Comforting the sorrowful is one of the Spiritual Works of Mercy and our mission is “ to be open to listening and comforting fellow parishioners and all people who are dealing with grief and loss through faith. “
Our vision for this Ministry will be focused on hosting Monthly Support meetings on the third Thursday of each month beginning January 19, 2023. Meetings will run from 10:00 to 11:30 am in Russell Hall.
In the spring of 2023, the Ministry is preparing to offer the “New Day” program which is a 10 week seminar for women and men going through the early stages of grief due to the death of a loved one. The New Day program will be held in Russell Hall and dates will be published in the weekly parish bulletin.
“New Day” is a faith based program that will help you work through the tasks of grief. It is based on the premise that sharing one’s thoughts, feelings and experiences with others in a similar situation is one of the most helpful ways to move beyond the pain that is caused by the loss of a loved one. It is not a therapy session. It is an opportunity to move with others who have experienced the same loss, on the journey from grief to healing through faith.
If you would like to participate OR contribute your time and talent to this Ministry, please contact:
Eileen Landi, 860-490-5472; eileenlandi@gmail.com
Lorraine Cosgrove, 860-841-2367
“Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted”.