Pastoral Team
Pastor: Fr. Paul MacNeil
I was appointed as pastor of Our Lady of the Scapular parish in November 2015 and I am delighted to be here. Before that, I was pastor of St. Ann's parish in Fenwick Ontario, a small but loving community about 30 minutes from here. I was born and raised in St. Catharines and ordained to the priesthood in 1999. Currently I am Chair of the Niagara Catholic District School Board and I'm working on my PhD in Religious Studies at McMaster University. As your pastor, my first priority is just to listen, to get to know you and understand the best way for me to serve you and to bring you closer to each other and to God through Christ.
Extraordinary Ministers
of Holy Communion
As an Extraordinary Minister of Communion at Our Lady of the Scapular, you will serve in the Eucharistic life of the community; when the need arises in the absences of the Ordinary Ministers of Communion (i.e. Priests & Deacon).
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Your responsibilities will include:​
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1. You are to arrive at least 15 minutes early. Dress in appropriate church attire and wear a robe for communion. You are to always wear a collared shirt with the robe. You are not to wear open toed shoes in the summer.
​2. During the Rite of Communion, you are to help the Priests share the Eucharist.
3. You will participate in the mass from beginning to end.
4. You will enter the Sanctuary during the Rite of Communion, after the sign of Peace.
5. You should attempt to make eye contact when raising the Host and saying “The body of Christ.”
6. For those wishing to receive only a blessing, this is done by holding a hand over their head and saying “May God blesses you”. Do not make the sign of the cross over them.
7. You will be faithful to the schedule and arrive on time.
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8. It will be your responsibility to find coverage if you are not able to make your scheduled weekends.
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To sign up, please contact the parish office at 905-358-7611 or by clicking here.