Friends of the Bereaved

The Friends of the Bereaved extends compassion and support to parish families who have lost a loved one.  They provide food, a salad or dessert and/or serve at funeral receptions. 

The ministry continues to reach out to the families by sending Mass cards and Christmas cards the first year after the loss.  A personal phone call is also made to family members during the months after the loss of a loved one.

The ministry hosts the All Soul's Day Mass and Reception each November 2nd.  All parish members who have lost a loved one come together, pray and be in community with one another.

Many volunteers are needed.  You can either make a salad or dessert for the funeral receptions, or if you'd like you can be trained to serve at the receptions. 

The families that have lost a loved one need to gather and share memories of their loved one and be supported and cared for.  This special ministry allows them a chance to do this.