Pastoral Care
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SEASONS OF HOPE Bereavement SUPPORT GROUP
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office of pastoral care
Sacred Hearts Parish is called to be a caring community which continues the compassion and concern of Christ’s healing presence among us. This ministry can never be limited, but must be seen in the broad context of the sacrament of human concern in ministries of Christian service. At Sacred Hearts, Pastoral Care seeks to live out the Gospel message by ministering to all those in need, especially the homebound, elderly, and bereaved.
Ministry of the Eucharist: ministers of the Eucharist bring Holy Communion to Catholics who are unable to attend Mass due to health or age by visiting them in their home or the care facility where they reside. Facilities in our area include but are not limited to Hyland Park, Prairie Gardens, Tallgrass, Sun Prairie Health Care Center, Oak Park Place, New Perspective and Colonial View. We welcome you to contact the parish center to be added to our homebound list.
Ministry of Prayer: a group of those in our community who faithfully pray for the needs of others. Click here to offer a prayer intention or to join our group of prayer warriors. Prayers for special needs may also be requested by calling the Parish Center.
Ministry of Services: Catholic Charity trained parishioners share visits, prayer and a helping hand with small tasks and other non-medical helps. Click here for information on our Care Team Ministry.Sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick
(Please call the parish center at 608-837-7381 to make arrangements with our priest.)
Reconciliation: A sacrament instituted by Jesus Christ in His love and mercy to offer sinners forgiveness for offenses. Examining our conscience, we ask the priest for forgiveness of our sins, receive absolution and offer up penance making a firm resolution to not sin again. Through prayer, works of mercy and sacrifices we make it our goal to draw closer in our relationship with God.
Anointing of the Sick: a ritual of healing appropriate not only for those in immediate danger of death but also for those suffering from physical, mental, or spiritual sickness. It provides comfort, peace, courage and, if the sick person is physically unable to make a confession, forgiveness of sins.