ST. JOSEPH’S VISITATION MINISTRY

MEMBERSHIP:  

St. Joseph’s Visitation Ministry presently consists of 22 committed and dedicated lay persons, including several long serving members who have been a part of the this ministry for many years. Any member of the parish can join the Visitation Ministry.

Officers of the Visitation Ministry are as follows:

• Leader -  Mrs. Zelma Albury

• Assistant Leader - Mrs. Felita Cheng

• Secretary  - Ms. Angela Neely

Immediate Past Secretary is Ms. Brenda Ferguson.  Some of the past leaders of the Ministry include Mrs. Ironaca Morris Baker and Mr. Maxwell Daniels Sr. both now deceased.

WHAT DO MEMBERS DO? 

The Visitation Ministry members   minister to sick and homebound members of the parish. This is done through regular home visits, phone calls, prayer, cards, and letters, according to the need of the family or individuals. Visitation Ministry Members also give support to families during times of death, grief, sickness, and other crisis situation. We are trained and equipped to be encouragers and listeners.

Members of the ministry have been commissioned by the Pastor so those members who are Eucharistic Ministers also administer Eucharist to the sick and homebound. Members pack and deliver grocery bags and blankets to individuals where needed. Once identified during a visit, if the sick and homebound have other needs, these are brought to the attention of the Spiritual Advisor who ensures that help is given.

We are God’s people caring for God’s people. We offer the following gifts to families:

WHEN DO WE VISIT? 

We are divided into groups of three or four and each group arranges a convenient time for visitation to their assigned sick and homebound parish members, based on the schedule of people in the group. Prior to any in-person visit, a member of the group will reach out to the sick or homebound person or their caregiver to pre-arrange a visit. 

THEME:

 “A Call To Service”

THEME SONG:

 “Lord You Give The Great Commission” by Jeffery Rowthorn

SCRIPTURE:

Matthew 25: 35-36 and 1 Peter 5:2

MEETINGS:

The Visitation Ministry meets the first Monday of every month at 6 p.m in the Seton Room.

SPIRITUAL ADVISOR: Dec. Peter Jones

COME AND JOIN US

Do you feel gifted in CARING and NUTURING for others? Perhaps the Lord is calling you to join “The Visitation Ministry,” where you will experience spiritual growth and self fulfillment.

PLEASE JOIN US AT OUR NEXT MEETING!

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