The Bereavement Team is a group of parishioners who provide support to members of the community who are mourning the death of a loved one.  Members of the team assist the pastoral care staff through making phone calls, helping with programs, and readying the church prior to the funeral.  Members also assist in a variety of ways at funeral liturgies by serving as mass coordinators, greeters, choir members and Eucharistic Ministers.  Follow-up support is given to families through phone calls, letters and suitable literature dealing with grief issues.  The Bereavement Team is in need of volunteers in all aspects of this ministry.  Contact Maggi Hunt 321-1207 ext. 5521.

Caring Visitors are caring parishioners who make visits to those in the parish community who are sick, homebound, or aging.  The St. Mary Caring Visitors provide a human connection between the parish and the one in need.  The Caring Visitor is able to offer a listening ear, a comforting shoulder, and/or communion to the ill and homebound of our parish.  Contact Maggi Hunt 321-1207 ext. 5521 if you would like a visit or to become a Caring Visitor.

The St. Mary prayer chain is a group of parishioners who pray for prayer intentions requested by those in need.  The Prayer Request Hotline (533-5500 ext. 5770) is available to call and leave your prayer requests.  Pray-ers are always welcome to become part of the chain to give spiritual support to those in need.  Contact Marlene Berning (321-7911).

Circle of Care

The Circle of Care is a group of parishioners who provide meals for those who are coping with illness, hospitalization, death, childbirth or any circumstance that necessitates meal assistance.  No such thing as too many cooks here!  Volunteers always welcome.  Contact Lois Santangelo (871-6592) or Marian Boehm (321-8624).