"Come to Me, all you who are weary and carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28
Funeral Masses: Sr. Sandy DeMasi (973) 379-3912
Bereavement and Counseling Ministries
Grief is the emotional suffering we feel after a loss, especially after the death of a loved one. Grieving is a unique process. No two people grieve in the same manner. The role of the bereaved is a new and undesirable one. The search for new identity, the struggle to accept oneself as a whole new person in a strange new role is the work of grieving.
Grieving people cry out for meaning, for security, for belief in a compassionate God, who brings life out of death.
Grief work calls for “inner work” to listen to what our feelings are telling us. The “inner work” also draws our attention to the changes that have taken place and those we need to address. By listening to our feelings we come to identify, heal and resolve our issues.
Reaching out to others in a support group is not a sign of weakness; it is a choice for healing.
Bereavment Group Sessions
We hold Bereavement group sessions in the fall and spring weekly on Sundays in the Dougherty Center.
For specific dates and times please see the special messages section on the home page of our website and in our bulletin or contact: Sr. Sandy DeMasi SSJ, Director of Liturgy
Don’t Eat Alone Nights: A monthly dinner gathering held from 5:30pm - 8:00pm in the church convent or Ryan Center. Limited to 10 guests each month, reservations are required. Dates noted in our bulletin, on our website homepage or by calling the main office at (973) 379 3912
Justin Ministry:Justin Ministry is the service our parish provides to those parishioners who cannot attend Mass due to sickness or infirmity. The condition may be temporary or indefinite; visits are made as frequently as the person wishes, usually after one of the Sunday Masses. Justin ministers are Eucharistic ministers who are specially trained to minister to the sick and homebound. They bring not only prayer and the Eucharistic but also the good wishes o f the parish community. An initial visit may be arranged by calling the parish office.
For more information or inquiries please contact our Parish office: (973) 379 3912
