Visitation (Pastoral Ministries)
Visitation, part of our Pastoral Ministries, will visit, bring the Eucharist, and offer prayers of comfort to those hospitalized, homebound, or in a care facility. Please reach out if you or someone you know would appreciate a visit. Email: PastoralMinistries@ourladyoflight.com , or call (239) 267-7088 ext. 228.
For EMERGENCIES relating to Death or Serious Illness ONLY
Please call (239) 980-1313.
Mass for the Homebound – Televised & Online
Please visit the Diocese of Venice Televised Mass page for the most up to date times, information, streams & recordings.
Anointing of the Sick
Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament of healing. It tells us that all healing is a gift from God. God cares about our bodies as well as our souls. Please check the bulletin for the next scheduled Anointing mass.
Prayer Lists
Both the Military Prayer List and Prayer List are updated regularly every two months. In an effort to keep the Prayer Lists current please report the name of your loved one monthly. Your assistance in keeping the Prayer List up to date is appreciated. You can reach Pastoral Ministries at 239-267-7088 ext. 228 or email: PastoralMinistries@ourladyoflight.com
Living Wills
What the Church Teaches About End of Life Issues
The Catholic Church teaches that all life, from conception to natural death, is sacred. However, modern medical advances have made end of life issues increasingly difficult to sort out. What is the difference between letting a person die and practicing euthanasia? Can Catholics have “living wills?” How much treatment must be provided to the sick and dying? We have provided pamphlets at both exits of church for an overview of these and other important moral issues surrounding life and death.
Understanding the Catholic Declaration on Life and Death
This pamphlet is available to you at both entrances of the church or you may view it by clicking here. This material is provided to keep us better informed about Living Wills, Designation of Health Care Surrogate, and circumstances Requiring Special Attention just to mention a few topics addressed.
Catholic Declaration On Life and Death Advance Directive (Health Surrogate Designation/Living Will) to print out a copy of the form click here.
Do not Resuscitate Order – please note this form needs to be printed on yellow legal size paper, to print out a copy of the form click here.
Funerals
For more information on funerals and the Memorial Garden at Our Lady of Light, please visit our Funeral page.