October 15 is Infant Loss Awareness Day. A Mass of Healing for Infant & Pregnancy Loss will be celebrated at St. Gregory the Great Church, at 7 PM on October 12, for those whose families have suffered the loss of an infant through miscarriage, stillbirth, or regretted abortion, and those who have journeyed with their child through a fatal illness. Please invite anyone you believe can benefit from this healing Mass.

Have you lost a loved one? Would you like someone to help you deal with the pain and grief of your loss? Deacon Jeff Pierfy has fifteen years experience counseling the bereaved. If you are interested in meeting with Deacon Pierfy, please call the parish office.

For those saddened by the recent loss of a loved one, sharing thoughts, feelings, and experiences is a most helpful way to get beyond the pain or loneliness caused by the death of a loved one. For information on a series of weekly meetings to help with moving on with life, click the article title.

The 9th Annual Hearts of Remembrance Family Retreat Day is a free, one-day bereavement support camp designed for children and families who have experienced the death of a loved one. Families will have the opportunity to enjoy a day filled with meaningful, uplifting activities and positive reflection. For more information, click the article title.