The Homebound Ministry brings the Eucharist to our parish members and other Catholics who are unable to join our community at Sunday Mass. Now, due to the COVID-19 virus precautions we have suspended our “in-person” visits and have started new Virtual Visits to Homebound as well as more phone calls for Prayers & Spiritual Communion. Join our Homebound Ministry and help with some virtual visits as described below here, contact Scott Wright swright@stfrancisa2.org (office:734-821-2121).
Virtual Visits to Homebound:
Heartland are (a FaceTime call) on these dates/times:
- First Saturday of each month at 2:00pm, Patty Sperendi;
- Second Saturday of each month at 2:00pm Bill Forgacs;
- Third Saturday of each month: (currently we need a volunteer)
- On Sunday of the weekend of the fourth Saturday of the month at 10:00am Teri Billau;
- Fifth Saturday of each month (when there is one) at 2:00pm Bill Forgacs.
University Living (does have access to an ipad that is used for family zoom calls. And they are interested in partnering with St. Francis soon to offer spiritual visits for residents.) Residents may request to participate in a Catholic virtual visit with St. Francis Parish for prayer and Spiritual Communion by calling 734-821-2121 or calling/texting 734-480-8422 or email: swright@stfrancisa2.org .
Glacier Hills (does have the ipads for residents to use.) Residents may request to participate in a Catholic virtual visit with St. Francis Parish for prayer and Spiritual Communion by calling 734-821-2121 or calling/texting 734-480-8422 or email: swright@stfrancisa2.org .
Brookhaven residents may request to participate in a Catholic virtual visit with St. Francis Parish for prayer and Spiritual Communion by calling 734-821-2121 or calling/texting 734-480-8422 or email: swright@stfrancisa2.org .
- Write letters or cards for cheering, uplifting, fueling faith, hope and love among our elderly and homebound members! See: stfrancisa2.com/writers
- Make a Happy Birthday Phone Call to another parishioner. See: stfrancisa2.com/callers
To assist in the battle against the spread of COVID-19 virus we have suspended, until further notice, the following “in-person” homebound ministry.
The Homebound Ministry brings the Eucharist to our parish members and other Catholics who are unable to join our community at Sunday Mass.
Although, the typical homebound members are St. Francis senior parishioners, our homebound visits also include those with physical challenges, ill or persons in rehabilitation. The Homebound Ministers conduct communion services at residential care and rehabilitation facilities. The Homebound ministry is committed to serving our extended community. To request a visit by a homebound minister, contact Fr. James at frjames@stfrancisa2.org or 734-769-2550.
Become a Homebound Minister
Is God calling you to bring Christ in the Eucharist to those unable to join us for Sunday Mass? Homebound Ministers receive Initial Training and Ongoing Support as they perform this important and rewarding service to others. First complete the Registration below here on this page. And, then learn more and see our schedule and sign-up for our Homebound Ministers.
A Prayer for a Spiritual Communion
A Communion Service for Visiting Those Homebound
Prayer Ministry, Mass Cards and Intentions
The indwelling of Jesus through the Eucharist makes us truly His body in the here and now. The Second Vatican Council calls it “the source and summit of the Christian life” and “the foretaste of the heavenly banquet”.
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