“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
Romans 15:13
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Thanks-Giving: 3 Tips for Finding Gratitude through Grief
It goes without saying that the holiday season can be the most stressful time of the year. With countless obligations and expectations, everyone feels some elevated stress during the months of November and December. This stress can be even more severe if you’ve recently lost a loved one. In a time when we’re supposed to be counting blessings, you may feel that you have nothing to be thankful for. These feelings are valid and a normal part of the grieving process. However, there are ways to work through these feelings and find glimpses of gratitude through your grief this holiday season. Read More
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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, November 20th. 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 November 20th meeting topic will be:
“Thanks-Giving Grief / Preparing for the Holidays”
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Questions? Contact Rhonda at 216-930-4866 or rabrams@clecem.org | |
Cemetery Sunday
Sunday, November 6, 2022, 3-4PM
Cemetery Sunday is an annual Mass celebrated in honor of your departed loved ones on the sacred grounds of the cemetery. It is celebrated in conjunction with the feasts of All Saints Day and All Souls Day.
Locations:
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All Saints Cemetery
Nativity Mausoleum
480 W. Highland Road
Northfield, OH, 44067
Rev. Luigi C. Miola
All Souls Cemetery
Service Building
10366 Chardon Road
Chardon, OH, 44024
Rev. Jim Caddy
Calvary Cemetery
Main Office
10000 Miles Avenue
Cleveland, OH, 44105
Rev. Thomas V. O'Donnell, MA
Calvary Cemetery
Our Lady of Guadalupe Mausoleum
555 N. Ridge Road W.
Lorain, OH, 44053
Rev. Craig Hovanec
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Holy Cross Cemetery
Sacred Heart of Jesus Mausoleum
100 E. Waterloo Road
Akron, OH, 44319
Rev. Thomas McCann
Holy Cross Cemetery
Service Building
14609 Brookpark Road
Brook Park, OH, 44142
Rev. Jerome M. Lajack
St. Joseph Cemetery
St. Joseph Mausoleum
32789 Detroit Road
Avon, OH, 44011
Rev. Robert J. Kraig
St. Mary Cemetery
Service Building
4720 E. 71st Street
Cuyahoga Heights, OH, 44125
Rev. Andrzej Panek
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Click here to learn more about Cemetery Sunday! | |
Children's Grief Awareness Day
Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Wear BLUE on November 17th to show your support for Children's Grief Awareness Day!
Many other activities, large and small, can raise awareness of grieving children. Click here to learn more!
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Additional Support Resources | |
Check out our latest podcast: | |
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Prayers from Maria- Field of Hope
CCAirwaves welcomes Megan McNamara, Co-Founder of Prayers from Maria! Join us to learn how the McNamara's were able to channel the grief of losing their daughter into an organization that brings hope to childhood cancer patients and their families.
In addition, we highlight a few upcoming events, different ways to support Prayers from Maria, the sunflower fields, etc.
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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. | | | | |