews for the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) and a new Social Committee, as well as Volunteering Forms for other areas in the Parish for your own consideration. Don't worry if you don't feel you have the required training as there will be a session on June 14th (more details to come).
High Tea at St. Mary's - The grade 6 graduating class invites you to High Tea on Sunday, June 1, 2025 following Mass. All donations will be put towards graduation activities. Come out and enjoy tea and treats.
St. Mary's Volunteer Sign-up - On Sunday, June 1st, it's time for St. Mary's annual volunteer recruitment campaign! Please prayerfully consider helping out with our parish community. From baking to children's ministries, we have opportunities for all who are interested! God Bless! Diocesan training for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers will be held on June 14th at the Parish Hall.
St. Mary's Cemetery - To all Internment Rights (IR) holders of St. Mary's Cemetery, please refer to the Cemetery By-Laws. The planting of flowers, shrubs and placing solar lights and/or metal/plastic ornaments directly in front or behind a headstone is prohibited. These objects pose a safety hazard and impediment to lawn maintenance and must be promptly removed. A copy of the by-laws can be found posted in the church narthex. Thank you for your cooperation and attention regarding this matter.
Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers - Save the Date - On June 14, 2025 from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm, Mary Jo MacKinnon-Simms will lead a workshop that will develop a deeper understanding of our ministry as Lectors and/or Extraordinary Ministers of Communion. All current and new ministers from both St. Daniel's and St. Mary's are strongly encouraged to attend.
Donation Envelopes For those of you who have donations envelopes from St. Mary's but wish to attend Mass at St. Daniel's or if you are a St. Daniel's parishioner but wish to attend Mass at St. Mary's, feel free to put your regular donation envelope in the collection of the Mass you are attending and your donation will be directed to the correct parish account. However, it is also encouraged to donate to the Church that you are attending.
Booking Mass Intentions - With the new Mass times please review the Mass binder. If any changes are required contact the parish office. Please do not write on the greyed out spaces labeled "For the People", as these times are not available. Fill out the Mass Stipend envelope completely (including your name, the intention of the Mass and the date you hope to have the Mass).
Announced Mass Receipts - Whenever you request a Mass; a receipt is issued confirming receipt of money (this is not a charitable donation receipt). If you have paid for a Mass, please collect your receipt from the back of the church. It will be in an envelope with your name on it.
FORMED - Not yet on FORMED? It’s FREE to everyone within the parish boundaries of St. Mary of the Presentation and St. Daniel the Martyr, our gift to you! Visit: FORMED.org/signup. Type the parish postal code K0C 1H0 or St. Mary of the Presentation to bring up our parish name. Click on it. Register your name and email and you are in. Use your browser, or download the app on Android or Apple devices, Roku, FireTV and Apple TV, too!
