Our next virtual rosary will be Thursday, January 15th at 7:00 PM. Any intentions list them here.
Here is the zoom invite:
Armand is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Virtual Rosary
Time: Jan 15, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 876 4771 0914
Passcode: 888606

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Grief is hard work! Grief often depletes the griever physically as well as emotionally (and cognitively, spiritually and socially).  Tending to oneself after the loss of a loved one creates a place and space for your grief.  A grief support group provides the opportunity to share your loss with others while receiving care, support and tools to adapt to your loss.

Carmela S. McDowell, MSW, LSW will be facilitating a grief support group for those who have experienced loss within the past year.  Carmela comes to Koller Funeral Home having retired from a community health system where she oversaw the bereavement program responsible for thousands of bereaved during her career.  She has provided individual grief support as well as bereavement care in group support settings, workshops and memorial programs. 

Registration is required. Please email  kollerbereavement@gmail.com or call 215.482.5200

PROGRAM WILL BE HELD ALTERNATING THURSDAYS, 6:30-7:45 beginning March 12 through May 21, 2026

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP 

Location: Koller Funeral Home                          NO FEE

                  6835 Ridge Avenue

                  Philadelphia, PA 19128

Time:        6:30 PM to 7:45 PM

REGISTRATION REQUIRED   call 215.482.5200

Or email kollerbereavement@gmail.com 

DATE:                                                            TOPIC:

March 12, 2026           Understanding Your Grief-Your Personal Journey

March 26, 2026           Grief on the Hardest Days-Preparing for Special Days

April 9, 2026                Stages of Grief/Tasks of Mourning

April 23, 2026              Coping Strategies-Building Your Toolbox

May 7, 2026                Rebuilding-Finding Your Strengths and Helping Yourself Heal

May 21, 2026              Continuing the Journey-Leaning into Hope

 The above outline is not meant to limit the focus of the support group.  It is merely offered as a starting place.  The needs of the participants, both as individuals and a group, will determine the course of our journey and time together.

Facilitated by Carmela S. McDowell, MSW, LSW

For over 25 years Ms. McDowell has provided bereavement support to hospice families and the community who have experienced the loss of a loved one.

 

IHM PARISH SACRAMENTAL DATES

First Penance Practice Date: TBA

First Penance Date:  Tuesday, 2/10/26 @ 6:00 p.m. in Church

First Holy Communion Retreat Date:   TBA

First Holy Communion Practice Date: Thursday, 4/30/26
(8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.) in Church and Father Sullivan Hall

* First Holy Communion Date: Sunday, 5/3/26 @11:30 a.m. Mass

* Please note the change from the first Saturday in May to the first Sunday in May for the Reception and Celebration of First Holy Communion. *