Pastoral Care
Care and Support Ministry
This ministry offers support to parishioners to ease the burden of a recent tragedy and invites participation in creating solutions to current problems in a timely manner. The goal of the ministry is to build a sense of community in the parish as we work together to promote hope and healing.
Grief Support
This is an opportunity to share your story of grief in a safe and supportive environment. Let us walk as companions with each other. Meetings are held on the second Monday each month from 6:30-8:30pm in the Holy Apostles Welcome Center. If you have questions, please contact Ruthann Castelaz at (414) 405-4564 or Michelle Ray at (414) 333-0330.
Prayer Network
"God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress." Psalm 46:1
Holy Apostles Prayer Network would love to pray for you and your intentions. Send your prayer requests online through the contact form here.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
The mission of the Prayer Shawl Ministry is to engage the power of prayer through the communion of parishioners who volunteer to produce a gift that is both tangible and spiritual to bring ongoing comfort and support to an individual in need. Volunteers can contribute to our ministry by knitting or crocheting a variety of items: prayer shawls, winter neck scarves and hats for outreach organizations, and infant hats and mini angels for newly baptized in our parish.
To support the Prayer Shawl Ministry, donations of 4 ply acrylic yarn (any color) and monetary donations to purchase yarn for our members are always welcome. To learn more, contact Jan Fredrickson at jfredrickson@hanb.org or (262) 754-0158.
Respect Life Ministry
Holy Apostles Respect Life Ministry upholds the sanctity of life from conception to natural death. The Respect Life Committee meets monthly to pray and plan pro-life activities for the parish community. To learn more about the Respect Life Ministry, click here.
Resurrection Ministry
Formerly known as the Bereavement Ministry, the Resurrection Ministry Team assists in providing assistance during funerals. To learn more, contact Jan Fredrickson at jfredrickson@hanb.org or (262) 754-0158.
Spiritual Direction
If you are seeking spiritual guidance, there are several trained Catholic spiritual directors in our area who are available to pray with you, challenge you, and help you see how God is calling you and loving you every day.
To learn more about spiritual direction, click here or contact Mary Wisniewski, trained spiritual director and parishioner of Holy Apostles.
Visitation Ministry
The Visitation Ministry seeks to comfort the sick and homebound and offering Holy Communion to those who are unable make it to Sunday Mass. To learn more about the Visitation Ministry, contact Jan Fredrickson at jfredrickson@hanb.org or (262) 754-0158.
Additional Resources
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Caring.com - Online resources for senior care and living options including Assisted Living, Memory Care Facilities, In-Home Care, Caregivers, and more.
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Robin's Landing - Senior Residences and Assisted Living in New Berlin designed to provide a home-like atmosphere that is safe, secure, warm, and uplifting. Learn more here.
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St. Camillus Community - A faith-based home health agency in Wauwatosa that provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation. This community offers Daily Mass and weekly Ecumenical Services in their Chapels. Learn more here.
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St. Colletta of Wisconsin - Provider of support services for adults with developmental disabilities and other challenges, established by the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi. Learn more here.
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Waukesha County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) - The ADRC provides information, assistance, counseling and supportive services for older adults age 60 and above; caregivers; adults with physical or developmental disabilities; and adults with mental health or substance use concerns. Learn more here.
For any questions about Pastoral Care ministries and resources, contact Jan Fredrickson at jfredrickson@hanb.org or (262) 754-0158.
