Bereavement Ministry

Ministry Name	Bereavement Ministry
Contact Us	christservcomm@maryqueen.org
About Us	“When a member of Christ’s body dies, the faithful are called to a ministry of consolation to those who have suffered the loss of someone they love. Christian consolation is rooted in the hope that comes from faith in the saving death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Christian hope faces the reality of death and the anguish of grief, but trusts confidently that the power of sin and death has been vanquished by the risen Lord. The church calls each member of Christ’s body…to participate in the ministry of consolation; to care for the dying, to pray for the dead, to comfort those who mourn.” (Order of Christian Funerals)
Latest News	Mary Queen of Heaven parish continues to expand our support to the bereaved by: Providing ongoing support for grieving families by sending grief booklets through the first year of loss. Table of Remembrance created each year where families can display photos of their deceased loved ones. All Soul’s Day Mass (November 2) and reception each year. Providing meals for bereaved families upon request. Plans for grief support group in the future.
Other Information	The Pastoral Life Coordinator and Bereavement Team assist families in preparing for all three parts of the funeral rite: The vigil service The funeral Mass The committal service

Last updated Apr-19-2008