Pastoral Care

People who have chosen a ministry of Pastoral Care to those confined by illness or the infirmities of age give thanks for the opportunity to be part of this special ministry. They are people who have chosen to reach out with gentle and tender hands to offer Jesus to those who are sick and suffering. Their call is to share the journey of others by offering the Eucharist and by offering their presence for a chat, a prayer, or an understanding moment.

New confidentiality laws can limit clergy access to names and room numbers of patients in hospitals and nursing homes. If you or a family member are admitted to the hospital, let us know the name of the facility and the room number by calling the parish office. The celebration of the sacraments of Holy Communion, Reconciliation, and the Anointing of the Sick can be arranged when you call.

Pastoral Care ministry includes outreach to: the homebound, the hospitalized, and those in institutions such as nursing homes, rehabilitation centers or senior citizen centers.

If you would like a Pastoral Care Minister to come visit you, or if you are interested in training as a Pastoral Care Minister, please contact Cathy Tucker @ x1007.