Funeral & Grief Ministry

Mission: 

The mission of the SFC Funeral & Grief Ministry is to provide care, comfort, and support to individuals and families who are hurting from the passing of a loved one or the loss of someone very important to them. The ministry also helps individuals and families prepare and celebrate the funeral liturgies of their loved ones.

Meetings: 

Every Monday from August 10th to September 28th at 7 PM in the Parish Center. If you are affected by loss of a loved one regardless of circumstance you are welcome.

Scriptures on Grief

• “Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted”(Matthew 5:4).
• “And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying; and there shall be no more pain, for the formal things have passed away.” (Revelations 21:4)
• “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)

Membership:

• Active parishioners who are willing to share their gifts of time and talent in planning and implementing the ministry’s mission.
• Members should be willing to participate in workshop and training to help in their knowledge and understanding of the mission of the ministry.
• Members should be available for monthly or other required meetings when needed.
• Members should be available to attend events and programs the ministry organizes.
• Members should be willing to reach out and recruit volunteers to help.

For more information, email: funeralgriefministry@sfcabrini.org