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Here at St. Benedicts we have twelve people who have completed more than 100 hours of training as St. Stephen Ministers. Stephen Ministry is a confidential lay ministry, woman-to-woman, man-to-man, individual-to-individual. Contact Jay Jarrell, 724-941-5026. Friend in need? Have the person call or obtain their permission to call on their behalf.
What is Stephen Ministry?
Who Is a Stephen Minister?
Who are the Newly Commissioned Stephen Ministers at St. Benedict’s?
When is the Next Stephen Ministry Training Program?
How to Connect with a Stephen Minister
How to Connect Someone Else to a Stephen Minister
Who Will Know?
How do I obtain more information?A caring and listening ministry providing confidential, one-to-one Christian care to people facing difficulty. The care is man-to-man or woman-to-woman. It is for individuals, not couples or families. The program does not include minors and connects with people over 18 years old.
Stephen Ministry can provide care for people with different types of needs such as: unemployment, relocation, severe financial setback, living with a degenerative disease, empty nest, parent support of an adult child going through divorce, caring for severely ill family member, or following the death of a loved one. These are only a few examples.
If this type of care seems right for you or a friend, you are invited to contact Stephen Ministry at St. Benedict’s.
More than 8,000 congregations in the United States are enrolled in Stephen Ministry. St. Benedict’s enrolled in Spring, 2004. There are three parishes in the Diocese of Pittsburgh participating in Stephen Ministry—St. Ferdinand, St. Richard, and St. Benedict the Abbot.
A caring Christian who really listens
A member of our parish who has received 50 hours of training in how to provide distinctively Christian care
A person who is ready to focus on your needs
A trustworthy confidant who will keep everything you say—and even your identity—confidential
Someone who will faithfully meet with you on a weekly basis for as long as your need persists.
A Stephen Minister is not:
A counselor or therapist
A problem-solver
Someone who runs errands to helps with chores
A casual visitor
Who are the Newly Commissioned Stephen Ministers at St. Benedict’s?
The first training program started in January, 2005 and concluded May, 2005. Eight parishioners completed the 50-hour program and were commissioned on June 5, 2005. Congratulations to Gail Boice, Elaine Motyl, Pat Henger, Gerry Serrino, Kaye Ott, Jay Jarrell, Mary Ann Badia, and Jan Mancini.
When is the Next Stephen Ministry Training Program?
Training will be held at St. Benedict’s on Thursday evenings beginning September 8, 2005 and concluding December 15. An application is required and $25 fee for materials is requested.
To obtain an application and information packet, contact any of the Stephen Leaders: Mary Ann Badia (724) 745 0591, Jay Jarrell (724) 941-5026, or Jan Mancini (724) 942-6650.
How to Connect with a Stephen Minister
Are you going through a tough time in life. Would you benefit from the trained, caring presence and listening ear of a Stephen Minister. There are several ways to be connected:
- You may prefer to discuss your desire for a Stephen Minister with any of our clergy. After obtaining your permission, your name and number will be provided to Stephen Leader, referral coordinator. You will be contacted, and if appropriate will be matched with a Stephen Minister.
- You may directly contact Jay Jarrell (Stephen Leader, referral coordinator). (724) 941-5026. If your needs can best by served by a Stephen Minister, you will be matched with someone who will support you through this tough time.
How to Connect Someone Else to a Stephen Minister
We all know someone in crisis who doesn't know where to turn.
Someone who is tense, upset, worn out— needing someone to talk with, someone to care and listen.
Stephen Ministry can provide care for people with different types of needs.
You’d like to help. But how? There are three easy steps.
- Listen and care for your friend in your own relationship together.
- Ask your friend for permission to share his or her need with someone who can help. Be sure to tell your friend that all information will be kept confidential.
- Once permission is given, you may directly contact Jay Jarrell (Stephen Leader, referral coordinator) at (724) 941-5026. If needs can best by served by a Stephen Minister, your friend will be matched with someone who will be supportive through this tough time,
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Your friend may choose to make the contact directly and is invited to do so.
Confidentiality is the foundation of Stephen Ministry. Care receivers do not need to worry that others will find out what they discuss with their Stephen Ministers. If you have a burden you need to share, perhaps a Stephen Minister can help.
How do I obtain more information?
Contact one of the following Stephen Leaders: Mary Ann Badia (724) 745-0591, Jay Jarrell (724) 941-5026, or Jan Mancini (724) 942-6650.