Bereavement Ministry

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Help after a Loss

Purpose

Support parishioners and their families during the grieving process after the loss of a loved one, including: the Lazarus group (funeral preparation), the New Day program (small group grief support), Widowed Helping Others (WHO) (socialization and group activities for widows/widowers), and the Prayer Shawl group (creation of handcrafted shawls and lap blankets for those needing comfort).

Activities

For Lazarus group volunteers, assist in coordinating funeral services—speak with family members about the wishes of the deceased, work with the parish office and any external providers to schedule the services, and follow up with family members after the funeral/burial to determine interest in the New Day program. For the New Day program, trained facilitators meet with interested grieving parishioners to provide group support, consolation, and healing  guidance.

Time Commitment

For the Lazarus group, volunteers can expect to spend 8 – 15 hours on funeral preparation with a grieving family. For the New Day program, facilitators train one full day and implement an 8 – 10 week program, 2 hours per week.

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