Pastoral Care

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Additional contact information is at the bottom of this page.

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MISSION STATEMENT
As people of God, we are called to work together to care for one another as we seek God's presence, healing, and peace. Pastoral Care at Calvary provides both spiritual and practical support. The Pastoral Care Committee gathers together those extending Calvary's ministry through programs that serve the homebound, the elderly, and the sick as well as others interested in broadening and deepening our ministry of caring.

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LAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEMs) are lay members of the congregation who have completed a training program and have been licensed by the Bishop of a diocese to deliver Holy Communion to persons who are unable to attend regularly scheduled services due to illness, injury, or similar circumstances. LEM visits for Calvary Church are typically arranged for the third Sunday in each month (except for December and the month in which Easter falls). Requests for the services of a LEM should be communicated to the clergy, particularly The Rev. Leslie Reimer (lreimer@calvarypgh.org) or the LEM Coordinator, Colleen Sari no later than the Friday preceding a LEM Sunday.

CALVARY CONNECTS
The Pastoral Care Committee is a resource to support members of the Calvary community who are experiencing a time of special need. Such support might include transportation, assistance with shopping and meals, and access to church services and other church activities. Persons interested in volunteering to help or individuals who wish to request assistance for themselves or another member of the Calvary community should contact the Pastoral Care Committee.

FLOWER DELIVERY
Each Sunday following the primary service, the altar flowers are collected and divided into small groups to be delivered to parishioners who have had some special event occur in their life that week. Illness, the birth of a child, marriage, and the death of a loved one are among the many reasons why someone in the Calvary Community is targeted for flower delivery. Persons interested in volunteering to participate in this ministry are encouraged to contact Judie Compher or Barbara Hicks, Co-chairs. Persons who wish to suggest a worthy recipient of the flowers are asked to contact the Coordinator or Louise Wells, Events Coordinator (lwells@calvarypgh.org).

TRANSPORTATION
The Pastoral Care Committee makes every effort to facilitate making transportation arrangements for persons wishing to attend services at Calvary Church but who are unable to provide for their own needs. Volunteers are needed for both short-term and long-term needs. Persons requesting assistance with transportation needs should also contact the Pastoral Care Committee.

CARE TO THE CAREGIVER
The Pastoral Care Committee has initiated a series of programs related to the support of persons who find themselves in the position of providing care for another person on a short term or long term basis. The first formal program in the series was an Adult Education Forum entitled And Thou Shalt Honor conducted by Maryanne Fello. A follow-up series is planned for the fall. Further information about Calvary's ministry to caregivers can be obtained by contacting Maryanne Fello (mfello@wpahs.org) or the Rev. Leslie Reimer (lreimer@calvarypgh.org).

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PASTORAL CARE CONTACT PERSONS
All members of the Calvary clergy are available to deal with Pastoral Care issues.
The Rev. Leslie Reimer is the Associate for Pastoral Care (lreimer@calvarypgh.org).

Committee Members:
Judie Compher, Co-chair
Michele Bender, Co-chair
Nancy Carpenter
Maryanne Fello
Tracy Morris
Susie Prentiss
Patricia Standring
Jean Robinson
Roger Westman
Katie Wooldridge

You may send an email to any member of the committee: pastoralcare@calvarypgh.org

Or write to us at:
Calvary Episcopal Church
Pastoral Care
315 Shady Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15206-4388
Phone: (412) 661-0120