Support for Those Who are Grieving

The death of someone important to you - whether it is a spouse, a parent, a sibling, a friend, or a child - is a difficult and highly emotional experience. Your grief journey can be overwhelming or even confusing at times.

The Bereavement Ministry of Mary, Mother of the Redeemer, in conjunction with St. Stanislaus Parish, is here to help you, guide you, and prayerfully support you as you heal. 
Beginning in September, on the second Thursday of each month, there will be a general support group meeting offered at the two parishes.  There will be a morning session offered at MMR from
10:00 am to 11:30 am, and an evening session offered at St. Stanislaus from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.  These sessions will be structured with a particular topic presented by trained facilitators, followed by group sharing and discussion.  Bereaved adults are welcome to attend any or all meetings.  Topics and dates are listed below.
 
September 10, 2015: Crazy is Normal
October 8, 2015: Understanding the Process of Grief
November 12, 2015: Preparing for and Coping with the Holidays when You Are Grieving
December: No Meeting
January 14, 2016: Moving Ahead in the New Year when You Don’t Want to Move at all.
February 11, 2016: Surviving Stress and Loneliness
March 10, 2016: Feelings of Denial, Bargaining, and Guilt
April 14, 2016: Feelings of Anger and Depression
May 12, 2016: Connecting with God through Grief
June 9, 2016: Helping Children Cope with Grief
July 14, 2016: The Value of Memories
August 11, 2016: TBA
 
These groups are offered to all, parishioners and non-parishioners, Catholic and non-Catholic, with no fee and with no pre-registration necessary. If you are unable to attend the group, but are in need of support, our ministry can also offer one-to-one, compassionate listening.  For more information or questions, call Mary Coakley at 215-646-4192.