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| St. James Parish Ministry to Bereaved Families Bereavement Committee | |
Ministry to Bereaved Families:
Lazarus Group and Bereavement Committee:
We try to
bring the presence of Jesus to a bereaved family by extending the sympathy of
our parish, and offering to assist them in any needs they have. We hope that our
presence will be a reminder of the beautiful words of Jesus, "I am the Resurrection and the Life."
Our commitment is to
assure that NO member of our community grieves alone.
The Lazarus Group's goal is to support with the love, practical skills and faith
we share in the promise of resurrection.
If the family wishes, a luncheon will be provided after the funeral in the
Family Center. Friends and family members who wish to assist are welcome.
Anyone wishing to join the work of this group by volunteering their service
in,
is invited to call.
Contact: Lazarus Group Sue Ziegler
737-2488, Pat
Fisher 737-8796, or Rosemary Liccardo
883-3886
Bereavement Committee
At the time
of death, we extend the sympathy of the parish to the family of the bereaved via
a personal note of condolence. We also send cards of remembrance on the first
anniversary of the death in recognition of the need for ongoing support
throughout the grief process. In addition, a member of this committee will
visit parishioners who have suffered a loss during the past year and bring a
poinsettia at Christmas.
Contact: Sue Ziegler
737-2488
"TO
COMFORT ALL WHO MOURN" (Is.61:2)
A memorial services to honor beloved
family and friends, is to be celebrated on All Souls Day, November 2, in the
Church.
Contact: Sue Ziegler 737-2488