Parish Organizations

Adoration Group: We believe that Jesus is present in the Holy Communion of the Blessed Sacrament. He has promised us this at the Last Supper when He said – This IS my Body. He is there to be with and pray to and praise. The chapel in the office-rectory is open Fridays 9:30 a.m. ( After 9:00 a.m. Mass ) - 7:00 p.m. when Benediction is offered Access is through the office door at the back of the rectory house on 22 Wildflower. Anyone is welcome at any time.Advent -

All Souls Parish Mass: Each year in November a special Mass is offered for the families of the departed from the previous year. Invitations are mailed and all are welcome.

Altar Society: Responsible for the cleaning of the church linens.

Altar Servers: Girls and boys who have received First Communion who serve God’s altar and their parish at Mass.

Baptism Preparation: Volunteer catechist teachers, couples that offer a witness to their faith and the clergy lead monthly Baptism classes

Bible Study: Scripture Study is offered at the parish To explore and share upon God’s Word. Thursday once a month and monthly 'Bible Brunch'

Bereavement Support: The parishes in Barrie offer full resources. Parish Library; parish funeral luncheons; Funeral Servers

Building Committee Works with the Pastor and the Archdiocese of Toronto in the steps of establishing the building of the new church.

Chapel Cleaning: cleaning the Chapel, washing Altar Clothes etc. Phone Janina Adamcewicz 733-0098

Children’s Liturgy of the Word: The children are invited to their space for Scripturally-based activities. Presently ministering at the 10:30 Mass. children in Kindergarten to Grade 3 are welcome. They continue to follow the Mass, only it is adopted to the lives and experiences of young children. Contact Linda Carmichael 735-1859.

C.W.L. - Catholic Women's Leauge. Our motto 'For God and Country'. Our mission statement 'rooted in Gospel values calling its members to holiness through service to the People of God! We contribute to the life of the church, family and Community.

Decorations. Parishioners help to decorate our worship space both at the High School Chapel and Rectory Divine Mercy Chapel;

Development and Peace Addresses worldwide issues of social justice based on Catholic teaching.

Devotions to Our Lady of Perpetual Help :Prayers are offered each Saturday morning after the 9:00 a.m. Mass at the Rectory Chapel. This is an ancient prayer, showing confidence in Mary, Jesus’ Mother’s help through her Son’s grace and power.

Elim Filipino - Parish Filipino Prayer Group

Eucharistic Ministers: Assist in distributing of the Body of Christ in Holy Communion during Mass.

Fatima Nights: On May 13, 1914 Mary, Our Lady of Fatima appeared to three children in Portugal. On October 13 there occurred the great miracle of the sun as ‘proof’. To honour Mary’s Son and the message of penance, prayer and peace that Our Lady of Fatima spoke of the parish has prayers and procession on May and October 13^th

Finance Committee:Women and men who offer stewardship along with clergy, to the physical needs of the Church Community.

Fundraising Committee Fundraising ideas and efforts in working with the whole parish in the finances of the new church building
The puropse of the social Fundraising Committee is to build the community of Holy Spirit Parish by providing opportunities for parishioners to come together in a social setting. We are responsible for events such as the St. Valentines Dance, Vincents Flea Market and the Christmas Bazaar, among others. Contact Fr. Keith Wallace @ the Rectory

Habitat for Humanity: A group of volunteers assist in building homes for the working poor. No previous skills are required - just faith and action. There is a chapter in Barrie and in Toronto.

Healing Masses: Offered every two months at the parish. Music, homilies, blessings and prayers.

Home and Hospital Visitors: Parishioners visit the sick and shut-ins of the parish at Roberta Place and Barrie Hospital. Many are lonely and appreciate a warm smile and friendly visit. Training is provided

Knights of Columbus: Catholic men who host a wide variety of activities within the parish as Coffee Sundays, Bazaar Yard Sale, Basketball Free throw, Roses for Life, Men’s Retreats.

Lectors: Readers who proclaim the Word of God at Mass. a lector is the person who proclaims the first or second reading at Mass. this person may also lead the reading of the Psalms at Mass. WHO CAN BE A LECTOR?
Man, woman or young person.
A person who is baptized and confirmed.
A person in full communion with the Catholic Church
A person serious about the practice of their faith.
The lector must believe that Sacred Scripture is the Word of God and have a deep respect for God's presence in that Word.
A person willing to complete a parish formation process.

Lent Spiritual Events: The time before Easter and Christmas is unique. The parish offers Stations of The Cross and other endeavors to ready us for these days of Faith.

Marriage Preparation: The local Parishes in Barrie offer Marriage Preparation.

Mass For Anniversaries: Each Last Saturday the 9:00 a.m. Mass is offered for those celebrating their anniversaries that month. Sign your name and number of years in the book at the High School entrance any Sunday.

