PASTORAL
CARE
Clergy of all faiths are
welcome at St. Alexius Medical Center and are
extended every courtesy in comforting patients. If you would like us to
notify your place of worship that you are a patient at St. Alexius, our
pastoral care staff would is pleased to assist you. St. Alexius abides by
the ETHICAL AND RELIGIOUS DIRECTIVES for Catholic Health
Care.
Pastoral staff includes, priests,
sisters, and ministers qualified to
offer services. Chaplains are available for ethical guidance in
End-Of-Life decisions, in crises, impending death, trauma, and routine
visits to provide for your pastoral/spiritual care and offer support to
you and your family. Daily distribution of Holy Communion to Catholic
patients and other Sacraments are available upon request. Communion to
protestant patients is upon request. The chaplains minister to everyone
who enters the hospital With Respect and Dignity regardless of
race, color, or creed. We respect cultural differences at St. Alexius by
reflecting on Our Mission which is based on the Gospel and the Benedictine
Motto: Let all be received as Christ.
The hospital Chapel, located at the front entrance on the main floor of
St. Alexius is open at all hours to provide a quiet place for reflection
and prayer.
Participate in the celebration of Mass
Daily- Monday
through Friday on Channel
24 at 7:45 a.m.
Saturday at 11:30 a.m.
Sunday at 8:15 a.m.
SERVICES
Patients of all denominations are seen by a staff member of the
hospital’s pastoral care department. Clergy of all affiliations are
welcomed at St. Alexius and are extended every courtesy to go about their
healing ministry. Often a simple prayer or gentle touch can ease a patient’s
sorrow and fears. The hospital chaplain can be reached at 701-530-7000.
On Services
For more
information on Pastoral Care feel free to email Sr. Renee Zastoupil at [email protected]