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The Catholic Community of the Good Shepherd

The Church of the Holy Family - St. Columba Catholic Church

Compassion Ministry

Prepare and deliver baskets filled with thoughtful items to parishioners who have suffered the loss of a family member.

  • Send cards/meal cards and notes to families and individual who are ill or hospitalized
  • Knit and present prayer shawls to those suffering a serious illness
  • Coordinate efforts with the Communion to the Homebound Ministry to bring communion and companionship to the homebound
  • Schedule masses in memory of deceased family members of parishioners

The Compassion Ministry seeks to meet the needs of our community through friendship, comfort and care. 

images stcdecor2 1Members of the ministry are volunteers who give of themselves to meet these needs. We are currently supporting people and families who are dealing with grief and loss or chronic illnesses. Confidential communication, companionship, meals and prayers make up our support services.

Specifically support includes: the making and giving of prayer shawls, delivery of care baskets, sending notes and cards, coordinating efforts with the Communion to the Homebound Ministry to visit homebound parishioners to bring Communion, and offering rides to church, if needed.

New members are always welcome. For more information please contact Barbara Ulkas at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

St. Columba's Information

Saint Columba Catholic Church 
328 Route 66, Columbia, CT 06237
(860) 228-3727

Mailing Address (STC)
PO Box 146
Columbia, CT 06237

Holy Family's Information

Church of the Holy Family
185 Church Street Hebron, CT 06231
(860) 228-0096

Mailing Address (CHF)
PO Box 146
Hebron, CT 06248