Contacts from our neighboring parishes as some bereavement options for you (see also below for specific groups we have been advised of):
Church of Transfiguration 408-978-6117 Kathy Myers
Holy Family 408-978-6117 Kathy Myers
Most Holy Trinity 408-838-1209 Tita Marte
St. Athanasius 650-948-1819 Deolinda Avila
St. Christopher 408-269-2226 Loretta Pfaff
St. Joseph of Cupertino 408-252-7653 Janice LaMotte
Santa Teresa 408-978-6117 Kathy Myers
St. Thomas Aquinas 650-494-6488 Lorraine Dabney
St. Victor 408-928-1632 Sr. Sara Michael King
Solace:Soul+Grief: Candee has a podcast that drops each Friday to Spotify, Amazon and Google. Here's a link to her home page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1932279
From Grief to Healing
A group for the grieving, who seek consolation after the death of a loved one, be the death recent or not.
An Eight-Week Series
February 7 to March 28, 2023
Tuesdays - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Transfiguration Parish
4325 Jarvis Avenue, San Jose, CA
Parish Office Phone: (669) 274-6530
No cost for participants
Masks are optional at this time; Santa Clara County COVID guidelines will be followed.
Please note: the first meeting you will have an opportunity to meet the facilitators and learn about the program.
Join other people who are mourning
For scripture, prayer, faith sharing and hospitality
Come and be comforted . . .
Please Contact:
Dolores Davis, Holy Family Catholic Church
(408) 365-1148 or email: dolores.davis at comcast.net
Trinie Gutierrez, Church of the Transfiguartion
(408) 930-4001 or email: trinigee at comcast.net
Kathy Myers, Santa Teresa Catholic Church
(408) 476-1514 or email kathyannmyers at gmail.com
or the parish office (408) 629-7777
Seasons of Hope Grief Discussion Group
Stay tuned for future dates
1:00-2:30 PM VIA ZOOM
Sacred Heart Parish's Seasons of Hope program is part of the parish's bereavement ministry
and serves those who have lost a loved one. Structured as a discussion group, Seasons of Hope allows attendees to share their grief journey with others who are on the path of acceptance and healing. The program is sponsored by Sacred Heart parishioners, but attendees of all faith groups are welcomed.
All who have lost a loved one are invited to participate and share their experiences with others who understand. Our agenda includes prayer, Scripture readings, reflection, and discussion.
Reading materials and a journal will be provided. There is no fee to participate.
To register via email, please include your name, phone number, and email to :
Nancy Crowley: jncrowley@sbcglobal.net
or call Carolyn Orasin: (408) 867-3634 x 501
Mothers: Are you Suffering from the Loss of a Son, Daughter or Grandchild?
Visit: www.sacredsorrows.org
To learn about:
*Gentle and healing retreats
*Supportive online resources
*Monthly gatherings
Allow your grief to meet grace as you slowly enter the respite of this 4-day retreat.
Apr 20, 2023, 3:00 PM – Apr 23, 2023, 2:00 PM
El Retiro Jesuit Retreat Center, 300 Manresa Way, Los Altos, CA 94022, USA
Look for us on Spotify, Amazon and Google. Or check out one of our Facebook pages; https://www.facebook.com/Gate-of-Heaven-Catholic-Cemetery-113878191969735 or https://www.facebook.com/Calvary-Catholic-Cemetery-108484375850933
ORGANIZER/Host: Candee Lucas
Email: ccoutreach@dsj.org