Emmaus Bereavement Ministry
In their loss, Christ walked with them.
The Emmaus Group of St. Ignatius Loyola offers a safe environment, enriched by our faith, where we meet to share our sorrow, our stories, and our victories over sadness. As a community of faith, we find comfort in the promise of Jesus to be with us always.
If you have recently lost a loved one to death, one or more of the following activities may interest you:
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Emmaus Bereavement Support Groups
Session I - Tuesdays, October 12 to December 14, 2010 - 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Session II - Tuesdays, February 1 to April 19, 2011 - 7:00 to 9:00 PM
A six session bereavement support group for men and women who have suffered the loss of a significant person through death: spouse, parent, friend, child. Led by trained facilitators, the group will explore the experience of loss as well as some of the issues related to grief.
Getting Through the Holidays
Tuesday, November 16, 2010 - 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Before the holiday season descends, we offer an evening of reflection for those who find holidays difficult because of various losses, either in the past or present. Set in a prayerful context, participants will have the opportunity to learn and share strategies for coping during the holidays.
Facilitator to be named at a later date.
2011 Easter Memorial Liturgy
Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 7:00 PM
A celebration of hope for all those parishioners who were deceased during 2010, as well as an opportunity for the parish community to celebrate the life of family members of parishioners who were deceased in 2010. You are invited to bring a photo of the deceased for the altar of remembrance. A reception will follow in Wallace Hall
Journey Through Grief
Any parishioner who has lost a relative who was not a parishioner and would like a copy of the four booklet series on grief, please contact Sr. Kathryn King at the Parish House, 212.288.3588 x 619.
Resources
Please click here for a list of suggested readings dealing with the subject of bereavement.
Come and let us walk together—
as a community of faith—
on the journey to healing.