Office Hours:  In general the office will be open from Monday to Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. We encourage you to utilize the morning hours for office as much as is possible as sometimes the afternoon hours may be limited due to pastoral calls out of the office.

We are grateful to have Lorraine Gillian and Olive Arbing assisting us in the office on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. The staff gather for prayer and planning each Tuesday morning.

"As a parish we are at a point of "new beginnings" with the mandating of our pastoral associates into our parish ministry. The challenge is for us all to be open to the Spirit and engage in mutual service! May the ministry of all, staff and parishioners alike; be anointed by God."

Fr. John Lacey is in his eighth year as pastor and has been ordained for 31 years. The pastor’s responsibility is to over-see the pastoral and administrative life of the parish as well as fulfill the role of leader in prayer, particularly the Liturgical celebrations. The pastor works with the pastoral associates and other parishioners to fulfill the mandate of fostering community, proclaiming the Word and celebrating the sacraments as well as promoting the teachings of scripture and the church. He is tasked with fostering pastoral care and social outreach to those individuals and groups as needed. The pastor over sees all staff and works with parishioners and the respective parish committees in maintaining order, fostering hope and consolation within this portion of God’s people.

Gerry Gabriel and his wife Martha, have been a members of the parish community for approximately 14 years. In the past Gerry has served on Pastoral Council as well as the Property and Finance Committee. He has been a member of our local Knights of Columbus Council since 1996 and have been a member of the parish Franciscan Fraternity for over ten years. Martha and Gerry have led our parish youth ministry for two years and were active as a lay leader couple at the UPEI chaplaincy for four years. He has also served as a lay pastoral volunteer at Saint Mary’’s University Chaplaincy and in pastoral care outreach on behalf of St. Patrick’s Church in Halifax. Martha and Gerry have been married for 38 years and have two sons (Adam and Jeff) who live and work off-Island. Gerry and Martha enjoy music, reading and gardening. The Gabriels have always found St. Francis of Assisi to be a vibrant parish community. Gerry is engaged for 15 hours a week (Sun-Wed) from Sept to May. He looks forward to serving on behalf of our parish community. His main focus will be over seeing youth ministry and adult education while assisting in other areas such as pastoral care and parish committee work. This past June Gerry completed the Diocesan Pastoral Associate Program as well as taking courses at the Atlantic School of Theology. He will continue his studies through A.S.T as he works towards his Masters in Divinity.

Sr. Gemma’s Parish Pastoral Ministry responsibilities include: RCIA and RCIC, catechetical coordinator for level 8 and Children's Liturgy coordinator. She will continue home visitations, assisting in Adult Faith Formation and responsible for Ecumenical Covenant and Pastoral Care Committees. Sr. Gemma enjoys the parish, the people and the journey of life that is shared. She has been strong supporter of fostering lay people in ministry in the parish and diocese .

Dianne McCarville was born and raised in Charlottetown/Sherwood area, attended both school in Sherwood and Notre Dame Convent. Attended Commercial College and moved on to work with the Provincial Gov’t with the PEI Lung Association and Dr. Eric Found for a couple of years and later moved to Ottawa where she joined the Royal Bank. Following her career of 35 years with the bank she worked with her parish, "Our Lady of Lourdes" in New Glasgow, N.S. for a period of 7 years with Adult Education and was a summer student at Assumption University in Windsor receiving a Pastoral Ministry Certificate in 2000. During this time Dianne had a bout with Cancer and happily is a survivor. Her parish ministry opened many doors of curiosity leading to her return to study at St. Francis Xavier where she completed her BA with a Major in Religious Studies. Dianne joined our parish staff two years ago working in the office and help coordinate the Catechetical Program. Dianne is engaged for 20 hours a week and her main work will be in the office with some pastoral outreach in the community, particularly with parents seeking Baptism for their child, Hospital and home visitation and offering a program for seniors. She has been involved with Ignatian Formation Spirituality over the past 30 years.. The last two years gave Dianne a rich experience of meeting new people and revisiting many old friends. Her personal interests include walking, reading, studying, painting and fixing up.

Karen MacCannell was born in Yarmouth N.S. She and her husband Bill live in Canoe Cove with their three children; Madeine 9, Catherine 7, and William 5. Karen has worked as a specialist and trainer of managers and their staff for Bolands/IGA before moving to the Island in 1996. Karen has been involved with this parish since moving to the Island and was selected by the parish to participate in the Pastoral Associates program. She completed this program this past June. Last year she shared responsibility for the Parish Catechetical Program and now will be the director of parish Catechetics. This will involve organizing and directing the programs while enabling others to assist with coordination and teaching. An essential part of her work will be assisting parents in their role as the teachers of the faith to their children. Karen is engaged for 15 hours a week, Sept-May and will be generally available Tuesday to Thursday as well as on Sunday when required. She will also be engaged in a limited amount of pastoral care and work with other staff in delivering adult education programs! As a hobby over the past 20 years she has acted in musical theater and dramas, she also loves singing, reading and exercising. Life motto: "Trust in God."

Blois Costain is the parish maintenance care taker for the past two years. He and his wife Cindy have two children, Keenan and Chelsea and live in the parish. In addition to cleaning, setting up for various events, Blois often is able to make repairs, paint, etc that the parish might other wise have to call in a professional company. Blois works between 15 and 20 hours a week.

Office Hours: In general the office will be open from Monday to Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. We encourage you to utilize the morning hours for office as much as is possible as sometimes the afternoon hours may be limited due to pastoral calls out of the office. We are grateful to have Lorraine Gillian and Olive Arbing assisting us in the office on Monday and Wednesday mornings. The staff gather for prayer and planning each Wednesday morning following the Liturgy!