We wanted to extend an invitation to men who have experienced a death of a loved one who might be interested in joining Companions on a Journey Men’s in Grief Group. This group is for men only. Do men grieve differently? Or do they express it differently? This is one of the topics that this group explores. This group is facilitated by Tom Kanoza. This group meets on the 4th Tuesdays of the month except for the month of December which there is no meeting. This group meets from 7-9 pm at the Edward Jones office in Old West Chester 8859 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd West Chester Ohio 45069. Park in the rear of the building and enter the side door and go to the lower level.
In December we invite you and your family to join us to A Night of Remembrance/ Grief in the Holidays. We will be making a special ornament and sharing helpful ways to help you with your grief during the holiday season. We ask that you bring a picture of your loved one to share. RSVP is required to Linda 755-9433 or email Tom or I.
Men in Grief - 4th Tuesday, 7-9 p.m.
Open Grief Group for any male who has suffered the loss of a loved one. Meets in the lower level of the Edward Jones Building, 8859 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, West Chester, OH 45069. Contact Tom Kanoza, 870-9108 or 324-0513 cell.
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-- St. John's Bereavement Ministry --
What does our Bereavement Ministry do for St. John's and our community? The answer to that is "many things".
Our Bereavement Ministry takes care of the following:
-- Meeting with the families who have lost a loved one and helping them plan the mass
-- Making all of the necessary arrangements for funerals
-- Contacting and coordinating with the funeral homes
-- Altar Attending/Serving for the funerals
-- Sacristan/Setting up the church or day chapel on the day of the funeral
-- Take care of and coordinate all luncheons that are requested by the families of our parish
-- Having our gathering space available for visitations if requested by the families and/or the funeral home
But, our Ministry doesn't end there --- we continue with support for those who are having a difficult time with the loss of their loved one.
We have:
-- The "Companions On The Journey" Grief support group, which meets twice a month in our Hospitality Room. They are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. This group is here to reach out to those who have lost a spouse, a parent, a child, a relative, a friend, or anyone who has impacted their life in some way. If you would like some more information about this group, please contact Kathy McConnell at (513) 777-8329 or Tim Harmon at (513) 942-8078.
-- "The Stephen Ministry", which is a ministry that equips our lay parishioners, through 50 hours of training, to provide confidential, one-on-one Christian care to individuals in our congregation and surrounding community who are experiencing difficulties in their lives. A Stephen Minister is a child of God who walks beside a person who is hurting - A caring Christian friend who listens, cares, prays, supports, and encourages. If you, or someone you know, could benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister, or if you have any questions about The Stephen Ministry, please contact Scott Steinke at 777-6433 ext. 115 or Marty McClain at 235-7478.
-- "Support Groups in the Community", for all different types of care for our parishioners who are struggling and need some group support. Below you will find a file that can be of great service to you. Click on the attachment at the bottom of this page!
We have many volunteers in our parish that help make our Bereavement Ministry the best it can be!
If you are interested in knowing more about our ministry, or would like to know how you can become a volunteer and serve in some way, please contact Scott Steinke at (513) 777-6433 ext. 115.
May God's Blessings continue to shine on you each and every day!