Time spent in the hospital, rehabilitation centers or nursing homes can be difficult. It is during such times that we as community seek to hold our parishioners in prayer. It is also a time we would like to reach out with a visit to those who would like to see their parish priest or deacon or a minister of care. 

When a parishioner enters one of our local hospitals, rehab centers or nursing homes and would like a visit, I would ask a family member to contact the rectory. 

Palos Hospital, Christ Advocate and Little Company of Mary do not always notify us with names of our parishioners. 

Rehabilitation centers and nursing homes do not contact the rectory. 

Also, there are times when a parishioner is in a hospital for 48 hours or less and by the time a priest or deacon or a minister of care visits, the parishioner has been released.

 Please know that every effort is made to reach out to our parishioners in need but at times communication is not the best and human errors are made. We apologize for these times and seek always to serve the people of St. Julie. 

Please also keep in mind that St. Julie has a wonderful ministry, Breaking Bread. This ministry is devoted to providing meals to families on a short-term basis, during those times when a loved one is in a hospital and the usual family routine is disrupted. St. Julie is family and it is hoped and prayed that we reach out as family in the spirit of Christ’s love and concern. 

Thank you for taking the time to read this article. God bless.