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Upcoming Workshops
All are welcome to attend, no fee.

August 2010:
Sat. 8/7
Plan Your Love One’s Funeral or Your Own

Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of San Jose and St. Maria Goretti Parish invite you to attend a presentation about funeral planning: the Vigil, Funeral Mass and Committal. You will learn about guidelines and creative choices for the funeral rites. Music, slides and stories bring these important themes to life. Now is a good time to ask questions and learn about Catholic teachings.
All are welcome!
Presenters: Reverend Christopher Bennett
St. Maria Goretti Parish
2980 Senter Road, San Jose, 95111
9:30 -11:30 am, in Sullivan Hall

Mon. 8/30
Step by Step Funeral Planning

Join us for an opportunity to learn ways to personalize your loved ones’ or your own Vigil, Funeral Mass and Committal Services. Where in the funeral rite is creativity appropriate? What readings and music would you like to hear? Can cremated remains be present at the church? How much will it cost? Now is the time to ask questions and learn about the Catholic teachings from the comfort of your parish hall.
Presenters: Msgr. Joseph Milani, Beddingfield Funeral Service, Catholic Cemeteries
Church of Transfiguration
4325 Jarvis Ave. San Jose, CA 95118
2:00 - 4:00 pm, In Tabor Hall

 

For additional information please contact Suzanne Young 408-258-2940 x207 or young@dsj.org
RSVP’s are appreciated but not required.

Links to Grief Resources
The following are local resources for bereavement and grief ministry.
www.codaalliance.org
www.hospicevalley.org
www.pathwayshealth.org
www.compassionatefriends.org
www.griefandloss.org
www.kara-grief.org
www.billwilsoncenter.org
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