Pastoral Care at Old St. Pat's
Notice - March 27, 2020
Mindful of the current health restrictions we will attempt to offer each family pastoral care. In light of this pandemic we have been asked by the Archdiocese to suspend all Catholic Funerals Masses during this time. This crisis challenges us to act responsibly by following the social isolation guidelines while striving to stay close emotionally and spiritually to you as you face the death of your loved one.
We ask at this time if you would make a connection with the funeral parlor and/or cemetery to offer simple prayers at graveside, and then offer a memorial service in the church at a later date. Please know that the community of Old Saint Pat's shares your grief and stands with you like Mary and John at the foot of the cross of Christ. We know that this time is one of emotional fatigue, but as a church we are committed to your families until such as time as we are able to help your family plan a proper memorial to honor your loved one in the future. We will find meaningful ways to help you celebrate your loved one’s life even if the funeral that we would have been preferred isn’t possible at this time. Please call us at the pastoral emergency cell at 312-493-8737 to discuss how we might serve your families.
Mindful of the current health restrictions we will attempt to offer each family pastoral care. In light of this pandemic we have been asked by the Archdiocese to suspend all Catholic Funerals Masses during this time. This crisis challenges us to act responsibly by following the social isolation guidelines while striving to stay close emotionally and spiritually to you as you face the death of your loved one.
We ask at this time if you would make a connection with the funeral parlor and/or cemetery to offer simple prayers at graveside, and then offer a memorial service in the church at a later date. Please know that the community of Old Saint Pat's shares your grief and stands with you like Mary and John at the foot of the cross of Christ. We know that this time is one of emotional fatigue, but as a church we are committed to your families until such as time as we are able to help your family plan a proper memorial to honor your loved one in the future. We will find meaningful ways to help you celebrate your loved one’s life even if the funeral that we would have been preferred isn’t possible at this time. Please call us at the pastoral emergency cell at 312-493-8737 to discuss how we might serve your families.
