CONSOLATION MINISTRY

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide bereavement support, resources, and education to the parishioners of St. Patrick’s. Bereavement need not be limited to loss through death, but may address other aspects of loss.

GOALS

To make the following resources available to the parishioners of St. Patrick’s:

♥ programs

♥ support groups

♥ personal contact

♥ potential additional support around the holidays and anniversary dates, if requested

♥ professional counseling resources

♥ referrals

SPECIAL EVENTS

♥ Candlelight Memorial Mass in the Fall in honor of deceased loved ones

♥ Annual program in the Spring around the issue of managing grief or related topic (past presentations have been on Dealing with Loss around the Holidays, The Consolation of Forgiveness, and End of Life Concerns)

♥ Summer Coffee Hour

♥ Presence at the wake of parishioners if requested

♥ Monthly or Bimonthly Support programs for parishioners:

♥ New Day Seminar (9 sessions with workbook)

♥ Now Forming: Support Group for Those with Chronic Illness or Pain

For information or to request services, contact Dory Dzinski at 860-693-2840.