Outreach

Pastoral Care Ministries


HOMEBOUND MINISTRY


Leann Plant coordinates the volunteers for the Homebound and Facility Ministry.


Volunteers extend the Eucharistic celebration to those unable to join us for Mass.


They share prayer and Holy Communion with 1 or more homebound persons regularly. Commitment will vary, but is typically 2 hours per month, after initial training. 


Contact Leann Plant (Coordinator for Nursing Homes and Shut-Ins) at 406-656-5800 ext 305 with questions or volunteer interest.


leann@stthomasbillings.org


You may request a home visit online or volunteer for outreach ministry online below.


Parishioners are encouraged to register.


HOSPITAL VISITATION (upon request)


Leann Plant helps coordinate the volunteers who visit parish members at both hospitals in Billings.


PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY 

Norma Egge 406-669-0449


Knit and crochet prayer shawls for the sick, for infant baptisms, and for catechumens and candidates in RCIA.

Knit and crochet hats for children of families receiving food baskets. 

BEREAVEMENT MINSITRY


The Bereavement Ministry gathers once a month to pray for parisioners who have died. They write sympathy cards and commit to calling the family to extend compassion and check if there are any needs. Time commitment is 2-3 hours a month. Call the Church office for more information 406-656-5800, or Leann Plant at 406-656-5800, ext 305.


GRIEF GROUP 


The Grief Support Group is for those who have recently experienced the death of a loved one. Groups meet for 6 weeks in the spring and in the fall.

Cathy Downey, Vern & Karen Petermann are in charge of the group. Call the parish office 406-656-5800 for more information, or Leann Plant at 406-656-5800, ext 305

MARTHA AND MARY MINISTRY


Martha and Mary Ministry prepares and delivers a meal to parish families who are temporarily homebound or challenged by a medical situation. The commitment is once or twice a year.

Please call Pat Kelly 406-656-9138, or Leann Plant at 406-656-5800, ext 305.

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