Catholic Church of the Holy Family, Hebron, CT

	Church of the Holy Family Father Michael S. Smith, Pastor	Mass Schedule Weekends Masses at Holy Family Saturday Afternoon at 5:00 Sunday Morning at 9:30 Masses at St. Columba Sunday Morning at 8:00 & 11:00 Weekdays At Holy Family, Hebron Tues. & Thurs. 7:00pm At St. Columba's, Columbia Wed. & Fri. 9:00am Reconciliation Saturday at Holy Family 4:00 - 4:30pm or by appt.

Compassion Ministry

Prepare and deliver baskets filled with thoughtful items to parishioners who have suffered the loss of a family member
Send cards/meal cards and notes to families and individual who are ill or hospitalized
Knit and present prayer shawls to those suffering a serious illness
Host a yearly Healing Mass and Luncheon each year in June
Coordinate efforts with the Communion to the Homebound Ministry to bring communion and companionship to the homebound
Schedule masses in memory of deceased family members of parishioners
Post prayers from the general public to the church website "Prayer" page

The Compassion Ministry seeks to meet the needs of our community through friendship, comfort and care. Members of the ministry are volunteers who give of themselves to meet these needs. We are currently supporting people and families who are dealing with grief and loss or chronic illnesses. Confidential communication, companionship, meals and prayers make up our support services.

Specifically support includes: the making and giving of prayer shawls, providing meal cards redeemable at Ted's Market, delivery of care baskets, sending notes and cards, coordinating efforts with the Communion to the Homebound Ministry to visit homebound parishioners to bring Communion, scheduling memorial masses, hosting the annual Healng Mass/Luncheon and offering rides to church, if needed.

The Compassion Ministry meets two times per year (September and March) and new members are always welcome.