Pastoral Care & Outreach

ANOINTING OR IMMINENT DEATHPRAYER REQUESTSOTHER PASTORAL CARE NEEDS

Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others. Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus...for it is God who is at work in you. Philippians 2: 5-13

Pastoral care derives its name and nature from the meaning of shepherd and suggests the work of a shepherd with the flock. That is why Canon Law speaks of Pastoral Care as a necessary service for parish life. The Pastoral Care Ministries at St. Cecilia Church bring the church community to those who, in the short term, have become sick, have had a mishap, or have suffered a loss. They also assist in long-term situations where parishioners are no longer able to attend, worship, and pray with our Church community on a regular basis. Our Pastoral Care Ministers serve our homebound parishioners in supportive and practical ways such as visits, bringing Communion, as well as, supplying parish literature and news of events and activities. St. Cecilia Catholic Church offers a wide variety of such assistance and support to individuals and families. We also support many ministries such as Funeral Care, Planning, and Luncheons; Prime Timers, for our Seniors; The Gathering Place, for those who are caretaking loved ones with dementia; as well as, support for St. Vincent de Paul, MAM(Memorial Area Assistance Ministries) and others.  

Because of privacy laws, St. Cecilia parish is not notified if a parishioner is hospitalized, homebound, or enters a health care facility.  We must hear from the parishioner, family member, or friend if someone wishes the support of our pastoral care team.