Volunteer Appreciation Week

April 19 to April 25

This is a time of appreciation and celebration of every volunteer and the positive impact each of their contributions make to our parish communities. Our volunteers do more than contribute; they inspire our entire community to answer the call and put faith into action. This year’s theme, “Ignite Volunteerism” is reflected in Isaiah 6:8 “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, 'Whom shall I send? Who will go for us?” “Here am I,” I said; “send me!” By answering God’s call, our volunteers do more than meet a need—they ignite a spirit of service that reflects His love.

Every day across the Archdiocese of Toronto, parishioners generously give their time and talent. Collectively, these efforts are amplified and resonate throughout our parish communities, creating ripples and sparking waves of positive change. These waves of change exemplify the power of faith and the extensive impact of collective dedication to doing good deeds.

We recognize that each of our parish volunteers are at the heart of the Archdiocesan call to stewardship and are instrumental in all that we do. We thank each one of you, from the tireless work of Volunteer Screening, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Ushers, Choirs, Cantors and Musicians, Collection Counters, Altar Servers, Friday and Sunday Pastoral Care Ministry, Ministry Leaders, First Holy Communion and Confirmation Catechists, and so many other volunteers.