The prayer chain ministry is now ready to receive prayer requests from parish members, and to support and hold you in special prayer during times of emotional, physical or spiritual need. We have two teams of people who have volunteered to spend time daily praying for these special needs. We will pray for a period of two weeks for each request, and longer if the need continues. Requests should be made to either the church office (235-1812), Pat Slackta (635-3716) or Joyce Gardner-Lawton (265-1137). Please pray for us as we initiate this ministry.

Guardian Angel Ministry
 

Our St. John Vianney Guardian Angel Ministry was established for the purpose of providing transportation primarily to Mass, doctors’ offices, and some local errands for those parishioners who cannot provide for themselves.  With the consolidation of the parishes, we have an expanded opportunity to serve our parish members.  If you are willing to spend time, are able to drive and are willing to make a commitment to this program, we welcome you to our first meeting of the season on September 4, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room.  At the same time, if you need help in getting to Mass, contact the parish office two or three days prior to the need and we will do our best to fill your request. All calls are held in complete confidence.

Cell Phones & Eye glasses

Your Christian Service Commission still maintains a basket in the foyer of the church, for the collection of used, and no longer needed eye glasses and cell phones.  This is an ongoing project of this commission.  For 2008, we have had 80 cell phones and 84 pair of eye glasses donated so far.  With the start of the new school year, and the holidays are not far off, many children and adults will be getting new glasses and phones.  We will be glad to take your used items and have them recycled and put to use for people less fortunate.  Thank you!

Martha Ministry volunteers would like to ease the transition of bringing a new baby home by providing meals to mothers of newborn babies.  If you, your wife, or a parishioner you know are pregnant and due to deliver within a month, please call Lisa Burgess at 810-659-4027 or the church office at 235-1812.  We have enjoyed bringing meals, visiting new moms, and seeing the new baby, so don’t be shy about calling.

Martha Ministry volunteers would like to ease the transition of bringing a new baby home by providing meals to mothers of newborn babies.