About Us Caring Connections
We care for one another,
in times of need and times of celebration . . .
VOLUNTEER for CARING CONNECTIONS
Caring Connections is our umbrella organization for caring for one another in matters both practical and spiritual. Working closely with our clergy, our volunteers deliver care while maintaining strict confidentiality.
We invite you to volunteer! Just call Denise Trogdon and she'll get your connected.
Lay Liaison: Suzy Seymour 203-325-2554/ suzy.seymour@mac.com
Clergy Liaison: The Rev. Denise Trogdon 203-655-1456 / denise.trogdon@saintlukesdarien.org
Web Updates: Mimi Griffith 203-655-7940 / mimi@mimigriffith.com
CARING CONNECTIONS MINISTRY TEAMS
Caring Through Casseroles
We deliver meals in times of need or of celebration. Food is prepared in the parish kitchen three or four times a year and delivered as needed from our freezer.
Coordinators
Carrie McMaster, 203-569-3612 / cmcmaster@optonline.net
Kitty Galvin, 203-316-9234 / kvgalvin@optonline.net
Altar Flowers Delivery
We deliver arrangements of altar flowers to people we are praying for or celebrating with.
Coordinators
Jessica Vandervoort, 203-321-6914 / jessicavandervoort@hotmail.com
Knitting & Needlepoint Prayer Shawls
Parishioners of all ages create beautiful prayer shawls to be blessed by the clergy and given to Saint Luke’s members, relatives or friends who are ill, grieving, or unable to participate in our community temporarily or longer term.
Coordinators
Julie Pearson, 203-655-8841 / jcpearson8@aol.com
Julie Potter, 203-655-4813 / jpsonet@aol.com
Barbara Sinnott, 655-9054 / bjsinnott@optonline.net
Card Ministry
Thoughtful cards are sent to parishioners on special occasions.
Coordinator
Jenny Moe, 203-662-9421 / jennymoe@webtv.net
Guild of Saint Martha Funeral Receptions
We host lovely receptions in the Taylor Room or the Parish Hall for parishioners or friends of Saint Luke’s after funerals or memorial services. Food may be catered or provided by family and friends.
Coordinators
Ronnie Carey, 203-655-2067 / rcarey27@aol.com
Ann Purcell, 203-831-9665 / aspurcell@sbglobal.net
Jane Repp, 203-866-6945
Small Tasks Force
If you need assistance with small household projects, our volunteers spring into action.
Coordinators
Charlie England, 203-655-2510 / charlesengland@sbcglobal.net
Sam Bridges, 203-324-3404 / sbridges@optonline.net
Ride to Church with Saint Luke’s Charioteers
Our “Charioteers” will drive anyone who needs a ride to Sunday church services and other parish functions.
Coordinators
Val Maroney, 203-655-3309 / vmaroney@darienps.org
Susan Benzyk, 203-348-0333 / sbenzyk@gmail.com
Prayer & Healing Ministry
Healing prayer, intercessory prayer, and the laying on of hands can bring comfort and peace. Our lay healing ministers are present at the Sunday Eucharist twice monthly to provide healing prayer with clergy at the altar rail. The team meets weekly for intercessory prayer, is available on request to pray with and for people in homes, hospitals and other locations, and also hosts discussions on meditation and prayer.
Coordinators
Jane Prince, 203-655-7984 / janeprince@aol.com
Lynne Tiano, 203-656-0024 / lynnetiano@aol.com
Communion Delivery by Lay Eucharistic Ministry
Trained Lay Eucharistic Ministers bring the Holy Eucharist to parishioners who are unable to attend worship, whether because of illness, childbirth or any other reason. Our ministry extends the love of the Saint Luke’s community by sharing bread and wine from the altar in a brief service in private homes, nursing homes and hospitals.
Coordinator
Judy Holding, 203-655-2425 / jkholding@gmail.com
Lay Chaplaincy
Our trained lay chaplains visit with parishioners on a strictly confidential basis to provide pastoral care in times of grief, illness, family crisis, or any occasion where a parishioner may need someone to listen and be present with them. The lay chaplain may visit a single time or continue for a period of time.
Coordinator
Blake Robinson, 203-655-0727 / blakerobinson@snet.net
Thanksgiving for the Birth of a Child
Our clergy and lay chaplains will visit families with a newly born or adopted child to provide a special blessing. Blessings may also be scheduled during a Wednesday Eucharist service.
Contact: The Rev. Denise Trogdon 203-655-1456 / denise.trogdon@saintlukesdarien.org
