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This ministry is devoted to alleviating what Mother Teresa called "the terrible poverty of loneliness" by providing weekly visits to the homebound and elderly and in our area. God calls us to be in relationship with one another. Many of our volunteers develop lasting friendships with those they serve, and those friendships strengthen the Body of Christ. Volunteers also discover that in giving of their time and abilities, their own faith grows. Our volunteers form bonds of friendship with those at home or in care facilities by simply being present. Service to the needy is service for Jesus.
Jesus has set the example when it comes to love. He paid the ultimate price in order to love us, even death on a cross. Therefore He is calling us to love as He has loved, symbolically giving our lives for others. That is precisely what we want to accomplish in a visitation ministry.
Visitation ministry is a ministry Father Tim strongly believed in and pushed for. He believed that there are individuals in our parish as well as community that needed the comfort, care, and companionship that our Home Bound Eucharistic Ministers cannot provide due to time constraints.
Homebound/Elderly Visitation Ministry
Are you talented in conversing and listening? Simple gifts God has given us, we are able to share with others through this ministry. A hour or 2 a week can provide a much needed connection, comfort, and companionship to the most isolated and lonely in our community. Our Vision is to deeply love and care for one another as Jesus loves us. John 13:34 “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another”
If you need more information or would like to join our team of dedicated and loving volunteers please contact: Katalina Le or call 214-924-3644.
If you would like to request visitation for a loved one or know someone who could enjoy and benefit from visitation from one of our volunteers please contact Katalina Le or call 214-924-3644.
The Homebound Eucharistic Ministry
We have 37 volunteers who work tirelessly to bring the "Body of Christ" to those who are unable to attend Mass, mostly the elderly. Jack DeSimone leads this ministry and will provide the necessary training to become a Homebound Eucharistic Minister. If you feel called to this ministry, please contact Jack DeSimone for more information.
To have the Eucharist brought to the homebound, contact Jack DeSimone.