Every neighborhood is
different. Be aware of the needs of your Neighborhood Parish and plan
activities that fit.
Use common sense. Place yourself in the shoes of the family to be helped
and ask yourself “How would I like to be treated if I found myself
in the same circumstances?”
Death in Family
Notify other families in the neighborhood
Arrange for someone to call to determine needs
Illness
Get well cards and notes
Notify other families in the neighborhood
Arrange for someone to call to determine needs
Damage to home
Notify other families in the neighborhood
Arrange for someone to call to determine needs
Elderly
Notify other families in the neighborhood
Arrange for someone to call to determine needs
Arrange for regular visits or phone calls to keep aware of conditions.
Newcomer welcome party
This would be to help new families moving into the neighborhood feel
welcome and
Allow neighbors to get to know each other.
Make it relaxed and informal.
Home Blessing
Contact a priest or deacon for possible dates.
Allow 5-6 weeks lead time.
Contact the families.
The priest or deacon will often begin with a prayer gathering.
Arrange for someone to the drive the priest or deacon from home to home.
Allow~15 minutes for each home and drive them.
