Grief Brief #24 Losing a loved one to death is always a difficult experience for family members, acquaintances, and friends. There is a large measure of sadness in the hearts and lives of those who will be grieving. The Funeral Mass, a Memorial Service, or a Celebration of Life Event can help, all who have lost someone, to honor and remember those persons, as they mourn.
Read this article from the Catholic Standard about Catholic Charities new outreach program to help low/no income individuals and families collect $1,200/adult plus $500/child from the IRS. Catholic Charities’ program seeking to help poor receive federal stimulus checks
I thought it most appropriate at this time to address the personal, emotional impact the present pandemic has had upon us. The focus in this Grief Brief will be upon the very strong feelings it has stirred up in each of us.
Several people have received an email from what appears to be an email from Fr. John Kennealy. Please do not open or respond to an email that asks you to respond to a request. Father Jack did not send the email.
As you know, requests for food have increased during the past few weeks. Catholic Charities is hosting a virtual food drive from Thursday, April 9th through Saturday, April 11th. To participate and donate, go to https://www.catholiccharitiesdc.org/holy-week-virtual-drive/.
Join thousands of others on Friday, April 10th, at 12:00 PM (Eastern Time) to pray the Litany of the Sacred Heart. Participate by going to https://lacatholics.org/sacred-heart/ or facebook.com/usccb where the service will be live-streamed.
As a sign of hope and unity, Archbishop Gregory invites all to place a light in the window of their homes from Holy Saturday evening until Easter Evening.
All liturgies will be live-streamed on the ADW’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/washarchdiocese. Holy Thursday, April 9: 5:30 PM Good Friday, April 10: 1:00 PM Easter Vigil, April 11: 8:00 PM Easter Sunday, April 12: 10:00 AM
Join us on the St. Matthias Facebook page for Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday Live-Stream Services: Holy Thursday 7:00 PM Good Friday 7:00 PM Easter Sunday Masses at 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM
Thank you for continuing to send your weekly offerings. Even though we cannot gather together for Mass, our fixed expenses at St. Matthias continue. Father Jack appreciates your generosity.