Our Lady of Comfort
Our Lady of Comfort was formed in 1984 as a support for our Lay Ministers who take the Eucharist to shut-ins. We serve thirty-two shut-ins on a regular basis, and the past several years, visit Winchester Hospital three times a week, distributing Eucharist and praying with patients. There are twelve hospital Ministers.
All these people are brought together two or three times a year for prayer, sharing and education. Several of them have attended the diocesan programs for Pastoral Visitation.
One of our Ministers has visited Daniels Nursing Home weekly for many years, brings Communion, and lately has a group of about twelve residents who recite the Rosary weekly. This is a real blessing as they look forward so eagerly to Rosary Day.
Many of our Ministers take Communion weekly and are friendly visitors to their shut-ins, helping them in any way possible. Some will be the weekly contact person for the new Parish Based Health Ministry and the shut-in.
This Ministry is a delight and the joy and appreciation expressed by those who cannot get to Mass, but are able to have Jesus brought to them is so rewarding. We get far more than we give!!!