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Grief and Loss Group
~ Bereavement Ministry

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The Grief and Loss Group members assist families in making funeral arrangements at the parish in preparation for the Funeral Vigil, Mass of Resurrection and Committal at the Cemetery. 

Members of this ministry assist in other ways such as Lectors, Eucharistic ministers, Sacristan’s, Greeter’s, Usher’s, Vigil and Committal Presider’s and Grief Counselors when needed or requested. Not all of the ministers do all these things but, assist in those areas that they are gifted and comfortable with. 

This Ministry is always looking for new members that are called to share their gifts of comforting and presence to families during this difficult time. Training is provided for anyone wishing to discern this wonderful ministry of service to our brothers and sisters.


Contact Information
Joan Weitzel, Chairperson
Deacon Dan, Co-Chairperson
Judy Garvey, Counselor
+1 310 326 3364 (Parish Office)
+1 310 326 3364 x42
+1 310 326 3364 (Parish Office)
When:  1st meeting Thursday September 12
Where:  lounge
Time:  7:00pm to 8:30pm
Group Facilitator:  Judy GarveyMFT

Some thoughts on Grief and Loss:
What I have found from doing previous groups is that issues around forgiveness come up every time we meet.

It may have to with forgiving yourself, the caretakers, and the also the loved one who has died.
Questions such as: Did I do enough? I should have done more?  I would have done more if etc.

Grief is a lifelong process. It is similar to waves in the ocean.  They come in sometimes softly and then pull then back slowly or they can come crashing in and pull out in a loud and powerful way.

Come and join us and gather with those who are walking the same walk as you.
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Bereavement Ministry 2010

 

Our team members: 
Joan Weitzel (Chairperson), Leonore Garza, Irene Griffith, Tom Hart, George and Sydne Newberry, Pearl Nicassio, Deacon Craig, Deacon Rick, Deacon Dan (Co-Chair)

Our events:
  • Once a year, around All Souls Day, the ministry organizes a memory liturgy that remembers those that have gone home to be with our Lord and share our loss and our joy that God allowed our loved ones to be with us in our life journey.

If you have any comments or suggestions, please contact us using our parish contact form. Just click this text to get there. Thank you! 

Meetings: 
The members meet on the third Thursday of every month. Please call Joan or Deacon Dan for time and location of meeting.

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