Pastoral Care and Prayer
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“Let each of you look out |
St. Paul says in Romans that the creation has been subjected to futility. That means the natural world does not always work to our advantage. Hurricanes blow in from the sea, weeds grow up from the ground, tumors take shape in the body. And as if that weren't bad enough, we all have to contend against the World, the Flesh and the Devil. The World (the heartless ways of human society), the Flesh (the dysfunctional side to human nature), and the Devil (who tempts us to sin whenever he can). The point being, life' s not always easy. And that is why a Church spends a certain amount of money on pastoral ministry: people need all the spirtual help and encouragement they can get.
Senior Luncheon
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Meets the second Tuesday of each month
11:00 am in the Parish Hall
Morning Schedule:
11:00 am - Fellowship (Parish Hall)
11:30 am - Speaker/Program (15-20 min)
12:00 pm - Luncheon (Parish Hall)
- January 10
- February 14
- March 13
- April 10
- May 8
Senior Luncheons is monthly for Seniors (60+). It is a time of fellowship, lunch with friends,and a variety of interesting speakers.
Call the church office at 701-0664. Reservations should be made by the first Thursday of each month. For more information, contact Martha Jones at 224-8462 for luncheon details, and Fr. Hampson regarding speakers.
Stephen Ministry
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Stephen Ministers are committed Christians who receive 50 hours of initial education, then continual training to encourage others during difficult times. Divorce, job challenges, and loss of a loved one are among the many issues for which Stephen Ministers can provide confidential support. For more information, contact Lucile Palmer at 228-1946. |
Angel Food Ministry
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Angel Food Ministry is a way for St. Peter’s to carry the love of Christ beyond our church walls by delivering home-cooked meals by parishioners to our members, who may have a new baby, recuperating from an illness or experiencing bereavement. Stocking St. Peter’s freezer with casseroles is a vital part of this ministry!
Daughters of the Holy Cross
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Meets the first Tuesday of each month
For more information, contact Jacqueline (Jacque) Clemens at jbclec@nettally.com or (850) 893-4561
Chaplain: Fr. Jim Hampson.
The Daughters of the Holy Cross (DHC) are dedicated to prayer, service, study and evangelism and meet regularly for worship, teaching and fellowship. As we are all called to prayer and service, all women of the parish are invited to become involved. For more information on the national organization, visit www.daughtershc.org.
Other Pastoral Care Ministries
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LEMS (Lay Eucharistics Ministers) for Home Visitation
This is a group of specially trained Lay Eucharistic Ministers who carry the Sacrament (immediately following a Sunday service) to those parishioners who, by reason of illness or infirmity, are unable to come to church to receive communion. Contact Chair, Dick Thoma at mydogismo317@aol.com.
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Funeral Ministry
This new ministry seeks to care for our parishioners who are dealing with the loss of a loved one with food and miscellaneous errands. Contact Fr. Hampson at 701-0664, ext. 22.