Allow us to introduce you to the Parish Team at St. Francis of Assisi:

Fr. Stephen Gilbert ~ Pastor

Fr. Stephen is from Kerala, the South West Province of India. He was Ordained in 1992 in Kerala and belonged to the Diocese of Quilon (the first Diocese in India established in 1329!)

He served there as Pastor, Director of Diocesan Youth Ministry, and Director of the Diocesan Catechetical Department. At the province level, he worked as the Deputy Secretary to the Latin Bishops Council.

Fr. Stephen came to Canada on January 14th, 2014, where he started his ministry in the Archdiocese of Toronto. He joined the Diocese of Hamilton on June 2017, and became a Pastor in New Hamburg for 4 years. From there, he served at St. John the Evangelist (Arthur ON), Sacred Heart (Kenilworth, ON) and St. Mary the Immaculate (Palmerston, ON). On June 24th, he became Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Church.

his first assignment as Pastor!  We are blessed to have Fr. Murray as our shepherd and we look forward to many dynamic and faith-filled years with him.

Mrs. Lei Ann Wade ~ Parish Minister

Lei Ann co-ordinates our sacramental programs, oversees various liturgical ministries, assists at masses, presides at liturgies and funeral vigils, is the liaison with St. Paul and St. Bernadette School, and so much more.

Mr. Lazaro Escobar ~ Building Manager

Mr. Gary Howell ~ Assistant Building Manager

Gary retired from teaching only to take on the care and maintenance of St. Francis Church and her grounds. Gary’s care extends to how he works with Doug; he values him and his work, so he can fulfill his job in a meaningful way. Gary’s dedication to our parish community means our Space is kept truly Sacred.

Mrs. Terrianne Moulton ~ Director of Music Ministry

Terrianne is our resident maestro! In grade 7, Fr. Clarence Hauser gave her the keys to St. Aloysius church so she could practice on the organ, and she continued as music minister there for 35 years. Now, she turns her talents to making amazing musical selections and playing both the organ and keyboard at all of our liturgies, as well as encouraging our fabulous choir community to make beautiful music unto the Lord.

Mr. Doug O’Farrell ~ Assistant to Administration

Doug’s love for St. Francis Parish and his steadfast faith make him a wonderful assistant in the parish office, especially in preparing the bulletin for each Sunday. He also helps Gary take care of our church and property, all with a great sense of humour! Doug responds kindly and enthusiastically whenever and wherever he is asked to help out.

Mrs. Amanda Michaels~ Administrative Assistant

Amanda works in the Parish Office from Monday-Friday each week. She prepares our weekly Bulletin, designs and manages the Parish Website, handles the Finances and Diocesan Reports, and supports the efforts of the Parish Team in various ways.

Mrs. Anna Szabo ~ Housekeeper

Anna is a faithful and active member of the St. Francis Parish Community, and participates in various ministries in the church. Anna efficiently and faithfully cares for the Rectory and Offices, and provides support to our entire Parish Team.