St. Mel Parish provides a Bereavement Support Group to persons who have recently lost a loved one.  The death of a loved one is an event that touches each one of us very deeply.  A host of emotions surface…anger, guilt, regret, fear, loneliness, sadness…that can have the effect of making us totally preoccupied and drained of energy.  Society today urges us to “move on” with our lives, but if we continue to deny these feelings we severely limit our ability to “move on” and lead fruitful lives.  Grief can be a significant opportunity for growth.

For additional information, contact the Pastoral Care Office at (818) 340-6020 x1018.