Bereavement Ministry

Here at the Catholic Community of St. Augustine’s and Church of the Ascension, we believe no one should grieve alone.  “A New Day” is a 6 week (once a week) Bereavement Support Group for anyone who has lost a loved one.  Two Support Groups are offered  each year – one in the Fall and one in the Spring.  Our fall course is happening now. Contact maryjane@ccasta.org to register or call her below.

Give yourself some time to work through the natural process of grieving.  You deserve the gift of understanding the grieving process and to learn ways to begin the healing process.  Call Mary Jane at (410) 564-2395 or email MaryJane@ccasta.org for further information.

Almost daily, we are faced with some kind of loss – divorce; losing a job; a child leaving home; disease or injury; moving; giving up a dream; a change in a significant relationship; a Miscarriage, Stillbirth; SIDS; the death of a loved one and the list goes on and on.  Here are some topics discussed in the Support Group:

• An Overview of Loss & Life Transitions
• After a Loss, how do I get thru the Holidays?
• How to prepare children to deal with death
• The Stages of Grief for Children, Adolescents, Adults

One-on-One Bereavement Counseling is also available.  We also have a Bereavement Lending Library on all kinds of loss issues that can be borrowed.  For further information, call or email Mary Jane.