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"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with
the glory that will be revealed in us."
-Romans 8:18
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Finding Faith After Loss
I remember the month my grandmother died well. My grandmother was my best friend. Growing up, I was attached to her hip. We went everywhere together, and I used to beg my parents to drop me off at her house quite frequently. As she got older, she became more recluse, overwhelmed by the anxieties of this world. As her involvement with the outside world decreased, so did her overall quality of life and her health. My last interaction with her was the act of bringing her Holy Communion. After she received Jesus, she looked at me with a straight face and asked, “what are you going to say in my eulogy?”
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In-Person and Virtual Support Groups
The Catholic Cemeteries Association will be hosting our next in-person and virtual grief support groups on Sunday, March 19th. In-person groups will meet at 3pm, and the virtual group will meet at 5pm via Zoom.
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We offer a comfortable, private, and encouraging environment where you are free to explore your grief and all that you are feeling.
Grief support groups meet in the main offices:
- All Saints Cemetery, Northfield
- All Souls Cemetery, Chardon
- Calvary Cemetery, Cleveland
- Holy Cross Cemetery, Akron
- Holy Cross Cemetery, Brook Park
- St. Joseph Cemetery, Avon
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For those not able to attend our in-office grief support groups, we welcome you to join our monthly VIRTUAL grief support group. In a comfortable and supportive environment, you'll find a warm fellowship of people with similar grief experiences. You can join by computer or by phone.
Come.
Listen.
Be in the presence of those who understand.
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Meetings are free of charge and are open discussion format, surrounding a monthly topic or whatever is on your heart. The upcoming March 19th meeting topic will be:
“Spring, Easter, and Grief: Times of Sacred Transition”
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Questions? Contact Rhonda at 216-930-4866 or rabrams@clecem.org | |
One-Year Anniversary Mass | |
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A MASS IN HONOR OF THE ONE-YEAR DEATH ANNIVERSARY
OF OUR DEARLY DEPARTED LOVED ONES.
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Monday, March 20, 2023 at 10:00am | |
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We understand that the one-year anniversary of the death of your loved one can bring a resurgence of the initial grief you felt. We continue our support of you with a special card sent near the one-year anniversary and with this annual commemorative Mass.
The Mass is celebrated annually near the feast of St. Joseph, our model, and intercessor for the grace of a peaceful passage from this life to our eternal home in Heaven.
Join us. All are welcome!
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
4341 E 131st St.
Garfield Heights, OH 44105
The Mass will be live streamed on the Holy Spirit YouTube page! Click here to watch.
For more information, please get in touch with Rhonda Abrams at 216- 930-4866 or rabrams@clecem.org
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Additional Support Resources | |
Check out our podcast CCAirwaves! | | |
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Inspiring Stories of Healing and Hope-Louise Fiszer
Losing a child is difficult, no matter their age. In this episode, Louise Fiszer shares how the tragic loss of her adult sons impacted her life and faith. She also tells us about a dream she had that helped her work through her grief and gave her peace.
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What's Your Grief? with Litsa Williams
Our latest guest for the Inspiring Stories of Healing and Hope series is Litsa Williams, Program Director and Founder of What's Your Grief, an online community for grief education, articles, sharing, support & more.
In this episode, Litsa shares how losing her father and brother-in-law led her to start What's Your Grief with her co-founder, Eleanor Haley. In addition, we learn a little bit more about Litsa, grief, and the resources they provide, such as booklets, webinars, an informative podcast, and their new book!
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Journeying Through Lent and Grief
In this episode, we are joined by Rhonda Abrams, Bereavement Coordinator at the Catholic Cemeteries Association. Rhonda discusses some parallels between journeying through Lent and grief, and how those who are grieving can best handle the Lenten season.
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You can also listen to CCAirwaves on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! | |
Our Bereavement Resource Guide is a useful reference tool with information about local and online grief support resources. Click the button below to access the guide. | | | | |
