Description: Eucharistic Ministers for the homebound bring communion to the members of our parish who are unable to attend Sunday Mass. In this way the homebound realize that they are united not only with the Lord's sacrifice but also with the community itself and are supported by the love of their brothers and sisters. Generally the visits are weekly. Please contact us if you are in need of a visit from a Eucharistic Minister or know someone who does.

Volunteer Opportunities Are Available!
What Is Needed: The volunteer will be visiting a homebound person in their home once a week at a time that is mutually acceptable. To assist the volunteer a document, Eucharistic Celebration for the Sick, has been prepared which contains the prayers and instructions for use in the visit.

Requirements: Basically any sensible, considerate person who loves people and bringing them the Lord of their lives cannot miss succeeding in this ministry. It is highly desirable that the minister be fluent in the language of the homebound person.

Training: After the training for the Eucharistic Ministry for Liturgies, the Homebound Minister will be given a brief one-on-one training. This consists in reviewing two one page documents (Eucharistic Celebration for the Sick and Suggestions/Guidelines for Eucharistic Celebrations for the Sick) and visiting a homebound person where the volunteer will conduction the celebration with the help of the coordinator. These visits will continue until the volunteer has demonstrated competency and feels comfortable.

Commitment: Visiting a homebound person usually takes one hour weekly including travel time.

Contact: Donald Chaney - (310) 324 4638 - e-mail

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Description: Being there for grieving families, especially the ones that encounter a language barrier. Provide comfort, love and guidance, mainly in the religious part and only if asked. Follow up with the families in the weeks ahead to make sure they have found closure.

Meetings: No set times or day, once a month convenient to all.

Volunteer Opportunities Are Available!
What Is Needed: Visiting grieving families, say the rosary if asked, helping in providing information, and being a companion as we work in pairs.

Requirements: Be a good listener, capacity to offer solace and hope in difficult times, able to lead the rosary.

Training: Classes about six weeks in duration are periodically offered in different local churches.

Commitment: Once or twice a month.

Contact: Iris A. Ruiz - (310) 515 2943

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