OUR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
PARISH PRIEST
The Rev'd Fr. Andrew Yaremko was ordained to the priesthood on June 29, 2026, and was appointed Pastoral Administrator of St. Benedict Parish, effective July 1, 2026.
Originally from Mississauga, Ontario, Father Andrew is the third of four sons in a close-knit Catholic family. He first served at the altar at the age of seven at St. Joseph's Parish, where the example of his parish priests fostered a lifelong love for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and service to the Church.
Drawn to the beauty and order of God's creation, Father Andrew studied at York University, earning a Bachelor of Environmental Studies with a minor in Music, while concurrently completing a Bachelor of Education. Throughout his studies, he continued to discern a call to the priesthood, eventually entering seminary formation in Toronto.
During this time, Father Andrew discovered the Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter and found a spiritual home in its reverent liturgy and rich Anglican patrimony. He later completed a Master of Divinity through the Toronto School of Theology and served for two years at St. Thomas More Parish in Toronto before continuing his priestly formation at St. Mary's Seminary in Houston.
Ordained to the transitional diaconate on May 28, 2025, Father Andrew was ordained a priest on June 29, 2026. He now begins his ministry at St. Benedict Parish, where he looks forward to serving the faithful through the celebration of the sacred liturgy, the preaching of the Gospel, and the pastoral care of the parish community.
PARISH SECRETARY
Mr. Luke Gervais is the secretary of St. Benedict's. He and his family, including his wife Rosemary and their nine children, live on a hobby farm outside of the city. They found the Ordinariate and quickly fell in love with its liturgical patrimony & with the community! Luke is an instituted Acolyte for the Ordinariate. He has diplomas in Sacred Studies and Ministry & Leadership from the John Paul II Bible School, and has begun a BA in Theology. He works during the week as a commercial real estate agent.
TREASURER
Mr. Ben Connelly serves as the Treasurer of St. Benedict’s. Originally from Ontario, he moved west and has been an active member of the parish ever since. He previously worked in supply chain management and is now a full-time student at NAIT studying carpentry. Since taking on the role of Treasurer, he has quickly stepped into the responsibilities with diligence and care. In addition to his studies, he sings in the parish choir and is grateful to be part of the life and fellowship of the church community.
CONDUCTOR
Dr. Stephen Gust is the Conductor of the Mass Choir at St. Benedict’s. Although his PhD is in pharmacology, he has been blessed to enjoy a secondary career in choral music. Born and raised in Edmonton, he grew up in church, community and university choirs around the city before gaining professional experience singing in the Schola Cantorum of St. Joseph’s Basilica and Pro Coro Canada. Stephen found the Ordinariate in 2021 and has developed a deep appreciation for its rich liturgy.
PASTORAL COUNCIL
Mrs. Maripaz Rouleau, Mr. Sasha Holmes, Mr. Keith Bennett, Mrs. Diane Payoe, Mrs. Siobhan McKenadel, & Mrs. Danielle Hastie
Ex officio members — Rev'd Fr. Andrew Yaremko, Mr. Luke Gervais
FINANCE COUNCIL
Mrs. Danielle Hastie, Mr. Tony Tucci, & Mr. Luke Gervais,
Ex officio members — Rev'd Fr. Andrew Yaremko, Mr. Ben Connelly
