Outreach Ministries

BEREAVEMENT

Shirley Hennessey 561-391-8375
Provides immediate, interim and long-term support for all bereaved members of the parish.

COUNSELING CENTER

Pamela D. Sigda, Ph.D. (Private Practice) 561-706-2277
Licensed psychologist providing counseling services.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES COUNSELING SATELLITE OFFICE AT ST. JOAN OF ARC

Maria T. Isava MA, LCSW.
Licensed psychologist providing counseling services.

DIVORCECARE & DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS GROUPS

Rosemarie Kessler 561-447-4200
DivorceCare provides support for people who are separated or divorced and explores ways to help
heal the hurt. DivorceCare for Kids (Ages 5-12) will help minimize and eliminate the short and longterm negative effects of divorce and provides the opportunity for hope and restoration in their lives.
The groups hold several 13 weeks sessions during the year on Wednesday evenings in Conf. Room
C, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Call for registration & current schedule.

FRESH START (PRISON MINISTRY)

Vinny Cacace 561-393-6162 • Rose Marie Arnold 561-952-2864
This group works with selected individuals released from prison to help them readjust and become a
contributing member of society.
YOU ARE INVITED TO…
…help with mentoring …search out housing or jobs, job training …offer monetary support

HOMEBOUND & PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY

Deacon Bill Watzek, Homebound & Pastoral Care Director 561-952-2828
Fr. Jimmy Hababag, Spiritual Advisor 561-392-0007
Brings the Church to those who are no longer able to attend Mass. Volunteers visit and extend
helping hands in friendship and prayer to our lonely elderly and infirm parishioners. Trained and
committed men and women bring the Holy Eucharist to the homebound and hospitalized members
of our parish.

JOYFUL AGAIN

Marjorie O’Sullivan 561-395-6029
Constanza Preble 561-620-6280
A spiritual weekend program for widowed men and women to help them resolve the normal grief
they feel and to begin to live again. Participants gather to view videos, reflect, share, and support
one another in the healing process. Call for information on the next weekend.

KNITTING FOR NEEDS

Carol Chamberland 561-392-6619
Dotie Lopilado 561-392-3671
Join this ministry to knit and crochet hats for people in need; preemies, kids with cancer, armed
forces. We meet at the Family/Spiritual Life House, Thursdays.

RESTORATION MINISTRY

Rose Marie Arnold 561-952-2864
Project days are planned during the year to help people who are not able to make or pay for minor
repairs and upkeep of their homes. This will give them better quality of life and restore the safety
features of the homes they live in.
YOU ARE INVITED TO …donate money to cover cost of supplies …volunteer time on selected
Saturdays …provide lunches for working volunteers

SHARED CARE

Tessie O’Dea 561-952-2852

An ecumenical effort with Temple Beth El and the First Presbyterian Church to provide a day care
program for the elderly (at the Temple each Wed. from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) Sept.-May.
YOU ARE INVITED TO…
…help us care for our seniors (men are especially needed)