BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

The Bereavement Ministry reaches out to those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Our primary goal is to comfort and support those left behind. We also coordinate the All Souls Day Memorial Mass. We are practicing a Corporal Work of Mercy through our involvement. There are various ways to serve in this ministry:

Planner Team:  Meet with the family of the deceased to help them plan the Funeral or Memorial Mass for their loved one. Training is provided.
Liturgy Team: Serve at the Funeral/Memorial Mass as a Sacristan, Lector, Eucharistic Minister or an Altar Server.
Funeral Team:  Assist with the details that make this Mass special for the family.

The Bereavement Ministry assists the families who have lost a loved one with all the funeral arrangements with the parish. This includes choosing the Readings, Psalm, and Prayers of the Faithful for the Funeral Liturgy, as well as being present at the Funeral/Memorial Mass to help the family during their grief.

To be a member of this Ministry requires a tender compassionate heart for grieving families.
Liz Swetnam is the ministry leader and can be reached by phone at 813-833-0497 or by email at eclaire625@gmail.com


Read below for support outside of our parish!

A new six-week session of the Bereavement Support Group will begin on Tuesday, September 21 at 7:00 p.m. at Nativity Catholic Church in Brandon, FL. This group will meet at the Pastoral Care Building. This group is led by JoAnn Buffinton, LMHC, LLC and Howard Baum, LMHC. For more information, please contact Bonnie at Nativity Pastoral Care Office at (813) 681-4608.