St. Virgil Roman Catholic Parish

Pastoral Care

Pastoral Care is a primary ministry for the people of St. Virgil parish
Pastoral Care is a primary ministry for the people of St. Virgil parish Pastoral Care is provided by members of the staff. To reach the Pastoral Care staff contact: Barbara Trimiglozzi at 973-538-1418 ext 221
Or e-mail: pastoralcar@stvirgil.org

In the case of someone in imminent danger of death: call 973-538-1418
If the office is closed, please follow the directions to page a pastoral care staff member.

Scroll down to read about the St. Virgil Hospital Ministry, Morris View Nursing Home Ministry, Bereavement Ministry, Pastoral Care for the Homebound, and the Funeral Ministry.

Hospital Ministry
A member of the Pastoral Care staff visits Morristown Memorial Hospital. Because of patient privacy the Morristown Memorial Hospital does not contact the Parish regarding admission unless there is a request from the patient. Please contact the parish office if you or family members are a patient at the hospital. To be included in staff visits at the hospital, please contact Barbara Trimiglozzi at 973-538-1418 ext 221
Or e-mail: pastoralcare@stvirgil.org

Morris View Nursing Home Ministry
A team of parish volunteers assists on Tuesday mornings in bringing residents to Chapel for Mass. Communion is brought to the bedside or unit of those who are unable to attend. The parish also participates in providing fresh fruit for residents one Sunday a month and baked goods one Wednesday a month, which is distributed to the residents by the volunteers. Contact: Mrs. Ann Negri, 973-538-8609
Or Barbara Trimiglozzi 973-538-1418 x 221
E-mail: pastoralcare@stvirgil.org

Bereavement Ministry
Pastoral Care ministers provide individual assistance to the bereaved during the time of grief and offer periodic programs during the course of the year. Those who suffer a loss are supported each month for one year with a newsletter to help them during this difficult time. Contact: Barbara Trimiglozzi at 973-538-1418 x221
Or e-mail: pastoralcare@stvirgil.org
Joanne Calafiore, 973-538-1418 x222
adultministries@stvirgil.org

Pastoral Care Ministry to the Sick and Homebound
This ministry provides visitation to those who are homebound, whether temporarily following hospitalization or for a protracted time due to conditions or age. Eucharistic ministers bring Holy Communion to those at home, in nursing homes or in other care facilities, helping to provide spiritual support to the homebound and a feeling of closeness to the larger parish community.
Contact: Barbara Trimiglozzi at 973-538-1418 ext 221
Or e-mail: pastoralcare@stvirgil.org

Funeral Ministry
Pastoral Care ministers provide assistance to the family in making funeral arrangements and in planning and prepare the funeral liturgy, wake service and cemetery rites.
Contact: Barbara Trimiglozzi at 973-538-1418 ext 221
Or e-mail: pastoralcare@stvirgil.org

Prayer Shawl Ministry
Care and the love of knitting and crocheting have been combined into a prayerful ministry and spiritual practice that reaches out to those in need of comfort and solace. Many blessings are worked into every stitch of the shawl. Shawls have been used for centuries as universal and embracing symbols of an unconditionally loving God. If you would like to learn more about this prayerful and social ministry please contact Barbara Trimiglozzi at 973-538-1418. ext 221.
Or e-mail: pastoralcare@stvirgil.org

Link to Other Ministry pages:
Ministries main page, Worship, Spirituality, Pastoral Care, Service & Outreach, and Adult Programs.

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