Mission Statement
The Health Ministry of Holy Innocents Parish seeks to promote the wellness of all the members. As members of the Body of Christ, the Church, we give witness to the Gospel as we minister to the physical, emotional and spiritual well being of those in need.
Role of the Health and Wellness Ministry Members:
Health Educators:
Provide education programs based on the needs of the community, e.g., healthy aging and lifestyle management. Conducts periodic health fairs, and blood pressure screening as needed.
we give witness to the Gospel as we minister to the physical, emotional and spiritual well being of those in need.
Referral and Advocacy:
Acts as liaison between the parish and the available community resources.
Health Counselors:
Promote and support the individual’s need for spiritual and physical well being.*
If you would like more information about the Parish Health and Wellness Ministry, please call the Parish Office at (732) 922-4242 ext. 23 or Email (select from the pull down menu).
*The Wellness and Health Ministry does not provide “hands on” nursing care, (e.g., giving bed-baths, giving medications, wound care, etc) as that is not within the scope of the ministry.