St. Oliver Plunkett
Catholic Church
3200 Brooks Drive
Snellville, GA 30078
Parish Office (770) 979-2500 or (866) 913-2512
Fax (770) 985-6590
Stephen Ministry
A question frequently asked is
"What is a Stephen Minister?" We like to think of ourselves as the "After
People."
Stephen Ministers are there:
- After you've washed and returned the last casserole dish.
- After the divorce papers have been served and the bottom falls out of your
life.
- After the last child waves and drives away, and the house suddenly seems
incredibly empty.
- After you arrive home from the funeral service and the emotions you've
held at bay come crashing in on you.
- After the relationship has ended but the wounds are still bleeding and
painful.
- After the doctor has said, "There is nothing more we can do."
- After the phone call you always hoped you'd never get.
- After you realize the hands on the gold watch you received at your
retirement party move more slowly than you ever imagined.
- After the nursing home director shakes your hand and says, "Welcome to
your new home."
- After the gavel goes down, the handcuffs go on, and your loved one is led
away.
- After the baby has arrived, putting more demands on you than you ever dreamed
possible.
- After you find the pink slip inserted with what is now your final
paycheck.
- After your family and friends have heard your story one too many times,
but you still need to talk it out.
- After the ball is over and the music has stopped but the silence created
is deafening.
Stephen Ministers are the "After People." We are ready to stay by your
side - or your friends, neighbors, coworkers or relatives - and provide comfort
and support for as long "after" as we are needed. Call on
someone who cares.
For more information, please contact:
Geri Bender, referrals coordinator 770 979-2500
How to refer someone for a Stephen Minister:
Know someone who is hurting.
Obtain the permission of this person, and contact the referrals
coordinator.
A Stephen Leader will meet with you to discuss the situation prior to
contacting the person in need.
What does a Stephen Minister do?
- Listens
- Encourages
- Keeps confidences
- Prays
- Supports
- Walks beside a hurting person
Who May Need a Stephen Minister?
People who are dealing with:
- Illness/hospitalization
- Chronic illness
- An ill family member
- Family frustrations & challenges
- Moving transitions
- Loneliness
- Death or serious loss
- Divorce
- Pregnancy/adoption
- A disability
- A disabled family member
- Terminal illness
- Self-esteem
- Job loss
- Financial setbacks
- Aging & elderly
- Faith issues
- Major changes in their lives
- Incarceration of a loved one
- Other concerns
To love is to listen!
