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St. John of the Cross Parish, Western Springs

St. John of the Cross Parish and School, Western Springs

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Bereavement Ministry

At St. John of the Cross Parish our Bereavement Ministry assists our priests in providing grieving families prayerful support during the funeral vigil or wake, the funeral itself, and, if needed, at the burial of the body or cremated remains of the deceased at the cemetery. These trained ministers of bereavement primarily guide families in planning the funeral Mass, helping them to select meaningful readings, music, and prayers, and if desired, compose special Prayers of the Faithful and aid in designating liturgical ministers, all in an effort to making the ceremony a fitting memorial for the deceased and a comfort to the family. In addition this Ministry offers follow‐up support, providing grieving individuals or families with information on grief recovery programs and other related support groups.

At the annual All Souls Day Mass and reception each November the Ministers reach out again to share their love, compassion, and concern to all families who have experienced a loss.

Please contact MJ Martin, Director of Operations at 708-822-1627 to schedule a funeral. 


Funeral Liturgy Planning Sheet
Funeral Liturgy Readings List
Old Testament
New Testament
Gospel Readings
Funeral Music Selections


Funeral Rites
Cremation in the Catholic Church
Grief Ministry
Other Grief Support Programs

St. John of the Cross Parish

5005 S. Wolf Road
Western Springs, IL 60558

Parish Center – 708.246.4404
Parish School – 708.246.4454
Youth Catechesis – 708.246.6760
High School Ministry – 708.246.4404
Fax Number – 708.246.4566
info@stjohnofthecross.org

Office Hours

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Parish Center is closed.

Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
Staff is usually available to answer phones or leave a voicemail.
You may also call our Director of Operations, MJ Martin, at 708-822-1627.

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