Who are we? The bereavement ministry at St. James Parish acknowledges the death of a parishioner on behalf of the parish.
What we do Members in this ministry follow up with written information about the support offered and solace grief support to the bereaved.
They send a card to the surviving family member, acknowledging the first anniversary.
They host and invite families to an annual memorial mass remembering their loved ones, usually in November.
Meetings They meet as required. Meetings are generally organized to plan the Memorial Mass.
Membership All interested in joining this ministry must take the bereavement training offered by the diocese pastoral care center.