Bernie Betourne
Ministry Leader

Who We Are:
We are a group of parishioners who provide lunch, prayers, and support to the families and friends of patients in the Memorial Hospital Intensive Care Unit. Interested volunteers can supply this ministry with food and may help in preparation/transportation/service of the monthly luncheon.

What We Do:
We meet in our parish hall to prepare the luncheon needs for that week, using food donated by members of our parish family. This ministry enables those awaiting news of their seriously-ill loved ones to remain close by the ICU rather than having to go out for lunch. We begin our luncheon offering with prayer and provide a meal of sandwiches, fruit, chips, deviled eggs, desserts, and drinks to between 40 and 65 people each month. We also give each guest prayer cards which include our church contact information.

When We Serve:
On the second Wednesday of each month, we meet to prepare the luncheon beginning at 9:30 a.m. and serve our guests at the hospital at 11:30 a.m.

Where We Meet:
We prepare the luncheon in our parish hall and transport the food to the fourth floor waiting area of Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga.

Contact Us:
Email: memorialhospitallunches@saintgerardmajella.net
Phone: 706-858-0039