Casual visits are made to those unable to come to church. They listen, bring news of what is happening in the parish, and share the parish family’s concern, prayer and support. If an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, they may bring Holy Communion.
Liturgy of the Word w/Communion or other services is celebrated with those in Care Facilities. This person is trained and is scheduled as needed.
Those volunteers in this ministry can assist the Parish Nurse by volunteering to prepare occasional meals as needed for the sick or their family members, as assigned by the Parish Nurse; provide transportation for doctor’s visits, on a neighbor to neighbor basis; call a lonely or widowed parishioner on a weekly basis, to check in on the person, as assigned by the Parish Nurse; send encouraging notes &/or cards to designated parishioners, as assigned by the Parish Nurse; help visit the homebound (after specific training by the Parish Nurse)- You would be assigned a specific parishioner. Continued volunteer opportunities: knit or crochet Prayer shawls, help the Parish Nurse and other nurses on the day of blood pressure screenings with completion of paperwork and/or other duties as assigned. Professional volunteers: RNs, LPNs, P.Ts, CNAs (if certified in BP training) are needed for Blood Pressure screenings and other health screenings that may be offered. All volunteers gratefully welcomed!
The Prayer Tree is a wonderful ministry of caring for those who are ill or facing surgery or other challenges in their lives. It is also a way to have others join in the giving of joy, thanksgiving and praise to our God for the gifts one has received. If you would like to be a member of the prayer tree or if you would like the prayer tree to pray for you (confidentiality is respected), please call the coordinator listed on the front of the bulletin.