Lazarus Ministry – When St. Francis of Assisi hosts a funeral mass the Lazarus Ministry is available to help our priest with many tasks/.  We can provide a luncheon for the family after the funeral mass if they request that from us.  Sometimes the family caters the lunch but if they don't, our members provide potluck lunch for them and serve them.  If they cater, we serve that also.  Sometimes they prefer to make their own arrangements.  We also provide ministers for the funeral mass if needed, i.e., Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Greeters.   
CONTACT:  SANDY GLASNER  smglasner@aolcolumbus.rr.com

Ministry to the Sick, Homebound and Bereaved – We minister to the sick, shut-in, and bereaved utilizing cards, calls and visits to assure parishioners who are ill or have suffered loss that the parish family holds them in thought and prayer. We bring communion when requested also connect them with helpful resources and ensure that sacramental needs are met. 
CONTACT: LOUISA CELEBREZZE louisasgc@yahoo.com  please put SFA in the subject line