Ministry to the Sick

Jesus spent much of his time on Earth ministering to and comforting people struggling with illness or injury. Here at St. Monica Catholic Community, we follow in his footsteps by reaching out to the sick and injured in two ways, anointing those who are ill and bringing the Eucharist to people who are homebound, in nursing homes, or in the hospital.

Annointing of the Sick

Anointing of the sick is a sacrament that is offered to those undergoing serious illness or people who have grown weak under the burden of years. In our parish, if you wish to be anointed, please call the parish office and one of the priests on duty will arrange a convenient time to visit you in your home, nursing home or hospital.

Additionally, during the church year, we schedule a number of times to celebrate the sacrament of Anointing within the celebration of the Eucharist. Usually once during the Fall and once during the Spring, we will offer the sacrament in a community setting.

Eucharistic Ministry to the Sick

Celebrating the Eucharist is at the very heart of our faith. However, because of illness or injury, many of our fellow Catholics in the Santa Monica area cannot join in the celebration. To ensure that these community members stay connected to us and can receive the Eucharist, St. Monica sponsors the Eucharistic Ministry to the Sick, bringing communion to Catholic Christians in area nursing homes and convalescent center, their homes, and the Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center. These Eucharistic Ministers (EMs) to the Sick are a wonderful “invisible army” that works quietly, diligently, and lovingly to bring Our Lord to those who could not otherwise receive communion.

St. Monica’s Eucharistic Ministers bring the Eucharist and the presence of the St. Monica Catholic Community to all Catholic Christians in three settings: (1) area nursing homes and convalescent centers, (2) an individual’s home, and (3) the Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center.

If you or a loved one would like to have a Eucharistic Minister visit you in the hospital, a nursing home, or at home, please contact Christine.

Interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister to the Sick? Then our “invisible army” needs you! We are always in need of more Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick and hold trainings periodically throughout the year. If you are interested in learning more about this ministry, please contact Christine.

Ministry Contacts

Anointing of the Sick
Parish Reception - (310) 566-1500

Eucharistic Ministry to the Sick
Christine Gerety - (310) 566-1530 | email