The Bereavement Ministry provides support during the difficult time of losing a loved one. Assistance is offered in planning the funeral liturgy, coordinating activities with the church, funeral home, musicians and celebrant. In this way, families are able to plan a service that is personal, meaningful and comforting to them.
Involvement in the Bereavement Ministry is best suited for someone
¨ Who would be available on short notice or retired.
¨ Could volunteer during the day or on Saturday mornings. Depending on the need of the family situation or timeline.
¨ Be able to move around quickly. (Greeting family members and setting up the church for Mass)
Training to be a Bereavement Minister will at St. Marcelline Parish in Schaumburg on Saturday April 29
th at 8:30 AM—2:00 PM. The Presenter will be Amy Florian. Amy is a dynamic speaker, professor, author, nationally-recognized bereavement consultant and grief coach helping people who are grieving a life-changing loss. She holds a Masters Degree in Pastoral Studies and a Fellow Thanatology (the highest level of certification in the field of death and grief studies.) If you are interested in becoming a Bereavement Minister here at St. Hubert, please email Lynn Howard at
lhoward@sainthubert.org or call 847-885-7700, ext. 113.
Follow-up training will be scheduled after this workshop.