Fr. Antony Cruz Michael, S.A.C. – Pastor
Fr. Antony Cruz Michael, S.A.C. is from a city called Chennai, India. He belongs to the Society of the Catholic Apostolate known as SAC or Pallottines. He completed his philosophical studies in Pradeepa Institute of Philosophy –Goa, earned Bachelor of Theology at Probodhana, Pallottine Centre for Theological and Religious Formation – Mysore (affiliated to Philosphich-theologische Hochschule, Vallendar, Germany), Bachelor Degree in English Literature and Master Degree in Psychology at Periyar University, Salem, India. He pursues his studies in Sociology. He was ordained a priest on May 1, 2009. Since then he has served in different capacities in India as an Associate Pastor, Prefect of the Seminarians, Moderator of the Seminarians, Vocation Promotor and Lecturer.
He came to Edmonton to serve in the Archdiocese of Edmonton in 2013 and served as an Associate Pastor in St. Theresa’s Parish, Millwoods and OLPH Parish, Sherwood Park and Pastor of St. Anthony’s Parish, Lloydminster. He was appointed Pastor of Holy Family Parish in July 2022.
Joanne Willette – Business Coordinator
Our family moved to St. Albert in 1999. We felt so welcomed from the first time we attended Mass at Holy Family.
I earned a Bachelor of Secondary Education at the U of A in Biological Sciences and Mathematics in 1988. After teaching in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec, I ‘retired’ to be at home to raise our girls.
I have been involved in the parish as a lector, CWL member, and with music ministry.
I joined the Pastoral Team in October 2011 and feel blessed to work for such a holy and vibrant parish!
Francine Nolin – Administrative Assistant
I have been married for 21 years and am a mother of four girls. I moved to Edmonton in 2002, where I attended Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and completed a two-year diploma in Culinary Arts. Over the years, I have worked in several restaurants while also dedicating much of my time to raising my daughters, helping at their schools, running a dayhome, and babysitting. I have always enjoyed serving others and being involved in my church community, both as a young person and throughout my adult life, especially through music, singing, and hospitality. I have worked in the office at Holy Family Parish since September of 2024 and I am always willing to lend a helping hand and genuinely happy to support others whenever I can.
Stacey Jost – Volunteer Coordinator
I have been a member of Holy Family Parish since 2006 when my husband Bob and I moved to St. Albert.
I have been married for 20 years and have 5 children. I was trained in the field of social work but chose to be stay at home mother for the past 18 years. In that time I have had to opportunity to volunteer in various ministries in the parish including coordinating a Mom’s group, teaching Marriage Preparation classes, Lectoring, Ushering, working with the Social Action and Refugee committees as well as teaching children’s catechism.
I look forward to this new opportunity to serve our parish community.
Stephan Messenger
Greetings. My name is Stephan Messenger. I am very pleased that Holy Family Parish and The Edmonton Archdiocese have recently increased my custodial position to full time. I look forward to serving the Parish staff and parishioners by continuing to provide a clean and welcoming place of worship.
In my free time, I enjoy camping, hockey, ringette, and playing games with my two children who are 11 and 9 years old. My alone time is spent on “Do It Yourself” crafts, woodworking and playing hockey. Oh yes, and of course, watching college football games!
Parish Pastoral Council
An advisory and consultative body working in concert with the Pastor and Pastoral Team. PPC normally meet on the third Wednesday of each month, from September to June. Parishioners are welcome to attend the meetings as observers.
Contact: ppc@holyfamilyparish.ca
Finance Committee
Provides financial advice and assistance to the pastor, parish pastoral council and the parish at large. Meets regularly to review monthly accounting activities.
Contact: Terry W. : finance@holyfamilyparish.ca
Volunteer Management
Assist in the recruitment and screening of ALL parish volunteers who are serving in ALL parish ministries.
Contact: Stacey J. volunteermanagement@holyfamilyparish.ca
Office Volunteers
Providing assistance in the parish office through light office duties – answering phones, assisting parishioners at the door, folding bulletins and more.
Contact: hfp@holyfamilyparish.ca
Maintenance Committee
Tradespersons and handy-persons needed to help maintain the church, rectory and grounds.
Contact: Bill V. maintenance@holyfamilyparish.ca