Other Ministries

This ministry serves the parish with any technical support necessary for Liturgies, events, retreats and the office. We maintain the website, the social media platforms and create content for them. We help with live-streaming and give technical support for video and sound. We welcome any enthusiastic and all ages. We will train you so you can help us in what you enjoy the most. We also welcome IT professionals, since we always need a good knowledge base opinion.

Teams of three people are responsible for the counting and banking of all the collections received at the Sunday masses and other sources of revenue including baptisms, weddings, funerals and candles. A schedule is prepared and distributed which covers a full 12 month period. Rotation is usually on a 4 or 5 week basis.

This ministry requires volunteers to be available during the day time. It is a ministry given to serving grieving parishioners in their time of sorrow.

Jesus Youth is an International Catholic movement approved by the Holy See. This private association of the faithful exists for the sole purpose of evangelization of youth and families and has a presence in over 30 countries. We have different ministries from pre-teens, teens, campus, young adults to families.  Jesus Youth Canada is recognized and supported the Archdiocese of Toronto.  The Jesus Youth prayer meeting at St. Mary's parish Brampton focuses on students and young adults (over the age of 18). The meetings happen bi-weekly on the first and third weeks of every month. The group hopes and looks forward to connecting with all students and young adults in the parish.

The Legion of Mary is world-wide apostolic organization of Catholic men and women who place themselves under the banner of Mary, Queen of the Legion. With the inspiration and guidance of the Holy Spirit, they strive to develop greater spiritual lives while practicing works of mercy. The purpose of the Legion is for the Glory of God and the salvation of souls. The Legion of Mary members participate in the life of the parish by visiting families in their homes and in hospital and through collaboration in every apostolic and missionary undertaking sponsored by the parish. All are welcome to join this ministry.

This six week program offers support to the separated and divorced.  Participants are accompanied through a journey of self-exploration, healing and encouragement. Through a holistic approach, groups are provided an opportunity to share in a confidential and caring setting and are guided by trained peer facilitators. Pick up our pamphlet for more information.

This Club is for seniors and operates under the guidance of the Pastor. The Plus 55 members are parishioners who are caring, sharing and have a mandate to improve the quality of life of the senior community. All seniors are welcome to invite their friends and acquaintances to join them at various functions. Members meet once a month after the 9:00 a.m. mass to discuss their plans for upcoming activities and special events while enjoying a refreshment.

These ministers are responsible for the laundering of altar linen and clerical garments, arranging flowers for the Blessed Sacrament as well as maintaining and cleaning the holy water fonts at the church entrances.

This prayer group meets once a month for prayer. Franciscan spirituality is the foundation of the ministry and it follows the international guidelines of Padre Pio. All are welcome.

Teams of Our Lady is an International Catholic movement to enrich marriage spirituality. The aim of the movement is to help couples live out a married spirituality and to discover the full richness of the sacrament of marriage. Each team is made up of five to seven couples and a Spiritual Director. We meet monthly in each other’s homes. Team members strive to live out endeavours which assist in their spiritual formation as a couple and as individuals. The endeavours include daily personal, couple and family prayer, regular reading and reflection on the Bible, having a monthly sit down as a couple to discuss spiritual and family matters, following a personal “rule of life”, and attending an annual retreat as a team. Find out more at www.teamsofourlady.ca