A Warm & Welcoming Catholic Family of Faith, Love & Service
Stephen Ministry
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Contact Us
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Gina CareyGinaCarey2002yahoo.comStephen Ministry Leader
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Harry Hughesharryhughes700gmail.comStephen Ministry Leader
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Christ caring for people through people
Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ --Galatians 6:2
WHAT IS IT?Stephen Ministry is a one-to-one caring lay ministry that brings Christ’s healing love to people suffering everything from illness and grief to family troubles and job loss. Our lay caregivers are equipped and empowered to provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting (they do not provide advice).
HOW IT WORKSIf you find our ministry might be helpful to you, contact us. You will meet with one of our Leaders who will then put you in touch with the appropriate Stephen Ministry Minister to visit with on a regular basis (usually weekly). Women are paired with women and men with men. These visits continue for however long is helpful to you…months or even years.
Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry. The identity of those receiving care and what takes place in each caring relationship always remains confidential.
Our Parish has over 20 commissioned Stephen Ministers who have received 50 hours of training and are prepared to provide, under the guidance of our Pastor and priests, quality Christian care to those in needFor more information or to schedule a visit, contact one of our Stephen Ministry Leaders.
CARE RECEIVERS TELL THEIR STORIES
Click to hear how hurting people were helped by Stephen Ministry.
MISSIONThe mission of the Stephen Ministries organization is summed up in St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. “To equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ” (Ephesians 4:12–13). -
Do You Know of Somoneone Who is Hurting?
If you know of someone—perhaps a friend, neighbor, coworker, or relative—who is going through a difficult time, there’s a wonderful way you can help them receive the care and support they need. Tell them about Stephen Ministry! Our Stephen Ministers have received 50 hours of training to provide high-quality, confidential, one-to-one Christian care to hurting people. Stephen Ministers meet weekly with their care receivers to listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support. (Males are matched with males and females are matched with females). The caring relationship lasts for as long as the person needs care. It’s free and it’s a powerful way you can help a hurting friend.
To learn how to connect someone you know with a Stephen Minister, talk with one of our Stephen Minister Leaders. Our Stephen Ministers are there to care!
