Pastoral Care Ministries

Bereavement Support Ministry
Many of our lives have been touched by the loss of a loved one. Bereavement groups are helpful to those who have experienced such a loss, as they explore their feelings of grief and mourning. The Bereavement Support Ministry sessions help those in our community to learn ways to manage their grief.
Coordinator: Pat Baskind – [email protected]

Funeral Meals Ministry
The Funeral Meals Ministry provides receptions for bereaved families and their guests, immediately following funeral services conducted at St. Michael. Each reception is a personalized celebration of the life of the person who died.
Coordinator: Rose DeRango - [email protected]

Columbarium Ministry
The Columbarium is a witness to our faith in the resurrection and life everlasting. It is a resting place for the cremated remains of those in life, who loved the Church.  It reminds us of ways in which the church ministers to the spiritual needs of its members, from baptism through death into eternal life. It is considered an extension of the parish, and like the parish, is solemnly blessed or consecrated by the Bishop or his delegate.  The Columbarium is located at the north end of the Church. There is direct access to the Columbarium through the Worship space. It was dedicated in 2011 and has grown to currently include 6 walls. This beautiful space houses a serene water feature, Mary’s garden to the unborn, and a statue of the Risen Lord. The Columbarium is a prayerful place, a place of reflection, and a permanent place for those who have died.
Coordinator: Dawna Sargent -[email protected]

Rosary Making Ministry
Women and men committed to Marian devotion through the rosary come together once a month for two hours to make rosaries and distribute them locally and internationally. All materials are provided, as well as instruction. The demand for rosaries continues to grow, as it is a powerful path to peace, converts hearts, and honors Jesus through His Blessed Mother.
Coordinator: Maddy Ricca – [email protected]

Prayer Shawl Ministry
Care and love of knitting or crocheting have been combined into a prayerful ministry which reaches out to those in need of comfort and solace. Many blessings are knitted into every shawl. Shawls are shared with those who are undergoing medical procedures, dealing with an illness, recovering from surgery, or needing comfort during a difficult time.
Coordinator: Shirley Uzel – [email protected] 

We are Family
In the tradition of St. Michael parish that all are welcome, We Are Family is an outreach to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, their families, friends and all others, who wish to join and journey together. Meetings and gatherings are open to everyone. The ministry supports those who have LGBT family members and friends, to seek their own call to be a witness of Jesus’ love.
Coordinator: Will Langley –  [email protected]