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PASTORAL
CARE
As Catholic
Christians we are keenly aware of the needs of our community, these
ministries take us outside of the parish walls to assist those in
need.
Communion
to the Homebound
Many of our elderly parishioners are unable to attend Mass due
to failing health and immobility.
Other parishioners are unable to attend Mass due to surgery or
a temporary illness. Members
of the Homebound Visiting Team serve as a bridge between the whole
community that gathers for Eucharist and those who are unable to
attend by visiting and taking the Eucharist to the sick and homebound.
Training is provided. Rose
Mary Kollodge Ext 18
MultiFaith
Works Care Team
After receiving training, the team is then assigned
to one person or household living with HIV/AIDS (Their “Care
partner”. Together team
members offer practical support and pastoral care to an individual or
household living with AIDS. Activities
may include visiting, transportation, letters and cards, birthday
parties, outings, phone calls, childcare, light housework or meal
support. Even more
important, teams offer a listening ear, a touch, hugs and friendship.
Parish
Retreat Committee
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