This FAQ has been prepared by the vestry for the community at All Saints Parish to share information about our Rector’s sabbatical which will run from 19 May 2019 until 8 September 2019, and what our role will be in his absence. What is a sabbatical? The word sabbatical has its roots in the
PASTORAL VISITORS
Pastoral visitors make regular visits to those who are unable to come to church, or who desire a compassionate listener at times of great joy or pain. These individuals are trained and supervised by the clergy to offer a ministry of presence and connection. They are able to make visits in addition
LAY EUCHARISTIC VISITORS
Several people in our parish are trained and licensed by the diocese to bring Communion to homebound individuals immediately following the services on Saturday or Sunday. Lay Eucharistic Visitors take the Sacraments to those who are unable to come to church for reasons of illness or infirmity. If
MEETING WITH CLERGY
The clergy welcome the opportunity to meet one-on-one with parishioners. If you would like to meet with Richard or Anoma, please contact them to set up a time. Contact Richard by email or 617-738-1810. Anoma can be reached at 617-731-8120. Homebound Visitation. If you, or a member of the parish
CARING MINISTRY TEAM
The purpose of the Caring Ministry Team is to provide short-term care and support to parishioners who need a little extra help due to illness or other circumstances. Caring Team ministers deliver meals, run errands, and provide transportation. Volunteers are put into a resource pool and called upon
HEALING MINISTERS
Prayers for healing with the laying on of hands is available at every Sunday service during Communion. Healing Ministers are stationed in the Langdon Chapel. The lay people who serve as ministers of healing on Sunday mornings continue the ancient Christian practice of “prayers for healing with
PRAYER
There are many ways that All Saints Parish offers prayerful support. Prayer is responding to God, by thought and by deeds, with or without words. (BCP 856) The Prayer Book notes seven kinds of prayer: adoration, praise, thanksgiving, penitence, oblation, intercession, and petition. Mostly prayer