The death of a loved one is an intense and painful experience for most people. Having the right support makes all of the difference, and church bereavement ministries exist to help people through the grief cycle. 

The Bereavement Committee is an expression of sympathy from Our Lady of Carmel Church in showing its sympathy and concern when a death occurs within the immediate family of a resident member, and to ensure the families within the church essentially receive equal treatment when a death occurs within the local area. This is done by providing a meal for the family at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish hall following the funeral.

 We are a volunteer group, from coordinator to all food preparation. We have a large group of people who cook so you won’t be called on for every funeral. We have a list of suggestions for easy foods to fix, or purchase, if you are “out of time” or just do not feel like cooking this time but you still want to help. This list and general information will be given to you at the time you volunteer to help. There is so much consolation for the family in this act of caring!

The Bereavement Committee is comprised of volunteers led by coordinator and functions under the parish’s Community Action Committee. Routinely, the parish secretary notifies the coordinator by telephone of a death in the parish and provides the deceased’s name, address, phone number, next of kin, and funeral arrangements if known. The coordinator makes direct contact with the family, preferably in person, as soon as possible. Committee members visit the bereaved family members to over support and inquire as to the desire or need of the committee’s services.

To Volunteer, please contact:
Parish Office
(361)643-7533