St Andrew’s Care and Concern sub-committee is a Christian group concerned with providing care for those within our community who really need assistance.
Do you need help? Can you offer help? Please contact the St Andrew’s Parish Office.
There are many calls upon my time, and I am the best judge of how I can involve myself.
No matter how much or how little time and energy,
I am able to contribute to my Church and its ‘Care & Concern’ activities,
I will be blest,
because it is an indisputable fact that we cannot help another without also helping ourselves.
Tuesdays in the Undercroft
Our ‘Tuesdays in the Undercroft’ group met for the last time 10 December 2024 after faithfully offering friendship and hospitality every week for 28 years. We celebrated the many friendship formed, memories created and fellowship shared across this time, expressing our gratitude to all those who have worked to make “Tuesdays” a place of welcome and hospitality. We look forward to what might emerge next as friendships continue.
Transport
To and from:
- Doctor’s surgeries
- Hospital-outpatients
- Shopping for essential household needs
- Church
Drivers needed! Can you help?
Visiting
Making brief visits to the elderly, sick, those unable to go out and the bereaved. Follow-up visits made when and where necessary in order to maintain contact.
Listening
Being there for others through empathetic conversation and compassionate listening.
Caring for the Bereaved
Providing a reception on behalf of a bereaved family after a funeral service. This is a service which is very much appreciated.
Bereavement cards are sent to parish families and to those who have funeral services at the Church.
Meals
Preparation of emergency meals for families in crisis or those known to us who are just home from hospital and living alone.
Groceries
The Care and Concern group supports the Goodna Anglican Welfare Ministry with regular donations of non-perishable food and toiletries. The donated goods are collected on a regular basis. Food items are also provided to families and individuals as needed. Please consider making donations by leaving items at the church.