Healing Ministry
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Volunteer Sign-Up
Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.” When we suffer sickness or loss of any kind we are like sheep . . . vulnerable, lost and empty.
The Healing Ministry exists to reach out and actively listen, to provide support, practical information, education, and referrals to other resources, and to provide respite and faith support to anyone in need. If you suffer from a
chronic condition like Alzheimer’s or stroke, or have a serious illness like cancer, or if you have lost a loved one to death, divorce, or separation, this group exists to help you.
We encourage you to take advantage of the knowledge, skill, and understanding available through this group, which offers valuable practical and emotional support gained through their experience.
You are welcome to join us as we meet every second and fourth Sunday at 1:00 pm in the church library/conference room. Our group is on going and open to visitors and members. We plan to divide our 90 minutes into two parts:(1) business of the group (2) sharing in further education of our group about grief and healing. We will announce guest speakers several times a year.
With their permission, names of parish members who are ill in the weekly bulletin and in the weekly Development Office Express so
we all know who wants prayer.
Below are the names, contact information, and some background about the illness or loss with which we are most familiar. The group members are volunteers who offer their support freely. They’re not offering professional help or advice. You are encouraged to contact any member at your convenience. Please keep this list handy for future reference, and of course you can always call the church office. If you want more information about the Healing Ministry, please contact Mike Ryan or John Calzavara.
Volunteer Sign-Up
Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.” When we suffer sickness or loss of any kind we are like sheep . . . vulnerable, lost and empty.
The Healing Ministry exists to reach out and actively listen, to provide support, practical information, education, and referrals to other resources, and to provide respite and faith support to anyone in need. If you suffer from a
chronic condition like Alzheimer’s or stroke, or have a serious illness like cancer, or if you have lost a loved one to death, divorce, or separation, this group exists to help you.
We encourage you to take advantage of the knowledge, skill, and understanding available through this group, which offers valuable practical and emotional support gained through their experience.
You are welcome to join us as we meet every second and fourth Sunday at 1:00 pm in the church library/conference room. Our group is on going and open to visitors and members. We plan to divide our 90 minutes into two parts:(1) business of the group (2) sharing in further education of our group about grief and healing. We will announce guest speakers several times a year.
With their permission, names of parish members who are ill in the weekly bulletin and in the weekly Development Office Express so
we all know who wants prayer.
Below are the names, contact information, and some background about the illness or loss with which we are most familiar. The group members are volunteers who offer their support freely. They’re not offering professional help or advice. You are encouraged to contact any member at your convenience. Please keep this list handy for future reference, and of course you can always call the church office. If you want more information about the Healing Ministry, please contact Mike Ryan or John Calzavara.
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Experience: |
Names: |
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Phone # |
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Loss of child; troubled teen |
Linda & John Hardesty |
414-5677 |
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Prayer support; Loss of child |
Penny Salamon |
370-3689 |
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Loss of child; cancer |
Emily Dyche |
641-1939 |
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Stroke; insurance and caregiver dealings |
Lloyd & Bobbie Galicki |
832-1558 |
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Loss of spouse or loved one |
Bob & Nanette Martin |
232-8701 |
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Bereavement; divorce; loss of parent |
Susan Hoefler |
834-2602 |
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Cancer: esp. lung and prostate |
Faye & Mike Ryan |
832-6145 |
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Cancer: esp. lung |
Gene & Carol Klein |
834-4677 |
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Breast Cancer |
Julie Brown |
352-6178 |
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Loss of spouse or children |
Tom & Mary Meredith |
832-6634 |
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Survivor of aneurism; Loss of spouse |
Mamie Bertoli |
834-9259 |
Mission
The ministry exists to reach out and actively listen, to provide support, practical information, education, and referrals to other resources, and to provide respite and faith support to anyone in need.
Scope
The ministry will personally contact those who suffer from or provide care for those with serious illness, chronic conditions such as stroke, or the loss by death, divorce, or separation of a loved one. The ministry will ensure that we listen to those affected by these situations with respect and compassion, offering support as circumstances suggest. The ministry will assemble a central collection of resource, education, and referral information useful for dealing with these conditions. Typical services will be to engage in regular conversation, to invite them to scheduled meetings, to provide other support such as transportation or meal preparation as we are able, and to offer to pray with the person. We will maintain a prayer list for all we serve, and intend to host an annual Mass and celebration of the lives of those who battle illness
and those who have died. We will use regular meetings to improve our skills and knowledge of the best methods of support, how to listen, and how to offer help to those in need. We will invite local speakers to help broaden our awareness and sharpen our skills.
