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 Monday and Wednesday mornings. The staff gather for prayer and planning each Monday 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 eleventh year as pastor and has been ordained for 34 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. 

Rev. Martin Carter:

Sr. Gemma's Parish Pastoral Ministry responsibilities include: RCIA and RCIC,  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 five years ago working in the office. 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, Home visitation and assisting with the Grief support. 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 12, Catherine 10, and William 8. 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 in 2006. She is now  Parish Catechetical Program director and shares the coordination with Minerva McCourt. 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 25 hours a week, working with the music ministry in the parish, scheduling and special events. 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."

Minerva McCourt - Coordinator of Catechetics, level 7, 8, 9. Minerva works full time with Tremploy, is married to Alfred and are empty nesters, as their family is grown and moved onward. Minerva has many talents she shares freely with others. She loves to walk and has a great compassion for the community and the people.                

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!