LEV’s are licensed by the Bishop of the Diocese of Central Florida to take Communion to shut-ins and to ministry to their needs. The LEV’s are trained by the Rector. Please contact the church office at 352-347-6422 or email church@stmarysbelleview.org
The International Order of St. Luke is an ecumenical organization dedicated to the Christian healing ministry. Members meet together to study Scripture, especially the biblical stories of the healing miracles, as well as other books on Christian healing. Members also engage in healing prayer, often with the laying-on of hands at our Wednesday Healing Service, 10:30 Sunday Service and by appointment. Contact: Colleen Rothrock via the church office at (352) 347-6422 or email church@stmarysbelleview.org
The Prayer Shawl Ministry begins with the person who is knitting or crocheting praying for the recipient. The intentions are continued throughout the creation of the shawl. Upon completion, a final blessing is offered before the shawl is distributed to those who are ill, in the hospital or those with any loss or other needs. Shawls are typically delivered in bags decorated by our Sunday School children. The Prayer Shawl Ministry Group meets on the 4th Saturday each month (September through May) at 10:00 a.m. Contact: Linda Allen via the church office at (352) 347-6422 or email church@stmarysbelleview.org
The Prayer Shawl Ministry begins with the person who is knitting or crocheting praying for the recipient. The intentions are continued throughout the creation of the shawl. Upon completion, a final blessing is offered before the shawl is distributed to those who are ill, in the hospital or those with any loss or other needs. Shawls are typically delivered in bags decorated by our Sunday School children. The Prayer Shawl Ministry Group meets on the 4th Saturday each month (September through May) at 10:00 a.m. Contact: Linda Allen via the church office at (352) 347-6422 or email church@stmarysbelleview.org
TLCC group meets on the forth Sunday each month. The TLCC, assists the Rector in attending to the pastoral needs of the parish. TLCC members will keep in touch with those who have recently lost a loved one, been hospitalized, are lonely, shut-in or any other need which arises. In addition to visits the TLCC members send cards of encouragement and keep in touch with regular phone calls. Contact: Marian Hales via the church office at (352) 347-6422 or email church@stmarysbelleview.org
St. Mary’s offers a prayer ministry during communion. If someone would like prayer for any concern, a prayer team is located in the chapel area. After receiving communion those who desire prayer go to the prayer team and let them know their request. Prayer partners work in teams of two each Sunday. Contact: Carolyn Quinnell via the church office at (352) 347-6422 or email church@stmarysbelleview.org
On ongoing group who will guide those through any type of grief or loss--person, job, sense of self, etc. It is open to anyone. You do not need to attend St Mary's. Let your friends and neighbors know they are welcome. We meet weekly. Contact: Deacon Laurie Kellington via the church office at (352) 347-6422 or email church@stmarysbelleview.org