HOPE - St Mary Catholic Church

Ministry of Hope

Helping Others Providing Encouragement

The Ministry of Hope provides support and comfort to individuals and families in our parish who are experiencing an illness, difficult times, or grieving a loss.

The Sunshine Group: These Ministry of Hope volunteers meet on the first Monday of each month in the Rectory at 1:00pm. The group sends get well and sympathy cards to parish members. Donations of cards and stamps are always appreciated and can be dropped off in the Rectory or Church. Please mark all donations for the Ministry of Hope.

Funeral Luncheons: The Ministry of Hope volunteers offer their time and talent in preparing and serving funeral luncheons. desserts, salads, drinks and a welcoming atmosphere are provided for the family. The only cost is minimal for the main dish of your choice. To use this ministry, please contact Alyce Ausse at 694-6018 x180.

Meals after return home from the hospital: Ministry of Hope volunteers offer a meal or two following a person's return home from the hospital or recuperation at a nursing facility. Often a person is just not up to cooking for themselves right away and this service would offer a little help during that time. To use this ministry or if you know someone who is in need, please contact Gail Lesjack, Parish Nurse at 694-6018 x107.

If you would like to contact the Ministry of Hope for assistance or volunteering, please call 694-6018 x180 and leave a voice mail message, or leave a note in the red basket in the back of church.

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