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CARING
HOTLINE
This
group of volunteers offers support to the Parish in a variety of caring and
compassionate ways. Dinners are coordinated to assist families busy welcoming a
new baby and families coping with a serious illness or a death. Transportation
can be coordinated to assist with arrival at church events or outside
appointments.
Contacts: Evie Andresen 284-7448 or Dorothy Bell 376-2214
EUCHARISTIC
VISITORS
This is a group of people from our church who are trained and licensed to take
Communion to the homebound and hospitalized. They are commissioned at the close
of the main Sunday Eucharist with the following words: "N., in the name of this
congregation, I give you these holy gifts, that those to whom you go may share
with us in the Sacrament of Christ's Body and Blood."
Contact: Fr. Hunter, 254-3770
INTERCESSORY PRAYER
The Intercessory
Prayer Group was formed more than 30 years ago to pray for the needs of all who
ask for prayers. The names of those seeking prayers are called to the
chairperson of lists, and these are relayed to the persons on the prayer chain.
We pray daily, not only for those on the list, but for the well being of St.
Stephen’s Parish. Meetings are held each month on the 2nd and 4th
Wednesdays following Holy Communion and all are welcome.
Contact: Luita Lynch, 284-4520
NEW PASTORAL CARE
PROGRAM:
HELPING HANDS ~ LOVING HEARTS
Are you willing to lend a helping hand to your St. Stephen’s
Family?
~ Occasionally, those in our family could use some food taken to them. For
example, after a death in the family, after a new baby, after a hospital stay,
or some kind of family emergency.
~ Occasionally, there are times when a caregiver needs a break.
~ Occasionally, people who cannot drive need a ride to a church event.
We are putting together a master list of those who can provide
such a helping hand. This is where you come in! Jamie Christensen (who has
stepped forward to coordinate this ministry) will connect the helper with the
person who is in some need of temporary assistance.
Here is how it works:
First, if you are able to provide food, caregiver relief and/or a ride,
please phone Brenda Free in the office at church (254-3770 ex. 10). Brenda will
be putting together the master list that Jamie will use as the Helping Hands
Coordinator.
Second,
as we become
aware of needs, the pastoral staff will review the situation, and then send the
name on to Jamie.
Third, Jamie will contact the helper(s) and put this ministry in motion.
We believe that we can provide a wonderful, caring ministry amongst many in the
parish. So, if you are willing and available, contact our
Parish
Administrator, Brenda, at 254-3770, or Fr. Tom, 254-3582.
STEPHEN MINISTRIES
Stephen Ministry
helps pastors and congregation leaders equip lay persons to provide one-to-one
Christian care to people who are experiencing a crisis or going through a
difficult time. We can expand our care giving reach and bring Christ's love and
care to more people in need.
Contacts: Ben & Sue Dibblee, 254-7619
WIDOWED PERSONS SUPPORT GROUP
Widowed Persons Support, Inc. is a volunteer organization serving Contra Costa
County and surrounding areas. The primary activity is providing grief support
services to widowed persons. We meet in groups and on an individual basis by
trained facilitators. There is no charge. We have Saturday meetings and a
monthly lunch bunch at St. Stephen’s.
Contact: Neville Long, 254-9148