Parish Office: 4727 McHugh Drive, Zachary, LA 70791
Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00-5:00, Fri 8:00-3:00
info@sjb-ola.org | 225-654-5778
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This is an outreach ministry of St. John the Baptist that began at the end of 2012 when a parishioner saw the growing need to reach out to those who have surgery, or are otherwise unable to perform the basic household tasks for themselves or their families.
Purpose: To HELP EACH OTHER during temporary illnesses or interim recovery from a hospital stay.
What We Do:
Make sure no fellow parishioner is forgotten during temporary periods of infirmity.
For those parishioners who are alone and need assistance during temporary periods of infirmity:
Prepare light in-home meals or provide pre-prepared meals donated by volunteers.
Run errands if necessary for: Necessary medications/prescriptions and/or groceries
Light housekeeping is provided if needed (not maid service).
Where Services will be provided: Throughout the geographical boundaries of our church parish (Zachary and close, outlying areas).
Why we do this: It is our duty as Christians to care for each other.
We maintain 12 teams of 8 volunteers (1 team for each month, each led by a committee chair) to commit their time and resources to assist parishioners during temporary illnesses or interim recovery from a hospital stay. Volunteer duties will include making phone and/or house calls to ensure the family has sufficient food and medications, and—in rare situations—light housekeeping.
High school students needing to complete Community Service obligations can receive credit for serving regularly in this church mission.
To participate in this ongoing ministry, contact Deborah Rader at 658-6583 or by email at djradar@cox.net.