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Bereavement Ministry

The Bereavement Ministry offers compassion and service to families in the St. Paul of the Cross community on the occasion of death and in the days and weeks following. Trained ministers meet with families of the deceased to answer questions and plan the Funeral Mass.

Margaret Teich is the parish coordinator and may be reached at 847-698-3764.

Support

Rainbow Hospice, 444 N. Northwest Hwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068, 847-685-9900, or www.rainbowhospice.org and click on bereavement.

St. Norbert Catholic Church, 1809 Walters Ave., Northbrook, IL 60062, 847-2727-7090 or www.stnorbertparish.org and go to Outreach Care and Concerns.

Joyful Again non-denominational workshops and retreats, call 708-354-7211

Joyful Again support group for widows, widowers and anyone else who has lost a significant other, meets on the first and third Thursdays every month at 7 P.M., followed by a social hour at 8 P.M. at Holy Family Parish, 2515 W. Palatine Rd., Inverness, IL Call Mike Kudia, 847-882-6901, or Elaine Dobrunz, 847-705-9886 for more information.

St. Paul of the Cross Mission Statement: As children of God, living in a Catholic community of faith, we are united by the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. Aware that all we have is gift and grace from our Heavenly Father, we strive to give of our time, talent and treasure to build His kingdom on earth. We live this mission, challenged by the Word, nurtured by the Sacraments, and enlivened by the Spirit, to serve our brothers and sisters in peace, justice and dignity. All are welcome on this journey.