Pastoral Care
At Home Faithfuls
This group comprises all of our church folks who reside in Personal Care Homes, Retirement Homes, or their own homes, who are unable to attend church in person. Our Congregational Life team ensures that they receive weekly updates of St. Paul’s newsletters and bulletins. Some have internet capability while others receive their news hand delivered by a group of dedicated volunteers. Many of our At Home Faithfuls have regular visits and/or phone contact with members of our Visiting Team.
Pastoral Care Visitation Team
Our Visiting Team currently consists of 15 trained volunteers who visit either in person or by telephone. One visitor is assigned to each Personal Care Home/Retirement Home while several other visitors connect with our At Home Faithfuls in their own residences. Any pastoral concerns are then relayed to our ministry staff for followup. Our Visiting Team meetings take place on the second Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m.
Grief Support Group - Women
Women who have recently experienced the death of a loved one are invited to join a peer led faith group to remember, share stories and support each other as we explore the journey of grief. We will meet weekly for 8 weeks starting on November 21st from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the church, with the final 3 weeks being post-Christmas. Are you interested in joining? Please contact Linda Fong at (709) 290-1790 or by email at lindafong1@gmail.com (Please note area code is 709 not 705).
Grief Support Group - Men
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month – 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. here at St. Paul’s. The meetings will provide a confidential but relaxed place for men to gather and support each other in their loss. No one grieves the same way so it’s a chance to touch base with others and hopefully not only learn more about grief but to know that you are not alone and that others may be struggling with similar issues. This group will be co-led by John McCullough and Karen Ptolemy-Stam. Are you interested, please contact John at 705-526-9860 or by email at wyewood@gmail.com.
Prayer Shawls:
Our Prayer Shawls and Cross Squares are available in the Sanctuary just to the right as you come in the swinging door.
When in need of comfort and a physical hand-held reassurance that God is with you, please take one.
Facilitator Bereavement Training
Training was offered in response to the need for facilitators for bereavement groups. We are now building a team of trained facilitators to help us with this work.
If you or someone you know in the community is interested, please have them call Kathy.
Medical Assistance in Dying-Let's Talk!
St. Paul’s provided a thoughtful and caring conversation on this subject
to help us further understand the facts and some of the issues surrounding M.A.I.D.
the Funeral service for Joseph (Joe) Faragher, will be held here at St Paul’s
on Monday, December 2nd at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will start at 10:00 a.m.
A light lunch will be provided following the service. The service will be live streamed so if you are unable to join in person, you can watch it at https://www.youtube.com/live/
on Monday, December 2nd at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will start at 10:00 a.m.
A light lunch will be provided following the service. The service will be live streamed so if you are unable to join in person, you can watch it at https://www.youtube.com/live/
Go out to ~
Diane MacMenemey and family on the death of her husband Alan Robert “Mac” MacMenemey
on Friday 13th December 2024. Mac and Diane have been active members of our congregation.
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be announced in the spring.
Marilyn Broome and the family of Shirley Margaret Dixon who passed away on Tuesday 3rd December 2024.
Shirley and her late husband, Morris Steffler, were very involved in the life of St.Paul’s
Lenore and Ivan Price and Joe’s family on the death of Lenore’s brother, Joseph (Joe) Faragher,
who passed away on Monday 25th November 2024.
Joe was much loved as he was a compassionate man who was committed to his family, his community and his faith.
The family of Lisa King, who passed away on Thursday 29th August, 2024.
Lisa was a member of St Paul’s and of our UCW.
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