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Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the
merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Matthew 4:4,7
Pastoral Commission-
Volunteers provide for the spiritual care and
guidance of homebound parishioners and Catholics in local nursing
homes and hospitals. They assist the sick and elderly with
their life crises, holding them up to the Lord in prayers of concern
and petitions for relief. Ministry members coordinate
communion distributors to the sick, the elderly, and assist at
Masses/Communion Services and room Communion at the nursing homes.
Contact persons:
Krys Drasiewski (419.784.5878),
Deacon
Jeff Mayer (419.438.6790), and Theresa Stahl (419.782.0720)
Hospital Visitation-
Volunteers provide basic spiritual comfort in an
atmosphere of respect for the patient's ability to participate,
assuring Holy Communion is available at least weekly. Time
commitments vary according to the patient load.
Contact persons:
Gloria Sunderman (419.782.6132),
Krys
Drasiewski (419.784.5878), and
Deacon Jeff Mayer (419.438.6790)
Homebound Visitation-
Volunteers help homebound parishioners stay
connected with the parish by updating them on events and services at
St. Mary. They also lift them up spiritually and physically by
praying with them for their family and personal needs and by helping
them with contacts that could help with their physical needs.
Time commitments vary according to the number of homebound
parishioners.
Contact persons:
Krys Drasiewski (419.784.5878) and
Deacon Jeff Mayer (419.438.6790)
Nursing Home Visitation-
Volunteers visit Catholic residents at local
nursing homes, praying with them and for them and ensuring that they
receive Holy Communion, if able. They also assist at nursing
home Masses/Communion Services. Pat Weber coordinates a Sunday
morning Communion Service at The Laurels.
Contact persons:
Krys Drasiewski (419.784.5878),
Deacon
Jeff Mayer (419.438.6790), and
Pat Weber (419.784.3541)
Sympathy/Get Well Card Ministry-
On behalf of the parish, sympathy cards will be
sent to the bereaved and get well cards to those in hospitals and
nursing homes.
Contact person:
Shelly Shafer (419.782.2776)
Memorial Acknowledgement Ministry-
This committee sends thank you cards to
individuals that have made a monetary donation in memory or in honor
of a person. An acknowledgement stating the donor's name is
also sent to the family of the person being remembered or honored.
Contact persons:
Josie Dowler (419.784.0579) and Nan
Weakly (419.782.9039)
Prayer Network-
People can request prayers for physical,
emotional, and/or spiritual needs. Their requests are then
communicated to the prayer network who lifts them up to God's love
and mercy. The prayer network could be a great ministry for
those who are unable to volunteer to the parish in other ways.
Contact person:
Ruth Bauer (419.784.1628)
Funeral Dinners-
After receiving a call from the parish office
regarding a funeral, the Coordinator will call a cook, set-up
person, dishwasher, and the maintenance person. The
Coordinator will notify the caller for food donations, specifying
the quantity and type, and they will also contact servers with the
time they should arrive. On the day of the funeral, the food
donations are delivered to the Parish Ministry Center. Cooks
and servers prepare and serve the dinner and clean up. When
many volunteers contribute, no one is overburdened and the bereaved
are comforted.
Contact person:
Becky Mohr (419.784.1003)
Bereavement Support-
This group, lead by specifically trained
volunteers, addresses topics such as understanding grief, expressing
feelings, role changes, stress and coping skills, taking care of
yourself, and additional sources of support. Two six-week
sessions are scheduled per year.
Contact persons:
Laurie Coressel (419.393.4135) or Judy
Sauer (419.395.1080)
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