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“And lo, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came to rest over the place where the child was."
Matthew 2:9
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Home for the Holidays
“I’ll Be Home for Christmas” is a song that usually reminds us of the warmth and love shared during family time spent together during the Christmas season. With our five adult children coming home for the holidays, we look forward to our quiet home being transformed into a noisy house full of laughter and activity during the next few weeks. The Christmas message of hope, peace, and joy is found in the simple moments spent together
honoring family traditions that tie us to our past. 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, December 18th. 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 December 18th meeting topic will be:
“The Gift of God's Presence: You Never Walk Alone”
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Questions? Contact Rhonda at 216-930-4866 or rabrams@clecem.org | |
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Grief and Wellness Webinar
Sunday, January 8, 2023, 3:00-4:00 pm
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The Catholic Cemeteries Association wants to provide you with resources so you can begin healing from your grief. Lindsay Fullerman, founder of Fit From Faith, will be hosting a webinar to share how you can stay healthy and ease the suffering of the mind, body, and spirit while grieving.
About Lindsay Fullerman
Lindsay has an extensive background in health, wellness, and theology. She received a Master of Theology from Saint Mary Seminary in Wickliffe, Ohio, and is certified in Theology of the Body through the Theology of the Body Institute. She worked as a fitness athlete and strength coach for nearly a decade before starting Fit From Faith. Today, in addition to running her organization, Lindsay serves as the Health and Wellness Adviser at Borromeo and Saint Mary Seminaries.
Register for our FREE webinar today by calling 216-554-6073, emailing pmuttillo@clecem.org, or by clicking the button below!
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Additional Support Resources | |
Check out our podcast "CCAirwaves! | | |
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Inspiring Stories of Healing and Hope- Wendy Fiebig
CCAirwaves is proud to present a new series called Inspiring Stories of Healing and Hope. These episodes will feature a new guest every month to discuss their own experience navigating grief and life after loss.
Our first guest is Wendy Fiebig, who will be sharing her experience raising her sons after the loss of her husband, Steven.
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Inspiring Stories of Healing and Hope- Beth Thorp
Welcome back to CCAirwaves! Our latest guest for the Inspiring Stories of Healing and Hope series is Beth Thorp.
Beth is a philanthropist, author, speaker, and Co-Founder & Executive Director of the Mitchell Thorp Foundation. In this episode, she shares how the tragic loss of her son led her and her husband to founding the Mitchell Thorp Foundation, how Mitchell's life continues to touch others, her new book, and so much more!
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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. | | | | |
