Bereavement Ministry

SAINT JOHN BOSCO BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY HELP NEEDED

As part of this important parish ministry, the family of a deceased loved one is presented with a homemade cake from the parish as a sign of our care, prayer, and support during a difficult time.

For many years, Marie Guza along with her husband, Philip, has generously and lovingly carried this ministry almost single-handedly, baking and presenting over 450 cakes to grieving families—first at St. Francis of Assisi Church in West Hazleton, and since joining our parish, for both St. John Bosco and Sacred Heart of Jesus Churches. Her kindness has been a beautiful and deeply appreciated expression of compassion, and we are profoundly grateful for her devoted service.

At this time, we would like to invite others to join Marie by occasionally baking a cake to be shared with a bereaved family. With several volunteers, perhaps this would involve baking only a few times a year.

If you enjoy baking and would like to be part of this meaningful bereavement ministry at either of our churches, please contact Fr. Ric at the parish office: 570-788-1997, Ext. 3 or 4. Recipes, boxes, and cards will be provided.

Please prayerfully consider assisting Marie and becoming part of this quiet but powerful ministry of comfort and love.

We would like to thank the following volunteers who have agreed to assist Marie Guza in making cakes for families who have lost a loved one as part of our Bereavement Ministry. The committee consists of:

Marie Guza, Kathy O’Donnell, Janet Naylon, Janet Carella, Maryann Eisenhower, and Donna Grobelney.