Cathedral Operations
CATHEDRAL COUNCIL 2025-2026
- Marilyn Carpenter, Incumbent’s Warden
- Alan Clay, People’s Warden
- Kathy Crang, Regional Council Representative and Cathedral Cupboard Liaison
- David Crest, Treasurer
- Rebecca Godard
- Rita Harrison, Pastoral Vicar
- Miriam King
- Barbara Peel, Lay Member of Diocesan Synod
- Iona Reitsma
- Jo-Anne Ritchie
- Kevin Saya-Moore
- David Tiessen, Incumbent
- David Worrall
- Carolyn Wray, Lay Member of Diocesan Synod
REGIONAL COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
Kathy Crang
SYNOD DELEGATES
- Carolyn Wray
- David Crest
- Barbara Peel
SUB-COMMITTEES
HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER
Don Reitsma serves as the Cathedral’s Health & Safety Officer, following on from the work of the Health and Safety Committee, and reporting to Cathedral Council.
Health and Safety matters include:
- Developing, documenting and reviewing safety protocols, policies and procedures
- Safety training and education of staff and volunteers
- Documenting and monitoring background criminal record checks as required for staff and volunteers
- Review and oversight of the Paladin security contract
- Regular liaison with the properties committee
- Timely incident investigation and reporting
Contact: Don Reitsma
PROPERTY
The Property Committee is responsible for the stewardship of the buildings and grounds of the Cathedral. They implement processes which ensure that any work carried out is of professional quality and oftentimes prep work for projects is carried out by committee members.
In addition to Committee work, members lead stand-alone projects, such as the installation of the new audio-visual system and the various phases of the Cathedral Renovation. The backgrounds of the members include IT repair and installation, industrial concrete work, construction cost analysis, landscape design and installation and transactional writing. Knowledge of the members of the congregation and their employment backgrounds has made involving suitable individuals in projects much easier.
Contact: Cass Crest
CUPBOARD
The Cupboard Committee supports the shared work of the Cathedral Cupboard, which is open every Friday morning to assist people from the neighbourhood with food, clothing, and a place to find refreshment and conversation.
Cathedral Cupboard Coordinators: Ruth Pasemko, Susan Sanger, Diane Ellis
CATERING GROUP
St. Michael’s catering group offers hospitality services for the church community, catering the early Easter morning breakfast, the annual Thankful Dinner, and other special events, including funeral and other receptions. Monies generated via catering services are primarily used to cover food and supplies, with any excess funds contributing to the financial well-being of St Michael’s.
Contact: Louise Griffin – catering@stmichaelscathedral.ca