Transforming Grief Group

The Transforming Grief Group will meet every thrid Friday of the month (except during the Summer) in the Nazareth Room (Parish Community Room in the Church) from 11:00 am - 12:00pm. Anyone who has experienced or is experiencing some type of loss is welcome. Please be assured all comments shared in this group will be kept confidential. If you are new to the group, please call Administrative Assistant Brigid Kostka at 651-357-1200 to join.

Growing Through Loss Support Series
Twin Cities’ North Suburban Grief Support Coalition has a six-week Spring and Fall “Growing Through Loss” series. The series provides an opportunity to obtain information and support for a variety of loss and grief issues:

• the death of a loved one
• a broken relationship
• a divorce or separation
• pregnancy or infant loss
• a job loss or change
• a move to a new home or city
• a loved one who needs your support

For more information, call 763-755-5335.

Funeral Lunch Ministry
At a Funeral liturgy, the church celebrates the life of the individual and the hope of the resurrection. At the Funeral luncheon, this celebration of life on earth and hope of life eternal continues when families gather to share a meal. By supplying volunteers to set up, serve and clean up the luncheon, the church creates time and space for grieving families to encounter one another in their grief. This fellowship reminds them of the church’s belief “that all the ties of friendship and affection which knit us as one throughout our lives do not unravel with death” (Order of Christian Funerals). At Saint Rose of Lima, we have three volunteer teams that take turns serving our Funeral Lunches. The meal is provided by a caterer chosen in advance by the grieving family.  If interested in volunteering or learning more, please call (651) 357-1202.

Funeral Volunteers
At a Funeral liturgy, the church celebrates the life of the individual and the hope of the resurrection.  There are multiple volunteer opportunities at Saint Rose to assist.  If interested in volunteering or learning more, please call (651) 357-1202.