“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
                           ~ Matthew 5:4

On behalf of the staff anfd community of Saint Alphonsus Liguori, we offer you our sympathy and prayers in the loss of your loved one.

We are prepared to assist you in planning a reverent Mass of Christian Burial. Our Bereavement Ministers assist grieving families prepare the funeral mass to liturgically, prayerfully and revently commemorate their loved one's life. They will meet with the family and guide them through the selection of readings, psalms, intercessions, and music; leading prayer at the vigil (wake) service; or communicating ongoing concern and support.

For Planning, Preplanning a funeral mass, or for questions on Catholic Funerals, Memorials or Cremations, please call 847-255-7452.

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All of us have or will experience the tragic loss of a friend or loved one in our lives. It is at these times when we, as a Christian community, need to draw close to each other and our loving God for support and comfort. If you have been a recipient of the care and support shared by our Bereavement Ministry or just want to help others who may be suffering, this is your opportunity.



The Corporal works and the Spiritual works of mercy are at the core of who we are as Catholics Christian. They not only identify who we are as a people; charitable, caring, compassionate and generous, they also identify the behaviors which help us to live our lives as true disciples of Jesus Christ. An unknown author was quoted as saying “People see what we do, God sees why.”
 

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY TRAINING – 2021 (ZOOM Meeting)

Date:               Saturday, June 5, 2021
Presenter:      Amy Florian
Via Zoom (Invitations will be sent after registration is complete)
Participants should contact their individual Parish Coordinator to register.

Prior registration is required.
Click HERE to Register

 https://vic1chicago.org/bereavement-training-6-5-2021

AGENDA

 8:45 – 9:00                 Log in and technical support
 9:00 – 9:15                 Welcoming – Details and logistics – Opening Prayer – Introduction
 9:15 – 10:15               “The Catholic View of Death & Communication Skills with Grieving People”
10:15 –10:30               Break
10:30 – 11:45              Continuation of “Communication Skills with Grieving People”
11:45 – 12:15              Lunch
12:15 – 1:15                “Planning the Funeral Rites”
 1:15 – 1:30                 Wrap up and Closing Prayer

Reservations: You MUST contact the Bereavement Ministry Coordinator at your parish prior to registering for this workshop at www.vic1chicago.org.

• Registration CLOSES Monday May 31, 2021 - No registrations after this date. 

• Questions: Contact Deacon Joe Yannotta or Diane Yannotta at jyannotta@stedna.org or dyannotta@comcast.net.

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  Bereavement Trainer: Amy Florian

• Amy is a dynamic speaker, professor, author, and nationally-recognized bereavement consultant and grief coach helping people who are grieving a life-changing loss. Amy holds a Master’s Degree in Pastoral studies and a Fellow in Thanatology. (The highest level of certification in the field of death and grief studies)
  
  "Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted” Matthew 5:4