St. Matthew Catholic Church at 8015 Ballantyne Commons PKWY, Charlotte, NC 28277 US - St. Matthew Bereavement Ministry
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St. Matthew Bereavement Ministry |
“St. Matthew Bereavement Ministry of Consolation, a part of Pastoral Care, strives to live in the image of Jesus Christ who wept with those who mourned. We believe that in our faith community “no one should grieve alone.” To that end we pray for and with each family who loses a loved one and attempt to bring comfort and consolation to all the bereaved.” September 15, 2009 -- Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows – Mass in Sanctuary at 7:30 p.m. followed by reception in narthex. This mass is for all families who have lost a child, regardless of age, to death. October 13, 2009 - “Getting Through Life after Suffering a Loss” Group meeting for those who have lost a loved one – 7:00 p.m. – room #132 – November 2, 2009 – All Souls Day – Mass at 9:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. in Sanctuary for all deceased members of our families. Reception to follow in narthex November 23, 2009 – “Getting Through the Holidays” Seminar – 7:00 p.m. in the Banquet Room – facilitated by Msgr. John McSweeney – for all those who have lost a loved one, especially this past year. OPPORTUNITIES TO JOIN OUR MINISTRY Bereavement Minister – training is available several times during the year for those interested in helping our fellow parishioners who have lost a loved one. Is God “calling” you to this Ministry? Pray about it and then let us know. Bereavement Mass Facilitator – a Minister who has time during the day to set up for the funeral mass and put things back afterwards. Knowledge of the Sacristy is a plus. Funeral Reception – We provide a luncheon for some of the families following the mass and/or inurnment. If you like to make appetizers, finger sandwiches or desserts, we would love to have your help. Also, set-up and/or clean-up is needed. If you are interested in any of these positions, please call the Bereavement Office at 704.543.7677, ext. 1007. We would be glad to hear from you. Bereavement Training “In a faith community, no one should grieve alone”. At St. Matthew Church we feel this statement is at the heart of the Bereavement Ministry. That is why we are always looking for more people to help the bereaved, and the best way to do this is to be trained in knowing what TO say and what NOT TO say to those who have lost a loved one. Sometimes the best thing to do to help someone who is grieving is to just be there. Was someone there to help you when you lost a loved one? Do you wish someone had been? St. Matthew parish needs some good men and women to walk that journey with those who are grieving. Could this be YOU?????? There will be training on Wednesday evenings – October 7, 14 and 21 – from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in room #203 for those interested in joining the Bereavement Ministry. Do you need more information before making the commitment? Please call Rita Brennan at 704.543.7677 Ext. 1007 to reserve your place and find out more about the Bereavement Ministry and how you might be able to help those who are grieving
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