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"Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep."  Romans 12:15

Our Catholic Church exists to proclaim the good news that Jesus loves us and is always with us.  Our Lady of Angels community loves God, embraces all people and shares the good news of the gospel joyfully.  Through Stephen Ministry at Our Lady of Angels you can enjoy the benefits of a caring Catholic presence. 
 

At certain times in life we look to a caring Catholic Friend to listen to us while we work through our thoughts and feelings.    Life has twists and turns.  All of us find ourselves struggling at certain times in our lives.  From the experience of being hospitalized, to relocation, struggling with family situation, homebound or being a caregiver to either an elder or a child with special needs, many life predicaments can trigger a need to talk with someone. 
 

Life Twists and Turns

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  Those who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
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  People who are hospitalized.
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  Individuals who ar terminally ill.
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  Close family members who are termanilly ill.
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  People who are experiencing divorce (before, during, and after).
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  Parents who have children leaving home for the military, college, marriage, or work in another geographical area.
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  New congregation or community members who are experiencing transition difficulties.
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  Inactive church members who are in need of care.
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  Parents and families with children who have disabilities.
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  People convalescing at home or in an institution after an illness or injury.
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  Those who are homebound or in a nursing care center.
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  Family members of someone who is homebound or in a nursing care center.
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  People with a chronic illness or a long-term disability.
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  Primary caregivers for those with a chronic illness or a long-term disability.
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  People facing birth-related issues such as infertility, adoption, an unplanned pregnancy, or the birth of a child.
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  People being treated for cancer.
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  People who have suffered a significant financial setback.
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  People who have lost their jobs.
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  People experiencing significant financial setback.
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  Family members of deployed military personnel.
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  People in the process of moving out of town or downsizing to a smaller house.
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  People who are preparing to retire, who have recently retired, or who have been forced to retire early.
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  People affected by disasters or acts of violence.
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  People experiencing spiritual crisis.

• People with other critical needs or major life transitions that you know about.

Our Stephen Ministers are called by God to be present with you.  Stephen Ministers pray with you and walk with you.  They have been equipped with extensive training and commissioned by Our Lady of Angels to offer care.  This confidential free service is provided as a part of the pastoral care for the community of Our Lady of Angels.

Who Has Been Helped
Click on the links below to read these inspriring stories.

Megan's Story
Greatful for Stephen Ministry
A Steady Reminder of God's Presence
 

YOU are a part of a loving community that provides the opportunity to walk with another Catholic.  Our Lady of Angels is a community that Loves God, Embraces all People and Shares the Gospel Joyfully.