The Justice and Peace Committee - Jeanie Hart 877-5021
Keeps the parishioners aware of social issues that need our attention, including local, national and international. Provides a forum for parishioners to participate in peace and justice issues.
Job Loss Counseling -
Help in preparing resumes, job search, and interviewing skills.
Cards and Flowers
Sending cards to parishioners who are ill.
F.I.S.H. (Friends in Service Here)
Provide emergency financial assistance on an as needed basis, food deliveries and transportation.
Funeral Liturgies
Meet with families to help plan liturgy for funerals. Coordinate with Music Minister, and provide support to families before and during the service.
Funeral Receptions Marie DeGenna Brooks 826-0468
Receptions are provided following funerals. Volunteers prepare food and serve as hosts for the reception.
Gardens at Warwick Forest Bingo Bob Sanford 872-9108
Monthly Bingo conducted for residents every first Monday at 2:00 p.m. (Changes in schedule will be noted in the Parish Bulletin) Volunteers help the residents who need assistance at playing the game.
Legislative Advocacy
Keeps parishioners aware of social justice issues through correspondence received from the Diocese.
Ministry to the Sick
Hospital and home visits, Eucharistic Ministry to the sick and physically challenged.
Parish Nurse Ministry Judi Allison 223-9882
The mission of the Parish Nurse Ministry is to promote whole person health and disease prevention with an emphasis on spiritual well being. This will be accomplished through the development of programs and services that support the Parish Nurse Scope of Practice and the needs of the parishioners of St. Jerome Catholic Church.
Prison Ministry Susan Burks 877-3502
Visits inmates in Newport News City Farm, advises parish of issues impacting prisoners. Actively advocates repeal of the Death Penalty. |
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