Saint Irenaeus Catholic Church - Christian Services

St. Irenaeus Office of Christian Service

Presents:

Enrichment and Fellowship
For Health Care Professionals and Care Givers

Sunday, May 4, 2008

2-4pm

St. Irenaeus Parish Hall

Speaker:
Michael J. Harning, Coordinator
Health and Life Services
Archdiocese of Detroit

"Together we share in a Health Care Ministry that is rooted in our Christian view of faith, hope and love. During these few hours we'll focus on the importance of hope in our ministry. We know all too well the solace of our faith and the importance of offering hope even in the darkest of times. Joins us as we explore our faith and our gift of hope."

RSVP: Office of Christian Service 248-656-8720

stirenaeus@mycomcast.com

Christian Service Objective
It is our responsibility to create and/or promote programs which strive to address human needs and achieve justice whether locally or in the broader communities of Vicariate, Archdiocese, state, nation and world.
Commission Member
Meetings take place the second Monday of the month at 9:30am. The commission empowers the parish members to fulfill the Church’s mission of love, justice, freedom and peace.

St. Vincent de Paul Society
Meets the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. to assist poor people in our area with emergency assistance.

Parish Health Ministry
Volunteers meet monthly to plan programs which promote physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual wellness for our parishioners. PHM Team offers monthly blood pressure screenings, health education seminars and nurse consultations.
Senior Fellowship Group
An active and vibrant group that coordinates dinners, guest speakers, and field trips for those who've reached the "leisure years".

Visiting Eucharistic Ministers: Individuals assist in spiritual care of patients or homebound ~ distribute Communion and/or assist with First Friday Mass at Medilodge Nursing Facility.

Gospel of Life Issues: (Project Life) An effort to provide education, information, and resources to those facing critical life decisions. Enlivening the parish response to the universal respect and dignity appropriate to all human life.

Good Samaritans: Caring for people’s needs. An effort to assist those in need of temporary help. (Occasionally ongoing) Visit, drive, shop, or light housekeeping.

Funeral Luncheons: Volunteers provide food or assist in serving and clean up in the Parish Hall for the lunch on the day of the funeral.

Baldwin Soup Kitchen: The fourth Wednesday of the month at Baldwin Church and Center volunteers distribute lunch for those in need.

Blood Drives: Assist Red Cross staff with donors, distribute juice & cookies, schedule appointments, coordinate walk-ins. Held three times per year.