Care & Support Ministries
We're here to help
Rooted in the teachings of Christ and inspired by the love of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Caring & Support Ministry offers spiritual, emotional and practical support to individuals and families in need. Through prayerful accompaniment and compassionate service, we seek to foster hope, healing and unity within our parish community.
The purpose of the Caring & Support Ministry is to embody Christ’s love by offering spiritual, emotional, and practical support to those experiencing life’s difficulties. Guided by compassion and the teachings of the Gospel
Caregiver Support
Whether caring for a loved one with Dementia or Alzheimer’s or living with one suffering from bipolar disorder, or Schizophrenia, care giving takes a toll, physically, mentally, and spirituality. We continually seek out programs, resources, support groups, referrals, and self-care curriculum to support all caregivers. And we stand ready to listen and accompany caregivers on their journey of dedication and commitment. If you would like to help us, contact Rich Warcholik at
619-933-8468, or email:
helllo@thechurchofstlike.org.
Catholics in Recovery (CIR)
CIR blends the spiritual wisdom of 12-step programs with the sacramental life of the Catholic Church. CIR offers support for individuals and families through virtual and in-person recovery meetings, virtual and in-person, retreats, online resources, and content overlapping recovery principles with Catholic traditions. Meeting reflections guide the group discussions by looking at Scripture, recovery principles, and liturgical themes. Recovery milestones are celebrated and the Serenity Prayer, Lord’s Prayer, and St Francis Prayer are woven into the meeting format. You Are Not Alone!
For More information, contact Corrine at 619-977-1546 or go to www.catholicinrecovery.com
Grief
Are you struggling after the loss of loved one, a friend, a co-worker, a pet? Grief is different for each of us. It has no timetable and no boundaries. It can be a long and difficult process, however, you are not alone.
For more information contact Rich Warcholik at 619-933-8468, or email: helllo@thechurchofstlike.org.
Visit our webpage: Trauma & Grief
Marriage Enrichment Support
Our Marriage and Enrichment Ministry supports marriage through providing workshops, and ensuring our parishioners are made aware of opportunities to enrich their marriages through workshops, presentations, programs, date nights, and retreats through-out the diocese in support of marriage. For marriages in trouble, we provide referrals and resources available to work through any difficulties. For more information contact Rich Warcholik at 619-933-8468, or email: helllo@thechurchofstlike.org.
Visit our web page: Marriage Enrichment
Mental Health
Support for all those who suffer from any form of Mental Illness or Mental Health Challenges and their caretakers with non-judgemental love.
Visit our Mental Health Ministry page for more information.
Safe Place
Safe Place is a ministry to address all forms of violence by raising awareness, providing education aimed at prevention, and providing resources and help to those suffering from any form of violence, including domestic and intimate partner violence, dating violence, sexual abuse, child abuse, and elder abuse.
For more information, visit our Safe Place Faith Community.
If you need to talk to someone, contact Rich Warcholik at (619) 933-8468 or by email: hello@thechurchofstluke.org.
Sick & Homebound
Trained lay ministers are needed to bring the Eucharist to parishioners' homes.
If you are interested in participating in Ministry to the Sick & Homebound or would like more information, please contact Dcn. Jerry Stenovec at (619) 442-1697 or Rich Warcholik at (619) 988-8468 or email Dcn Jerry: pldir@thechurchofstluke.org or Rich Warcholik: hello@thechruchofstluke.org.
Senior Care
Ministry to Assisted Living/Retirement Centers
Trained Lay Ministers are needed to either assist Father at Mass or celebrate the Liturgy of the Word with Communion and visit with the senior residents of an assisted living facility or retirement center.
If you are interested in participating in Ministry to Assisted Living/Retirement Centers or would like more information, please contact Pat Riggs at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries and Opportunities to Serve.
Visit our web page:
Senior Care Resources in California
Visitation
The Church of St. Luke has a visitation ministry with volunteers available to visit anyone who is homebound, unable to get to Mass, recovering from a surgery or for any other reason that would like to be visited by a member of our parish to stay connected with St. Luke.
We can provide fellowship, bring books from our Parish Lending Library and at times even provide rides to Mass.
If you would like a visit or know someone in our parish who would, please contact Rich Warcholik by email: hello@thechurchofstluke.org or by phone: (619) 933-8468.
We are here for you and truly care for all our parishioners.
