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Grief Support GroupThe grief support group is interactive. During sessions, tools, ideas, and creative projects help individuals move through the grieving process. Opportunities for learning and self-discovery are offered to help participants keep their loved one’s memories alive. This program is offered in a faith-filled setting. Grief support meetings currently are offered in six week sessions each fall and spring.
CONTACT: Vince Kuntz and Marie Kuntz, 517.323.2379 -
Women's Honor GuardEarly on in the parish history the women of St. Gerard began the custom of honoring their deceased sisters with an honor guard at the funeral Mass. Each time a woman from the parish dies the family is invited to utilize the honor guard.
CONTACT: Ginny Flynn, (517) 719-6833 or flynn1948@gmail.com -
Funeral Servers
Trained adult servers, mostly retirees, assist
our grieving families by serving at each funeral Mass.CONTACT: Jay Corey, 517-974-6501 or jgc2400@comcast.net
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Funeral Luncheon Ministry
We are planning on restarting our funeral luncheon ministry after Labor Day 2022! If you feel called to the ministry of hospitality through serving at Funeral Luncheons or providing a dessert to drop off the morning of the funeral, please click below to fill out this form:
St. Gerard Funeral Luncheon Help
Whether you have already been involved, or want to start getting involved, we want to hear from you!
Caterers will be utilized for the meals, so our primary focus will be providing set up, hospitality, desserts, beverages, and clean up.
We do not have any COVID requirements at this time, but you are free to wear a mask if you wish.
Contact: Pat Albright or Susan Przekop-Shaw for further information.
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Prayer Shawl MinistryParishioners meet twice a month to knit or crochet shawls, which are given to people in need of special blessings, thoughts and prayers. Shawls can be used as an expression of comfort and concern, as well as to celebrate something joyous.
CONTACT: Cay Warner, 517.321.1507