We are His people, the flock of the Lord FULL, ACTIVE, CONSCIOUS PARTICIPATION, PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING ONE OF OUR PARISH MINISTRIES Lectors (Readers)  Proclaiming God's Word serves to help all parishioners come to know God  more intimately, but also to develop a personal love and respect for the spoken word. Lectors are responsible for reading the First and Second readings at  Mass, as well as the announcements before Mass, and the Prayers of the  Faithful. Schedule Chalice Program  Chalice is a Catholic charity that primarily supports community  initiatives in developing countries through the sponsorship of  children and elderly in need. You can go to the Chalice Program site  to find more details about this program.  For further information  about the 3 children that OLPH supports, follow this link.  As members of the Catholic Church, we are all called to If you are interested in learning more about any of the following groups, or would like to get involved, please call the parish office at 832-1993 or send an email to: office@olphwinnipeg.ca Altar Servers  A dedicated group of children, youth and adults who play an important role in  showing us as parishioners how we must all participate fully in Catholic Liturgy,  rather than just be spectators. Music Groups/Choirs The Music Ministry consists of volunteer groups of individuals under the  direction of the Coordinator of Music Ministries who assist in leading the  congregation in prayerful liturgy. We have a small folk group that leads the  music at the 5 PM Mass, a choir at the 11 AM Mass and a number of groups that  take turns leading the music at the 9 AM Mass.  We also have a Children's Choir  that practices at 5:30 PM on Mondays (right before Catechism) and sings at the  11 AM Mass on the 2nd Sunday of the month beginning in November. If you are interested in sharing your time and talents within our Music Ministry,  please contact Heather at 832-1993 or by e-mail    Ministry of Hospitality (Ushers/Greeters) These members of the parish provide a welcoming atmosphere to the  congregation arriving for Mass. Ushers also ensure seating for all members of  the congregations, as well as ensuring proper temperature, lighting, and  general comfort. Ushers are responsible for the collection and safety of the  monetary Mass offering. If you would like more information or would like to  become a Minister of Hospitality, please contact Claire at 895-8846.    Sacristans  Individuals charged with the responsibility of maintaining / ensuring good  repair and cleanliness of the Vestments, Albs, Sacred Vessels, Candles and  other Mass needs. These individuals are also responsible for the Mass Kits to  be taken to the care homes and residences, as well as ensuring an adequate  supply of Altar Bread and Wine.    Sound Technicians Individuals responsible for operating the sound system at all functions  occurring in the church - Masses, weddings, funerals, presentations, etc... Liturgy Committee  Individuals responsible for the various liturgical ministries along with any  interested people come together several times a year to assist the parish priest in planning and preparing for the various liturgical celebrations and seasons  throughout the church year. Emphasis is put on harmoniously bringing all  concerned persons together as one symphonic group whose primary goal is to  enable the congregation to offer fitting worship to God. Altar Society  This group of parishioners is practically responsible for the procurements,  maintenance and cleanliness of the altar cloths, banners, cassocks, flowers  and seasonal displays and requirements.   Communion Ministers  Members of the parish who are chosen by the pastor and  accepted by the Archbishop, then trained to administer the  Body and Blood of Christ to the congregation as well as to the  sick and shut-ins. Schedule