At Our Lady of the Rosary, we believe that no member of our parish family should be cut off from the sacramental life of the Church due to illness, aging, or disability. Our Ministry to the Homebound ensures that the love of Christ and the presence of our faith community reach everyone.
What does it mean to be a homebound parishioner?
When chronic or temporary illness, injury, or the vulnerabilities of aging make it difficult or impossible to attend Mass on Sundays, a parishioner is considered homebound. Our ministers bring the comfort of God’s Word, the Holy Eucharist, and the prayers of the entire Our Lady of the Rosary community directly to your home.
What is a Minister to the Homebound?
Our parish is blessed with dedicated layperson volunteers who serve as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Sick. These ministers visit parishioners in their homes, hospitals, or care facilities. During a visit, they typically share the Sunday scripture readings, pray with the parishioner, and bring them Holy Communion.
I am not completely homebound, but my disability makes attending Mass difficult. Can I receive a visit?
Yes. While Our Lady of the Rosary is fully handicap accessible and we love welcoming you in person, we understand that some weeks are more difficult than others. If your disability makes attending Mass too challenging, our ministers are happy to bring you Communion. Simply call the parish office ahead of time to make arrangements.
How do I request a visit?
If you or a loved one would like to receive Holy Communion at home, please contact Aric McCullough at amccullough@olrboise.org or 208-343-9041. Please provide a brief description of the situation, and we will coordinate a visit with a priest, deacon, or an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion as soon as possible.
A Note on the Sacrament of the Sick: If you or a loved one are facing serious surgery, acute illness, or the advanced trials of old age, please contact the parish office to arrange for a priest to administer the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.
Volunteer for this Joy-Filled Ministry
Are you looking for a meaningful way to share Christ’s love? We are actively seeking compassionate volunteers to bring the Word of God and the Holy Eucharist to those unable to join us at Mass.
Flexible Scheduling: This ministry fits easily into your routine—visits can be scheduled based on your availability.
Great Need: We have a growing need for ministers to ensure none of our parishioners are forgotten.
If you feel called to this beautiful spiritual work of mercy, please fill out the volunteer interest form below, and we will reach out to you with more details regarding training and preparation.