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Funeral Care TeamBlessed are they who mourn, for they shall be consoled. –Matthew 5:3;
Contact Person
Mary Ellen McGuire
919.942.6230
To contact by email, click at email me...@stmchapelhill.org
Mission Statement/Purpose
The Funeral Care Team works with the priests and pastoral staff to accompany families in planning funeral liturgies.Major Accomplishments
We provide pastoral support for families who have just experienced the death of a loved one. This includes helping plan the funeral mass, being present at funerals, and sometimes providing some follow up bereavement support.Meeting Frequency
We usually have about 3 funerals each month. Funerals are usually on weekday mornings and sometimes on Saturdays. Family preparatory meetings can be at times of mutual convenience with the priest and family.Meeting Venue
Parish Center meetings rooms or the sanctuaryEstimated Time Commitment for Volunteers
Usually 5 hours/month; however, times are unpredictable so volunteers must be flexible and available during weekdays.Special Skills
Comfortable around grief; organized; peaceful demeanor; compassionate; good communicator via phone, email, and in-person.
Activities involved in volunteering for this ministry Work can be done alone Work can be done at home Work may involve some strenuous activity √ Activity is spiritual in nature √ Activity is social in nature √ Activity involves children or the youth √ Activity involves teaching √ Appropriate for singles √ Appropriate for married couples Appropriate for family members Other