Ministry to the Sick & Homebound
Bringing Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist to those unable to be present at Mass.
A parish ministry of mercy, reverence, and communion for the sick, the homebound, and residents of local assisted living facilities.
I was sick and you visited me.
Matthew 25:36A Work of Mercy and Communion
This ministry serves members of the faithful who are unable to be present at Mass, bringing them Holy Communion and maintaining their union with the Church.
Visits are made to the homebound as well as to residents of local assisted living facilities.
Through this work, they remain close to the parish and united to Christ in the Most Holy Eucharist.
What This Ministry Does
Visits the Sick
Ministers go to those unable to attend Mass because of illness, age, or infirmity.
Brings Holy Communion
The Eucharist is brought so the sick and homebound may receive Our Lord.
Serves the Homebound
Regular visits help maintain a faithful Catholic presence and connection to the parish.
Interested in Serving?
Those who serve in this ministry carry Our Lord to the sick and help keep them united to the sacramental life of the Church. Please click the button below and reach out to learn more.
St. Tarcisius
St. Tarcisius is honored as a martyr of the Holy Eucharist and a patron of those entrusted with carrying the Blessed Sacrament. His witness has long reminded the faithful that the Eucharist is not a symbol or a mere holy object, but Our Lord Himself, truly present under the appearance of bread.
St. Tarcisius lived in Rome during a time when Christians were persecuted for the faith. The faithful often gathered quietly and the Holy Eucharist was carried to those who could not be present, especially to Christians imprisoned for confessing Christ.
Tarcisius was entrusted with this sacred duty. As he carried the Blessed Sacrament, he was confronted. Rather than surrender the Sacred Host to profanation, he guarded Our Lord with reverence and courage.
He was beaten and died a martyr, faithful to the trust placed in him. His death bears witness to the holiness of the Eucharist and to the love owed to Christ, who comes to His people in the Most Blessed Sacrament.
For those who bring Holy Communion to the sick and homebound, St. Tarcisius offers a clear example: to carry the Eucharist is to carry Christ Himself, and to serve the absent, the suffering, and the infirm with reverence, humility, and love.
Pray for all who carry Holy Communion to the sick and homebound, that they may approach this sacred duty with reverence, charity, humility, and faithful devotion to Our Eucharistic Lord.