Meet Our Team
Parish Leadership Team
PASTOR
Fr. Alex Coulatti
Fr. Alex Colautti is the Pastor of Saint Benedict Parish and leads the Pastoral Leadership Team.ASSOCIATE PASTOR, PASTORAL DIRECTOR
Fr. Miguel Perez
ASSOCIATE PASTOR, PASTORAL DIRECTOR
Fr. Eran Amarasingha
Fr. Eran Amarasingha is an associate pastor of Saint Benedict Parish. He also leads people in the areas of sacramental preparation, liturgical ministries, and youth ministry.
PASTORAL DIRECTOR
Tanya LeRue
Tanya LeRue leads people in the areas of hospitality, communications, and audio visual ministries. Send Tanya an email: [email protected]
PASTORAL DIRECTOR
Noreen Smith
Noreen Smith leads people in the areas of finance, facilities, music, and outreach ministries. Send Noreen an email: [email protected]Staff Members
OUTREACH COORDINATOR
Judy Lewis
Judy Lewis is our Outreach Coordinator. She works closely with Noreen in leading the Outreach Team, which works for social justice in our city. Send Judy an email: [email protected]
Alpha Coordinator
Silvia Melendez
Silvia Melendez leads our parish’s Alpha ministry, helping people encounter Jesus and explore the Christian faith in an open and welcoming environment. She oversees the planning and running of Alpha for adults and young adults, including hospitality, small group discussions, talks, and retreats. Send Silvia an email: [email protected]
SACRAMENTS COORDINATOR
Ashwini Raj
Ashwini Raj accompanies our parishioners as they prepare for the sacraments, offering guidance, support, and a warm welcome along the way. From Baptism and First Communion to Confirmation, Marriage, and RCIA/OCIA, Ashwini helps individuals and families take each step with confidence and joy. Send Ashwini an email: [email protected] Interested in Sacraments at Saint Benedict Parish? Visit saintbenedict.ca/sacraments and fill out the form!
Youth Ministry Coordinator
Ethan Hargreaves
Ethan Hargreaves is our Youth Ministry Coordinator. He accompanies junior high and high school students, giving them a space to encounter Jesus and serve His church with their peers. Send Ethan an email: [email protected]
FINANCE MANAGER
Chris Yetman
Chris is our Finance Manager. He ensures our parish’s finances are healthy, we are good stewards of all of the parishioners’ giving, and that we have the funds we need for our mission. Send Chris an email: [email protected]
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Vanessa Noujaim
Vanessa is our Communications Coordinator. She manages the parish’s communications tools, from our website and social media to our email updates and Mass announcements. Send Vanessa an email: [email protected]
OFFICE COORDINATOR & PASTOR'S ASSISTANT
Arlene Sibley
Arlene is the Office Coordinator & Pastor's Assistant. She manages our parish's office, assists with sacramental records, and helps Fr. Simon with his busy schedule. Send Arlene an email: [email protected]
FACILITIES COORDINATOR
Tulio Quintero
Tulio is our Facilities Coordinator. He maintains our building and property so we have a great home base for our missionary activity. Send Tulio an email: [email protected]
AUDIOVISUAL COORDINATOR
Jerin Joseph
Jerin Joseph is our Audiovisual Coordinator. He ensures that our in-person and online experiences look and sound amazing. Send Jerin an email: [email protected]