Stephen Ministry at St. Mary's
Difficult times are contributing to many people feeling pain, grief, anger and facing health issues for their loved ones or themselves. While many people try to endure difficulties alone, we are in this life together. Jesus called upon us to help each other when challenges of life come upon our neighbors.
He said, “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” [John 15:12]
One way we can take care of each other is through Stephen Ministry, which is one-on-one Christ-centered lay care. Stephen Ministers are trained to meet regularly with a care receiver to accompany them during difficult times, such as illness, grief, loneliness and other challenges. They have a compassionate heart for those who are hurting, and they’re equipped with caring ministry skills by our parish’s Stephen Leaders. A Stephen Minister typically has one care receiver at a time and meets with that person once a week to listen, care, pray, encourage, and offer emotional and spiritual support.
St. Mary’s will be starting a Stephen Ministry in 2022. All of St. Mary’s Parish can support the Stephen Ministry through prayer. We will hold a training class that will meet weekly at St. Mary’s from January to May 2022. A third way to help our Stephen Ministry grow is to serve as a Stephen Leader, those who help coordinate the Ministry. Again, contact Julia or Bill if you are interested in learning more about being a Stephen Leader.
Together, with God’s grace, we can support each other through these difficult times, and Stephen Ministry can play a key part in that work. Learn more about Stephen Ministry by visiting their website: http://www.stephenministries.org.
Any parishioners interested in serving as a Stephen Minister or Leader are asked to contact:
Bill Doucette: 319-541-9814
Julia Blake: 319-541-1906
He said, “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” [John 15:12]
One way we can take care of each other is through Stephen Ministry, which is one-on-one Christ-centered lay care. Stephen Ministers are trained to meet regularly with a care receiver to accompany them during difficult times, such as illness, grief, loneliness and other challenges. They have a compassionate heart for those who are hurting, and they’re equipped with caring ministry skills by our parish’s Stephen Leaders. A Stephen Minister typically has one care receiver at a time and meets with that person once a week to listen, care, pray, encourage, and offer emotional and spiritual support.
St. Mary’s will be starting a Stephen Ministry in 2022. All of St. Mary’s Parish can support the Stephen Ministry through prayer. We will hold a training class that will meet weekly at St. Mary’s from January to May 2022. A third way to help our Stephen Ministry grow is to serve as a Stephen Leader, those who help coordinate the Ministry. Again, contact Julia or Bill if you are interested in learning more about being a Stephen Leader.
Together, with God’s grace, we can support each other through these difficult times, and Stephen Ministry can play a key part in that work. Learn more about Stephen Ministry by visiting their website: http://www.stephenministries.org.
Any parishioners interested in serving as a Stephen Minister or Leader are asked to contact:
Bill Doucette: 319-541-9814
Julia Blake: 319-541-1906