Christian Service
We
are called…
Welcome
to our Christian Service page. Here, you can learn about ways to
live your faith by reaching out to others in the St. John Brebeuf
Parish community and beyond, in ways that nurture mind, body and
spirit.
Pastoral Care
“How beautiful a day can
be when kindness touches it.”
-George Ellison
Bereavement
Ministry
We
are called to answer God's call to bring healing comfort and spiritual
support to those who mourn a loss through death.
St.
John Brebeuf offers a weekly Bereavement Support Group, Thursday
mornings following the 9:15 am mass, in the St. Marie Room for Adult
parishioners, and non-parishioners of Christian faith on a referral
basis. Gathering
days are subject to change. If you are interested in attending, please
contact the Parish Office for more information at 488-4467.
Eucharistic
Outreach Ministry
We
are called to provide spiritual nourishment and companionship to
the sick and shut-in members of our parish community. Volunteers
are needed on an ongoing basis to take the Eucharist to parishioners,
and provide visitation at private residences and neighborhood senior
care facilities. Service opportunities include:
Central
Park Lodge : Weekly ministers
of the Eucharist
Convalescent
Home : Weekly visit
Lindenwood
Manor : Weekly minister of
the Eucharist
Riverview
Centre (Palliative Care):
Weekly ministers of the Eucharist
Tuxedo
Villa : Weekly ministers of
the Eucharist, monthly Masses third Wednesday of each month from
Sept. to June.
The
Waverley : Weekly ministers
of the Eucharist
The
Wellington : Weekly minister
of the Eucharist
Deer
Lodge Centre and Hospitals :
Visits and Eucharistic ministry, as needed
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Boulton Bay: Weekly ministers of the Eucharist and
monthly mass, fourth Thursday of each Month from Sept. to June.
For
more information, call the parish office @ 488-4467.
Parish-Affiliated
Christian Outreach Organizations
“Prayer
begets faith, faith begets love, and love begets service on behalf
of the poor.”
-Mother
Theresa of Calcutta
Agape
Table
Located
at 175 Colony St. , Agape Table provides one meal each weekday to
anyone in need, in an atmosphere of safety, acceptance, dignity
and respect.Donations of non-perishable foods, used for emergency
hampers, are always welcome, as are drivers to take food to 515
Stradbrook.
For
more information, call Lou or Naomi @ 786-2370, or Janice Dobson,
Parish Contact @489-0335.
Alpha
House Project Inc.
Alpha
House provides safe housing and support for women and children leaving
domestic violence. Counseling is offered, as well as workshops in
parenting skills, job skills and self-esteem development. Donations
of money, clothing and household goods are gratefully accepted.
For
more information, call Nancy Braun, Director @ 982-2011.
E-Mail
alphahse@mts.net
Alpha
House website
Canadian
Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CCODP)
The
CCODP was established in 1967 to find solutions to the causes of
poverty and injustice. It serves as the international development
arm of the Canadian Catholic Church. The funds (individual donations
and government grants) support grassroots groups abroad. SHARE LENT
is one of these projects.
For
more information, call Diana Ludwick, Parish Contact @ 489-5767.
Development
and Peace website
Catholic Women's League: St.
John Brebeuf Council 
The Catholic Women's League
of Canada is a national organization rooted to gospel values calling
its members to holiness through service to the people of God.
The St. John Brebeuf council meets at 7:00 pm, the 4th Tuesday
of each month from September through June in the Parish Hall.
All Catholic women 16 years and older are invited to attend. New
members are welcome.
Hospice
and Palliative Care Manitoba
Hospice
& Palliative Care Manitoba provides comfort for individuals
and their families living with a terminal illness or coping with
grief. Volunteers are needed in the areas of companion support,
office and administrative support, fundraising and more.
For
more information, call Carmen Court , Coordinator of Volunteers
@ 889-8525.
E-Mail:
ccourt@manitobahospice.mb.ca
Hospice
& Palliative Care Manitoba website
House
of Hesed
The
House of Hesed provides a home, along with physical, emotional,
social and spiritual support for persons affected by HIV and their
families, partners and caregivers. Friendly, outgoing volunteers
are needed one day per week, as are donations of food, cleaning
supplies and money.
For
more information, call Moe Feakes, Director @ 772-4793.
