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At St. Augustine's Parish
our Bereavement Ministry assists
our priests in providing
grieving families prayerful support
during the funeral vigil or wake, the funeral itself, and, if needed, at the burial of the body or cremated remains of the deceased at the cemetery.
These trained ministers of bereavement primarily guide families in planning the funeral Mass, helping them to select meaningful readings, music, and prayers, and if desired, compose special Prayers of the Faithful and aid in designating liturgical ministers, all in an effort to making the ceremony a fitting memorial for the deceased and a comfort to the family. In addition this Ministry offers follow‐up support, providing grieving individuals or families with information on grief recovery programs and other related support groups. At the annual All Souls Day Mass and reception each November the Ministers reach out again to share their love, compassion, and concern to all families who have experienced a loss. Please contact Arlene Melillo
if you have any questions
regarding the Bereavement Ministry
at
(845) 634-3882
or by e-mail: arlenemelillo3882@hotmail.com
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CLUSTER BEREAVEMENT MINISTRYSt. Ann’s Parish in Nyack
hosts a Bereavement Groupon the first Friday of the month
from 10:00AM to 11:30AMat 16 Jefferson Street, Nyack, NY
(in the school building directly across the street
from the St. Ann's Church).
All those who have lost a loved one
whether it be a spouse, a child/grandchild, a family
or a friend
are welcomed to this gentle, understanding,
and comforting group.
Mass, benediction, and rosary are
available before the 12:10PM daily mass immediately
following the meeting.
We help each other through
the darkness of mourning to learn to live again.
Contact
Arlene J. Melillo
at (845) 634-3882 for
additional information.
Additionally, St Francis of Assisi hosts an 8-week
Archdiocesan Bereavement Program
in the Spring and Fall.
For additional information and registration,
contact
Sister Pat Hogan,
Pastoral Associate,
at (845) 634-4957.