Ministries to the Sick & Homebound

WORDS OF INSPIRATION

Psalm 71:9, 18: "Do not cast me off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength is spent . . . So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, till I proclaim your might to all the generations to come."

Matthew 25:36: "I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me."

Pope Francis: "In God’s eyes, nothing is to meant to be thrown away. Even more so, no person is ever to be discarded."

Contact parish office at (503) 364-7202, if you would like to serve as a Minister to the homebound.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE

Be a practicing Catholic, distinguished in his/her Christian life, faith and morals
Has received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist
Be at least 16 years old
Demonstrate a deep reverence for and devotion to the Eucharist
Possess the requisite abilities and temperament to carry out his/her assigned duties
- Temperament includes warmth, hospitality, a listening ear, compassion and a love for the elderly and infirmed

SHORT LIST OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Sharing the love of Christ with those who are elderly, infirmed or unable to come to Mass
Administering Holy Communion as an extraordinary minister according to the rite of the Church
Serving as a liason between the parish and homebound individual
Informing the pastor of any sacramental needs of the homebound individual (e.g. Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick)