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MINISTRY OF CARE AND CONSOLATION
New Beginnings |
Blessed are they who mourn for they shall be comforted . . . .
The St. Barnabas Bereavement Ministry, New Beginnings (together with our Homebound Ministry comprise
our “Ministry of Care and Consolation”), has been reaching out to those of our parish family who have
lost loved ones in a variety of different areas which include:
- Attendance at wakes and funeral masses;
- Delivery of food to the home;
- Mailing of a letter to let the grieving know we are here with thoughts and prayers for a New Beginning;
- Follow-up phone call lending a listening ear or sharing thoughts and suggestions for counseling, etc.;
- Home visits, if desired;
- Quarterly gatherings scheduled at momentous times during the year to share, pray and console one another; and
- Care Notes (helpful pamphlets) located in the back of the Church.
We want you to know you do not have to walk this path alone, and if you are journeying through
grief or know someone who is and could benefit from our support, please do not hesitate to call
either Peg or Patti.
We ask that you also watch the website for updates on suggested reading, helpful phone numbers, surveys on what you
would think would be helpful, etc.
Anyone who is interested in joining New Beginnings or would like more information regarding the
ministry, please call Patti Yanoviz.
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New Beginnings Contacts: |
| Peg Zappala |
330-467-4727 |
| Patti Yanoviz |
330-908-1362 |
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