Homebound Ministry

Holy Eucharist to the Sick & Homebound

The Church strives to provide a heart of service inclined to those who may be unable to provide for themselves, including time with Jesus. Each Sunday our Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist to the Sick & Homebound - take Holy Communion to homebound parishioners and those Catholics who are in nursing homes and assisted living facilities within our boundaries.

We offer special training a few times each year. If you have ever felt called to assist in bringing Jesus to our Homebound parishioners, please contact Mary Connor for more information.

"Wisdom of the Heart means being with our brothers and sisters. Time spent with the sick is holy time. It is a way of praising God who conforms us to the image of His Son, who [...] himself said: 'I am among you as the one who serves' (Lk 22:27)"

                                                                                                -Pope Francis, 2015 World Day of the Sick

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SMA Friendly Visitors
PURPOSE: To foster friendships between parishioners and individuals that are homebound or feeling isolated from our parish community by serving with love and compassion.

MISSION: A SMA Friendly Visitor is matched up with an individual that lives within our parish boundaries (homebound or living in an assisted living home). We will bring the love of Christ to them as we foster friendship through monthly contact.

Friendly Visitor Volunteer Overview

• At least 18+ years of age & and a registered member of St. Michael. (This can also be a great family volunteer opportunity! - Younger children can help with projects & be accompanied by an adult for visits).
• Make one-year commitment/ with minimum once per month contact with your individual.
• Goal: One contact per month- a phone call, sending a card, delivering a small gift, personal visit (the choice is yours).
• Assist with our Easter lily & Christmas poinsettia delivery by making a personal visit.

This ministry serves a vulnerable population.  Please notify parish staff, Mary Connor, Pastoral Ministry Coordinator- mary.connor@stmichaelcp.org | 913-402-3920 with all concerns and/or changes in you individual contact.
 
We are here to support you!  We are here to answer your questions and will send out monthly reminders with ideas/suggestions for the month. If you are interesting in volunteering as a SMA Friendly Visitor, know someone that may benefit from a Friendly Visitor, or have questions contact Molly Ryne, mollybvn@hotmail.com