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Hey There!

Welcome to the Pastoral Care page! The Hospitaller Order of St. John of God believes that true healing involves the mind, body, and spirit. At St. John of God Community Services, we are committed to creating an atmosphere of hospitality, compassion, and respect, where every individual feels welcomed, valued, and supported.

Guided by the spirit of our founder, Saint John of God, our Brothers, coworkers, volunteers, and friends walk alongside those we serve, offering Pastoral Care that honors dignity, faith, and emotional well-being. We welcome individuals of all faith backgrounds and seek only to provide comfort, presence, encouragement, and support during times of need.

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Pastoral Care Services Include:

  • Food & Basic Needs Support

  • Family Care & Resource Assistance

  • Home & Hospital Visits

  • Grief & Loss Support

  • Spiritual Care & Prayer

  • Life Transitions & Crisis Support

  • Celebrations & Milestone Recognition

  • Compassionate Support for Individuals, Families, and Coworkers

All pastoral care services are free of charge and strictly confidential. To learn more about our pastoral care services or to request assistance, please fill out the form or contact us directly. We are here to support you and your loved ones with the hospitality and compassion that are at the heart of our mission.

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Here to Listen. Here to Support. Here to Care.

Our Pastoral Care Team is dedicated to providing compassionate support, spiritual care, and a listening ear to those we serve. Guided by the Hospitaller values of St. John of God, we are here to walk alongside individuals, families, and coworkers through life's joys, challenges, and transitions.

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Karen Sapio

Pastoral Care Coordinator

856-848-4700 ext. 1207

KSapio@sjogcs.org

Zachary Cooper

Assistant Executive Director of Mission Integration

856-848-4700 ext. 2112

ZCooper@sjogcs.org

You can help St. John of God Community Services bring hope and support to individuals and families in our community by donating much-needed items to our food pantry. Your generosity helps ensure that those facing food insecurity have access to essential resources during times of need.

To make giving easy, we have created an Amazon Wish List, where items can be purchased and shipped directly to our pantry. Every donation makes a meaningful difference and helps us continue our mission of caring for the whole person with dignity and compassion.

In the words of our founder, Saint John of God, “Do good for yourself by doing good for others.” Thank you for your kindness, support, and commitment to serving our community.

AMAZON WISH LIST!

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Pastoral Care Services

FOOD PANTRY/MOBILE FOOD PANTRY

Our Food Pantry is open year-round to support members of the St. John of God Community Services family and anyone in the community who may need assistance. Our Mobile Food Pantry helps us expand our reach by bringing fresh produce directly to underserved communities. We also collaborate with community partners and local farms to host events and make healthy food more accessible to everyone.

HOME AND HOSPITAL VISITATION

We visit, upon request, all those who are recovering at home or in the hospital. We strive to provide a listening ear, an encouraging word and a presence of understanding. Visitation is open to all co-workers, students, adults, families and friends.

FAMILY SUPPORT

In any situation that arises within our families we serve and our co-workers, we participate in providing those supports that will alleviate a situation.

EMERGENCY FUND

The emergency fund, which has been created at the request of co-workers, serves to assist our co-workers, families, students, and those we serve, financially and/or with other resources that can alleviate an immediate urgent need.

FUNERAL PREPARATION AND SERVICES

Upon the death of a student, client, co-worker's family or co-worker, we give support in planning and/or conducting services of all faiths.

COMPASSIONATE PRESENCE

We always strive to be a compassionate presence to all those who enter our campus. It is the example of our founder, Saint John of God, that teaches us and empowers us to "Do Good."

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