Limitations
This is a volunteer organization and support group that does not represent the parish or the diocese in its efforts. We will not offer nor
create any impression that we are qualified to provide professional counseling, advice, therapy, medical or ethical advice or direction.
We will not provide physical, financial, transportation, or other support or services except at the individual personal discretion of the volunteer(s). It shall be clear that the responsibility and initiative is that of the individual volunteer, not the group or the parish. We will take no actions which obligate or result in the parish being responsible or liable. At this time our services will be targeted to St. Edwards parish members, but may expand in the future.
The ministry exists to reach out and actively listen, to provide support, practical information, education, and referrals to other resources, and to provide respite and faith support to anyone in need.
Scope
The ministry will personally contact those who suffer from or provide care for those with serious illness, chronic conditions such as stroke, or the loss by death, divorce, or separation of a loved one. The ministry will ensure that we listen to those affected by these situations with respect and compassion, offering support as circumstances suggest. The ministry will assemble a central collection of resource, education, and referral information useful for dealing with these conditions. Typical services will be to engage in regular conversation, to invite them to scheduled meetings, to provide other support such as transportation or meal preparation as we are able, and to offer to pray with the person. We will maintain a prayer list for all we serve, and intend to host an annual Mass and celebration of the lives of those who battle illness
and those who have died. We will use regular meetings to improve our skills and knowledge of the best methods of support, how to listen, and how to offer help to those in need. We will invite local speakers to help broaden our awareness and sharpen our skills.
Limitations
This is a volunteer organization and support group that does not represent the parish or the diocese in its efforts. We will not offer nor
create any impression that we are qualified to provide professional counseling, advice, therapy, medical or ethical advice or direction.
We will not provide physical, financial, transportation, or other support or services except at the individual personal discretion of the volunteer(s). It shall be clear that the responsibility and initiative is that of the individual volunteer, not the group or the parish. We will take no actions which obligate or result in the parish being responsible or liable. At this time our services will be targeted to St. Edwards parish members, but may expand in the future.
Bereavement Ministry
The mission of the Bereavement Ministry is to provide a luncheon or dinner to grieving families after the death of a loved one. When a person passes away the family they leave behind are grief stricken. While flooded with emotions, they still have the task of making necessary arrangements. They will have many decisions to make and people to contact.
What the Bereavement Ministry is trying to do is alleviate some of the family's stress. After a funeral it is customary for family and friends of the deceased to come together. They usually share a meal to celebrate the
life of their loved one. We can provide that for them.
Our ministry begins when the church office calls us with a family in need. A call to the school /Coleman Park is next, to find out what facility is available. When school is in session we will be limited tin space however,
ColemanPark Recreation Center has a meeting room with a kitchen we can use if available.
A calling tree/email will be set up to find out who in the ministry is available to cook set up, serve or clean up. You will not be expected to
participate every time we have a bereavernent meal, unless you want to.
This service is only offered to St. Edward parishioners. It is free of charge. Donations from the families are accepted and will be put into an account for further meals. If you are interested in being a part of this ministry, please contact Pam Kimbro at pdkimbros@bellsouth.net or Sarah House at 283-3451 or vincehouseog@contcast.net
What the Bereavement Ministry is trying to do is alleviate some of the family's stress. After a funeral it is customary for family and friends of the deceased to come together. They usually share a meal to celebrate the
life of their loved one. We can provide that for them.
Our ministry begins when the church office calls us with a family in need. A call to the school /Coleman Park is next, to find out what facility is available. When school is in session we will be limited tin space however,
ColemanPark Recreation Center has a meeting room with a kitchen we can use if available.
A calling tree/email will be set up to find out who in the ministry is available to cook set up, serve or clean up. You will not be expected to
participate every time we have a bereavernent meal, unless you want to.
This service is only offered to St. Edward parishioners. It is free of charge. Donations from the families are accepted and will be put into an account for further meals. If you are interested in being a part of this ministry, please contact Pam Kimbro at pdkimbros@bellsouth.net or Sarah House at 283-3451 or vincehouseog@contcast.net
