St. Rita Bereavement Ministry

The death of a loved one can be an intense and painful experience. The outreach of our ministry calls upon our compassion and ability to reach out to grieving families and do whatever may be necessary to show our love, care and hospitality during their time of grief. We strive to live in the image of Jesus Christ who wept with those who mourned, and so we believe that in our faith community, no one should grieve alone.

Provide support to parishioners and their families through various means within our outreach programs.

• Contact with family member(s) via phone call(s), card(s) and letter(s).
• A structured 8-week grief support-group session is offered by Diocesan trained facilitators.
• Monthly luncheons provide an opportunity for a gathering of the bereaved for fellowship, spiritual, emotional, and practical support.
• Host an All Souls Day Mass reception to remember parishioners who have died in the past year.
• In concert with St Rita’s Care Ministries Council, provides support to special events and activities as needed.