Raphael’s Hands
Our volunteer apostolate is called “Raphael’s Hands”.
What is an “apostolate”? An “apostolate” describes a group of laypersons who perform spiritual works of mercy.
The roots of the word come from the word “apostle” — those chosen by Jesus to perform evangelizing works after He returned to heaven. Apostolates often do the humble, but necessary, “support functions” of true ministry.
Raphael’s Hands Volunteers are ever-present but often unseen, stirring the waters of Bethesda Healing Ministry.
We are currently looking for helping “hands” in the following areas:
“Hands” in the Parish
People who replenish Bethesda’s ministry brochures and posters in each parish and ensure Bethesda announcements are in the parish bulletins. Let us know when your parish is running low and we will mail you everything you will need.
“Handmaids”
With many meetings, retreats and visitors, we need help maintaining “Five Porticos”, our Bethesda home. Help us clean, vacuum, dust and water plants. Come as often as you like.
Martha’s “Hands” (with Mary’s heart)
A homemade meal or baked goods welcomes those who come for healing. Help prepare homemade food and/or set up for ministry events during the year.
“Hands-on” Photographers
Take photos at various ministry events.
Please note: we guarantee the privacy of every Bethesda client. No one will ever be photographed without her/his permission.
Special Events “Handlers”
Help plan a special event or activity during the year with a team of volunteers. Responsibilities include planning and coordinating an event’s theme, food, decorations and entertainment – and/or promotion of the event.
Newsletter “Handlers”
“Handlers” enjoy fellowship, friendships and refreshments in our Five Porticos home while stuffing, stamping and sealing envelopes for our mailings.
House “Handymen” and “Handywomen”
We will contact you when a need arises for beautification, maintenance or repairs to our healing home. Please let us know your area of expertise when joining our “handyman” team.
“Hands” in the Garden
Help maintain our beautiful gardens anytime from early spring to late fall by weeding, watering and pruning God’s creations. Come once — or as often as you would like.
To volunteer for any of these categories, please click here.
Additional Volunteers needed for Loaves and Fishes Meal-Share Program
Those who come for healing at Bethesda are fed both body and soul. . .
The comfort of sharing food in a warm and welcoming home is part of the apostolate of hospitality. We provide meals at five meetings a month and are in need of meals to help keep our freezer stocked. Our recipes make enough so you can divide the recipe — your family enjoys a new recipe while you help feed those who come for healing.
Loaves and Fishes Meal-Share Program
Here’s How it Works:
• Pick a recipe from our list that your or your family would like.
• Follow the recipe and fill two foil pans.
• Keep one for your family; freeze the other for Bethesda.
Deliver the meal to a designated representative in your area — or to Five Porticos — during pre-arranged times
NOT A COOK, BUT STILL WANT TO HELP? DONATE AN ITEM FROM OUR PANTRY WISH LIST INSTEAD.
Click on LOAVES AND FISHES link to the left to view the BETHESDA PANTRY WISH LIST
