Mercy Spiritual Care - Jefferson
Spiritual Care at Mercy Hospital Jefferson
Mercy is committed to caring for your spiritual, emotional and physical health. Our integrated approach to health care reflects the rich legacy of the Sisters of Mercy since 1831 and our founderess, Catherine McAuley. Mercy eagerly embraces and welcomes people from diverse spiritual and cultural backgrounds.
Prayer Walk & Labyrinth
Would you appreciate a peaceful space to meditate or pray while you walk? We have two options available to you while at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. We hope you'll find one or both options beneficial in your time at our hospital.
Prayer Walk
Our prayer walk has seven stations, each designed to guide you in prayer and contemplation. The prayer walk path is located around the perimeter of our hospital campus. View the prayer walk map here.
Labyrinth
The Labyrinth is located in front of the clinic entrance. While the Labyrinth looks complex, it's actually quite simple. There is one path to the center and the same path to the exit. Following the Labyrinth can help you focus your prayer or thoughts and let them go at the same time. There are benches located next to the Labyrinth if you would prefer to sit and follow the Labyrinth with your eyes.
The Spiritual Care team celebrates a Communion Service at 10:45 a.m. on Sundays. There is also a Mass in the Chapel at Mercy Hospital Jefferson on Mondays at noon. Patients, families, caregivers and visitors are welcome to attend. The Mass is also broadcast live to patient rooms on channel 65.
Spiritual care services are designed to meet the spiritual, emotional and religious needs of our patients. We provide a holistic approach to the care and treatment of our patients and our community. Spiritual care volunteers provide basic spiritual support and comfort. They can also provide certain items such as rosaries, crosses, Bibles or other spiritual literature. Lay Eucharistic ministers also provide communion to Catholic patients. Spiritual care volunteers are not required to have a degree in divinity; they just need an open heart, a spiritual foundation and a desire to be present with patients and families during difficult times.
If you’re interested in learning more about becoming a spiritual care volunteer, please contact the spiritual care manager’s office at 636.933.1325.
Mercy Neighborhood Ministry (MNM) focuses on community health and access in the communities served by Mercy hospitals and clinics in St. Louis, Franklin, Jefferson and Lincoln counties. MNM has partnerships with more than 100 community health and social service agencies, clinics, churches and schools to connect the economically underserved with health and social service resources. For more information, email the Mercy Neighborhood Ministry.
Mercy chaplains are trained spiritual care professionals and important members of the health care team. They can meet with you in person, in the clinic and hospital settings, virtually or by phone. Through compassionate communication and support, our spiritual care team aims to provide a sense of safety and hope as you explore your spiritual needs. Whether you receive a new diagnosis or difficult prognosis, face a hospital stay or surgery, grieve losses or experience family or personal needs, they are here to assist you.