Area II

STEPHEN MINISTRY

OMOS participates in a program of one-to--one caring called Stephen Ministry. The program prepares individuals to minister as spiritual / pastoral care-givers who can "walk with" those in need during times of distress. Persons interested in becoming a Stephen Minister complete a required 50 hours of formation and are then commissioned by the Pastor to represent the parish and minister to those in need.

StephenMinistries.org site

HEALTH CARE MINISTRY

Are you a nurse? Would you like to share your nursing skills as part of a parish ministry? Volunteer nurses (RNs, LPNs, CNAs) provide blood pressure clinics after the weekend Masses four times a year.

PARISH
Blood Drive

As Catholics we believe all life is precious. You can honor this belief by giving the gift of life as a blood donor. Our Parish RN Volunteer actively recruits parishioners to donate blood and assists in setting up the donor area in the Parish Hall for the Red Cross staff on Blood Drive weekends. Watch for the announcement of the next blood drive in the bulletin.

MOSES

The MOSES ministry hosts luncheons in the Parish Hall or Activity Center (PAC) for families following a funeral. This gift of kindness and support for those who are grieving is staffed by members of the Ladies Guild.

PARISH COUNSELING SERVICE

OMOS Parish provides limited assistance to those in need of special professional counseling. After an in-take interview with Sr. Jeanette, referrals are made to one of several professional counselors who offer their service on a no-fee basis. (There is a limit of 6 sessions.)

Bereavement Support

Has someone you loved died recently? OMOS Parish offers a six-week series of bereavement support for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. The series is offered twice a year. Contact Sr. Jeanette to learn more.

ST. PEREGRINE MINISTRY

Members of the St. Peregrine Ministry hold a special Eucharistic Liturgy about three times a year to pray for those with cancer and to promote the veneration of St. Peregrine, the patron saint of cancer victims.

St. Peregrine, Pray for us!

Eucharistic Ministers
to Homebound

Eucharistic Ministers to the homebound take Holy Communion to those unable to attend the Eucharistic Liturgy on weekends. See Sr. Jeanette if you are a Eucharistic Minister and would like to serve in this beautiful and caring ministry.

"For I was . . ill
and you cared for me."
Mt 25:36

TIHAN MINISTRY

TIHAN stands for the Tucson Interfaith
HIV / AIDS Network. The parish TIHAN group co-operates with TIHAN staff in educational sessions as well as hosting the "Poz Cafe," TIHAN's monthly program providing a hot lunch and social opportunities for HIV+ persons. OMOS provides food and staff for the "Poz Cafe" twice a year. The Parish TIHAN support group also assists the Tucson organization to keep HIV awareness alive in the city and in the parish.

TIHAN.org site