Bereavement Ministry

Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.........................Matthew 5:5

††The Beatitudes found in the Gospel of Matthew are sometimes referred to as the “attitudes” of a follower of Christ.

Jesus said those who mourn at the death of a loved one are blessed.

He likewise said they are comforted.

But how does the blessing of comfort take place?

First and foremost, it is the Holy Spirit who transmits strength, peace and comfort to those who mourn
at the passing of a loved one.

Secondly, it is through the love and support of family and friends.

And thirdly, it is by members of their own Faith Community —through prayer and action.

Those called to this Ministry are parishioners

… with a real faith commitment to Christ and to His Church;

… with time, inclination and inspiration to visit and work with people during this difficult time in their lives;

… with special training to provide help and instruction regarding the Order of the Mass and the selection of prayers and music for Funeral Liturgies;

… who participate in ongoing faith sharing, formation and development.

The Corporal Works

of Mercy

1. To feed the hungry.

2. To give drink to the thirsty.

3. To clothe the naked.

4. To visit the imprisoned.

5. To shelter the homeless.

6. To visit the sick.

7. To bury the dead.

To learn more about the Bereavement Ministry of our parish and what it entails,
please contact our Coordinator, Jean Robertson, at (856) 429-1600.