Pastoral Ministries
Bringing hope and love through prayer, meals, and community.
LOVING &
SERVING our NEIGHBORS
The pastoral ministry teams are dedicated Christians seeking to love and serve Christ in their neighbors. There are five main branches of our Pastoral Ministries, with some overlap in who and how they serve.
Heavenly Father, giver of life and health: Comfort and relieve your sick servants, and give your power of healing to those who minister to their needs, that they may be strengthened in their weakness and have confidence in your loving care; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer for Strength and Confidence
MEALS of MERCY
The Meals of Mercy team shows Jesus’ love to all by delivering food to parishioners in need. Whether they’ve just had a new baby, are feeling sick and out of sorts, or are just having a hard time, Meals of Mercy is there to bring comfort, one bowl of soup (or slice of pizza) at a time
COMMUNITY
of HOPE
A dedicated team of eucharistic ministers care for our brothers and sisters in Christ by sharing the eucharist. Those who are homebound, sick, or lonely receive care from these volunteers, who meet the first Monday of every month.
FRONTLINE
The first line of care at the Pastoral Offices, Frontline volunteers answer phones, greet guests, and share radical hospitality with all those who come to our offices. Their shifts are split into two four hour chunks of time, and they are the first to support our clergy and staff in projects.
DAUGHTERS
of the KING
The Daughters of the King are a national organization of women who pray, serve, and evangelize to reflect God’s love throughout the world. Along with being a tight knit community, they support the parish through prayer and service. They meet every third Sunday.
In the Christian tradition, contemplative prayer is considered to be the pure gift of God.
It is an opening of mind and heart, our whole being to God, the Ultimate Mystery,
beyond thoughts, words, and emotions. It is simply resting in the presence of God.
Like all Christian prayer, contemplative prayer is rooted in the word of God in scripture
and in the person of Jesus Christ. Its source is the indwelling Trinity; Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
God in unconditional LOVE takes the initiative in relation to us.
At the same time our desire for God is also God's gift to us.
Centering Prayer
Sunday Mornings 9am
Thursday Evenings 6pm
In the Chapel of the Holy Innocents
The Practice of Centering Prayer familiarizes us with God’s
first language – SILENCE. This method of silent prayer serves to prepare one to receive the gifts of God’s presence. It is simple yet profound in its effects.
The Mystics Study Group
Thursday Evenings 6:30pm
In the Chapel of the Holy Innocents
We use the study of the Mystics throughout history as a guide. These people lived the Contemplative life in search of God’s constant presence. We can learn about deepening our own spiritual lives through their example and testimony. Our first book to read and discuss: The Naked Now, by The Rev. Richard Rohr.
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