SEPTEMBER 28, 2025
Registration for our catechism program is now closed for this year.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2025
Ascension of Our Lord Parish is seeking an Organ Scholar for the 2025/26 season.
Our Ideal candidate will be someone who possesses the following qualities:
• A strong command of the keyboard with the ability to sight-read, improvise, and perform solo repertoire
• Excellent vocal skills
• Organization skills,
• Capable of handling administrative tasks such as music filing, managing schedules, and basic in-house duties for concerts and church services
• Ability to work with volunteers and professionals
• Desire to improve their liturgical organ playing, leading hymns, and anthems
• Punctuality
basic conducting skills, or the desire to learn
• Understanding or experience of the Catholic Liturgy
• Enrollment in a post-secondary institution.
The Organ Scholarship position is a flexible one which will allow the successful candidate to not only contribute to the Liturgy, of which the choir is an integral part, but also to learn and grow from their experience under the guidance of the Music Director, Joel Peters. The Organ Scholar will be given the opportunity to contribute to the Sunday Mass via the keyboard (primarily the organ, but occasionally the piano) 2-4 times per month during the Sunday Mass, when not doing so, they will be expected to sing in the Ascension Choir.
The Organ Scholar will be expected at regular Thursday Rehearsals (19h30-21h30) and Sunday Masses (9h30-11h30), in addition to the liturgies occurring during Christmas and Easter.
Following the successful audition, the candidate will be offered a detailed contract with the remuneration of 5,000 dollars for the entire season, divided up over 10 months.
Auditions will be scheduled during the second week of September.
To request an audition or, for more information, please contact
the Director of Music, Joel Peters at:
music@ascensionofourlord.ca
August 16, 2025
Ascension of Our Lord Parish is holding auditions for its 2025-2026 choral season, running from September 2025 to June 2026.
We are an energetic, skilled, welcoming choir singing repertoire ranging from the 10th century to the 21st. The choir’s principal function is to support and enrich the Sunday Mass. The choir also engages in activities such as concerts, recordings, fundraisers, vocal workshops and potlucks!
While previous choral experience within the liturgical tradition is beneficial it is not a requirement.
Volunteer Positions: are open to everyone. Volunteers are expected to commit to Thursday evening rehearsals (19h30- 21h30) and Sunday morning Mass (9h30-11h30).
Paid Positions: candidates must be enrolled at McGill University, commit to Thursday evening rehearsals, Sunday morning Mass, and other special liturgies throughout the year.. The Bas Section Lead is currently available, remunerated at $25/hour, approximately four hours per week.
To request an audition or, for more information, please contact
the Director of Music, Joel Peters at:
music@ascensionofourlord.ca
June 1, 2025
I wish to thank all who participated in the celebration in honour of the 40th anniversary of my ordination to the Holy Priesthood on May 25th.
I was very touched and I appreciate this kind gesture.
I express my gratitude to the Board of Wardens and their collaborators for organizing the event, and all who contributed to the luncheon and the many who were so gracious and generous in contributing to the monetary gift presented to me on that day.
May the Lord reward your kindness to me.
Father Lawrence Mac Eachen
MAY 25, 2025
Father Mac Eachen celebrates the 40th anniversary of his ordination on May 25th.
Please join us for coffee
after the 10:30 mass, on
Sunday May 25th, 2025
to wish Father a
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY !
Food Bank Donation
We have a tradition in our parish to support the hungry on a more continuous basis. Over 860,000 Canadians visit food banks every month, with over 36% of the donations feeding hungry children.
See a list of suggestions for nutritious non-perishable items HERE >>>.