Pastoral Support Services
Alzheimer's & Memory Loss Support
A spiritually oriented support group for caregivers of Alzheimer's and related dementia patients meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month. Note: September meeting is scheduled for second Monday because of Labor Day. Please contact the facilitator, Jim Casey, for further introductory information (949) 640-1750.
Annulments
We are currently updating this section.
For more information, contact Deacon Charlie Boyer
Beginning Again
A support group for those who are going through or have experienced divorce or separation. Group activities include periodic lectures and workshops, serving meals to the poor, prayer breakfasts, home Masses, potlucks, brunches and regular semi-monthly meetings for fellowship.
For more information, contact Isabel Patterson at (949) 759-4776.
Communion of the Sick
Specially trained members of the Parish bring the Eucharist and the love of Christ and the community to the sick in their homes or hospital beds. If you, a family member or a friend is unable to attend Mass or if you are interested in this ministry, please contact the Parish Center.
For more information, contact George Fisher at (949) 644-5063.
Funerals
We are currently updating this section.
For more information, call (949) 644-0200.
Grief Support
Grief Support is a support group for those who have lost a loved one, to help them “work through” their grief. At their twice-monthly meetings they find understanding and fellowship and discover a new hope and strength.
For more information, contact Dr. Victoria Dendinger at (949) 219-1408.
Health Ministry
The Health ministry partners with the Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound to support those parishioners and their families who wish more humanistic support to deal with life changes secondary to illness issues. Along with the Health Ministry Committee we publicly address health and spiritual concerns voiced by our sick or their family caregivers. Below is a list of some of the duties performed by this ministry.
- Visit sick of our parish in their homes or long term care institutions
- to bring consolation of the Parish’s faith
- to bring Eucharist
- to encourage patient and caregivers
- to offer information about assistance as seems appropriate
- to report their condition to the Priest, as well as their desire to meet with Priest
For more information, call (949) 644-0200.
View the Health Ministry event calendar
Post Abortion Counseling & Crisis Pregnancy
We are currently updating this section.
For more information, call (800) 722-4356.
Single Parents
A support group for single parents and their children, from very young through college-age. Monthly meeting topics are centered around family, spiritual life and parenting.
For more information, call (949) 219 1499 x 293.
