" Grief is not a problem to be cured. It is simply a statement that you have loved someone". Doris Sanford

The ministry provides comfort, support, and guidance for the newly bereaved of the parish by listening sympathetically, offering literature on grief issues, bereavement counseling and providing information about support groups.

• Telephone help. The bereaved will be able to contact a group member if they are having a "bad" day. Members will offer understanding, a listening ear, and a comforting word or scripture reading.

• Mass cards can be sent after the death of a loved one.

• Follow up information on grief issues can be sent to the bereaved family at specified times during the 1^st year of grief.
• Cards could be sent to the family at time of 1^st anniversary of the Death of the loved one and other occasions through the first year of grief.
• Memorial services can be held once or twice a year for families to remember their loved one.
• Grief support group can be established for our parish.

The sharing of information, stories, and articles on grief issues will be included in the Church Bulletin.  It is hoped that the information shared will be of hope and comfort.

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