CONVALESCENT HOMES
Do
not cast me off in the time of old age; Do not forsake me when my strength
fails. (Psalm 71:9)
The
Psalms are prayers of the heart to God, and Psalm 71 reflects what elderly
and disabled people have prayed throughout history – and still pray
today. The Convalescent Home Ministry is a way in
which our parish family responds to their prayer in the name of Jesus.
The parish’s Convalescent Home Ministry began in
1988, as a means for reaching out to elderly and disabled people who live
in convalescent homes in the local community.
Convalescent
home residents often have few visitors from the “outside world”.
Many feel lonely, isolated and forgotten.
The purpose of the Convalescent Home Ministry is to let residents
know that they are respected and loved, and to give them the support of
the parish family.
Visits to convalescent homes take place on the second
and fourth Sunday of each month.
Children and parents from the parish school act as sponsors, with
different grades taking turns each month.
Children, parents and other parishioners joining in
the trip bring flowers and
cookies to share with the elderly and disabled.
They meet in the church parking lot at 1:45 PM, then proceed to one
of several convalescent homes in the local community.
The group returns to the church around 4:00 PM.
Once at the convalescent home, people of the parish
sponsor a party for
residents. They go from
person to person to chat, sing, laugh and share love.
A clown entertains. Parishioners
give cookies and flowers to the residents.
When elderly and disabled are unable to join in the main party,
children and adults walk to
residents’ beds to give their greetings and best wishes.
The afternoon is a time of joy, friendship and love.
Convalescent home visits are from 1:45 pm through
4:00 pm.. Anyone who wishes to participate should meet the
ministry group in the church parking lot at 1:45 pm on the date(s) listed
below.
Date
|
| September 23 |
| October
21 |
| November
4 |
| December
12 (Christmas parties) |
| December
16 (Christmas parties) |
| December
22 (Christmas parties) |
|
If you are interested in
participating in the Convalescent Home Ministry, meet the group in
the church parking lot at 1:45 PM on the days listed above.
To contact the Convalescent
Home Ministry Coordinator send an e-mail to:
Convalescent
Homes |
MINISTRY GROUPS
