S T. A L E X I U S - O U R L A D Y O F T H E A N G E L S - S T. PA U L ’S
Together in Sorrow, with the Grace of God:
The GriefShare Ministry W
hen you are grieving the death of a loved one, it can be one of the loneliest feelings in the world. Here in the Catholic community of Sauk Centre, we want you to know that even in the most difficult, painful and lonely times of your life, there are those who want to walk alongside you on the journey of grief. Six years ago, parishioner Jeanine Wolbeck suffered the loss of her beloved husband. In the midst of her pain, she decided to try to connect with others who had experienced a similar loss. After some searching, she finally discovered GriefShare, a grief recovery support group, in Alexandria. “It was amazing; very helpful,” Jeanine says. “And the group I went through this with, we still meet every month.” Just last year, after talking with local pastors and discovering that there still wasn’t a grief support group in Sauk Centre, Jeanine connected with a new friend, retired nurse Deb Himsl, who she says has a heart for providing space for those suffering the loss of a loved one. With the support of Fr. Greg,
and the pastors of other local churches, the ladies brought GriefShare to the Center for Christ for the first time last fall. GriefShare is an international, faith-based, ecumenical program consisting of 13-week sessions that include video teachings, individual reflection and journaling, and group discussion. The group covers topics such as the challenges of grief, how to find comfort in your faith, and much more. The group also provides one-time sessions, covering
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