Saint John Vianney Catholic Church

Grief Ministry Program

We're here to help
The Grief Ministry program basic premise is to ensure that members of our faith community do not grieve alone.

To this end, our caring ministers provide support in the way of a phone call, cards at anniversaries or a personal visit, if necessary.

The level of support depends entirely on the needs of the individual.

We also offer several programs throughout the year including a Quad Parish Hope Series, Mass of Remembrance on All Souls Day and support for Grieving during the Holidays.

   Be merciful to me, LORD, for I am in distress;
      my eyes grow weak with sorrow,
         my soul and body with grief.
                                                         Psalm 31:8-10

Would you like to be a grief minister?

If you have experienced grief or assisted someone dealing with grief, you may consider becoming a Grief Minister.

Your experience won’t exactly make you an expert, and yet, you understand what helps to offer comfort and support to others who are now going through what you did in your own life.

As a Grief Minister, you are enriched with an experience of standing in the place of Christ, offering healing to others and a sign of hope for their own recovery.

Would you like to join this ministry?

Contact Mary Janowak at 262-796-3944 x120 for more information.

A training opportunity is coming soon.



1755 N Calhoun Rd | Brookfield, WI 53005 | (262) 796-3940 parish (262) 796-3942 school
www.stjohnv.org