Coordinator-Ellen Moore

Volunteer opportunities-Pastoral Care Minister to the Homebound, Pastoral Care Minister to Nursing Facilities, Card Writer

The Care Ministry program of St. Francis Xavier/St. Mary Parishes is part of the Green Bay Diocesan Care Ministry program. We follow in Jesus’ footsteps as he cared for the sick, the lonely and hurting.  We are “servant leaders” – that is, we lead by example of service.  As children of God we are called to love, and by our Baptism, we are called to serve others.

Care Ministers serve God and their fellow parishioners by offering a compassionate, listening presence to those who are homebound or in care facilities, to those who are lonely or hurting, sick or suffering. Care Ministers listen to the stories of another’s heart, but do not offer advice or counsel. Some Care Ministers bring Holy Communion to those who are unable to get to church.

Some characteristics of a good Care Minister:

Be sensitive to others, respecting their dignity

Maintain healthy boundaries

Listen objectively and compassionately without giving advice

Be non-judgmental

Be present

Trust God in the silence

Maintain confidentiality

Maintain a personal healthy lifestyle in mind, spirit and body

Be reliable, punctual and responsible

Make good judgments regarding referrals, etc.