Ministry to the Sick and Homebound
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Parishioners in the Saint Pius X community may be sick and homebound, and unable to come to the Church for the Sacraments. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist the priests with distribution of the Body of Christ to those who are homebound. Homebound parishioners are still an integral part of our parish and are in communion with us, even though they are not physically present at the Eucharist.
Because Saint Pius X takes seriously our baptismal call to care for the sick, we work to provide comprehensive ministry to the sick, the homebound, and their families. Helping the homebound feel that they continue to be part of the Body of Christ and that they remain in communion with us is an important part of this ministry.
How the Ministry Works:- Parishioners take communion to the homebound on Sundays and as needed. Each minister will call and let their homebound person know when they will be coming.
- Each minister will be provided with a Communion Pyx and a burse to carry the Eucharist to the homebound.
- Ministers will also be provided with a Rite of Eucharist to the Homebound prayer book to be used to pray on the visit.
- Ministers notify the ministry coordinator of any difficulties or problems which may arise.
Expectations:
- Homebound ministers should be confirmed, in good standing in the Church, 18 years of age, have transportation, and regularly share in the Eucharist.
- Attendance at a yearly training/day of reflections is strongly encouraged.
- Ministers should have some experience with the visiting the elderly and those who are sick.
- Ministers are expected to take communion to their assigned homebound person on their assigned day.