Pastoral Care

"For I was sick and you took care of me." Matthew 25:36.

Visiting the sick, hospitalized and home-bound
The purpose of this ministry is to bring St. John the Divine to those unable to get to church.  These visits may include bringing communion to them at home or in a hospital, nursing home or assisted living residence.  Anointing for healing is also offered.  Communion in this setting is given by our Lay Eucharistic Ministers who are trained and then licensed by the Bishop.  

Cookies for college students 
Soul Sisters November activity is to prepare goody boxes to ship to college students to enjoy while studying for final exams.  

Companioning those who are grieving  
In support of parish members who are grieving over the loss of a family member, we give small published books, Looking Up While Lying Down and/or When Death Has Touched Your Life.  In addition, a series of four books addressing grief throughout the first year after death, is given to persons experiencing such a loss. The pastoral care team also has prepared a booklet of prayers, canticles, and psalms found in Episcopal resource books.  This booklet is given to persons in need of spiritual support.  It is also available to anyone who desires.  Check on the table in the entrance hall between the sanctuary and Healy Hall.

Prayer Ministry
Prayer Ministry members commit to praying for those on our Prayer List.  There are many ways one can pray.  The prayers meet about once a quarter to update our listing, to talk about concerns, to offer prayers and to celebrate our ministry together. 

Divine Knitters
The ministry of knitting “Healing Shawls,” also known as “Prayer Shawls,” by volunteers from the parish and giving them to parishioners, relatives, and friends in need of healing prayers and comfort has continued since its beginnings in 2003.   Although knitters may not know who will be receiving their finished piece of art, they focus on prayers for healing while knitting.  A prayer card is included with the shawl.