Ministry of Care

Ministry of Care

Ministers of Care enable the homebound or those in hospitals or nursing homes to feel that they are part of our Parish Community.

Typical tasks and responsibilities: To bring the Liturgy of the Word and Eucharist to those who are unable to attend daily or/and Sunday Mass. i.e. the sick, homebound, aged and the physically disabled.

Required training or skills: Training for Extraordinary Ministers; VIRTUS certifcation; driver's license.

Approximate time commitment: Depends on the need. Could be 1-2 hrs per week (approx. 1 hr. per call)

Location: Parishioners' homes, area hospitals or nursing homes.

Blessing for Ministers of Care

 Almighty God, you are lavish in bestowing all your gifts;
your mercy is without measure,
and the treasures of your goodness without limit.

We thank you for the ministries of Pastoral Care
with which you have graced your church.

We thank you for these, your ministers,
who faithfully give of themselves in caring for their brothers and sisters.

Send your blessing upon them;
shelter them in the shadow of your wings.

May they see you in the faces of those entrusted to their care,
and may they share your gifts with those in need
out of love for Christ our Lord who lives and reigns for ever and ever.
Amen.

 Pastoral Care Week of Daily Prayers and Reflections - PDF