Performing the vital role of taking the Holy Eucharist to members of the parish who are too ill or elderly to attend Mass regularly and offering prayer time, encouragement, and a friendly ear.

In addition, they often pray with the homebound, encourage and listen to them, share parish and local news.  Additional Homebound Ministers are always welcome.

The elderly are a treasured gift and presence in our Catholic faith community. They are your family members. They are our parishioners no longer able to get to Mass. They are neighbors you visit and watch out for. Sometimes, however, they are the lonely, without family near, whose only companions are television people. The elderly are not "receivers." They have much to teach and much to give. They are participators in life, at a different stage.

Do you know someone to include in our Homebound Ministry roster?
Could you inquire whether a church visitor would be welcomed?
Do you feel this is a parish involvement to which you are drawn?
Are you presently bringing communion to someone unable to attend church?

Please contact Sr. Joyce Schreiber (330.274.2253 or jschreiber@stjosephmantua.com) with the information below:

St. Joseph Parish Homebound Ministry

______ I would like to participate in ministry to the elderly in some way.

______ I know of parishioners who are in area nursing homes or not much able to
get out of their own home (please give names, locations, phone number, etc.).

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

______ I bring communion to ______ (number) person (s).

Please List these individuals by full name:

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

Your Name, Phone # __________________________________________________

& E-Mail ____________________________________________________________

MEMBERS
Sr. Joyce Schreiber, S.N.D., Pat Bruckner, Jean Wojtecki, Fr. Michael Garvey

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