Parish Care Ministry

St. George’s Church is a vibrant community in which people express their care and concern for one another. As parishioners of St. George’s, we are each our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers, as Jesus taught us. Each Sunday we are dismissed to go out into the world and serve our community: home, school, workplace, neighborhood, and church. St. George’s Parish Care Committee focuses on the personal/pastoral needs of our congregation. We do this through the meatloaf ministry, flower delivery, sending cards, and through the intercessory prayer group.

St. George’s Meatloaf Ministry organizes help to care for our members in times of crisis. It maintains a bank of volunteers who are willing to provide services from time to time. When a crisis arises, it talks with the person or family in need to figure out how St. Georgians can help. Then it contacts its list of volunteers and schedules delivery of whatever services are needed. Persons who serve here may prepare a meal for a family or individual, run an errand for someone unable to get food or a prescription, baby-sit for an hour or two, or provide respite care for someone whose loved one cannot be left alone. Each assignment is periodic, and assignments are ad hoc, meaning you are not responsible for all the work. During the two years this ministry has existed, we have provided assistance for about 15 individuals and families (all of whom have been very grateful for this care). A one-time assignment is quite adequate. Again, if this ministry fits your already committed schedule, contact Joan Pepin.

Card Ministry

The Parish Care Committee sends cards to those who are long time St. Georgians and who can, due to health, no longer participate in the life of the church as they may have done years ago.