EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS AND HOMEBOUND CARE

Contact: Fr. Bob  633-8711 (ext. 18) or Patsy Loveland  685-2393

Trained Eucharistic Ministers visit the homes of those who are homebound or in nursing homes, bringing the Spirit of God and the concern of the faith community to those who suffer and are sick. These ministers pray, listen, support, and offer the Eucharist. Gathering people to pray and distributing the Eucharist to residents in their rooms strengthens the church mission to be present to its people. This ministry is offered in four nursing homes in the parish. There is a discernment and training process; volunteers meet monthly at noon in the Old Rectory at Sacred Heart.

PASTORAL CARE -- HOSPITALS

Contact: Fr. Bob  633-8711 (ext. 18)

These ministers visit the sick in the hospitals to bring the Spirit of God and the concern of the Faith Community to those who suffer. Shepherding care and support is offered through the Eucharist, prayer and Holy Scripture. Please call the Office (633-8711) if you or a loved one are hospitalized.

BEFRIENDERS

Contact: Theresa Browne -- 635-1393

Regional Convener: Mary Jo Bay  776-8242

BeFriender Ministry, an ecumenical program of the University of St. Thomas, expands the pastoral care extended by the Church. Lay people are trained to respond to the emotional and spiritual needs of others. BeFrienders bring a caring presence, a listening heart and a living reminder of God's love. Becoming a BeFriender is a sharing of self with others, caring for our neighbor with love and in mutuality.