Ministry to the Sick

Purpose:
Called to serve as Eucharistic ministers to the sick, these parishioners are commissioned by the pastor and the faithful to bring the Eucharist to the sick, the homebound, and the residents of convalescent homes on a weekly basis. These visits may be made on weekdays and on Sundays after the scheduled Masses. As members of a family of faith, this outreach unites those unable to attend, with those who gather around the table at the parish church.

Group Members:
There are 80 commissioned Eucharistic Ministers to the sick. There are 15 trained volunteers who assist them in the convalescent home services.

Events:
Inservice educational opportunities offered by the parish or the diocese are encouraged.
Many members assist at the annual Mass with the anointing of the sick.
Additional events are shown on the Calendar of Events. Please click here to view the calendar.

Additional Information:

Communion is brought to the homebound on weekdays and Sundays after the Masses by Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick.
Ministry teams conduct Communion Services weekly at convalescent homes.
Four convalescent homes are served by the ministry teams.
Priests bring the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick to the homebound and convalescent home residents three times a year.
Requests may be phoned to the rectory at 714-639-2900 and the Office of Ministry to the Sick at 714-639-2900 x140.