After Mass on Saturday, August 12th, parishioners and members of the community gathered in the Parish Hall to recognized the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s contributions towards the new stair lift via the Ontario150 grant. The new stair lift (connecting the Sanctuary to the Parish Hall) allows St. Joseph’s to better serve all members of the community, regardless of their level of mobility.

Ottawa-Vanier MPP Nathalie Des Rosiers was on hand to present the official Ontario Trillium Foundation plaque to St. Joseph’s, as was City Councillor Mathieu Fleury. Both shared their thoughts on the importance of mobility and congratulated St. Joseph’s on remaining an open and ever-changing community.

Executive Director, Chris Adam, also took a moment to thank the late David Wink, a parishioner who passed much too young, whom provided the parish with a bequest upon his passing with the hope that it would be put towards a noble cause. A photo of David will be placed alongside the Ontario Trillium Foundation plaque. His contribution, paired with the Ontario150 grant, put this project in motion.

In late 2016, St. Joseph’s Parish applied for and received a generous grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to replace the stair lift in the Parish Hall and make our space more accessible for parishioners, our on-going renters and the broader community that uses our facilities. The Ontario Trillium Foundation provided the parish with $34,000 in funding. We are thankful for this generous contribution to our parish community. The Ontario150 Community Capital Program aims to enhance public spaces where Ontarians gather, particularly during the 150^th anniversary of Canada and the Province of Ontario. As a downtown Parish in the heart of the nation’s capital, and a historic presence in this community going back to 1856, we are pleased to announce this enhancement to our space.

Looking for a grant? Visit www.otc.ca to find out how the Ottawa Trillium Foundation can help you!

Job Title: Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry & Faith Formation
Job Type: Continuing full-time at 37.5 hours per week
Location: 151 Laurier Ave. East, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N8
Job Category: Pastoral
Number of Positions: 1
Date Posted: May 4, 2017
Closing Date: Open until filled
Salary: $38,000 – $42,000 (Commensurate with experience) + Benefits
Approximate Start Date: June 2017

St. Joseph’s Parish, an inclusive and vibrant Roman Catholic faith community is hiring a Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry & Faith Formation to join our staff team. We are an urban church, located adjacent to the University of Ottawa. Established by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate in 1856, it is the Parish’s mission to reach out to the most marginalized in our broader community in the spirit of social justice and to sustain a faith community that is open and welcoming to all.

Full Job Description

All those interested are invited to apply by submitting:

1. A cover letter, which outlines how the core competencies in the attached job description are met through a combination of relevant employment, volunteer experience, as well as educational background, and attests to the applicant’s understanding of our Parish mission;
2. An updated curriculum vitae;
3. The contact information for two professional references who can speak to the candidate’s relevant educational, employment or volunteer experience.

Please submit the above documents by email to Christopher Adam, Executive Director: cadam@st-josephs.ca .

We thank all applicant for their interest in this position. Only candidates short-listed for an interview will be contacted.

***HR Note: Equivalencies, where appropriate, will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications.

This morning, our Executive Director, Chris Adam gave the following message to the CHIN Radio – 97.9 FM listeners (It will air on Dec. 25th and January 1st, 2017):

“St. Joseph’s Parish wishes listeners of CHIN Radio a Merry Christmas and the very best for the New Year. Our Roman Catholic faith community has a mission of reaching out in solidarity to those who are poor or marginalized in the Ottawa community at large. Five days a week, we serve hot, nutritious meals to over 100 guests at our St. Joe’s Supper Table community meal program, while our St. Joe’s Women’s Centre day program provides meals and programming to women and children in need. We strive to be an inclusive community—in our liturgical celebrations and in our outreach programs alike. And we look forward to welcoming you! For more information on what St. Joseph’s has to offer, please call 613-233-4095 or visit our website: www.st-josephs.ca

St. Joseph’s Parish of Ottawa – Welcoming all!”

Thank you to CHIN Radio for their continued support and for allowing St. Joe’s to spread the word to the City of Ottawa this Christmas season.