| As they talked and discussed,
Jesus himself drew near and walked along with them... Then their eyes
opened and they recognized him... Luke 24:15,31
Like the disciples on the way to Emmaus we
are called to companion one another... this includes members of our Church
imprisoned.
The imprisoned are people from all walks of
life: fathers, brothers, sons.., our neighbors are incarcerated in the state
prisons in Hagerstown. Like us, they have hopes, dreams, ambitions, and
fears.
Their world is one of locked doors both metal
and mental. As Catholics, we recognize and appreciate the unique gifts in
each individual with whom we come in contact. The challenge to our
community, our Church, and us is simple: acceptance.
Prison Ministry challenges us to walk
alongside the youth, the adults and the aged who are incarcerated. We, as
the Church, accompany them in their everyday experience of rejection,
isolation, separation and loneliness.
We are instruments of
God's unconditional love.
Volunteers are active in three state prisons
in Washington County, which house approximately 7,000 men. About 9% are
registered Catholic.
Volunteers have Orientation and come in
monthly, weekly, or more often. Citizen participants come in once, twice, or
for a Special Program. Citizen Participants work directly with the Catholic
Chaplain or an experienced volunteer.
For an
interview or information,
please contact: the Chaplain
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays:
791-7200
Thursdays: 797-2250
Fridays: 733-2800
Prison Ministry Needs You
- Musicians, Choirs
- to share the Faith in word and song
- Catechists, Religious Tutors
- Eucharistic Ministers
- Retreat Participants
- Guest Speakers
on topic related to Study theme
- Participants
in Holy Day Services
- Pen/Prayer Partners
- Alternative to Violence
- Assistants
to prisoners preparing for transition from prison. Help them get
housing, job and Church plan
- Companions
to ex-prisoners returning to your neighborhood. Welcome them to our
Church, accompany them to Mass, introduce them to Church activities
- Reading and Math Tutors
- Art Instructors
- Office Workers
- Donors
of unused Christmas, Easter, Birthday, Sympathy, and blank cards
- Donors
of religious magazines
- Financial Assistance
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Nuestros hermanos Latino-americanos
en prisón, se encuentran lejos de sus hogares.
Ellos necesitan personas que Catequizarlos en Español.
Tambien necesitan tutores bilingües, para la eseñanza del
ingles y de las matematicas.
Nosotros somos instrumentos de el amor incondicional de Dios.
Ayudenos. Ellos apreciaran sus visitas. |
