Spiritual Closeness

“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.” Matthew 25,35-36

Let us use this difficult time of “social distance” to grow in “spiritual closeness” among individuals, families, and our parish faith community! It is more crucial than ever that we find creative ways to stay connected with one another, particularly our parish seniors who are most vulnerable and isolated. (The proximate  kindness shown by Joe Schweitzer to Albina Heindl in the photo to the left is from pre-Covid-19 days!)

Although our parish office and our school are closed, important ministry continues. After one week, “distance learning” through the school and our amazing teachers has been a huge success. Similarly, many of you, the lay faithful, are assisting the parish staff by making pastoral care and outreach calls to parishioners.

We thank Jana Ripley and Ursula Cawley and their helpers for their generous response to the needs of our homebound, senior, and more vulnerable parishioners’ and neighbors. As of Thursday, March 26th, 120 people have stepped up and are new “buddies” with 70 other members of the community. This ministry involves checking in on parishioners’ and neighbors’ physical and spiritual needs, collecting prayer intentions to be included in the daily Rosary and Mass, sending a card or note, praying one on one over the phone, and ensuring that others have regular contact with their spiritual family.

If you would like to receive a helping hand, please trust that we want to serve you however you need. We are here to support you with prayers, food (if necessary), a caring heart, and a listening ear. If you would like to help, please join the ranks of those already engaged in this Gospel-inspired work: janaripley@comcast.net

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