bereavement ministry
Join us for our next GRIEF CARE support group meeting held on Tuesday, May 21, at 6:00 PM.
(Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month in the Fr. Wuellner Room across from the Parish Kitchen)
Grief Care Mission
What is grief? Grief is not an illness or a disease. It is a normal reaction to the death of someone you love. You grieve deeply because you love deeply. Grief is the process by which healing takes place but it can be hard work! Our Catholic faith can be a tremendous source of strength in helping us through this difficult journey.
The mission of the Bereavement Ministry of Blessed Sacrament Church is to assist in the healing process by providing support for any individual who has experienced the death of a loved one. This outreach is facilitated by trained ministers who offer a compassionate, consoling and encouraging presence thereby manifesting Christ’s mercy, hope and love during periods of pain and sorrow.
If you are grieving, or know of someone else who could use the prayers and support of our faith community during this difficult time, please contact Mickey King (309-266-9721, ext. 4/email mking@bscmorton.org) to discuss our various avenues of assistance.
Individual Grief Consolation
As companions on the journey, specially trained bereavement ministers offer support by making phone calls and home visits, sending letters and cards, providing personal resource material, and connecting grieving families with public health resources in the local community.
Grief Care
This support group meets on the third Tuesday of each month beginning at 6:00 PM. The sessions are open to anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one regardless of where they are on their grief journey or whether or not they have attended in the past. Group participants support each other by sharing their unique experiences and by offering wisdom, reassurance, and consolation. The environment creates a warm and hospitable space where the opportunity for healing is cultivated.
Memorial Mass
On November 2 - All Souls Day - the Bereavement Ministry and Knights of Columbus host a Memorial Mass to commemorate and honor those who have died. Anyone is welcome to submit the name of their loved one and they will be remembered in a special way during the Mass. Following the Mass, a dinner is held at the Knights of Columbus Hall for anyone who wishes to attend.
Grief Care News
Grief resource information and event notifications are sent out periodically via the Grief Care email distribution list. If you are unable to attend the meetings but would like to add your name to the distribution list to receive Grief Care news, please contact Mickey King.
Bereavement Team
Fr. Adam Cesarek
Mickey King
Chris Teuerle
Judi Yocum
Rick Zath
Contact
For more information about the Bereavement Ministry, contact Mickey King at 266-9721, ext. 4, or email mking@bscmorton.org.
“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted, saves those whose spirit is crushed.”
In Memoriam
Rosalie Lux ~ March 26, 2024
Joshua Yocum ~ February 17, 2024
Judith Newby ~ January 24, 2024
Joseph Zuke ~ January 20, 2024
Kathleen Anderson ~ January 18, 2024
Daniel St. Aubin ~ January 5, 2024
Richard Shute ~ January 1, 2024
Eleanor “Ellie” Maroon ~ December 26, 2023
Lowell Schroeder ~ December 20, 2023
Jack Gilligan ~ December 15, 2023
Mary Alice Krumholz ~ December 9, 2023
Paul Grethey ~ November 9, 2023
Margene Reif ~ October 31, 2023
Gloria Andrews ~ October 31, 2023
Frank Huber ~ October 25, 2023
Patricia Gheraldini ~ October 21, 2023
Rilla Pfotenhauer ~ September 16, 2023
Diane Kruzick ~ July 28, 2023
Howard Schneider ~ July 27, 2023
Esther Fernandez Alcala ~ June 30, 2023
Margaret Mae Zobrist ~ June 28, 2023
Ralph Pouliot ~ June 4, 2023
Kevin Miller ~ May 31, 2023
Joel McClary ~ May 21, 2023
Mark Dutz ~ May 11, 2023
George “Tim” Warner ~ May 8, 2023
Betty Unsicker ~ April 8, 2023
Marilyn Springer ~ April 2, 2023
Dennis Glore ~ March 24, 2023
Jan Smith ~ March 11, 2023