St. Anne Parish is entering the third year of providing grief support services to the families of our parish. The members of the ministry provide spiritual and emotional support to individuals and families experiencing the loss of a loved one. We are a group of ten volunteers who have received training to provide comfort and resources to our parishioners in navigating through their individual healing journey. We meet on a monthly basis to share resources and to encourage and support one another in our ministry. Our model includes assigning a volunteer to work with the bereaved parishioner offering support for a period of one year. Often these relationships develop into lasting friendships.
If you are a St. Anne parishioner and are interested in joining our group or you are a parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima or Sacred Heart of Jesus and are interested in establishing a Grief Ministry in your parish, please contact either Marty Hillary (919-606-6999) or Jane Fleming (206-930-0460). We will be happy to provide you with training and assistance in getting started.