Pastoral Care
“We were gentle among you, like a nurse tenderly caring for her own children. So deeply do we care for you that we are determined to share with you not only the gospel of God, but also our own selves, because you have become very dear to us.”
(1 Thessalonians 2:7-8)
(1 Thessalonians 2:7-8)
Emergency Clergy Support
In addition to scheduled visits in homes or hospitals, in the event of an emergency the clergy can be reached at the following numbers:
The Rev. Grant Gilfeather - 480.540.8480
Non-Emergency Pastoral Support
A special e-mail is available to request assistance from any of the pastoral ministries listed and to provide information to the clergy on up-coming hospitalizations, medical treatments or other situations where pastoral care would be helpful: pastoralcare@st-anthony.net. This e-mail account is confidential and is monitored on a daily basis to insure timely care as needed.
In addition to scheduled visits in homes or hospitals, in the event of an emergency the clergy can be reached at the following numbers:
The Rev. Grant Gilfeather - 480.540.8480
Non-Emergency Pastoral Support
A special e-mail is available to request assistance from any of the pastoral ministries listed and to provide information to the clergy on up-coming hospitalizations, medical treatments or other situations where pastoral care would be helpful: pastoralcare@st-anthony.net. This e-mail account is confidential and is monitored on a daily basis to insure timely care as needed.
St. Anthony Cares Companions
This newest ministry at St. Anthony will provide an innovative system of pastoral care parish-wide. You will be contacted by a companion from time to time, but please do contact your companion directly for any immediate pastoral needs. Companions are assigned to you according to your last name.
This newest ministry at St. Anthony will provide an innovative system of pastoral care parish-wide. You will be contacted by a companion from time to time, but please do contact your companion directly for any immediate pastoral needs. Companions are assigned to you according to your last name.
Eucharistic Visitors
At the conclusion of each Sunday service Lay Eucharistic Visitors bring communion to those unable to attend worship. Communion is regularly delivered to a nearby retirement community, to nursing homes, hospitals and private residences. Click here to obtain more information or sign up for this important ministry.
Healing Prayer Ministry
Each Sunday prayer ministers gather in the chapel during communion and following the services to offer prayers and the laying on of hands for those requesting healing prayers; and also prayers of thanksgiving for healing gifts received.
At the conclusion of each Sunday service Lay Eucharistic Visitors bring communion to those unable to attend worship. Communion is regularly delivered to a nearby retirement community, to nursing homes, hospitals and private residences. Click here to obtain more information or sign up for this important ministry.
Healing Prayer Ministry
Each Sunday prayer ministers gather in the chapel during communion and following the services to offer prayers and the laying on of hands for those requesting healing prayers; and also prayers of thanksgiving for healing gifts received.
Needlecrafts for Need
Members of this ministry team offer their creative gifts and skills to create prayer shawls, lap blankets, hats, and baby blankets that are given to those dealing with illness as well as to area shelters surrounding each recipient with a tangible sense of God’s love.
Prayer Chain
This team of prayer warriors is on call for all prayer requests. Team members commit to pray daily for all concerns and are also called into action for immediate emergency prayer requests. Submit your prayer request here.
Members of this ministry team offer their creative gifts and skills to create prayer shawls, lap blankets, hats, and baby blankets that are given to those dealing with illness as well as to area shelters surrounding each recipient with a tangible sense of God’s love.
Prayer Chain
This team of prayer warriors is on call for all prayer requests. Team members commit to pray daily for all concerns and are also called into action for immediate emergency prayer requests. Submit your prayer request here.
Sunday Prayers of the People
Each Sunday we hold in prayer the prayer requests submitted by the congregation. To include specific intercessions in the Prayers of the People, please write your prayer requests in the white binder found at the church entrance prior to the start of the service.
Each Sunday we hold in prayer the prayer requests submitted by the congregation. To include specific intercessions in the Prayers of the People, please write your prayer requests in the white binder found at the church entrance prior to the start of the service.
Walking the Mourner's Path – Transforming Grief into Joyful Living
Through a supportive group facilitated process participants share stories, reflect on ways of honoring their deceased loved ones and discover that God continues to lead them to new joy filled times. This ministry team offers eight-week workshops periodically throughout the year to meet the needs of parishioners and community members. The team is composed of clergy, trained facilitators, prayer partners and reception hosts. For more information about the national Walking the Mourner's Path ministry owned by St. Anthony please go here.
Through a supportive group facilitated process participants share stories, reflect on ways of honoring their deceased loved ones and discover that God continues to lead them to new joy filled times. This ministry team offers eight-week workshops periodically throughout the year to meet the needs of parishioners and community members. The team is composed of clergy, trained facilitators, prayer partners and reception hosts. For more information about the national Walking the Mourner's Path ministry owned by St. Anthony please go here.