GriefShare seminars and sessions throughout the year. Contact the parish or email tmm2697@gmail.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Seasons of Hope Bereavement Ministry is open to all its parishioners. This is a Christ-centered faith-sharing group designed to support those who are grieving. Each season consists of six weekly sessions, each lasting approximately 90 minutes. Sessions focus on prayer, scripture, faith sharing, and fellowship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Participants are welcome to attend one or all four seasons, as each season stands on its own. Anyone interested in participating may contact the parish office to sign up for the next available season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Weekly group meetings every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. from February 12- May 14, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Holy Faith offers “Holy Grieving” a monthly Support Group on the last Monday of every month from 4:30pm to 6pm in the Ministry Center Conference Room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith. It is the price of love.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Holy Grieving<\/em> is the sacred process of bringing our sorrow to God, trusting that even in our deepest pain, He is present and healing with His comforting embrace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn about the Journey of Grieving: This support group encourages participants to share stories about their deceased and beloved family members or friends. Emphasis is on support and education with a focus on prayer and scripture helping us through our journey of grief. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With our Holy Faith community, we mourn with hope that grief is not the end of our journey, but a path toward resurrection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No matter how long ago your loss, if you need support, we are here to assist. No registration required. For more information contact the Holy Faith office at 352-376-5405 or email: holyfaithoffice@holyfaithchurch.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Consolation Ministry is for anyone who is hurting. The program is run in three separate groups for 6 weeks. Loss of Life, Family Issues, including but not limited to, divorce, separation, loss of job or home, not speaking to siblings or parents, children behaving badly, and lastly the Medical Group; either you or someone you know is ill or you are a Caregiver. We want people to know that no one has to grieve alone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact: Terry Chan-A-Shing at consolation@qopparish.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n GriefShare: January 20 – April 14, 2026 GriefShare is a 13-week, Christ-centered, biblically-based support group seminar. A grieving person can join at any time during the 13 weeks. Each session shows a video presentation followed by a small group discussion about the video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n New session began Monday, May 11, 2026. Each meeting begins at 6 p.m. in Kohls Hall. There is a $20.00 registration fee. All are welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information, please contact Lorrie O\u2019Byrne at lobyrne@assumptionjax.org<\/a> or (904) 330-0476, or visit https:\/\/assumptioncatholicchurch.org\/griefshare\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Holy Family Catholic Church will host a GriefShare Group for all persons who lost a loved one from 10 a.m. to Noon in the Parish Life Center on Thursdays from January 15 – April 16, 2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The cost is $20 for a GriefShare workbook. Register by visiting griefshare.org or contact Kevin Gartland, Group Facilitator, at kevin.gartland08@comcast.net with any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n GriefShare is a video seminar series that features some of the nation\u2019s foremost Christian experts on grief and recovery topics as seen from a biblical perspective. The video seminars are combined with support- group discussion of the materials presented during the video. Please call (904) 318-9308 if you have any questions or would like more information about the GriefShare seminar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Morning sessions will take place on Tuesdays from April 7-June 30, 2026 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Cody Enrichment Center: 4152 Loretto Rd. in Jacksonville. Loss of a Spouse Seminar will be held on March 28, 2026 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the Cody Entrichment Center. All those who have lost a spouse are welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information: Gail Carpenter (904) 318-9308.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This program is for anyone who has lost loved ones, be it a spouse, a family member a dear friend. We all grieve differently, whether it\u2019s been a day or many years. There is no set time to stop grieving. We meet in the Schiavone Parish Center at 6:00 p.m. every Thursday. Please contact Josie Perring at (904) 294-4912 or Lola Higgins at (856)628-1006 for more information. Hope for Bereaved Support group for those grieving the death of a loved one. Meetings are the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7pm in the Kelly Room in St. Paul’s Athletic Center: 212 5th Street North in Jacksonville Beach.. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information: Kathy Borkowski, (904) 553-8933.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Monthly evening meetings<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information: Deacon Ralph Martinez deaconmartinez@gmail.com<\/a> (904) 264-0577<\/p>\n\n\n\n St. Monica Catholic Church<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n GriefShare Morning sessions will take place Saturdays from 10:00 am \u2013 12:00 pm at the Church library from February 14-May 9, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please call Laura Hall at (386) 530-9250 if you have any questions or would like more information about the GriefShare seminar or visit https:\/\/find.griefshare.org\/groups\/287512<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Seasons of Hope Grief Support Group Bereavement<\/strong> – This grief support group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Browning Center Room 3. This group is for anyone who has lost a loved one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information: Annelie Welch anneliewelch@comcast.net (904) 234-8861 and Leslie Montoya pvbeachbum@comcast.net (904) 613-0222<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n iCare Grief Support Group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Ministry of Consolation will host another session of the six-week iCare Grief Support Workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The newly bereaved and those continuing to grieve a loved one are always welcome. Retired grief professionals lead iCare Grief Support groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Coffee and Conversation<\/strong> Whether you are newly bereaved or have been without a partner for some time, all are welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Monthly we\u2019ll discuss one aspect of your grief journey, you\u2019ll have an opportunity to share if you wish in small group discussions and socialize with others who are without a partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information, please contact consolation@nocateecatholic.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Grief support program incorporating various publications in order to meet the needs of each individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tuesdays at the Parish For more information: Maureen Cammareri at (904)325-2654 or email at cammaan@aol.com<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Visit griefshare.org to register or for more information, contact Denise Pressley, Director of Faith Formation at (904) 471-5364 or email dre@saccfl.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFlagler Beach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Santa Maria del Mar Catholic Church<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Fleming Island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sacred Heart Catholic Church<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Gainesville<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Holy Faith Catholic Church<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Queen of Peace Catholic Church<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
High Springs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
St. Madeleine Catholic Church<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Tuesdays 4:00p.m.-5:30 p.m
Family Life Center
Contact Eva Copeland at 386-454-2358 for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\nJacksonville<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Assumption Catholic Church<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Holy Family Catholic Church (Jacksonville)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
St. Joseph Catholic Church<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Contact Info: 904-318-9308 or visit GriefShare.org.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSt. Matthew Catholic Church<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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St. Paul Catholic Church (Jacksonville Beach)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Orange Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
St. Catherine Catholic Church<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Palatka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>GriefShare is a video seminar series that features some of the nation\u2019s foremost Christian experts on grief and recovery topics as seen from a biblical perspective. The video seminars are combined with support- group discussion of the materials presented during the video.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPalm Coast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The group meets every Wednesday from 10 am to 12 pm in the Rectory Meeting. Contact Pam Cowles at Healthministry@seaspcfl.org<\/a> for more information<\/p>\n\n\n\nPonte Vedra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
St. John Paul II Catholic Church<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
This group provides comfort and gentle guidance as you walk through the journey of grief, mourning and bereavement using the iCare Grief Support Program as well as other resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Ministry of Consolation will resume gatherings for widows and widowers Coffee and Conversations soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSt. Augustine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
2:00-3:00 P.M.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSt. Anastasia Catholic Church<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n