Stephen Ministers listen, care, encourage and provide emotional and spiritual support to people who are facing a crisis or going through tough times. All care is free and confidential.  

Meets: weekly with your care receiver, monthly ongoing supervision and continuing education.  Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you think this accompaniment would be beneficial. 

Need Someone to PRAY for YOU or a LOVED ONE? Every weekend, Stephen Ministers will be leading a short prayer/blessing (5-10 minutes) immediately after all Masses for those who would like an extra prayer/blessing for themselves or someone they know.

Stop over by the southeast corner of the church for a quick prayer or blessing from one of our Stephen Ministers. All are welcome!

 What is a Stephen Minister?

• A child of God who walks beside a person who is hurting
• A congregation member with gifts for care-giving who was carefully selected to serve in this role.
• A lay person who has received 50 hours of training in providing emotional and spiritual care
• A caring, Christian friend who listens, cares, prays, supports and encourages
• someone who will "be there" for his or her care receiver, meeting faithfully for about an hour each week, for as long as there's a need.

Members of our parish, 18 years and older, can become Stephen Ministers after receiving special training to provide one-on-one Christian care to people in our congregation and community who are experiencing grief, loneliness, divorce, hospitalization, disability, job loss and many other life difficulties

Interested in becoming a Stephen Minister and want to learn more? Click here

If you are ready to say YES to continuing your discernment to become a Stephen Minister, you may fill out our online application, or download this form , fill it out and bring it to the parish office.  Your application will be reviewed and we will contact you in August to set-up an interview.