M.E.R.C.Y.
Ministry to Educate Roman Catholic Youth is an opportunity for youth grades 2 - 6 to come together once a month to learn about the richness of the Catholic faith in a dynamic way. MERCY will focus on explaining the "whys" of our faith integratign Praise and Worship music, various speakers, group activities, games and snacks. MERCY will be one Friday night a month, from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Ministry Affirmation ( Screening) Parish Committee that assists in discerning the gifts, talents and ministry of fellow parishioners. Also assists with the screening process in certain areas of ministry.

Mission Committee As Catholics and Christians we are concerned with our brothers and sisters world-wide. A means to Mission outreach.

Music Ministry:
Saturday 5:00 p.m. Choir ( Guitar )
Sunday 8:30 a.m. / 10:30 a.m. (Organist)
Sunday 10:00 a.m. Choir Practice ( Guitar )
Sunday 12:00 noon Polish Organist

Out of the Cold Holy Spirit Parish ministers with St. Mary’s Church and other local churches in this program to feed and offer emergency shelter to the homeless of Barrie.

Parish Council: Women and men who offer direction and discernment together with the clergy assisting the movement of the life of the parish.

Parent - Tot Group: Parents and their young (or home schooled children are welcome to drop in for playtime, prayers, songs, crafts and coffee (over 18 only) on Tuesdays between 9:45 - 11:30 a.m.. at Divne Mercy Chapel, 22 Wildflower Crt. A fun, welcoming group - make some new friends! contact Mary Malpica 705-722-4047 or Shannon Van Ekeren 705-252-0259

Parish Library: Open during office hours or before or after Mass at the Rectory Chapel Many books and videos on the Saints, Church teaching, Bible, Prayer

Polish Holy Rosary Society is a religious organization of women, men, children and youth in the community of the Holy Spirit Parish and it has prayer-formation character, It was established on October 4th, 1998. Members of the Polish Holy rosary Society unite their own goals with apostolic aspirations of the Catholic Church through daily pleading prayer, considering intentions of rosary, they have an aim to motivate everyone to apostolic action, that is an expression of the Love od God and the love of one's neighbour. Associates study thoroughly piousness of Holy Mary and following her in faith, put themselves, thier reatives and friends into hands of Jesus Christ. They obtain this by a regular sacramental live, common prayers, retreats, peregrinations, services of the first Saturdays of the month, responding to Holy Mary's calls, preservation and participation in Church services as well as continuation of Christian traditions and culture, We invite all members of the Polish community to join Polish Holy rosary Society. Please contact Elizabeth Stolarz 726-8661

Polish Liaison: Polish Committee communicate and organize Polish needs with keeping Polish religious traditions

Pro-Life Group: We celebrate a culture of Life - Angel tree at Christmas, sale of cards, Life Chain in October, Guest Speakers

Pray and Play Group Meets in Lent and Advent on a Saturday morning from 10:00-11:30. For Music, crafts and friendships.

R.C.I.A. ( Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults ) Ministry whereby Non-baptized person and persons of other Non-Catholic Faiths seek the complete oneness with the Catholic Church. Contact the Parish office before Thanksgiving as the process is October to Easter.

Ride Share There are some parishioners who would love to come to Sunday Mass but cannot drive. Can you drive them and help ?

Roberta Place - Parishioners visit the seniors of Roberta Place on Essa Road 10:30 a.m. Saturday Mass. We always need help with wheelchair seniors. Join us.

School Rosary: Evangelization: to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ through His Catholic Church. reaching out to the unchurched through invitation and welcome.

ShareLife This is the fundraising of the Archdiocese of Toronto that supports Third World Projects, the formation of new priests at St.Augustine Seninary and a multitude of charities from single mothers to deaf to seniors

Social Justice Outreach: Holy Spirit is involved in the community Food Bank, Thanksgiving Food Collection, Christmas Caring-Sharing Tree, Pro-life fund-raising and awareness.

Socials Appreciation Gathering, Parish Pass Over, Yard Sale, Parish Breakfasts, Church Bazaar,St. Valentine’s Dinner Dance – both for fund-raising and friend-raising.

St.Mary’s Cemetery Mass: On the Wednesday before August14th a Mass is offered in honour of Mary’s Assumption into heaven.

St.Vincent Group: The parish is involved in the local Food Bank and parishioners help in assisting the poor and those in need in the community. Also manages the Thanksgiving Food Drive and Christmas Hampers and Spring Clothing Drive

Ushers: Dedicated to helping parishioners within the church each week at all Masses. They welcome parishioners at the doord of our church, hand out hymnals and bulletins and take up the collection

Welcoming Committee:Sends out letters of welcome as well as Baptismal and Wedding Anniversary cards. Sponsor a yearly wine and cheese welcome for newly registered parishioners.

Workshops on Spirituality: There are many parish avenues such as the women’s; annual retreat day and guest speakers within other groups that are offered time to time by the parish and diocese.