PASTORAL CARE

Written by carrie.haines on Jul 29, 2011

Neighborhood Groups

The parish has been organized into smaller neighborhood groups that connect in various ways including neighborhood socials, attending parish events together and welcoming new comers when they move into the neighborhood. Volunteers coordinators are needed to coordinate the neighborhood activities. Contact Person: Debby Weidner (425)  788-1400 or debby@holyinn.org

Prayer Chain

Are there parishioners interested in praying for the needs of the parish and willing to check with those on our parish prayer list?  This is a ministry that needs development.

Shawl Ministry

Parishioners who knit or crochet make shawls to be given to those in our community who are seriously ill.  Colors and patterns are up to the volunteers, but we ask that they are made with prayer as they will be given as a sign of our communities prayerful support.

Communion to Sick and Homebound

This is a special ministry of pastoral care to those who are sick or homebound.  Eucharistic Ministers bring the Blessed Sacrament and the prayer of the church to those who cannot be with us at Sunday Mass.  Those who offer this ministry serve on an “as needed” basis.

Sacrament of Anointing

In the case of serious illness or failing health due to old age, parishioners should ask the church for the Sacrament of Anointing. This sacrament is administered by a priest and is best celebrated communally at a Sunday Mass, but may be offered individually by appointment as necessary. When a parishioner is near death, they should receive Holy Communion, called the Sacrament of Viaticum (food for the journey). This sacrament can be administered by a priest, deacon, or a Eucharistic minister.