MINISTRY TO SENIORS, PERSONAL & MEDICAL ADVOCACY

This ministry involves advocacy and advice to the elderly in the areas of health issues and medical education, bereavement and end-of-life concerns. It also provides counseling for matters of faith and the tenets of the Catholic Church attendant to this. Contact Sister Elizabeth Demirgian, O.P. at (352)394-6640, cell (352)394-6680 or email srelizabeth@blessedsacramentcc.com.

NURSERY

The Nursery Ministry provides a safe and clean environment for children 9 months (mobile) through 4 years so that parents can participate fully in the life of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Community. This growing ministry currently provides services by loving, responsible and experienced volunteers on Sundays at the 10:00 am Mass and the 12:00 pm Mass. Child Care is offered Monday nights during Religious Education at 6:30 PM. With the help of more volunteers, childcare will be available during special parish events, and for ministry meetings. The Nursery is located in Classroom #8, across from the playground. Volunteers and donations are always accepted and appreciated. For more information call Ruthie Antmann at (352)242-6360, or email rantmann@gmail.com.

OUTWARD SIGN - THE BEST LITTLE THRIFT SHOP IN TOWN

Outward Sign (415 Citrus Tower Blvd., Clermont) is a lay ecumenical/interfaith ministry which serves the needs of our community. Meetings are the second Monday of the month at 3:00 pm at the facility. Your magazines, newspapers and donations to the poor box will continue to assist the needy. The first Sunday of each month there will be a food drive to benefit the Outward Sign pantry. All donations are greatly appreciated and volunteers are needed and welcome (352)242-4510. Store hours of operation are Monday—Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturdays 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Outward Sign Office hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

The Parish Pastoral Council is chartered by Canon Law to be an Advisory Body to the Pastor. It represents the parish community and provides advice on parish requirements as addressed in the Parish Pastoral Plan. The Council is composed of members appointed by the Pastor and those elected by the parish. The Parish Pastoral Council meets monthly in John Bosco Hall and focuses its efforts on the Parish Mission Statement areas of Word, Worship, Community and Service. The current facilitator is Peter Stauder and you can contact him at (352)241-0235 or check the parish web site for information.