The Health Ministry is a faith centered outreach, using a holistic approach to healing and wellness of mind, body and spirit. Under the guidance of Parish Nurse, Mary Fitzgerald, the ministry strives to promote optimal health and wellness to members of all ages within our parish, working collaboratively with parish volunteers as well as resources within our community. 

  

Our Goals

*To promote an understanding of the relationship between faith, lifestyle and health.

*To assist parishioners in recognizing, understanding and addressing their individual health needs.

*To provide health related programs and supports groups relevant to the needs of our parishioners.

*To assume a liason role in obtaining community resources.


 

Ongoing programs and services include a monthly Blood Pressure Clinic, Bereavement Support Groups, Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Groups, Visitation of the Sick and Homebound, and individual health education.  In addition, health-related programs are offered at different times throughout the year.