Picture of St. Mary's Bentwood Box "Infinity" design
St. Mary's Bentwood Box
Bentwood boxes are a traditional item made by the First Nations people of the Pacific North West coast. Our Box was Made by James Michels.
Image of Jesus with the words Spiritual Communion Prayer
Spiritual Communion
A New Spiritual Communion Prayer from Diana Macalintal at GIA Publications.
Photo of Archbishop Francis Leo as he is installed in Toronto March 25, 2023
YouTube Link
The Installation Mass for Archbishop Francis Leo from St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica - March 25, 2023.
Image of Refugees in a boat seeking refuge
Refugee Sponsorship
Over the Past 3 Years we have supported 2 families that have settled in the Barrie Area. We want to welcome another family and need your support!
kids jumping
Youth Meetings in Sept!
We are lucky to have a very active Youth Ministry at St. Mary's. The new schedules for the 2023-24 year are here.
Latest News
Life Story Writing Program starts September
Life Story Writing Program: September 2023 The Life Story Writing Programme provides an opportunity to look back over...
life story writing
Eucharist
Preparing for First Sharing in Holy Communion 2023-24
Preparing for First Sharing in Holy Communion The preparation for the sacraments formally begins in September. Information meetings...
Confirmation 2023-24 Meetings
The preparation for the sacraments formally begins in September. Information meetings will be held in the Church during...
Cross and flame
Seasons of Hope Bereavement
Seasons of Hope Bereavement Group -Fall Session
Fall Session Seasons of Hope Bereavement Group to Begin This program is centered on Jesus Christ and grounded...
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65 Amelia Street
Barrie, ON
L4M 1M7

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65 Amelia Street
Barrie, ON
L4M 1M7

t:  705.728.2985
e:  stmarysba@archtoronto.org

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Clergy
Rev. Laurence Leger
Pastor

Rev. Savio Bruto da Costa
Associate Pastor

Deacon Delbert Allan
Deacon Assistant

Parish Staff
Susan Scarff
Secretary
Stmarysba@archtoronto.org
Ext. 101

Dennis Cormier
Custodian
705-728-2985

Catherine Ecker
Co-ordinator Ministry with Maturing Adults & Parish Catechist
cecker@archtoronto.org
Ext. 115

Shannon Barks
Music Ministry & Youth Ministry
shannonbarks@hotmail.com
Ext. 116

Cathy O'Connor Horgan
Custodian of Records
chorgan@archtoronto.org
Ext. 113

David Murdoch
Pastoral Assistant
dmurdoch@archtoronto.org
705-728-2985

Pat Borho
Accounting
pborho@archtoronto.org
Ext. 102

every child matters
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
A parishioner, Alastair MacLeod, has composed a poem in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
"Its Time"
September 2023 Stewardship Saint
Stewardship in our day-to-day lives
The International Catholic Stewardship Council provides monthly reflections on how we can foster an environment in which stewardship is understood, accepted and practiced throughout our daily lives. Each month, the ICSC spotlights a saint that is particularly inspiring. This month, September 2023, we learn about Saint Peter Claver
September 2023: Saint Peter Claver
Picture of the members of the Band 90 and 9
90 n' 9
90 n' 9 is a Praise and Worship band associated with the music ministry at St. Mary's Church in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. Our purpose is to communicate the love of Christ through contemporary Christian music. We are proudly Catholic and Canadian! Part of St. Mary's Youth Ministry and with strong ties to St. Joseph's high school in Barrie we are part of the large and vibrant Catholic community in the area. St. Mary's music and youth ministries are under the direction of Shannon Barks and are supported by Fr. Larry Léger-Pastor, Fr. Neyomal Silva-Associate Pastor and Deacon Del Allan, Permanent Deacon.
90 n' 9 YouTube Channel


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