Pieta is an ongoing support group for bereaved parents. Anyone who has experienced the death of a child is welcome to join us. This group provides a safe place for parents to come and share their pain and loss with other bereaved parents in a non-judgmental atmosphere. No matter how long it has been, or the age when one has to bury a son or daughter, the loss is profound and brings about significant changes in family life. We welcome parents of any faith to join us. Topics will cover all aspects of grieving.

Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at St. George Church, 40 Brattle St. Worcester MA.

O God of Healing and Hope...
    In Jesus, you meet us in our suffering and fear.
    Look with mercy and compassion on those of us
    whose children have died.
    Look with mercy and compassion on those of us who have been
    affected by this pandemic and on those of us who are
    vulnerable to it.
    Through this global trial, by your Holy Spirit,
    bring out the best in us.
    Make us more aware of our interdependence on each other
    and of the strength that comes from being one body in you.
    Let us remember that we are Resurrection people who 
    place our trust in you. 
    Through Christ our Wounded Healer.
    Amen

FROM THE EMMAUS RETREAT MINISTRY

In 1985 Fr. "Bill" Wolkovich of the Boston Archdiocese realized that there were many deaths of young people in the Hudson-Marlborough area. At this time, he was the spiritual advisor of a group of bereaved parents in Norwood called the "Pieta". This name was taken from Michaelangelo's famous sculpture of Mary holding her son Jesus in her arms. A Pieta group was started in Hudson and has been facilitated by Catherine Russell since that time. Two members of the Hudson group decided that it was necessary to have a Pietagroup in the Worcester area. In 2008, the Worcester Pietà  group was formed. The monthly meetings are facilitated by the Core Members.   Be sure to visit our Mary garden!

Hope Lives Here
1085A Main Street, Holden MA

The Compassionate Friends - Worcester Chapter
111 Park Avenue, Worcester MA

The Next Step - Parent's Grief Support Group
Susan Brunell
94 South St., Southbridge, MA
Harrington Hospital campus
For more information: 508-344-1564