AboutUs – Saint Mark the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church https://stmarksaylmer.ca Located in the heart of Aylmer, Quebec, at 160 Rue Principale, J9H 3M8, Saint Mark the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church is a welcoming and faith-filled community dedicated to living out the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Rooted in Christ, we strive to grow in love, deepen our faith, and joyfully serve one another and our wider community. Our parish is a vibrant spiritual home where individuals and families come together to celebrate the sacraments, participate in meaningful worship, and engage in faith-based activities. Through prayer, outreach, and fellowship, we seek to build a strong, compassionate, and inclusive community guided by Catholic teachings and traditions. At Saint Mark’s, we offer regular Masses, sacramental preparation, faith formation programs, and opportunities for service and evangelization. Whether you are new to the area, returning to the Church, or looking for a place to deepen your relationship with God, we warmly invite you to join us in worship and community life. Come and be a part of our parish family—where faith grows, love abounds, and joy is shared! Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:16:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://stmarksaylmer.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/fevicon-icon.jpg AboutUs – Saint Mark the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church https://stmarksaylmer.ca 32 32 Saint Mark’s https://stmarksaylmer.ca/saint-marks/ Mon, 30 Dec 2024 20:19:35 +0000 http://stmarksaylmer.ca/?p=2476

History

June 8, 1955 – Holy See grants permission to erect the parish

Built in 1957 – Sod turning May 19, Cornerstone laid & Blessed September 8 

February 23, 1958 – First Mass in the Church 

The List of Parish Priests

2016 – Current Rev. Fr. John Malazdrewich O.M.I. 

2012 – 2016 Fr. Dan Kelly  

2011 – 2012 Fr Lomer Rooney 

2007-2011 Fr. Bill Marrevee S.J.C. 

2001 – 2007 Fr. Joy-Paul Kallikattukudy 

1991 – 2001 Fr. Bill Marrevee S.J.C.

1983 – 1991 Fr. Don MacLellan

1974 – 1983 Fr. Gerry Michaud 

1955 – 1974 Fr. J.J. Welch

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Rev. Fr. John Malazdrewich, OMI

 

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The Fabrique

The Fabrique is an ecclesiastical corporation whose object is to acquire, possess, hold, and administer property for the practice of the Roman Catholic religion in the parish for which it is constituted (c.F-1: Act respecting Fabriques, Section 13). The Fabrique operates in accordance with the Act and diocesan policies and guidelines.  The wardens are elected by parishioners; while the chairperson is appointed by the Bishop.

To accomplish its role, it is incumbent upon a Fabrique to:

  • Know and understand the pastoral orientation and needs of the parish;
  • Elaborate financial and administrative plans and controls that will assist the realization of parish pastoral priorities as well as the essential administrative and maintenance requirements;
  • Collaborate and co-operate with the PPC and the Pastor (or Mandated Pastoral Team);
  • Work in communion with the Archbishop of Gatineau-Hull.

Fabrique Members 

Monique Washnuk – Chair 

 Pierre Laflamme – Vice Chair 

Karl Deamod 

Maureen Brennan

Jean Pierre Caron 

Richard Ngombo 

Josef Doerig

Theo Twahirwa  (Bookkeeper)

Clint McCrank (Bookkeeper) 

Fr John Malazdrewich – Pastor  

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The Parish Pastoral Council
A consultative body to and in co-responsibility with the Pastor, whose objective is to provide leadership, direction, education, resources and encouragement in the parish’s accomplishment of their mission as expressed under the four poles of church life: liturgy, faith formation, fellowship and transformation of society in accordance with the vision of the church of Gatineau-Hull.

To accomplish its role, it is incumbent upon the Parish Pastoral Council to:

Deepen and assist the parish in deepening its vision of Church by: considering the need for evangelization; recognizing the four characteristics of church life as a means of ensuring that parish actions are balanced and concrete;
Understand and make known the Christian community, taking in consideration the diversity that exists and the different needs; ensure the distribution of the information;
Evaluate the pastoral activities and communicate the results to the parish;
Propose pastoral orientations to the parish and encourage their implementation on short, middle or longer term basis;
Ensure that volunteers are recognized and validated;
Collaborate and cooperate with the Fabrique and Pastor (or Mandated Pastoral Team);
Work in communion with the Archbishop of Gatineau-Hull

PPC Members:

  • David Cardinal – Chair 
  • Elyze Ganuelas 
  • Edward Ferdinand 
  • Nancy Unwin 
  • Logan Martin 
  • Shannon Lepine 
  • Fabrice Ngabo 
  • Ana Obregon
  • Fabrique representative
  • Fr. John Malazdrewich, OMI Pastor

Constitution  – https://stmarksaylmer.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/PPC-Constitution-2004-St.-Marks-Parish-1.pdf

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