Bereavement Program

"Understanding Your Grief"

At Holy Family, we recognize that grieving the loss of a loved one can be a difficult journey. Our Bereavement Program offers a prayerful and supportive community where you can find comfort, understanding, and hope as you move through this time of loss.

The Seven-Week Program
The initial seven-week program will be held from 7:00 pm-8:30 pm in the at Holy Family in rooms 12 & 13 followed by meetings on the second Wednesday of each month, from 7:00 pm-8:30 pm, in rooms 12 & 13.

The dates of the initial seven-week program for Spring 2026 are as follows: April 15, April 22, April 29, May 6, May 13, May 20 and May 27. On May 27, there will be a Prayer Service with Father Mike in the Chapel. 

Ongoing Meetings
The Bereavement Group, which anyone can join at anytime, will then meet on the second Wednesday of each month, from 7:00 pm-8:30 pm, in rooms 12 & 13.

Participants do not have to be from Holy Family, nor do they have to be Catholic.  

​To ensure adequate materials, interested persons should register below or by contacting Joan Pawloski at 301-943-2808 or [email protected].

Registration is necessary so there are enough materials for everyone in the group. There is no fee.