Bereavement

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION • ST. JOHN • ST. JOSEPH • ST. LAWRENCE

GriefShare

GriefShare is a special seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. This group is sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time.

Each GriefShare session includes a video seminar and group discussion. A GriefShare workbook assists you with note-taking, journaling and grief study. The videos feature top experts on grief recovery, dramatic reenactments about living with grief and real-life stories of people who have experienced losses like yours.

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The next session of GriefShare will be held Tuesdays 6:30–8pm May 6–July 29, 2025. It will be held at St. Joseph Church. Call the office to register: 419-738-2115.

Loss of a Spouse

Loss of a Spouse is a single evening GriefShare seminar. The death of a spouse brings a unique kind of pain. People who are widowed haven’t just lost a loved one – they’ve lost an entire lifestyle. That’s why we’re offering this new program.

This two hour seminar works just like a typical GriefShare meeting or a Surviving the Holidays event, with a short video followed by a small group discussion. The video features expert Christian counselors, authors, and pastors, including new interviews with some of your favorites from the GriefShare curriculum.

Participants will also take home a valuable Loss of a Spouse booklet that includes:

A video note-taking outline
Devotional materials that help people find hope in God’s word
Grief recovery exercises
Journaling prompts

Loss of a Spouse will be held September 5, 2024 in the Adult Room at St. Joseph. It will be from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. Call the office to register (419)-738-2115.

When Two Become One

When Two Become One is an opportunity to gather together to share and pray with others who have experienced the grief of losing a spouse. The class is currently held on the 2nd Monday of the month in the St. Joseph Adult Room from 6:30pm – 7:30pm, through the end of December. Call Lori Wilson at the parish office if you are interested in joining this group (419)-738-2115.

Surviving the Holidays

Surviving the Holidays is an opportunity to learn how to deal with grief during the holidays. No matter how long it’s been since your loved one died, grief can make the holidays a painful time. But there’s hope. Join us for an encouraging seminar that will help you survive the holidays and discover new reasons to enjoy them again.

Our 2025 session will be held Monday, November 17th, 2025 6:30–8:30pm
St. Joseph Hall (101 W. Pearl St. Wapak)
Call (419)-738-2115 to register or for more information.

Help in a Time of Grief: Miscarriage Kits

Our parish wants to ensure that those going through the pain of miscarriage have what they need to navigate the loss and journey through the grief. Miscarriage kits are available to help you honor your child. They are located at Immaculate Conception in the former rectory and are available 24/7. From the parking lot, there is a patio west of the church. Enter the door off of the patio which leads to a little breezeway. You will find the kits in a cabinet in that breezeway. If you are in an emergency situation with an immediate need, please call the emergency line and one of our priests will bring you a kit: 937-419-1137.

Bereavement

GriefShare

Loss of a Spouse

When Two Become One

Surviving the Holidays

Help in a Time of Grief: Miscarriage Kits

PARISH OFFICE

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

St. John

ST. JOSEPH

ST. LAWRENCE