Bereavement

Grief is a normal and natural reaction to the death of a loved one. Still, few of us are prepared for a journey that is at times devastating, frightening and lonely. After severe loss, it is important to give oneself time to work through the natural process of grieving. In order to move beyond our grief, however, we need to take an active role. Then, through prayer and the support of caring individuals, somewhere along this journey, the pain of our loss will turn into healing.

Recognizing that a bereavement program may be helpful at this most difficult time, the St. Joan of Arc Bereavement Ministry is offering a program to provide support.

YEAR ROUND MONTHLY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

THE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP provides personal support to individuals throughout the grieving process. The ministry also hosts year round, monthly group meetings, which provide a forum for discussion and an exchange of pertinent information. At these meetings informal presentations and roundtable discussions are used to deal with the various aspects of grieving and the new role the bereaved must assume.

The focus of these approaches is to help the bereaved adapt to their new life.

For more information, please call Susan Mahoney (508-240-1119)                          

NEW DAY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT PROGRAM

THE NEW DAY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT PROGRAM, designed to provide personal support to individuals throughout the grieving process, offers two programs.

1. Two separate afternoon sessions, each entitled AN HOUR OF REFLECTION AND PRAYER, are held in the spring and summer, and as needed.
2. The NEW DAY BEREAVEMENT PROGRAM, beginning in early fall, consists of five inter-related afternoon sessions.  Meeting once a month for five months, NEW DAY is designed to give the newly bereaved, and also those who have not had a chance to benefit from a program in the past, time to work through the natural process of grieving in an atmosphere of care and understanding, as they adapt to their new life.

Pre Registration for all programs is required.

For more information, please call Susan Mahoney (508-240-1119)