The mission of our Caritas Team Ministry is one of care and compassion for individuals in need of help, using a team approach. Caritas is a Latin word which means "charity." The Greek word means "giving of the heart." There is a Latin phrase "Ubi Caritas et amor deus ebi" which means "Where there is loving care, there also is God."
During the past few years we have seen the growth and impact of this ministry as it has touched many lives. We have expanded the services to include a Visiting Team to visit those who are homebound or living in a nursing facility and a Meal Team which provides meals to families in a time of need.
Caritas Visiting Team
If you have an interest in visiting with folks, we would love to tell you more about the Caritas Visiting Team. We ask you to visit a church member who is homebound or in a nursing facility. We ask that you go to visit each month whenever is convenient to your schedule.
We have many church members who have requested a visitor – someone to chat with them, do a puzzle, read a book, listen to music, look thru old photo books. Yes, we know you are very busy – but this is completely flexible to fit your schedule.
We will be delighted to answer questions and give you more information. Simply contact Dianne Lambert at didalamb@comcast.net or 630-668-3269 or Luanne Matlock Brennan at luanne513@aol.com or 630-533-1843.
Caritas Meal Team
We all have times in our lives when the comfort of a meal might really be appreciated. Perhaps there is a new baby in the house; maybe someone is having a medical issue, or there is a family crisis. The Caritas Meal Team is available. Give the church office a call at 630-668-5147 or send an
to Kyle Roggenbuck or contact Ann Flansburg by phone at 630-665-3857 or by email at annflans@aol.com to arrange for a meal.
The Caritas Meal Team is always looking for more volunteer cooks. If you are willing to prepare a meal for another family, we would love your help! Please contact the church office, Kyle Roggenbuck, or Ann Flansburg to be added to our database of volunteers. You will then be emailed when a family in our congregation requests a meal. If there is a date that you can supply a meal - just respond to the email and start cooking.
Caritas Teams members enjoy outings and social gatherings.
Our Caritas Steering Committee. Not pictured is Robbie Spehr.
