St. Mary's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church

Ministry Groups

Pastoral Ministry

Georgie Suitor, Chair

georgiehma@aol.com        (760) 789-0890 (church office)

MISSION: To identify, honor and meet the whole person health/wellness needs of our congregation and the greater community.  Through prayer, advocacy, education and small groups, Pastoral Ministry provides opportunity for nurture, emotional support and personal enrichment.  We invite all to share in our exciting spiritual walk!

Bread Breakers--New/prospective members lunch with the Vicar and his wife at Rancho Santa Luz.

Wellness Ministries--Health Ministries Council. Health/wellness education, blood pressure screening/monitoring, referrals, counseling, advocacy.

Prayer Chain--Names circulated for daily prayer, Sunday services, and our monthly Magnificat newsletter.

Welcome--Recognition of visitors/prospective members: Greeters at worship services, church information bags/mugs, and visitation.

Foyer Dinners--Small group in-home gatherings for members of the congregation.

Faith Community (Parish) Nurse: Dianne Pollett RN.  Blood pressure screening/monitoring on the last Sunday of month.  Wellness education, counseling, advocacy, referrals, hospital/home visits.

Prayers and Squares Quilting Ministry--Prayerfully created tied quilts made on request for those who are ill or have other needs. ALSO small prayer squares designed to accompany the military, stateside or overseas and in war zones.

Women of St. Mary's (WOSM)--Monthly meetings, annual parking lot sale, crafts/foods/cookbook offerings.  All women are members and are invited to participate.

Ms. Dawn M. Stary Sweeney--Our Pastoral Counselor

Our Pastoral Ministry Team is proud to announce:

"St. Mary's is now able to provide Professional Pastoral Counseling Services."

The Pastoral Counselor may be contacted for appointment by calling
(760) 789-0890, ext. 7.