Bereavement Ministry

Who We Are:
We are a group of men and women dedicated to bring Christ to our grieving brothers and sisters. We give them guidance in planning and coping with the spiritual aspects of death. By providing a listening ear, an open heart, a hug, or just our being there, we bring presence of Christ and His Church to a hurting friend.

We are just like you! We are parishioners, fathers, mothers, and grandparents. We are young and old, working and retired. We are loving Catholics bringing our faith alive, sharing our love and talents with friends in time of need.

What we do:

Call/visit the family at the time of death
Assist by offering the family various options of participation in the Vigil and the Funeral Mass
Coordinate plans with family, lectors, music ministers, and funeral directors
Attend the Vigil
Assist at the Funeral
Preside at the Cemetery
Make follow up phone calls
Organize the Memorial Mass
Attend monthly meetings

We Offer:

On going training
Loving support from caring co-ministers
The opportunity to help others
The chance to share your God-given talents with those in need

Director:     Sister M. Beatrice Pieper, CSC
                  (714) 639-2900 Ext. 140
                   bpieper@hfcathedral.org

Secretary:   Lorna Golden
                  (714) 639-2900 Ext. 140
                  lgolden@hfcathedral.org

Members:

Janie Hanson, Martha Phelan, Terry Cavanagh, Kathryn Morlatt, Melva Walker, Donna Garza, Penny Harrell, Dennis Jerry, Eileen Jerry, Moira Niehaus, Bill Pevehouse, Andrea Alvarez, Ann Ciglar, Mary Erickson

Meetings:
We meet every fourth Tuesday evening of each month.

Events:
Annual Memorial Mass the first Sunday of November
Please click here to view our Calendar of Events, which lists additional related events.

Contact:
If interested in becoming a member of the bereavement team, please call 714-639-2900 x140.