Caring for Each Other
Pastoral Care Ministries
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU
Pastoral Care is provided for the parish by a team that includes all clergy members plus volunteer lay people. If you or a parishioner you know needs one of these ministries, contact the person listed with that ministry, or contact the church office. If you are interested in getting involved in one of these ministries, contact the coordinator of that ministry.
CARE TEAM
Coordinators and the various ministries are listed below.
Care Team Co-Chairs: John and Ann Rose
Vestry Liaison for Pastoral Care: Dr. Charlie Mitchell
MEALS MINISTRY
Meals to help individuals or families during times of illness,
hospitalization of a family member, the birth of a baby,
or a death in the family are arranged by this ministry.
hospitalization of a family member, the birth of a baby,
or a death in the family are arranged by this ministry.
Contact: Reed Humphery
LAY EUCHARISTIC VISITORSCommunion from the Reserved Sacrament can be brought to the home, hospital,
nursing home, or rehab by a licensed lay person when an individual or
family indicates they would desire that. Contact: John and Ann Rose
nursing home, or rehab by a licensed lay person when an individual or
family indicates they would desire that. Contact: John and Ann Rose
ALTAR FLOWERSAltar flowers bring the church into hospital rooms and homes of
parishioners who are sick or homebound, or who are celebrating
birthdays, anniversaries, or other occasions.
parishioners who are sick or homebound, or who are celebrating
birthdays, anniversaries, or other occasions.
Contact: Nanci Mitchell
HOME VISITS
Being homebound can be lonely. Lay people who have
received training from the Diocese are available to visit
parishioners in homes and in nursing and rehab facilities.
received training from the Diocese are available to visit
parishioners in homes and in nursing and rehab facilities.
Contact: John and Ann Rose
CARING FOR THE CARE GIVERCaring for the Caregiver is a support group for anyone
dealing with a loved one who needs assistance in caring
for himself or herself. Meetings on Zoom or
in-person provide an opportunity to share ideas.
dealing with a loved one who needs assistance in caring
for himself or herself. Meetings on Zoom or
in-person provide an opportunity to share ideas.
Contact: Mary Lou Shad
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
A centuries-old Christian tradition, Spiritual Direction or Spiritual
Companionship is a contemplative process of accompanying individuals
on their spiritual journeys, primarily through monthly meetings.
Certified lay people at St. Thomas are available.
Companionship is a contemplative process of accompanying individuals
on their spiritual journeys, primarily through monthly meetings.
Certified lay people at St. Thomas are available.
Contact: Ann Rose