E-Mail:
admin@HouseofHesed.ca
House
of Hesed website
Immaculate
Conception Drop-In Centre
Located
at 181 Austin Street, the Immaculate Conception Drop-In Centre is a
safe, non-judgmental meeting place where the city's most marginalized
citizens come each Sunday to visit the Clothing Depot for warm socks
and winterwear, and other essential clothing items, and share
fellowship and a hot meal prepared by local cuurches and other
charitable organizations. St. John Brebeuf volunteers make stew and
cupcakes twice a year. The parish provides the meat. Stew is brought to
the Church on a designated Sunday. Drivers are also needed to transport
the food.
For
more information, call Jane Robinson, Parish Contact @488-0893.
Knights
of Columbus Council #1107
The
Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men's fraternal benefit society,
committed to the benevolent service of the Church, the family and
the greater community.
The
Winnipeg - St. John Brebeuf Council #1107 serves the St. John Brebeuf
parish/ school community. New members are always welcome.
General Council meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month
from September through June at 7:30 pm in the Downstairs Meeting Room
at St. John Brebeuf Parish.
For more
information about Council #1107, please contact Lawrie Caron at 981-4096 and visit the K
OF C #1107 website
L'Arche
Winnipeg Inc.
L'Arche
Winnipeg , located at 118 Regent Ave. E. , is part of an international
federation communities where people with developmental disabilities
and those who help them live and work together in a commitment of
mutual friendship and growth. Volunteers are needed as “special
friends”, for house maintenance, driving or other duties.
For
more information, call Lani-Marie Thiessen, Volunteer Coordonator
at 237-0300.
E-Mail:
lthiessen@larchewinnipeg.org
L'Arche
Winnipeg website
League
for Life in Manitoba Inc.
The
League for Life in Manitoba Inc., located at 579 Des Meurons St.
contributes to the protection of life for all people from the moment
of conception to a natural death by providing educational material.
Volunteers are needed to assist with office duties and staff promotional
booths. Financial support is always welcomed.
For
more information, call Marie-Jo Laroche, Executive Director @ 233-
8047.
E-Mail:
L4L@mts.net
League
for Life In Manitoba website
Meals
on Wheels Winnipeg
Meals
on Wheels Winnipeg, located at 500-283 Portage Ave. , provides nutritious
meals delivered by volunteers to those in the community who are
unable to prepare or otherwise obtain them. Volunteers are needed
as drivers, servers, route captains, and for office duties.
For
more information, call 956-7711.
E-Mail:
meals@mealsonwheelswpg.ca
Meals
on Wheels Winnipeg website
Micah
House
Micah
House is the Archdiocese of Winnipeg's centre for Social Justice.
It is located at 1039 Main Street (at Magnus Ave. )
For
more information, call Sr. Johanna Jonker, Director @ 589-5393.
E-Mail:
socialjustice@archwinnipeg.ca
Micah
House website
Next
Step Peer Support Program
The
Next Step Peer Support Program offers ex-offenders an opportunity
to gather weekly for support as they attempt reintegration into
the community. Needs can be anything from job opportunities to affordable
housing.
For
more information, call Sr. Carol Peloquin @ 334-7596.
E-Mail:
cpeloquin2003@yahoo.ca
Our
Place/Chez Nous
Our
Place/Chez Nous, located at 676 Main Street , is a daytime drop-in centre
for street people. It is open from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm . Meals are
not served, but coffee and biscuits are always available. Here, street
people can find shelter for the day, as well as activities that promote
creative development, clothing, and an opportunity to care for personal
hygiene needs. Volunteers are welcomed, as are donations of money, clothing
and personal hygiene products. The Centre is currently
open only Tuesdays and Thursdays. Volunteers are needed to assist
the Centre in opening other days. If you can help, please call
956-1359 and leave a message.
For
more information, call Janice Dobson, Parish Contact @ 489-0335.
Pregnancy
Distress Thrift Shop
The
Pregancy Distress Thrift Shop at 555 Spence St. provides clothing, furniture
and household goods at a low cost to the community. The store is staffed
by low-income individuals. Funds raised support struggling mothers with
counseling and education. Donations of household items, clothing and
toys are welcomed. An outreach project of Pregnancy & Family Support Services Inc.
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