The Health & Wellness Ministry program provides a way for the church to expand its potential as a healing community. It is based on the concept of caring for the whole person-body, mind, and spirit. Direct hands-on nursing care is not provided. All parishioners can be involved in parish health ministry by volunteering as a member of one of the health ministry teams or by participating in any of the activities.
Doris Worcester, Parish Nurse, 827-5575
Health Ministry Cabinet
This Cabinet is made up of volunteers who are concerned about health issues and who are committed to seeing that the healing ministry of Jesus is fulfilled. The Cabinet provides support and direction to the Parish Nurse by providing leadership in establishing appropriate programs and activities.
Pamela Anderson, 452-8835
Angel Food Cooks
These volunteers gather at the Parish Hall 2-3 times a year to prepare and freeze meals that will be taken to parishioners recently coming home from the hospital. Meals are planned and prepared under the guidance of a nutritionist. Cooking events are a fun opportunity for fellowship while serving others.
Linda Baumberger, 827-9922
Angel Food Visitors
The visitors represent the parish by delivering a meal to the family of somone who has been in the hospital. They also have the opportunity to help the parish identify other ways that we, as church, might serve our brothers and sisters.
Karel Maneth, 825-5117
Parent/New Baby Cooks
These volunteers gather at the Parish Hall 2-3 times a year to prepare and freeze meals that will be taken to parishioners with a new baby in the family. Meals are planned and prepared under the guidance of a nutritionist. Cooking events are a fun opportunity for fellowship while serving others.
Linda Baumberger, 827-9922
Parent/New Baby Visitors
Visitors help to identify parish families with a new child and acknowledge/congratulate them as they visit, bringing a meal and a gift from the parish.
Joyce Ratcliff, 823-2688
Helping Hands Team
Volunteers reach out to others in time of need to do a variety of “odd jobs” around the house: rake leaves, shovel snow, provide rides to parish activities, etc.
Doris Worcester, 827-5575
Blood Pressure Checks
Healthcare providers of the parish offer the service of taking parishioners’ blood pressures after Masses the first weekend of each month. Volunteers take turns assisting in the service.
Doris Worcester, 827-5575
Blood Drives
St. Mary’s Parish sponsors an American Red Cross blood drive six times a year. Adults can volunteer their time or donate food for the donors.
To donate blood, call Pat Jacobs, 825-2007
To volunteer and/or donate food, call Carol Linenberger, 827-5735
Hospital Visitation Committee
Volunteers extend the presence of our parish by visiting parishioners who are hospitalized.
Doris Worcester, 827-5575
Homebound / Respite Committee
Volunteers help provide companionship to homebound parishioners through weekly visits or periodic phone calls. Some volunteers also provide brief respite breaks for home caregivers.
Doris Worcester, 827-5575
Health Education Team
The members of this team plan and coordinate health education programs (physical, emotional, and spiritual) or activities for youth, adults, and seniors.
Doris Worcester, 827-5575
Grief Ministry Team
This ministry assists with providing grief support such as visits, cards, or phone calls for parishioners dealing with a loss.
Doris Worcester, 827-5575
Pray
God Bless!