Pastoral Care Ministries
(1) Sacrament of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick, and Spiritual Direction. Father Al is available to respond to your sacramental needs. To set up an appointment with him, call or e-mail Cindy Ser at 439-2791 or cindyser@bellsouth.net You are also invited to come to our weekly celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Saturdays, 3:30pm until 4:45pm in the Reconciliation Room (Main Church). Deacon Mike Moody and Deacon John Hartnedy are also available for spiritual consultation. Please call Carol Hamilton at 439-2791, and she will have them contact you.
(2) Spiritual Direction. For those who are being called by the Lord to a deeper life of prayer, spiritual direction may be a graced way to respond. We have several trained spiritual directors in our parish community. Please contact Father Al at 439-2791 or fatheral@bellsouth.net for more information.
(3) Short-term Pastoral Counseling, Bereavement Ministry, Funeral Arrangements, Community Contacts and Referrals. Contact Kathy Ann Jones for an appointment or phone consultation. Call or e-mail: 439-2791 or kathyjones1234@bellsouth.net To join the Bereavement Ministry, ask Kathy Ann to connect you with Lois Ambrosia.
(4) Counseling Services. David O'Byrne provides counseling each Wednesday at our Learning Center. To set up an appointment with him, call or e-mail Kathy Ann Jones, 439-2791 or kathyjones1234@bellsouth.net Bill Brennan provides individual, couples ? group therapy. Bill sets up his own appointments. You may call him at 386-473-3290 for more information.
(5) Saint Vincent de Paul Society. Catholic outreach ministry for those in economic crisis (e.g., food, utility bills, rent). Call 693-4806 to set up an appointment. You can also shop at "The Nearly New Thrift Shop" for reasonably priced clothing and other household items. The shop's hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00am - 3:00pm. The shop may be contacted at 439-0071.
(6) Eucharistic Ministry to the Sick and Homebound. If you know someone who is in need of the Eucharist, please contact Kathy Ann Jones at 439-2791 or kathyjones1234@bellsouth.net
(7) Marriage Preparation. Bob and Pat Federico work closely with couples in the exciting and graced time of marriage preparation. The first step is to set up an interview with Cindy Ser as soon as possible. She will help with the initial stages of fulfilling the Church's requirements for Christian Marriage. Cindy may be contacted at 439-2791 or cindyser@bellsouth.net
(8) Outreach to Divorced Catholics. If you have been divorced, please know that Christ desires to be with you in your time of transition. Call or e-mail Father Al, 439-2791 or fatheral@bellsouth.net, to see how the Church can help.
Definition of Pastoral Care Terms
(1) Sacrament of Reconciliation. Receiving God's pardon and peace through the acknowledgment of our sins, contrition of heart, absolution from sins and doing penance.
(2) Anointing of the Sick. For those who are in need of the Lord's sacramental touch and blessing in times of sickness. Father Al is available to celebrate the healing rites of the Church with you or your loved ones.
(3) Spiritual Direction. If you feel the Lord stirring your heart to a life of deeper prayer and conversion, spiritual direction may help you discern the movements of the Lord in your soul. The relationship between director and directee is a covenant of love based on a mutual commitment to contemplative prayer.
(4) Short-term Pastoral Counseling. Two or three sessions with our pastoral associate, Kathy Ann Jones, to determine the best direction for your pastoral care. Referrals will be provided as needed.
(5) Bereavement Ministry. Meeting with families during times of loss to ease the pain of death. Our bereavement group and our monthly bereavement mass provide opportunities for ongoing healing.
(6) Funeral Arrangements. If you need help in making arrangements for a loved one's funeral, our parish staff is available to make the load lighter. Kathy Ann Jones works together with you and your funeral home of choice to prepare a beautiful and fitting liturgical remembrance of your loved one.
(7) Community Contacts and Referrals. Our parish works very closely with the Saint Vincent de Paul Society and other agencies to help those with economic needs.