Bereavement Committee
- The Bereavement Committee offers assistance to parish
families after the death of a loved one; assists in
preparing for the funeral and vigil service; and, attends
the funeral as a group. Adults who are interested in this
ministry receive periodic training.
Assisted financially by
the Women's Guild, the committee provides food to bereaved
families or requests memorial masses for the deceased.
Approximately one month after a funeral, a committee member
follows up to determine if the family needs further
assistance; sends a hand-written note to the family; and
provides information about grief counseling services and
seminars. |
| Contact:
Vincenza Francese (843) 766-4985 |
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| Disaster Relief Team
- The goal of the Disaster Planning Team is to reduce human
suffering. The plan is to allow the members of Blessed
Sacrament Church to effectively meet the spiritual,
emotional and human needs of the parish family, should a
disaster strike. Being prepared can greatly lessen the
traumatic effects experienced both during and after the
disaster. The Disaster Relief Team does not duplicate the
efforts of any government agency active in emergency
assistance. |
| Contact:
Dr. Lou Verroi (843)
556-0801 |
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| Senior Ministry
- This ministry includes visits with the elderly and
shut-in, assisting in everyday tasks, and arranging suitable
programs and activities for the elderly, such as
transportation to Church services and functions, doctor's
offices, grocery stores and planned social events. Volunteers will
assist in each of these areas. |
| Contact:
Sr. Jean Marie, OLM (843) 556-0801 |
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| Ushers
- These hospitality ministers look after the needs of
parishioners during the liturgy by greeting worshippers as
they enter the church. They assist with seating,
distributing bulletins, taking up and sorting the
collections. |
| Contact:
Al Cannon (843) 766-6400 |
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Newcomers Welcome Committee
- Newcomers to Blessed Sacrament receive an information
packet from the parish office by mail and a phone call from
a member of the Welcome Committee. During the follow-up
visit by members of the committee, the newcomer is welcomed
with a cake presented on behalf of the parish family.
Volunteers are needed to be available 2 to 3 hours per month
for visits or as greeters at the side doors of the church
before Masses. |
| Contact:
Stewardship & Development (843) 766-3633 |
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