Bereavement
The Bereavement ministry exists to provide a meal for the families who have lost a loved one and have had their funeral mass celebrated at one of our three churches. The Bereavement ministry of St. James is organized as its own separate ministry, whereas the Guadalupanas serve in this capacity for the churches of Sacred Heart and St. Patrick.
Options Available for Lunch After a Funeral Service
The Bereavement Ministry of St. James catholic Church offers am option of a lunch for the family at the Parish Hall. This is to members of St. James Catholic Church.
The lunch consists of Fried Chicken, potatoes, bread coffee and tea. Members of the St. James Altar Society and Catholic Daughters along with members of the church provide the side dishes and desserts.The Ministry also provides the paper products.
A second meat is usually provided by the family.
In the event there is an afternoon funeral service the meal will consist of sandwiches, chips, pickles desserts, coffee, tea and paper products.
If the family desires to have a catered meal The Bereavement Ministry could provide the desserts, coffee, tea and the paper products. Members would be available to help set up, serve and clean.
A donation is requested to the Bereavement Committee to help defray the expenses.
Please contact:
Hope Guevara | 830-672-2945 | catholic@stx.rr.com
Dolores Siegel | 830-263-1597
***With the following information:
Name of the deceased
Date and Time of the funeral
Name and phone number of the family contact person
How many people are anticipated and whether the family will be furnishing other food.
No alcoholic beverages are allowed at our parish hall as per the Diocese of San Antonio.
On behalf of the St. James Catholic Church and the Bereavement Committee, we offer our continued prayers and sympathy to you and your family.
~St. James Bereavement Committee
INQUIRIES:
Dolores Siegel830-263-1597