Our Mission
The Department of Pastoral Care affirms the
sacredness, dignity and worth of all persons as creatures
of God. We acknowledge diversity of both individuals and
religious/spiritual traditions. We are committed to the
respectful provision of pastoral services/spiritual care
to our patients and their families and loved ones with compassion
and competence. We will strive to provide these services
in collaboration with other disciplines, religious institutions,
community groups and others seeking to facilitate healing
and wholeness of all persons.
Sacramental Ministries
Roman Catholic-
Holy Communion and Anointing are available upon request.
The Eucharist is distributed on Sundays and several times
during the week by Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist.
Sunday Mass: 5:30 a.m. on Channel 9 <
Inspiration by Phone: You can hear 3-4 minute homilies based
on the scripture reading of the day's mass. Call (718) 670-1047.
Available 24 hours a day, ( homilies change daily).
Orthodox Christian, Episcopal,
Lutheran-
Sacraments are available upon request.
Jewish Patients
Electric Sabbath candles are available for your use. Please
call 670-1114 on Friday before 3:00 p.m.
Kosher meals are available at no extra charge. Please ask
your nurse to contact Nutrition Services if you did not
indicate your preference upon admission.
A Sabbath apartment may be reserved, pending availability.
For further information call 670-1111.
Eruv Boundary Line: (718) 670-2401
The Interfaith Chapel
The Main Lobby
The Jewish Chapel Lang Resident
Student Center (Chapels are
open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
On holy days and special observances, services
are announced in the medical center's Information Bulletin
which is posted at selected locations. You are encouraged
and welcome to participate in these services as allowed
by your physician and as your medical condition permits.
If you would like your spiritual leader
informed of your hospitalization, we will be pleased to
make the contact for you. Please call 670-1114 and tell
us your name, room number, name of your faith community
and its leader. Our staff will make the contact for you.
Your spiritual leader is encouraged to visit you.
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