Health Ministry
Parish Nurse
The Parish Nurse provide programs and services, such as blood pressure screening, health counseling and teaching, grief and bereavement programs, annual blood drives, patient advocacy, and visitation.
Also available through the Parish Nurse’s office, the Eucharistic Ministry to the Homebound ensures that those who are unable to get to Mass can still receive Jesus in Holy Communion. This ministry takes place in the individual’s home, at the hospital, or nursing home. Please call the Parish Nurse if you or someone you love would benefit from this ministry.
The Parish Nurse is available to discuss health concerns, help you to navigate the health care system, and make referrals to appropriate resources. Please call the parish office to access any of these services for yourself or a family member. All services provided by the Parish Nurse are confidential. The Parish Nurse’s services are not a substitute for emergency medical or home health care.
The Parish Nurse provide programs and services, such as blood pressure screening, health counseling and teaching, grief and bereavement programs, annual blood drives, patient advocacy, and visitation.
Also available through the Parish Nurse’s office, the Eucharistic Ministry to the Homebound ensures that those who are unable to get to Mass can still receive Jesus in Holy Communion. This ministry takes place in the individual’s home, at the hospital, or nursing home. Please call the Parish Nurse if you or someone you love would benefit from this ministry.
The Parish Nurse is available to discuss health concerns, help you to navigate the health care system, and make referrals to appropriate resources. Please call the parish office to access any of these services for yourself or a family member. All services provided by the Parish Nurse are confidential. The Parish Nurse’s services are not a substitute for emergency medical or home health care.
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
This sacrament is intended for any person whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age. Through this sacrament, the Holy Spirit shares the blessings of health, trust in God, and strength against temptation. Anointing of the Sick enables the Church to share with a person a new strength to bear suffering bravely and even to fight against suffering. This sacrament always ministers to the whole person and strives to bring about a deep inner healing, as well as the forgiveness of sins when necessary. The Sacrament of the Sick can be celebrated more than once by an individual.
Parishioners planning to enter the hospital are encouraged to make arrangements to receive this sacrament prior to admission. The sacrament is also available the first Saturday of each month immediately following the 4:00 p.m. Mass.
