Befrienders Ministry
Befriender Ministry is an ecumenical lay pastoral program developed to expand the pastoral care of churches and communities. It develops and helps equip volunteer lay people to respond to the ever-present pastoral care needs of individuals by bringing a caring presence and a living reminder of God's love. Befrienders commit time to be available as listening and supportive friends.
Bereavement Ministry
Bereavement Ministers are men and women from the Transfiguration Community who have been trained to help families when they experience the death of a family member. They help with the planning of the Funeral Liturgy and Vigil Prayer Service. In addition to the liturgical preparations, they also offer pastoral support by helping arrange for the funeral lunch, being with the family and doing some follow-up.
Homebound Eucharist
If you are unable to attend Mass on a given weekend or an extended period of time because of health reasons, a trained Homebound Eucharistic Minister will bring you Communion on a regular basis.
Hospital Visitation
Hospital visitors help our pastor visit parishioners in the hospital. A trained Befriender receives a list of persons admitted to the hospital from the church secretary. This list is generated at the hospital when you put your church affiliation down at the time of admittance. A Befriender will make the visit if the pastor is unavailable.
For information on any of these ministries or to receive these services, please contact Judy Miller at 651-501-2201 or via e-mail at jmiller@tranny.org
