St. Isidore Parish welcomes all those who have disabilities of any sort and their families and caregivers. Whether you are hard of hearing, mobility impaired, have autism, mental illness or chronic illness we welcome you as a member of the Body of Christ. We strive to accomodate those with disabilities in every way we can. If you or a loved one have a disability please let us know how we can help you on your faith journey. We invite you to worship with us and to participate in the ministry and social life of the Church.
Accessibility and Parking: All of our churches are accessible via ramps. The Sacred Heart Church and Hall in Middleborough are fully accessible, complete with bathroom. The Hall in Rochester is accessible (no handicapped bathrooms). The Hall at Sts. Martha and Mary is accessible via a stairwell chair lift. Each of our church locations have handicapped parking available
Gluten-Free Hosts: Those needing Gluten-free hosts need only to inform the sacristan or presiding priest.
Sacramental Prep: For those preparing to receive First Communion or Confirmation and are cognitively impaired or have autism, please let us know. We have obtained special materials from Loyola Press to help prepare youngsters with special needs to receive their Sacraments.
Religious Education: Our faithformation program is a family based program where the children attend with their parents or grandparents. We have found that some kids with autism learn more in this type of catechesis than in a traditional classroom setting.
Homebound Eucharist: If you or a loved one is homebound due to age, illness, or mobility impairment and would like to receive the Eucharist, please call us at 508-947-0444.
"The Church continues to affirm the dignity of every human being, and to grow in knowledge and understanding of the gifts and needs of her members who live with disabilities. Likewise, the Church recognizes that every parish community includes members with disabilities, and earnestly desires their active participation. All members of the Body of Christ are uniquely called by God by virtue of their Baptism. In light of this call, the Church seeks to support all in their growth in holiness, and to encourage all in their vocations. Participating in, and being nourished by, the grace of the sacraments is essential to this growth in holiness. Catholic adults and children with disabilities, and their families, earnestly desire full and meaningful participation in the sacramental life of the Church."
---from the
Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities- USCCB, 2017 --
full text here --