Jesus spent much of his time on earth ministering to and comforting people struggling with illness or injury. Here at St. Denis, we follow in his footsteps by reaching out to the sick and injured in three ways: (1) anointing those who are ill (2) bringing the Eucharist to people who are homebound, in nursing homes, or in the hospital. (3) Praying for those in need of healing, strength and peace. 

Please pray for the following parishioners or friends:

Peggy Brennan
Therese Colman
Jack Considine
Jason DesJardins
Ellen Duffy
Liz Farrell 
David Foor
Leah Hamm
Becky Harris
Ralph Jones
Dewey McConlogue
Carol McCreavy
Barbara Mintz
Raymond Perry 
Mike Pontier
Ottmar Rau
Ruby 
Mary Ruth 
Lorraine Bette Skaife
Jennifer Smith
Mrs. Topper
Jules Vaillancourt
Kerry Volke
Danielle Fischer
Sandy Normandin
Katy Textor
Mark Cerasuolo
Michael Chaves Jr.
Jean Norman
Ronnie Rabideau
Leo Melanson 
Frances Smith
Daniel Torres
Liam Howard
Rick  Danielson
Fr. Bill Cormier

The Sick/Elderly/Homebound Ministry provides a spiritual or social connection to individuals who would benefit from a visit from our priest or a fellow parishioner. This ministry, provides visitation to residences, nursing facilities and other home bound  situations of parish members who are ill or confined. The goal is to maintain a positive Catholic connection to fellow parishioners unable to attend church and church activities. The sacrament of Holy Communion is available upon request to the ill or homebound. Please contact the Rectory 978-827-5806 or speak with the Priest or Deacon after Mass.

What Training Does the Church Offer to this Ministry’s Volunteers?

Formal training will be provided for all ministry volunteers. Each volunteer must also complete an interview with the pastor to ensure an understanding of what is entailed as well as a background screening required of all volunteers who have contact with individuals of the parish. Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist are approved to bring Communion to the ill or homebound.  All Extraordinary Ministers must be approved and complete Diocesan requirements.
 

If you would like to voluntier or find more information about the sick/Elderly/Homebound Ministry, please contact:

Saint Denis Parish
85 Main St
Ashburnham, MA 01430
Phone: 978-827-5806
stdenis@comcast.net

Also:

Peter Tamas
ptamas1012@msm.com
(978)6685521