Eucharistic Ministry Outreach

Welcome to Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Eucharistic Ministry to the Sick and Homebound

Contact: Lauren Burns
805-642-7966 ext. 141

Ministry to the Sick and Homebound is founded in the Church's rich tradition of pastoral care.  The possibility and purpose of this ministry is precisely because "it is proper that those who are prevented from being present at the community's celebration should be refreshed with the Eucharist. In this way they may realize that they are united not only with the Lord's sacrifice but also with the community itself and are supported by the love of their brothers and sisters."
(Holy Communion Outside Mass, General Introduction #14)

It is a means to extend the healing hand of Christ by way of outreach to those who are ill or at a point in their life where attending Mass is somewhat impossible.

Our Mission is to identify and reach out to the sick and homebound of our parish, to visit them weekly, to pray with them and to bring the Eucharist to them; and at the same time, to foster a connection between them and the worshiping community.

Please contact Lauren Burns if you would like to be trained as a Eucharistic Minister to the Sick and Homebound or if you know of someone who need the Eucharist brought to them.