Ministries & Committees
Revitalization Committee
We meet monthly (even in the summer) to discuss, initiate and implement events and activities that support our parish mission of “Welcome, Worship, Witness”. We are guided by the following three principles:
Welcome – We support our parish mission of “Welcome” by initiating welcoming events for every parish member and their families to share faith and friendship. (Communal)
Worship – We support our parish mission of “Worship” by our desire to follow Jesus. Our liturgies are open to those who want to celebrate and pray with us. We are grounded in the Eucharist and in the Word of God and the teachings of the church. We strive to build an apostolic community. (Spiritual)
Witness – We support our parish mission of “Witness” by responding to God’s call to reach out to people and groups offering support and assistance to those in need. (Outreach)
Buildings & Maintenance Committee
This committee oversees and provides regular maintenance of all properties under the care of Holy Spirit Parish.
Duties include:
- They annually renew competitive bids for regular maintenance like lawn care, snow removal, and cleaning.
- They coordinate inspections to meet safety and building codes.
- They respond to “Emergency Response Calls” regarding plumbing, heating and electrical incidents.
- They recommend capital expenditures to the Finance Committee for improvements such as lighting upgrades, parking lot paving and roof replacement.
This Committee is accountable to the Pastor and to the Finance Committee. A yearly budget is set accordingly to various needs.
When they meet?
Monthly – Alternating between St. Rose and St. Matthew’s Worship Sites; both evening and daytime meetings.
We welcome guests. If anyone has an idea or issue, they would like added to our agenda, please contact the committee chairpersons.
Communications & Technology Committee
The Communication/Technology Committee was formed in 2023 for the purpose of helping all parish members to stay connected on parish activities.
Guiding Principles
- We are a hands-on group and will assist all parish members and committees regarding what medium to use to promote their parih event or news. We cover everything from Facebook & Website administration & maintenance, poster making, assistance with audio Visual Equipment, and updating the road-side sign at St. Matthews.
- We are an “always on” group. We are constantly searching for inspirational faith messages and sources to share with our faith community.
- We are always seeking to expand our audience to reach everyone with the Good News.
- We encourage parish members to take photos, write blogs, and use our social media mediums to share their stories and fellowship activities.
- We use existing content whenever possible such as links across platforms that contain all the user information.
- We maintain a repository of electronic copies of any promotion material used for potential reuse.
When do they meet?
We meet monthly at St. Matthews Workship Site and more often as required to meet deadlines.
We welcome guests, if you would like to add an item to our agenda please contact our Committee Chairperson.
Finance Committee
An active, well-formed Parish Finance Committee is a key element for promoting a financially healthy parish.
In the administration of secular goods of the parish, Canon 532 defines the role of the pastor as the authoritative representative of the parish. “The pastor represents the parish in all juridic affairs in accord with the norm of law; he is to see to it that the goods of the parish are administered in accord with the norms of canons 1281-1288.”
Canon 537 introduces the Parish Finance Committee as a mandated body having an advisory and consultative role with the pastor.
“Each parish is to have a finance Committee which is regulated by universal law as well as by norms issued by the diocesan bishop; in this Committee the Christian faithful, selected according to the same norms, aid the pastor in the administration of parish goods with due regard for the prescription of canon 532.”
Every parish therefore is required to have a Parish Finance Committee, both by adherence to the Code of Canon Law and by local norms issued by the diocesan bishop.
The Parish Finance Committee of Holy Spirit Parish is composed of members appointed by the Pastor. It is a consultative body composed of parishioners and is designed to advise the Pastor in matters pertaining to the financial affairs of the parish.
The Finance Committee is directed by the values of the Gospel in fulfilling its responsibilities, as well as by good business practices. Efficient and effective use and management of parish resources is taken very seriously by this committee.
For Chairperson’s contact information please use the following link.
Responsible Ministry
CWL – Catholic Women’s League
In the year 1944 the CWL Council at St. Rose was formed and was very active over the last eight decades. Sadly, the chapter closed in the spring of 2024. For more information on this council please use the link to the History of St. Rose of Lima.
While Holy Spirit no longer has an active CWL, you are always welcome at one of the other active churches within the Diocese. Follow up at:
Active parishes in Saint John area:
- Holy Redeemer
- 316 Somerset Street, Saint John 506 653-6830
- Our Lady of Good Counsel
- Worship sites of Stella Maris, St Joseph’s, and St William’s 506 653-6960
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help
- 74 Almon Lane, Rothesay 506 849-5116
- St. Mark’s
- 171 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis 506 849-5111
- 171 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis 506 849-5111
- Sts. Joachim & Ann
- East Saint John 506 653-6870
- East Saint John 506 653-6870
KOC – Knights of Columbus
Holy Spirit Parish does not have its own KOC council however several of our parishioners belong to Our Lady of the Rosary Council 17984.
The year 2020 saw Council 8094 Saint Rose Worship Site and Council 6770 of Our Lady of the Assumption begin the process of merging the two councils to form a new and larger Our Lady of the Rosary, Council 17984 on the 16th of May 2022.
The last number of years have been difficult on both Council 6770 and 8094 with members getting older and not many new young Catholic men coming forward to carry on the work. The same can be said of Council 9176 of St. Matthews Worship Site who also closed their council in 2022.
With the merger of the two Councils and men from 9176 a membership of 250 Catholic men are dedicated to the principles of charity, unity and fraternity through the KOC 17984.
If you are looking to become a Knight or you are a former Knight and want to get involved use this link https://www.ourladyofassumptionnb.com/groups
Philip Armstrong, Director of recruiting at 506-721-4949 (call or text)
Facebook: Council 17984
If you want more information about Council 8094 and 9176 use this link to our history page.