Grieving and Accompanying those Dealing with Loss
Adapted from information supplied by Mrs. Terry Ginther, Chancellor and Director for the diocesan Office of Parish Life and Mission, as we prepare for the upcoming season during this difficult time.
May the peace of the Lord be with you!
Many people are experiencing grief during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some were unable to be with a loved one when they died or are unable to mourn in-person with family and friends. Some are healthcare professionals who have cared for the sick and the dying over long weeks and months. Many have lost employment, a place to live, or the daily routines that bring comfort and a feeling of stability in life. These losses can happen at the same time, which can complicate or prolong grief and delay a person’s ability to adapt, heal, and recover. (c.f. Centers for Disease Control, 6-11-20)
Please consider these upcoming opportunities that are being offered to support you in dealing with grief and in accompanying parishioners who are grieving. Most programs will take place virtually to make it convenient for you to participate and keep you safe. Register online today!
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they will be comforted
- Mt 5:4
Through the month of November
We have created a Tribute Wall Memorial where family members can add the names of loved ones lost during this time. Tributes and memorials are a wealth of healing and support for those who have just lost a loved one. We encourage everybody (Catholic and not Catholic) to add the names of their deceased loved ones on the Diocesan Tribute Wall and dedicate a memorial message before October 29th. All the names on this Tribute Wall will be called out in a most reverent devotional during the ceremony of Our Lady of Guadalupe Torch Lighting & Blessing Ceremony, at St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral on Oct 31st at 11 am, initiating a whole month of prayer on the All Souls month of November.
You may add to the wall at: https://dioceseoftrenton.org/tribute-wall
October 21 (7 – 8 pm) or Oct 23 (10 -11 am), 2020
How to Feel Calmer in the midst of the Corona Virus Pandemic(1 hr)
Presenter: Sr. Anne Myers, SSJ, PhD conducted on Zoom – Flyer attached (below). Offered by Francis House of Prayer
Oct 31 through December 5, 2020
Our Lady of Guadalupe Torches in a Season of Remembrance
This year the Torches will process in memory of those who, because of the Covid-19 virus or any other illness or circumstance, have died. The lighting of the torches and the weeklong visitation of the torches in the hosting parishes will focus on asking Our Lady to intercede for our beloved dead and for the healing of those who mourn their loss. Please see the Tribute Wall Memorial and the other resources on the Diocesan website for additional information
Dec 15, 2020 (9:30am – 1:30 pm)
Grief and the Holidays; led by Sr. Marcy Springer, SSJ. In-person (limited capacity) or Zoom; Offered by Francis House of Prayer
A review of our Mass and sacramental schedule for this weekend:
Saturday 10/17
Confessions
3-3:45PM in the Rectory Chapel
Masses
4PM - Mass WITH a congregation, in-church Communion during Mass (no outdoor Communion afterwards)
Sunday 10/18
9AM - Mass Live streamed WITH a congregation. Outdoor Communion will be available afterwards and radio reception available in the parking lot at 107.7FM
11AM - Mass WITH a congregation, in-church Communion during Mass (no outdoor Communion afterwards)
PLEASE NOTE: While making a reservation is not required, we are encouraging people to do so; this way you can be assured of having a seat. We have noticed that in-church attendance is steadily increasing and, in anticipation that we may reach capacity at weekend Masses, we have prepared the Church Hall for social distancing and live-streaming the Mass from upstairs. When needed, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion will bring the Blessed Sacrament so that people in the Church Hall can receive Communion during Mass.
To access TAKE YOUR PLACE AT TABLE and/or to volunteer to help our Liturgical Environment Ministry in parking, seating or cleaning, please visit our parish website at www.visitationrcchurch.org/take-your-place-at-table
To access TAKE YOUR PLACE AT TABLE and/or to volunteer to help our Liturgical Environment Ministry in parking, seating or cleaning, please visit our parish website at www.visitationrcchurch.org/take-your-place-at-table
Those without Internet access (and please let your friends and neighbors know!) can call (732) 477-0075
Sunday 9AM Live-stream Mass
Not yet ready to return to the church building? WE UNDERSTAND and will continue to offer live streamed Mass on Sundays at 9AM with outdoor Communion available in the church parking lot. See this weekend's Mass on YouTube at
Parents: don't forget to visit the Diocese of Trenton's one-page resource for families, Faith At Home, updated each week at www.dioceseoftrenton.org/faith-at-home and en español at www.dioceseoftrenton.org/fe-en-casa.
This week's edition:
We continue to pray for an end to the virus, those who are infected and those who care for the sick. May God continue to bless us and keep us close to Him.