We are a Resurrection People; we hold in faith the hope for which many hunger, especially the grieving. The Risen Lord gives us a promise of life — not only life after death, but the hope that we can rise again from all the little deaths of sin, failure and loss. We dare not refuse to share that hope. 

The vision of Bereavement Ministry is to create an atmosphere of acceptance, understanding and direction for those who are grieving the death of a family member or friend. Empowered by our baptism, it is the responsibility, not only of the pastoral staff, but also of the entire Christian community of SSJ, to bring Christ’s comfort to those who are bereaved. Our commitment is to assure that no member of our community grieves alone, without the love and the resurrection faith we hold in trust for one another. This is done through and with the staff and volunteer parishioners who have chosen to join our ministry in bringing the compassionate face of Christ to those who are grieving.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

We would like to welcome you to our Grief Support Group that will provide a safe environment to speak freely about your loved one. This group meets for seven sessions and is open to any adult that has had a loved one die. The group meets in the Multipurpose Room on most Tuesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. (schedule may vary).  The group is facilitated by Milagres Dias, Ph.D, Licensed Clinical Psychologist.  There are no fees but pre-enrollment is required. Contact the Bereavement Ministry Office at 962-3333 x865 for questions or to enroll.

"There is only one thing worse than speaking ill of the dead—and that is not speaking of the dead at all."    Anonymous

Contact:
Maureen O'Day, Director
(714) 794-1865
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