Senior Adult Ministry

Aging is a faith journey!

Bereavement Support Group

St. Joseph Church Bereavement Support Group

Purpose: To provide a safe place for people to mourn and share feelings with others with similar experiences, also to educate the bereaved about the grief process and normal grief reactions.

Six Week Sessions

Offered twice a year. (Monday evenings - next session to be announced.) Spring (Lent) Fall (All Souls Day)

Contacts

For information regarding St. Joseph Bereavement support Group contact St. Joseph Church – (724) 337-6412 and Mary Jo Benec – (724) 337-8673.

Bereavement Ministries

Parish Funerals

SMM Resurrection Choir provides the music for parish funeral liturgies.  Members of the Choir serve as lectors when necessary.  Members of the Ladies Guild provide an honor guard with lighted candles.

Mercy Meals

Mercy meals are provided for parishioners who experience the death of a loved one.  Parishioners donate their time to this ministry to prepare and serve these meals. If you are interested in assisting with this ministry please contact the parish office.