The purpose of this ministry is to provide assistance and support to families who are dealing with terminal illness, death, funeral and grieving. Many volunteers are needed for this ministry and training is provided. The members of the Bereavement Ministry provide practical assistance for grieving families. In addition a Bereavement Support Group is available for those who need support during the grieving period.
Contact Person: Sue Bucher 497-8330 ext. 303
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SENTARA HOSPICE PROGRAM & ST. GREGORY THE GREAT CATHOLIC CHURCH PRESENT THEIR 2008 BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS
7 Sessions this year!!! Session 1: January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12Session 2: February 26, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1Session 3: April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20 Session 4: June: 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8 Session 5: July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26 Session 6: September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14 Session 7: Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec. 2 Christmas Party: December 9 (Tentative) Free-of-charge
Marian Manor Retirement Community 5345 Marian Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Session Time: 7:00pm — 8:30pm Report to the "TERRACE ROOM" Directions to Marian Manor Retirement Community: Enter St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church 's main entrance on Virginia Beach Boulevard across from AAA; Continue straight until "dead end"; The building directly in front of you is Marian Manor Retirement Community.
(The church *s address in case you need it for computing a map is 5345 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23462)
**RSVP: Rev. Roger Gauthier, Pastoral Care CounselorBereavement Services Coordinator, Sentara Hospice Program at 549-5652 or at ragauthi@sentara.com. or You may also contact Sue Bucher, Social Justice and Pastoral Care Coordinator, and Co-facilitator St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church at 497-8830 or at sue@stgregorysva.org
Please leave your phone number. You will not be called back unless the time, date or location change.
All you will need to do is show up at the first session. Thank you!
**All are invited regardless of race, religion, creed, color, sex, gender or national origin. Membership with Sentara Hospice or St. Gregory not necessary. Confidentiality Pledges will be signed and honored.
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