As ministers of care, we hope to participate in living and sharing the "Good News" of Jesus, especially among the sick, shut-in, and bereaved. We remember the words of Jesus "Do this in remembrance of me."
Be a part of a ministry team that
· sends greeting cards to the sick and shut-ins;
· takes the Eucharist to the sick and shut-ins;
· visits shut-ins in homes and nursing homes;
· organizes luncheons at times of funerals;
· provides food for funeral luncheons;
· provides transportation for medical appointments
Parish Nurses: Volunteers can call Parish Nurses at 616-399-1062 X 203.
· A source of health education.
· Monthly blood pressure screening.
· Annual flu shot clinics.
· Home visits
· Annual retreat for medical personnel.
· Assist the Red Cross with the organization of a blood drive twice a year, once at St. Francis deSales and once at Our Lady of the Lake
Witness to Hope Cancer Support Group: Mission Statement:
A support group offering emotional solace and encouragement to people who might otherwise feel they are fighting alone. A nondenominational support group for those
· touched by cancer- survivors,
· currently fighting the disease, or
· who have lost a loved one to cancer.
All are welcome to the meetings.
Second Thursday of each month at 7pm
Library of Our Lady of the Lake Church
480 152nd Ave, Holland MI 49424.
For further information please call the Parish Nurses at 616-399-1062 X 203.
A.A. Meeting: weekly A.A. meetings. Friday 7:30-8:30pm.
Jail/Prison Ministry
Bring Catholic presence to the incarcerated: Prayer Services, Bible Study,
Music Ministry.
Senior Friends
Promote friendship, education and the physical, mental and spiritual
welfare of the 70+ generation. Gatherings take place following the
First Friday, 9 am Mass, for coffee, snack and fellowship. Everyone is
welcome! Contact Ann Hubbard for more information at
abhubbard@sbcglobal.net.
Primer Timers (Well, Wise, Whole)
Provides adult members the opportunity to gather socially on a monthly basis in the evening.