"Blessed are those who weep and mourn for they shall be comforted”
Purpose
The Bereavement Ministry will serve families who have lost a loved one to death through St. Andrew Parish. The members of the ministry are trained to successfully implement our mission to give comfort and support to the grieving families of the St. Andrew community by giving them our time, hearing their thoughts and sharing their tears.
What is the Scope of the Ministry?
The members of the ministry personally reach out to grieving families with comfort
and support through:
- Visiting the funeral home
- Attending the funeral
- “Songs of Life” Choir
- Sending cards and notes
- Personal visits if requested
- Contact during the holidays
- Offering additional resources if requested.
"Grief is the other side of the coin of love”
(Rabbi Earl Grollman)
- Simply stated, grief happens because we love; because we care.
- Grief is the normal, natural, necessary response to a significant loss.
- The more significant the loss, the more acute the grief response.
- Grief represents a set of behaviors and feelings – normal reactions to major loss
and change.
Please contact us if we can offer love, comfort and support to your family!
What Do I Need to do to Volunteer for this Ministry?
The St. Andrew Bereavement Ministry invites you to offer your time and talent to reach out to parish members and area church. The ministry offers you the opportunity to grow spiritually by showing your love and compassion. Training provided.
WE WELCOME YOU!
Chairman: Betsy Koerber – 248.652.3933
Co-Chair: Chip Farrar - 586.925.2089
Co-Chair: Carol Sullivan – 248.651.7457