Comfort for your family
in their loss and sorrow.
 
“Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ,
by dying has destroyed our death,
and by rising, restored our life.

Reunite us with those we love,
when every tear will be wiped away.

We ask this through
Christ our Lord."   

(Catholic Mass Prayer) 

Our parish has several specific Ministries to help people who experience loss in their lives.

1.  Bereavement Ministry provides a critical service to our parish family. Bereavement Ministers assists the next of kin to plan the funeral liturgy.  Kathy Ferraro chairs this Ministry.   
2. Bereavement Support Groups  are opportunities to share with others your journey of loss. Our groups are lead by a Certified Counselor and the Pastoral Associate who is also trained in Bereavement. Groups are held several times during the year. Please call Lisa M. Gulino, Pastoral Associate for meeting times. Lisa’s phone number:  617-698-2439 X209 or email:  lgulino@stagathaparish.org. 

3.  Memorial Mass is celebrated in which we remember all of the deceased members of the parish that were buried the past year. A personal invitation is mailed to each family who has lost a loved one. During the Liturgy, the name of the loved one is read aloud and a white carnation is presented in their memory. This symbolism helps the families to realize that the loved one is not forgotten and that other members of our faith community share their grief and sorrow.