Pastoral Care

Pastoral care derives its name and nature from the meaning of shepherd and suggests the work of the shepherd with the flock. That is why Canon Law speaks of Pastoral Care as a necessary service for parish life. The Pastoral Care Ministries at Church of the Nativity bring the church community to those who are ill, in need of support or have suffered a loss. They also assist long term situations where parishioners are no longer able to attend, worship, and pray with our Church community regularly. Our Pastoral Care Ministers serve in supportive and practical ways such as visits, bringing Communion, as well as supplying parish literature and news of events and activities.

Because of privacy laws, Church of the Nativity is not notified if a parishioner is hospitalized, homebound, or enters a health care facility. We must hear from the parishioner, family member, or friend if someone wishes a visit from a member of a pastoral care team, please call Tom Garbach, Director of Ministries, at 913-338.4367.