We are His people, the flock of the Lord If you are interested in obtaining more information or would like to join any of these committees, please send your name, telephone number and a message to office@olphwinnipeg.ca  New Parishioners Welcoming Team "I was a stranger and you made me welcome." ~Matthew 25: 35 A group of representatives from our parish who make themselves available to  coordinate a social event twice per year in our Parish Hall for the purpose of  welcoming our new parishioners into the community. The purpose of this  ministry is to provide some familiar, friendly faces in order to make the  transition and integration process smoother and easier. Social Committee ~ Representatives from our parish who coordinate various  social functions within the parish, including Coffee Sunday's, picnics,  receptions, etc... These events serve to promote our parish as one body in  Christ, whose members see themselves as brothers and sisters in God's family. Funeral Luncheons ~ A committee established to cater and serve lunch after  funerals held in our parish. This ministry serves to support and reach out to  those families mourning the loss of a loved one by providing this service. Library Service ~ The library service currently consists of two very dedicated  members. All books have been listed under three headings of author, title and  subject. Weekly meetings are held in the library to check the shelves and the  books borrowed. All borrowers of over-due books are sent a request for return.  Donations of books for the library are only accepted after consultation with  Msgr. Comeault. The library lending system is operated on the honour system.     Winnipeg Harvest ~ OLPH runs a small depot that services  West River Heights, Tuxedo and Charleswood on the 2^nd   and 4^th Saturday of each month. Winnipeg Harvest delivers the food to us Friday afternoons around 1:00 pm. On  Saturday Morning at 9:00 am, the recipients come to  collect their food. If you are able to help on either of these days please contact the office for further details. For those currently volunteering, the Winnipeg Harvest Schedule is available for pick-up at the church or at this link.   Gardening  "Then God said, 'Let the earth put forth vegetation: plants yielding seed, and  fruit trees of every kind on earth that bear fruit with the seed in it'. And it was  so." ~Genesis 1:11  A dedicated group of staff and parishioners who cheerfully garden for the Lord!  These individuals ensure a spectacular display of flower gardens, shrubs and  trees around the buildings and grounds of our church property. ~   A representative from our parish who attends  meetings and functions on our behalf.  Development and Peace is an organization set up  under the auspices of Canadian Bishops to assist Third-  World or war/disaster torn countries with money, supplies or personnel. Prairie Seeds ~ A group of mature adults who meet weekly after Mass for  coffee and socializing. Outings are also arranged, and often include pilgrimages, visits to places of mutual interest, and educational experiences. The goal of the  outings is to promote personal and spiritual growth.   Contact Marvin  Locoshavich for Prairie Seeds Group upcoming activities.