Holy Name of Mary Parish Hunters Hill
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Grief Care and Support 

"A friend who can be silent with me ​in a moment of despair or confusion, 
who can face with me the reality of my powerlessness and touch my wounds​with a gentle and tender hand"

Henri J.M.Nouwen
The members of our Grief Care and Support Group act as companions to families in the parish who have experienced the recent death of a family member. They receive training for this role and provide a gentle supporting presence for people in time of grief.  When possible, a member of the group will participate in the preparation and celebration of a person's funeral and continue contact with a family for as long as the family finds it helpful. Please reach out if you would like to connect with us.

CONTACT
​Parish office or Cecilia Brungs 0412 284 028

Resources

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@LivingBereavement on Facebook. Guidance on how to manage loss, grief and bereavement. 


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What’s Your Grief seeks to help people explore ideas, experiences, and concepts related to grief, coping, and life after loss. Browse our library of resources below for online courses, books, helpful blog posts, and more.

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Provide grief education and support to bereaved children and their families to help alleviate the pain and isolation felt by the loss of a parent, sibling or legal guardian. We create a world where children who are experiencing grief are supported to reach their full potential.

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Sydney Archdiocese
Villa Maria Catholic Primary School

Marist Sisters College, Woolwich
Marist Fathers, Australian Province
St Vincent de Paul Society

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