NEW DAY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP 

A JOURNEY FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE

Grief is the process by which we adapt to any significant loss in our lives, and it requires honest work to make the journey to a new and hope filled day. We offer an in-person bereavement support group utilizing the New Day Journal: A journey from grief to healing. 

The New Day process consists of 10 facilitated meetings. The New Day Journal developed by Sr. Mauryeen O’Brien, OP. is used as the main tool. Each week the Journal presents a set of questions for reflection that guide the discussion. Each participant must work through the grieving process in his or her own way. The facilitators and other participants are present to support each other. Everything that is shared by participants during the meetings is completely confidential. 

The group facilitators are not licensed grief counselors and cannot offer counselling services. They have worked through their own grief of having lost loved ones, and they have received training. They accompany participants on their grief journey and will offer referrals if a participant’s needs are beyond the scope that can be addressed by the group.

While the sponsor Parish and facilitators are Catholic Christians, anyone who is at ease with Christian Scripture and prayer is welcome and can participate fully.

Click HERE for flyer for the Fall of 2024 Session will begin in late August or early September. Enrollment is required to attend. Meetings will be held on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m.

For more information and to enroll, please contact the parish office at 860-561-4235 or email gfrailey@spcwh.org.