Since heart disease and cancer are the two leading causes of death in our country, we need to take a very active role in caring for the bodies God has given us and reduce our risks.  This is especially important if you have a health risk that cannot be controlled, i.e., heredity, gender, and age. See the "Health Tips" listed on this page for "WHAT YOU CAN DO".

As we begin the new century, we encourage the community of St. Francis to consciously begin a journey to WHOLENESS in body, mind and spirit.  Wholeness is not only a condition or a state; it is also a process.  We are always moving towards (or away from) wholeness.  And, when we are whole we are at harmony with God, and our inner selves, and the body and mind processes that promote health and healing are activated.
  So, the mission of this Health Ministry is to work with our St. Francis community and move in the direction of health, healing and wholeness.  It will not happen  without prayer or hard work.  We will work with other ministries in our parish to foster healthy habits for the body, the mind, and the spirit.