Bereavement Ministry
- Group meetings are Thursdays* from 12 PM to 2 PM in the St. Mark Church Children's Cry Room.
- Prayer meetings are Fridays from 8:45 AM to 10 AM.
- Confidential individual opportunities, by appointment with Joan Wania, are Fridays at 10:30 AM.
*Please note: On all Thursdays before all First Fridays, there will be no Bereavement Ministry session. Perhaps you will choose to come and join us in silent Adoration on the Thursdays before all First Fridays.
Bereavement Ministry at St. Mark’s provides an opportunity to discover that mourning can be a grace-filled journey where we listen attentively and support one another wherever we are from week to week, and moment to moment. We reflect upon our own personal experiences as well as the words of authors who have shared light within the darkness of their own grief experiences.
We can never know exactly how another person is feeling deep within. We strive to cultivate an atmosphere of compassionate attentive listening. The very space provided for listening is an integral part of the mourning journey. Prayerful listening support is our primary goal. The Grace of God is our foundation. We rely on the Grace of the Holy Spirit to lead us forward moment by moment.
On our journey of Mourning with Grace, we welcome drop-in participation as well as long-term caring companions. We grow supportively together as we are living the life we are called to live differently, now. Confidential one-to-one opportunities are available for a limited time.
For more information, drop your name and phone number in the Secure Drop Box in the hall or in the Secure Drop Box to the left of the office door. Please indicate Bereavement Ministry inquiry or feel free to call. Thank you.
Contact person: Joan Wania