JOY

Coordinates the “spiritual works of mercy” for the parish. JOY = Jesus, Others, You- putting Christ first, others second, and yourself last. Activities include: welcoming new parishioners, outreach for Baptisms, outreach for funerals, funeral mercy meals, the annual memorial Mass, homebound cards, maintaining the prayer lists, soup outreach to infirm parishioners, crochet group. JOY oversees “Seasons of Hope,” which provides spiritual support for those grieving the loss of a loved one through semi-annual support meetings, stations of the Cross for the bereaved, and the fellowship meal for the bereaved.

Mercy Meals

This team of volunteers ministers to our grieving parish families by serving them a meal after the funeral and burial of their loved one. They provide hospitality by helping organize, serve, bake, and clean up after the meal which is hosted in Holy Family Hall which can accommodate up to 80 people. Baking and providing desserts to the families is open to all parishioners.

Families should contact the Blessed Sacrament office directly when a loved one dies in order to plan the meal.