Many parishioners have volunteered to assist in our program but many more catechists and aides are needed. Volunteers are asked to make a one year commitment to this ministry. Those who join this ministry should be a trained health care professional who will make a one year commitment to this ministry. The Samaritans are a group, who, like the Good Samaritan in the Scriptures, tend to the immediate needs of fellow parishioners. When a parishioner is seriously ill or hospitalized, the Samaritans provide short-term help of meals, transportation or other household help.
Volunteers provide a dish for funeral lunches and some help serve.
Transportation is provided to those who are unable to drive themselves to Mass, to medical appointments or to shop. We are in desperate need of volunteers, especially those that can help us during the day or weekdays. They are the caring presence of God and the community to individuals struggling with a chronic illness, separation or divorce, grief, and other difficult life situations. Training for this ministry will begin this fall and last for several weeks. An information night will be held to assist in the discernment process.