SERVANTS TO THE SORROWING
In the late 1970’s parishioners George and Mary
Stein were at a funeral Mass. The
church was almost empty. Only
a handful of relatives and friends were present to pray for the deceased,
and most seemed unfamiliar with the Catholic Mass of Resurrection. There was a sense of sadness that so few persons were present
to pray for and bid farewell to the deceased.
After Mass Monsignor Daly spoke with George and Mary.
He asked them to organize a group of parishioners to act as
“extended family” for funeral Masses.
Whether the church was packed with people, or whether there was
virtually no one present, a group of loving parishioners would always be
present to offer prayer for the deceased person and
provide support to the bereaved and to the priest celebrant.
For over twenty years, this ministry has continued.
When a funeral is scheduled, the ministry coordinator calls group
members. All those who are
free at the scheduled time of the funeral, join as a prayerful and caring
“extended family” during
the Mass of Resurrection or memorial service.
If
you would like to participate in the Servants to the Sorrowing,
contact the ministry coordinator:
Audrey
Mix
(562)
494-7100
E-Mail:
Servants
to Sorrowing
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Links
If you want more information on the Catholic practice of
praying for the deceased, click on the following links:
MINISTRY GROUPS
