First Friday All-Night Adoration
Please join us for prayer in reparation for the sacrileges against the Holy Eucharist. Adoration will start at 8pm on the first Friday of the month until 8:45am on the first Saturday of the month,...
Altar Guild
The Altar Guild washes and presses linens after mass.
Altar Serving
Altar Servers are responsible for assisting the priest in a reverent and respectful manner during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Responsibilities include: preparation for the Mass, assisting...
Baptismal Prep
Each year we have between 100 and 150 baptisms at Holy Redeemer! Closely involved with all of these ceremonies are the members of the Parish Baptism Team. Team members take turns carrying out the...
Bereavement
Navigating holidays, family events and daily life can be challenging after a death. One of Holy Redeemer's newest ministries aims to help people deal with loss and grief. If you are grieving the...
Bible Study
Catholic Bible studies are an important way of understanding the Catholic faith. The more we can understand the inspired writings in the books of the Bible, the more we understand the beliefs,...
Care for Creation
In response to the call of Pope Francis to listen to the cry of the poor and cry of the earth, our Care for Creation ministry seeks to promote good stewardship of all the blessings the Lord has...
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)
‘The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a time-tested approach to faith formation. It feeds the deepest needs of children, allowing each one to get to know God personally. In a...
Catholic Women’s League
The Catholic Women’s League of Canada (CWL) is a national organization rooted in gospel values calling its members to holiness through services to the people of God. CWL members contribute to the...
Charismatic Prayer Group
Register: https://forms.gle/1FXQXVvg85eSAU7UA
Children’s Liturgy
Children’s Liturgy will resume during the 9:30am mass only for the moment. We need more volunteers to help with the 11am mass. Liturgy of the Word for Children is a program at our 9:30am Sunday...
Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Maybe you’ve attended Mass with us for a while, or maybe you’ve just met a Catholic and you were intrigued by her faith. Perhaps you were baptised Catholic as a child, attended some...
Christian Initiation of Children (CIC)
Our Christian Initiation of Children team prepares children to receive the sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation. To inquire about receiving sacraments for your child, or to volunteer in...
Coffee, Cookies, and Catholicism
Join us for casual discussion and learning about the scriptures and church teaching.
Coffee Sunday
Join us after the Sunday morning masses for coffee, fellowship, and great conversation!
Communications
We typically encounter God through truth, beauty, or goodness. God speaks to some through a really good homily or article. He speaks to some through close friendships and fellowship. And He speaks...
Couples for Christ
Couples for Christ is a united global charismatic community of family evangelizers that sets the world on fire with the fullness of God’s transforming love. Husbands and wives commit to work...
Cursillo
Cursillo is a Lay movement within the Church. The purpose of the Movement is to make Christian community possible in neighbourhoods, parishes, work situations and other places where people live the...
Decorating
The Decorating team uses their God-given gifts and talents to create a beautiful, worshipful environment without it being a distraction, to creatively glorify God and his Church. They welcome and...
Development and Peace
Development and Peace is democratic movement for international solidarity that supports partners in the Global South in the pursuit of alternatives to unjust social, political, economic and...
Divine Mercy Cenacle
As one venerates the image of the Divine Mercy, does the caption: Jesus, I trust in You make you sincerely believe that you trust in the Lord? Since our senses make us less reliant on what we do...
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion
The role of an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion is to assist the priest in serving communion during the celebration of Mass. Communion ministers are scheduled to serve communion at a...
Gardening Angels
Do you have a green thumb? Do you like to play in the dirt? Do you like to whistle while you work? If you answered YES to any of these questions please get involved with our Gardening Angels! We...
Heart of Worship
The Heart of Worship ministry seeks to give glory to God by leading souls to an authentic encounter with Jesus Christ and to accept the free gift of salvation obtained through the death and...
Indigenous People’s Committee
Holy Redeemer is committed to supporting our Indigenous sisters and brothers through actions and prayers as we are all inhabitants of this fragile Earth. Please take time to honour the innocent...
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus are Catholic men of faith and men of charitable action. Membership in the Knights of Columbus provides an association with brotherly companions. It offers the opportunity...
Lectors
The Lector Ministry calls for volunteers to grow in a warm and loving knowledge of Scripture, which is the living Word of God. Lectors proclaim the Word of God at Mass and other liturgical...
Legion of Mary
For Junior (6-16) Legion of Mary, please contact Sarah Rolheiser (613) 435-2478 The Legion of Mary helps you grow spiritually through Mary to Jesus. The Legion of Mary has been strongly promoted...
Library
Holy Redeemer's library is typically open after the 9:30 a.m. mass on Sunday morning. It is equipped with books, DVD's and video games for parishioners to borrow. Currently the most popular...
Marriage Prep
Holy Redeemer runs two marriage preparation courses each year, normally in the Spring and Fall. We follow the Novalis program, “What God has Joined - Preparing for Marriage in the Catholic Church”....
Music/Choir
The choir enhances the liturgical celebrations by leading the music ministry at Sunday Masses through hymns and songs that will ensure the “full, conscious, and active participation in the...
Play Group
Currently due to lack of interest, playgroup is on hold. If you are interested in participating, please contact Erin.
Prayer Shawl
The Prayer Shawl ministry is a dedicated group of individuals who love to knit, crochet and chat! Once completed shawls will be donated to a variety of causes, including to parishioners undergoing...
Pro-Life
Thank You! The Playpen Fundraiser for Birthright of Ottawa (Feb 6-27, 2024) was well received with MANY donations, both material and financial. A tally of the donations will be provided when...
Refugee Committee
Our refugee committee works to sponsor refugees to come to Canada as well as providing needed items for them.
Restore
Are you a busy mom wanting to pray more? Restore is a ministry for moms by moms. Join us to learn practical ways to transform your motherhood and restore your identity as a daughter of God. Contact...
Saint Vincent de Paul
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is a lay Catholic organization whose mission is: “To live the Gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice and joy.” Vincentians see...
Sacristans
Sacristans usually arrive about thirty minutes before Mass begins. He/she makes sure the priest has the required chalice, linens, oil (etc.) for the altar during mass. Once Mass has ended, the...
Sandwich Makers - Shepherds of Good Hope
Holy Redeemer has a very dedicated group of ladies who meet Wednesday mornings to make sandwiches for the Shepherds of Good Hope Shelter downtown. This is an essential ministry that is always in...
Ushers
Ushers welcome parishioners to Mass and assist with seating at the weekend Masses and take up the collection. They are also available to answer questions from attendees of the Mass.
Visitation/Communion Ministry
Holy Redeemer has a dedicated Pastoral Care team who bring communion to the ill, elderly and shut-ins who are unable to leave their homes. We visit hospitals, nursing homes and private residents on...
Vocations
Led by Father Connor, the vocations ministry encourages vocations in our parish and diocese through prayer, education, and accompaniment. As part of its mandate, the ministry will be offering a...
Welcoming
The welcoming team ensures every person who walks through the door for mass is personally welcomed and connected to the parish. To volunteer please contact our Evangelization Coordinator - Teresa...
Young Adults
Building a community of faith is crucial as we head out into the workforce, start families, & follow our dreams. Young Adults at our parish continue the journey to heaven together through...
Youth Group
Our Youth Group seeks to bring our youth to Christ. Have specific questions? Please email our youth minister who is the queen of disco, the hostest with the mostest, the keeper of all things holy,...
Young Adults Hiking Group
Join us for faith and fellowship in nature!
