Family Support Ministries of Accompaniment

It is the deepest desire of our parish family to support your particular family in the communion of life
and love you share. This occurs most fully as we open ourselves to the mercy and teaching of Jesus at
each Lord’s Day Mass and invite Him more deeply into our relationships and activities through faith
formation and service. It also occurs most practically as we accompany and care for one another acrossthe seasons of our lives. Please help us to care for you in the following ways:

 First Baby Basket: If you are expecting your first child, please invite us to share in your joy and
allow us to bring you a basket of gifts, some made by loving hands in our parish! Contact Deacon Bill email [email protected]

 New Parent Meals: Whether it’s your first child or your fourth, it’s good to give over the cooking
to someone else in the first few weeks after bringing baby home. Our parish team of top home
chefs is ready to prepare and present your family with an evening meal or two so that you may
be nourished while nourishing others! 

 Pastoral Care of the Sick or Hurting: If you or a loved one are anticipating surgery, seriously ill,
inwardly hurting or homebound, please contact Fr. Steve to schedule a visit and/or the
Anointing of the Sick by e-mailing [email protected] or calling 344-9117.

 Homebound Eucharistic Ministry: If, because of illness or incapacity, you are not able to come
to Mass one of our Volunteer Eucharistic Ministers will come to you, bringing the food of life –
the precious Body of Jesus - that nourishes the hunger of the heart and strengthens the hope of
the soul. Call 344-9117 to arrange for homebound communion. To request communion at
home, please contact Julie Meadows, Director of Family Life. Call 344-9117 or e-mail her at
[email protected] .

 Support of the Dying and their Families: Anticipating death, or the death of a loved one, may be
a time for added care and support as you reflect on life, dying, sharing parting words with those
close to you or preparing for a funeral. Please help your parish family to support you by inviting
our prayers and/or arranging for a visit from Fr. Steve or another of our pastoral caregivers. E-
mail [email protected] or call 344-9117.

Grief Support Group: 
For all with relationship loss, whether recent or long ago, whether deceased or ill, and whether a relative, friend or pet. Share experiences, learn about grief, and find strength, meaning and aliveness.
When: Second Monday of each Month  from 1:00 - 2:00 pm.
Where: In person in the Conference Room at Holy Spirit Parish or via Zoom.
How: We are an open (drop in, no registration required) Grief Support Group.
Contacts:
Harry Magee ([email protected])
Dave Baker ([email protected]) 715-340-2653