Bereavement ministry
The Bereavement Ministry serves the bereaved of our Parish. Some team members assist grieving families by offering closing prayers at the funeral home, prior to the funeral Mass at the church. Others visit local funeral homes to offer support to families after a loved one's death, maintain contact for one year, and pray for the bereaved and the deceased. Cards are also sent when appropriate. Some help with the "Grieving with Great Hope" program. We are involved in the All Souls' Day Mass of Remembrance and provide a social time following that Mass. There are periodic meetings during the year.
For questions or comments, please complete the contact form at the bottom of this page.
Getting Involved in the Bereavement Ministry
The Bereavement Ministry's main purpose is to pray for the soul of the deceased and the bereaved members of St. Michael Parish. When a death occurs, one of the members visits the funeral home and/or attends the funeral Mass, making St. Michael’s presence known by letting the bereaved know that we at St. Michael Parish care, and that the bereaved have our support and prayers.
If interested, call the Parish Office or complete the contact form below.
All Soul's Mass of Remembrance (Annually on/near the Feast of All Soul's Day)
The Bereavement Ministry of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church invites you to attend the special All Souls’ Mass of Remembrance. As you might know, November 1st is All Saints’ Day and November 2nd is All Soul’s Day, the day we remember our deceased loved ones. The Mass is open to all parishioners of St. Michael’s, but it is especially for those who have experienced the death of a loved one during the past year.
Please, consider joining us and inviting others, especially those who have lost a loved one this last year.
We look forward to joining you in prayer and remembrance at this Mass.