MINISTRIES
Our sisters come from various backgrounds and walks of life. Some working full-time; some retired. While one of our primary ministries is contemplative and intercessory prayer, we also are blessed to have sisters who work in other areas. Listed below are ministries that are facilitated by one of our sisters.
Mercy at the Margins
Mercy at the Margins offers care and compassion to those Mother Teresa of Calcutta would describe as "unwanted, unloved, uncared for throughout society... and are shunned by everyone.” Following the same desire to help as St. Rose of Lima, Mercy at the Margins sees "When we serve the poor and the sick we serve Jesus. We must not fail to help our neighbors, because in them we serve Jesus." From park benches to underneath bridges, Mercy at the Margins is committed to spreading hope and providing acts of mercy for the hungry, homeless, and addicted alike. For those who are broken, rejected, forgotten, or lost, Mercy at the Margins provides comfort, prayer, food, referrals, and medical aid (as they are able).
No One Dies Alone
No One Dies Alone (NODA) brings hope and peace to hospice patients and their loved ones. Nurse Sandra Clarke was guilt-ridden when a frail patient she was tending asked her to stay with them. Unfortunately, she wasn't allowed that opportunity, and when she returned later, the patient had died alone in their hospital room. This tragedy was when she began the concept of No One Dies Alone. Mother Teresa said, "No one should die alone…Each human should die with the sight of a loving face." It is our wish to make this a reality. We can provide companionship to patients in the dying process who are truly alone and, in so doing, give a gift of respect and dignity to another human being at the end of life.
No Vet Dies Alone
The “No Veteran Dies Alone” (NVDA) program is inspired by the program called “No One Dies Alone,” and is designed to honor Veterans and to meet the needs of those Veterans who, for whatever reason, find themselves alone. Volunteer Sisters provide the comfort of presence at the bedside when family and friends are unable to be near their loved ones, improving end-of-life (EOL) care for Veterans.
Holy Cross Anglican Mission
Holy Cross Anglican Mission (HCAM) in Elmira, NY follows the call to seek God in prayer and study of Scripture, to praise Him through ministry by opening our hearts to the sick, the needy, the young, and the elderly, as well as to listen with eagerness to the Holy Spirit's voice in the stillness of our own hearts. HCAM is led by our Head Chaplain Rev. Jeff Hoffman and humbly adheres to the cannons of the Jurisdiction of the Armed Forces and Chaplaincy (JAFC) [within the Anglican Communion]. HCAM also implements the principles of the Sisters of Hope by establishing a presence where a Dominican culture is expressed. For streaming services and other events, visit our Facebook page
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