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 healthy 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 in providing leadership in establishing appropriate programs and activities.
Maria Rapp, 825-4898
New Baby Committee
These volunteers identify parish families with a new child and acknowledge/congratulate them as they visit with a meal and a gift from the parish.
Tara Herrenbruck, 309-0957
Angel Food Ministry
This ministry reaches out to parish members recently coming home from the hospital and consists of two parts: cooks (of the meal that is delivered) and visitors (who deliver the meal). Volunteers can join one or both groups.
Teresa Kickhaefer, 827-4597 (meal preparation)
Sharron Hamilton, 827-5204 (meal delivery)
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.
Tom Katafiasz, 827-8167
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: 1-800-GIVELIFE. To volunteer and/or donate food, call Janet Sparks, 823-2870.
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. Also provides 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.
Marilyn Hunt, 827-6369
Faithfully Fit Forever
This is an exercise class that combines focus of body, mind, and spirit. Each weekly session consists of 30-40 minutes of exercise, 10 minutes of health education, and 10 minutes of faith and devotion. It is designed for all ages and people of all exercise backgrounds. Dates and times are announced in the parish bulletin.
Maria Rapp, 825-4898
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