Homebound and Hospital Ministry

The General Introduction of the Pastoral Care of the Sick reminds us that suffering and illness are part of the human condition and being a Christian does not spare us of these experiences. Some of our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are called in a special way to minister to those of our community who are sick or are homebound, either due to illness or old age, and cannot attend Mass. In addition, they minister to the faithful who are in nursing homes or in the local hospital. These ministers are a tangible link between the parish’s celebration of the Eucharist and the communion of the sick or homebound. Theirs is a ministry that fulfills Christ’s command to visit the sick and to be concerned about their bodily and spiritual welfare.  In addition, they minister to the faithful who are in nursing homes or in the local hospital.