Homebound Ministry

WHAT IS HOMEBOUND MINISTRY?

♦ We, in Communion with each other, share the consecrated host during the Sunday Mass with those who are unable to attend.
♦ The Holy Eucharist is taken directly to the homebound as an extension of the Mass.

HOW CAN I SERVE?
Once a month, visit an assigned group of homebound parishioners where you:

♦ Take the Holy Eucharist to their home or hospital, pray with them, and distribute the Holy Eucharist.
♦ Let the homebound know that they are sharing in the Eucharist that was just celebrated at the altar in communion with the parish as a whole.
♦ Bring a parish bulletin for each individual so they continue to feel part of the parish community.

TRAINING
♦ All new homebound ministers must first have gone through Eucharistic ministry training.
♦ Before embarking on homebound trips, ministers are required to go through an informal training with a member of the ministry.
♦ A member of the ministry will accompany the new member on their initial visits.
♦ All ministers may be asked to attend a yearly training session as needed.

There is a regular yearly schedule for those who minister which includes names, addresses, and phone numbers of homebound members in each of three groups.
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If you would like to serve in this ministry, or if you would like someone to bring Holy Communion to you, please contact the Church Office at 713-869-3783 
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