St. Gabriel Catholic Church at 3016 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28211 US - BEREAVEMENT
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The Bereavement Ministry
of St. Gabriel Catholic Church
“To walk with the bereaved on their journey by providing spiritual, emotional and practical support to those experiencing grief due to terminal illness, grief during the time of a funeral, and grief following a death.”
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Upcoming Events:
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*Memorial Mass - These are held on most first Fridays of every month at 7pm in the Chapel.
*All Souls Mass will be celebrated at all Masses on weekend of November 1 and 2, 2008 for those who have lost a loved one.
*Deceased Children’s Mass November 16, 2008 at 2:30 pm. Bring a picture or memorabilia and come at 2pm to light a candle. Reception hosted by CMG following Mass.
*Deceased Spouse Mass November 23, 2008 at 2:30, with a reception to follow in Fellowship Hall, for all those who have lost a spouse.
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St Gabriel Bereavement Ministry would like to help in any way we can. Below are some of our areas to assist those in need.
Anticipatory Grief
Alzheimer’s Association:
Click here for website
Coping with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) does not have to be a lonely experience. A support group is now available to give care givers a chance to share their feelings with others who do understand because they, too, have a loved one with dementia. Supervised activities that offer fun and friendship are provided for those with AD.
Please contact Suzanne Bach @ 704-335-0253 for meeting time and place.
AIDS Ministry:
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A care team of approximately eight people is assigned a care partner living with AIDS and HIV. This team will provide both practical and emotional support for the duration of their AIDS journey. Training is required and is provided by the local RAIN (Regional AIDS Interfaith Network) organization. Care team members meet monthly. Contact Lisa Malec lbryant@carolina.rr.comm or 704-504-3787.
Love In Action:
Love In Action is a service ministry reflecting God's call to love others and our desire to serve through our commitment to stewardship by providing compassionate care and assistance to parishioners during times of crisis or difficulty. Please contact Maggie Baucom 704-341-9088 or gratefulmom@aol.com for more informaiton.
Grief at Time of Death
Funeral Planning:
Click here for information on planning a funeral.
Wake, Prayer Service, Luncheon:
Wake at the church and a Prayer Service the next day at the church, reception follows. Contact Bobbie Frandano for luncheon at 704-552-9042.
Following the Death
Monthly Memorial Masses:
These are held on most last Fridays of each month for all those who have lost a loved one during that month and for anyone else wishing to attend.
Widows Mass and Luncheon:
A mass and luncheon held once a year for those that are widows or widowers. Usually held in February.
Social Services Counselor:
Call Catholic Social Services at 704-370-3262. Individual counselling is available.
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Bereavement Ministry Opportunities:
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We are always in need of people to help serve in our Ministry. Training is necessary for some of the volunteer opportunities.
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*Bereavement Minister - Training is necessary. Held once a year by Sr. Therese Galligan, RSM. Helping to minister to those who have lost a loved one with many events throughout the year.
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*Inurnment Support Team- training from Don McKenna - dmckenna@carolina.rr.com or 704-362-2335.
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*Wake Reception - Provide snack for family at the church and help with serving and set up. No training necessary. Contact B.J. Dengler- bdengler@stgabrielchurch.org or 704-364-5431 x212.
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*Sewing Guild - Sewing gowns for infants, lap robes, etc. Contact Kathy Miskolitz- 704-542-0165.
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*Prayer Chain - Pray for the deceased and the families of the deceased. No training required. Contact Robin Siegner- 704-544-9750 or Rsiegner@carolina.rr.com
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Bereavement Support Groups
The Bereavement Ministry offers
different support groups to help you
and your family when dealing with grief.
Click here for more information.
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Learn about the
Columbarium and Garden
The Columbarium and Memorial Garden is designed to provide a place on the church property for the permanent preservation of the ashes of cremation for church members and their immediate family. This is a place for those who love St. Gabriel Catholic Church and have a sense of closeness to it, which they would like to preserve even after death. It shall be hallowed ground, sacred to the memory of those who have departed from our midst.
Included in the Memorial Garden will be a memorial wall containing plaques in memory of a person or persons whose remains are located elsewhere.
Click here for information about the Columbarium and Garden.
Click here to take a photo tour of the Columbarium and Garden.
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Helpful Websites:
Click here for more information on
websites that deal with bereavement.
Guardian Angel Memorial Garden
The St. Gabriel "Guardian Angel Memorial Garden" has been built to remember the unborn and children that have died through the age of 18. It is located next to the children's playground which is behind the grotto. Enter the path at the entrance of the lovely arbor and follow the stone path where there is a place to sit and enjoy the peace you will find here. The statue of a beautiful angel overlooks the garden.
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