Maternity BVM Church, Philadelphia recently issued the following announcement. 

Our Bereavement Support Group will conduct a six-week session on Wednesday evenings. 

These meetings are open to anyone grieving the death of a loved one. 

Our program offers information about the grief process and gives an opportunity to share thoughts and feelings in an environment of understanding and empathy. 

People of all faiths and neighboring parishes are welcome. 

Grief has no time limit. 

People who attended previously are most welcome to return. 

Meetings are held in the Lower Chapel Meeting Area and begin at 7 PM, lasting approximately one hour. 

All Covid 19 precautions will be observed. 

Topics include: 

• September 16: Crazy is Normal 

• September 23: Understanding the Stages of Grief 

• September 30: Surviving Stress & Loneliness 

• October 7: Feelings of Denial, Bargaining and Guilt 

• October 14: Feelings of Anger & Depression 

• October 21: Spiritual Elements of Grief and Healing. 

Please contact a Bereavement Team Member if you plan to attend or for more information: Eileen Keenan, 215-677-6582, Jane Passaglia, 215-676- 1423, or Connie Terzyk, 215-206-1412.

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