Pastoral Support Services
Infertility and health concerns
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Reproductive Loss and Bereavement:
Mass for Bereaved Families
The Pieta Support Group for Bereaved Parents of St. George’s Parish will host their annual “Mass to Honor and Remember our Children” on Monday, December 7, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at St. George Church, 40 Brattle St., Worcester. This Mass provides and opportunity for comfort and healing for all who have lost a child, and to come and pray for those who grieve their loss. All are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served following the Mass. For more information contact Terry Gentile 508- 425-6981 or Sue Stevens 508-852-4887. Learn more about the Pieta ministry at
http://www.saintgeo.com/Pieta.htm.
North County Support Group for Loss of an Infant
A Place in our Hearts: A Parent Support Group for Pregnancy and Infant Loss is sponsored by HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster. For more information, please call the Pastoral Care Department at (978) 466-2195.
Bioethical Issues and End-of-life concerns: Respect Life Office
Support groups for those experiencing separation or divorce:
Diocese of Providence
Contact: Family Life Office
Archdiocese of Boston
Contact: Family Life Office
Phone: 617-746-5820