Jolaine Liuapakka, Director of Pastoral Care
Fr. Mark Pavlik, Pastor

We recently received a memorial from the family of a long-time parishioner who had been visited by our lay pastoral ministers. These visits mean so much to members of our community. This is the letter we received from the family:

it was my aunt, Rosalie's wish, that St. Richard's Catholic Church receive this donation upon her death. St. Richard had been her church for many years. When she became home-bound and ill, she was very appreciative of the services you made available. She especially enjoyed the women who came and played piano and sang with her. Thank you all for what you do.

Contact Jolaine to find out how you can become a part of this loving ministry to homebound and hospitalized members of our parish family.

 

Pastoral ministry strives to provide pastoral care to everyone at all stages of life, and we look for new and creative ways of ministering to parishioners, visitors, and the community. For any of the ministries below you can click the on contact's email, if you don't have email you can always contact our Director of Pastoral Care, Jolaine Liupakka, at (612) 869-2426 ext 113 or jliupakka@strichards.com.

Our Pastoral Care Team is here to provide spiritual support, however, we do not have emergency services. If you or a loved one are feeling hopeless, depressed or overwhelmed, seek out emotional support right away. If you are in danger, call 911, or if there is any risk of suicide, don't wait to call 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) or text MN to 741741.
 

Anointing of the Sick
The sacrament of anointing of the sick is celebrated communally two weekends a year. The next communal celebrations will be:

Fall 2018 and Spring 2019 Dates: TBA

People may also receive this sacrament on an individual basis by contacting Fr. Mark in the parish office.

Contact: Jolaine Liupakka, at (612) 869-2426, ext 113, or jliupakka@strichards.com

Bus
Our pastoral care department provides a handicapped accessible bus that stops at multiple location to pickup worshippers and bring them to the 9:00am Mass on Sundays, as well as Christmas Day. Click here for the bus schedule.

Contact: Jolaine Liupakka, at (612) 869-2426 ext 113 or jliupakka@strichards.com

Faith & Light
Faith and Light Communities are comprised of persons with intellectual disability, and their family and friends. “Friends” are usually people from the parish who wish to join in friendship with the other Faith and Light members. Community members meet regularly for gatherings of friendship to share, pray, celebrate and experience retreats. Faith and Light Community has been active with St. Richard's Catholic Church for over 25 years.

Contact: Fred Seagren at fseagren@comcast.net

Funeral Lunch Ministry
Funeral Lunch Hosts and Cooks prepare and serve a light reception for the families and loved ones following funerals. Dishwashers and clean-up crew are also needed following each reception.

Contact: Rosemary Rockwell at rtrockwell1@aol.com

Funeral Ministry
Funeral Ministers serve in liturgical roles, such as Sacristan, Altar Server and Eucharistic Minister, as well as providing hospitality for grieving families.

Contact: Cindy Nedved, at (612) 869-2426 ext 112 or cnedved@strichards.com

Homebound Ministry
Homebound Ministers visit and bring Communion to homebound parishioners in their homes or care facilities. They provide friendship, prayer, comfort, Eucharist, and a familiar face to those who are either temporarily or permanently homebound.

Some volunteers also lead regular Word and Communion services at eight senior living facilities.

Yorktown Continental (7151 York) - 2^nd & 4^th Wednesday 10 am
Yorkshire of Edina (7141 York) - 2^nd & 4^th Wednesday 10:30 am
Rembrandt (3434 Heritage Dr). - 1^st & 3^rd Wednesday 1:30 pm .
Heritage Manor (3450 Heritage Dr). - 1^st Wednesday 10:15 am
Tiffany Nursing Home (3456 Heritage Dr). - 3^rd Monday 1 pm (Brought to rooms).
Walker Elder Suites (7400 York Ave. S.) - 2^nd & 4^th Wednesday 10:45 am
Edina Care Center (6200 Xerxes Ave. S). - 2^nd & 4^th Thursday 2 pm
Brookdale-Edina (3330 Edinborough Way) - 2^nd & 4^th Thursday 1:30pm
Main Street Village (7601 Lyndale Ave. S.) - 1^st & 3^rd Thursday 10 am

Contact: Jolaine Liupakka, at (612) 869-2426 ext 113 or jliupakka@strichards.com

Pastoral Care Commission
The Pastoral Care Commission works with the Director of Pastoral Care and the Pastor as an arm of the Parish Pastoral Council to (1) help reflect parish needs and voice; (2) directly provide ministries; (3) assist with the coordination of services for all parishioners; (4) support those who minister to parishioners; (5) provide educational opportunities for parishioners (health, end of life issues, family life, etc).

Contact: Jolaine Liupakka, at (612) 869-2426 ext 113 or jliupakka@strichards.com

Prayer Network
Prayer Network consists of many parishioners who pray daily for the needs and concerns of our community. We also offer prayers of thanksgiving. The list of those in need of prayer is updated, printed and distributed weekly.

To have a prayer intention added, or to join the prayer network team and get a weekly copy of the Prayer Network please contact Jolaine Liupakka, at (612) 869-2426 ext 113 or jliupakka@strichards.com

Prayer Shawl Ministry
Prayer Shawl Ministry volunteers knit and crochet shawls and chemo caps for people who are ill, hospitalized, recently widowed, grieving, and in need of comfort and healing. The knitters and crocheters say prayers over the shawls while creating them, then each shawl is blessed before passing it on to it's recipient. We also have fleece blankets and stuffed animals for children, teens, and adults. Volunteers do most of the work at home and meet regularly for fellowship and prayer.

Contact: Jolaine Liupakka, at (612) 869-2426 ext 113 or jliupakka@strichards.com


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