Health and Healing
This unique ministry realizes the fact that there is an interrelationship between a person’s physical, mental and spiritual well-being. A registered nurse is on the parish staff to enhance the “whole” person health concept. This lay minister makes hospital, home and nursing home visits, provides periodic health screenings and acts as a general support person. The "Health Cabinet" is a committee of parishioners who coordinate the various health and healing ministries and seek to enhance the congregation's experience and awareness of the healing power of Jesus Christ through programs of discernment, education, and personal support.
The Health and Health Ministry offers a wide variety of services and programs:
Prayer Chain
Prayers to Comfort and Inspire
Angel Food (delivery of meals)
Transportation to Church Services/Activities Emergency Response Team
Afghans of Comfort
Lay Pastoral Callers
Lay Eucharistic Ministers
Sermon Distribution
Youth Liaisons
Healing Services/Laying on of Hands/Anointing
Guided Meditation"Health Corner" (educational materials)
271 Roseland Ave., P.O. Box 96, Essex Fells, NJ, 07021
Phone: (973) 226-6500 Fax: (973) 226-5477
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