"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."
– Matthew 5:4
– Matthew 5:4
Mourning the loss of a loved one is never easy, but there is hope. St. Gertrude Church hosts a unique adult support group for the bereaved called Seasons of Hope. This program, rooted in Catholic tradition, conveys God’s consolation through Scripture, prayer, reflections, faith sharing, and fellowship.
You are an expert on your grief. This group is not designed to teach you the stages of grief, as you will meet them as you walk this journey. We will help you focus on your relationship with the Lord and the many ways his church offers consolation. Our hope is that you will deepen your bond with Jesus and his mother, Mary, as you share your sorrow with them and others who mourn.
We welcome anyone who has suffered a loss, whether it be recent or years ago, and hope you will prayerfully consider our invitation to attend.
You are an expert on your grief. This group is not designed to teach you the stages of grief, as you will meet them as you walk this journey. We will help you focus on your relationship with the Lord and the many ways his church offers consolation. Our hope is that you will deepen your bond with Jesus and his mother, Mary, as you share your sorrow with them and others who mourn.
We welcome anyone who has suffered a loss, whether it be recent or years ago, and hope you will prayerfully consider our invitation to attend.
Group Meetings
For your convenience, we are offering two groups for 2021-2022. All meetings are held at St. Gertrude in the Parish Center in the St. Joseph Room.
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Monday Group
This group meets on the fourth Monday evening of the month (with a few exceptions) from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.:
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Tuesday Group
This group meets two Tuesdays per month from 10:00 to 11:15 a.m. during September, October, and November:
If you participate in this group, you are also invited to join the Monday evening group on December 20 for a special Christmas celebration, as well as the memorial Mass and potluck social in April 2021 (date and time TBD). |
Registration
There is no cost to join Seasons of Hope, and you can join at any time. To register or to request additional information, please contact the parish office at (513) 561-5954.
