St. Jude Parish has one Parish Nurse. An unpaid volunteer who give their personal time to this ministry.

Claire Coffey, RN has been serving the Parish since 1997.

"So," you might ask, "just what does a Parish Nurse do?"

They work with our Priests, the Eucharistic Ministers, Home Visitors and other parish groups to identify congregational health needs. Parish Nurses provide support and nurturing to our parish members, their families and friends in times of crisis, illness, or other difficulties to help meet spiritual, emotional, and physical health needs."

Our Nurse knows where to find parish and community resources that can help. The Nurse can not, however, provide �hands on� nursing care or take the place of your physician or Home Health Nurse. Sending requests for these services to the Parish Nurse program might cause delays in obtaining vitally needed medical assistance. If you have a question about a specific service, we urge you to first contact your personal physician, and then if your question is not answered, call Claire Coffey @ 877-8751 or 903-3710. She will be happy to provide whatever information she can.

If you have a need, or know of someone in need, you can send an E-mail to Tina LoTufo in the Office or call 877-2386.