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Special Requests: Special requests are sent via e-mail periodically. A parishioner may need a ride, help with a small project at home, an urgent visitor need, etc. You only respond if you are able to help with the special request.

Questions or More Information Only: You have questions or simply want more information about the ministry.

Visitors: People willing to visit a needy (and probably lonely) parishioner from once per month to weekly … and to phone them occasionally

Visitors of Special People: People willing to visit seniors with limited communication abilities.

Relief People: People willing to spend a brief time at a person’s home to give family members a break from caring for one they love

Card Senders: People willing to send compassionate cards, notes, drawings from children, etc., to lonely people (as often as you can--recommended monthly and on special occasions). This shows our love and care for them and that they are not alone.

Rosary Crusade: Say an assigned decade of the Rosary daily for 20 days for a special intention. After 20 days repeat with another assigned decade and intention. Thus, with groups of 20 people, 20 four-mystery Rosaries are said every 20 days.

Games, Crafts & Gifts: People willing to work with seniors at nursing homes, assisted living homes and at church helping them play games, and make crafts and gifts. This is a great opportunity for Scouts and other service groups.

Transportation to Mass, etc.: People willing to transport a needy parishioner to Mass from once per month to weekly or to run errands for people or drive them places they need to go … and to phone them occasionally to check on their needs.

Entertainment for Seniors: Entertain (adults or children) as often as you like at Batavia Rehab, Holmstad and Heritage Woods. Singing, dancing, Karaoke, etc.--You can do it! Seniors love this type of fun.

Yard Work, House Work, and/or Minor House Repair: Help those that can't perform these tasks.

Mass assistance at nursing homes, assisting living, etc. residences

Rosaries at nursing homes, assisting living, etc. residences

Holy Cross Bus Driver: Drive seniors on Holy Cross bus for Mass and other occasions.

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Holy Cross Bus Assistant: Assist seniors on Holy Cross bus for Mass and other occasions.

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Give details if needed ... or other areas you'd like to help needy people.

If you know of a senior, sick and/or disabled parishioner who could use our assistance, please phone or have the person leave a message at our Holy Cross number: 630 879-4750 x321 ... or send an e-mail to holycross.batavia.elm@gmail.com.

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