St. Augustine Parish
Nursing Homes
Contact: Klara Vajda 978 475-0050 x37
Every week, teams of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and helping volunteers share prayer, scripture, song and the Eucharist with all the Catholic residents of Academy Manor, Wingate nursing home and Marland Place. There is a great need for more lay ministers at these settings. If you are comfortable with elders and those who are infirm please consider serving these people via this vital ministry.
"Speak tenderly to them.
Let there be kindness in your face,
in your eyes, in your smile,
in the warmth of your greeting.
Always have a cheerful smile.
Don't only give your care,
but give your heart as well."
Mother Theresa
Prayer for a Caregiver
Living and eternal God, you tell us in the Psalms that you are near to the broken-hearted, and to those who are crushed in spirit. You save. Draw near to those who minister to your people who are suffering in body, mind and spirit that they may pour out your mercy upon those whom they serve. Fill them with your Holy Spirit that they may go forth in your strength, in your wisdom, and in your goodness to do you holy will among those in need of your help. Revive their spirits, Lord when they are discouraged and weary and allow them to be mindful of your presence and your faithfulness in this and every situation. You use the weak and make them strong so that they may serve you with humble hearts. Allow your servants the grace to see the face of your Son in those to whom they minister and help them to be ever mindful of his promise that whatever they do for the least of your people, they do for Him. We ask this in the holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.