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.
A Nine-Week Series
September 19 to November 14, 2023
Tuesdays - 1pm to 3 pm
St. John of the Cross Conference Room (across from Mary's Garden)
at Santa Teresa Catholic Church, 794 Calero Ave, San Jose, CA 95123
No cost for participants
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
All grieving mothers, grandmothers are invited to an Afternoon of Reflection & Remembrance at the Chapel Building at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Lafayette. Join Fr. John Auther, S.J., Rita Morton, grieving mother and founder of Sacred Sorrows, and Mrs. Susen Hickman, grieving mother and author, as they present this mini-retreat titled New Things:Discovering Pathways to Peace.
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