Ministries
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Pastoral Services
The many ministries in our parish's Pastoral Services provide loving support and care during life's most difficult trials. Through support groups, Joy ministry, and pastoral counseling, we are here to help.
If you would like to offer your time and talents to these ministries, please call our office at 757.229.3631
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Volunteering
Offering your time and talents to the various needs of the parish is how we can care for our community. If you would like to get involved in the many ministries, faith formation, we would love to have you part of the team. If you are interested in volunteering in the office, please contact Kathleen Nolan. To volunteer at Mass please visit our Liturgy & Music page to see the available ministries and contact Aaron Renninger.
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Pastoral Services Ministries
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Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted
Matthew 5:4The Bereavement Ministry offers an opportunity to come together for support and solace when dealing with the loss of a loved one. All in need of comfort and compassion are welcome.
Please contact Deacon Francis Roettinger for meeting times and locations.
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This group is for caregivers and/or patient advocation. It meets to discuss and share experiences.
Contact Deacon Francis Roettinger at 757-229-3631 x2308 for more information
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The Parish Nurses is a visible symbol of the healing that embraces the whole person - body, mind, and spirit. As qualified, health care professionals, parish nurses enhance the stewardship of life and health via education and counseling.
Joining the Parish Nurse Ministry
If you believe your professional services or your lay gifts and talents would be valuable to this ministry, please contact the parish nurses at
757-585-2967.
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Joined with the parish of Saint Joseph in Thomonde, Haiti, by our common love of God and our Catholic Faith under the guidance of the Diocese of Richmond, we seek to maintain a relationship of spiritual growth and mutual benefit to both our parishes, as we journey together with Christ, "seeking an opportunity to grow deeper in faith and solidarity with all God's children around the world." For more information about this ministry, please visit the webpage. www.bedeva.org/haiti-ministry
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In our parish Prayer Shawl Ministry, care and love of knitting and crocheting have been combined into a prayerful ministry that reaches out to those needing comfort and solace. Blessings are woven into each shawl. Recipients' names are placed on our prayer list and shawls are packaged for pick up on the first Tuesday of each month. The blessing is rippled from sender to receiver, with both feeling the unconditional embrace of a sheltering and loving God.
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets Mondays at 6:30 pm in the parish office's ministry level (downstairs). All are welcome.
To request a prayer shawl for a friend, loved one, or someone in need, please contact Debbie Vanover at dvanover777@gmail.com
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“I was in prison and you visited me”
Matthew 25:36The Prison Ministry focus areas are:
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to provide a Catholic presence in local jails by offering sacraments, visitation, and prayer.
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to partner with “Williamsburg Walks the Talk” prison ministry and United Way "Welcome Home" re-entry guest houses.
Contact Deacon Greg Ballentine at 229-3631 for more information.
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JOY Ministers, and Legion of Mary visit the sick and homebound and bring the Eucharist to hospitals, nursing/convalescent homes, and those that homebound and unable to attend Mass. For information on serving in the JOY Ministry or joining the Legion of Mary, email Deacon Bill Westerman.
If you or a loved one is in need of this ministry's services, please contact the parish office at 757-229-3631, Joanie Dugan at joanied1@cox.net, or Decon Bill Westerman.
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