About Us

The first Catholics to settle in Merrickville were the families of the Irish, Scottish, and French builders of the Rideau Canal (1826-1832). The area was originally served by priests visiting from Perth and Prescott and later from Smiths Falls and Kemptville.

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Today, St. Ann's Parish is home to Catholics in the Village of Merrickville-Wolford and parts of Montague, Marlborough, and Oxford townships.

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In this section:

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• Learn more about our history.

• Take a look around our church through the photo gallery.

• Discover the symbolism behind our logo.

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Pastoral Staff

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Rev. Paul Mawalla
Administrator

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Rev. Mark Mawson
Deacon

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Committees and Ministries

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Our church operates with the talents within our parish community. Please contact the parish office if you would like to get involved.

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Parish Pastoral Council

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The Parish Pastoral Council is a consultative body whose primary purpose is to work with the Pastor regarding matters pertaining to the pastoral life of the parish. It involves representative parishioners in assisting in the discernment of the ongoing pastoral needs of the parish and in suggesting strategies helpful in pastoral planning and action devoted to living out the message of the Gospel. 

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One of the responsibilities of the Council is Pastoral Care. Members visit and bring compassion and Holy Communion to nursing homes and the home bound. They offer emotional and spiritual support. Prayer shawls and rosaries are supplied.

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Finance and Property Committee

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The Finance and Property Committee acts in an advisory capacity to assist the pastor in the administration of the goods of the parish and oversees the finances of the parish. The Committee develops strategies for the fiscal implementation of the goals and priorities set by the Pastor.

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In addition to financial and administrative planning, the Committee monitors necessary maintenance of the parish buildings and other properties with special effort in the area of preventative maintenance. 

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Fundraising and Events Committee

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The Fundraising and Events Committee fosters the parish community by hosting social events. Funds raised help supplement the weekly collection to support the daily operations of the parish and other special projects.

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Music Ministry

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The Music Ministry assists in our weekly celebrations by providing music in the liturgy. The ministry leads the congregation in musical worship at Mass on weekends.

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Membership is open to anyone with an interest in music. Members are expected to attend weekly practices. 

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Qualities of choir members include: 

• a pleasant voice

• ability to take direction

• faithfulness, reliability, and punctuality

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Ability to read music is an asset.

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Singers and musicians wishing to be considered for membership are asked to contact Ricky Lee.

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Pro-Life Representatives

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Pro-Life Representatives coordinate pro-life activities with the wider Church community in the northern deanery. Please direct any pro-life queries, thoughts or suggestions to Gail Glaser or Suzanne Glaser.