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 in the conference room in the Church Hall at 
St. George Church, 40 Brattle Street, Worcester MA.  

Mass for 2026 to be announced.   

Sponsored by Pieta Group
 for Bereaved Parents

 St. George Church
 40 Brattle Street
 Worcester, MA 

 

   Everyone is invited. The Annual Pieta Mass is a special time to come together with family and friends in remembrance of our children. Please feel free to invite any families who have lost a child.   
   
    For more information:           
Annie Doyle, St. George Outreach Coordinator, 508-450-4134 or Terry Gentile 508- 284-0796 or [email protected]. saintgeorgesparish.org/pieta

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

The loss of my child has broken me.   
I am like a shattered pane of glass; 

pieces of me are missing and I will never find them again. 
I am enveloped in sadness, anger, bitterness, sorrow and grief. 
I have no words to describe the pain that consumes me.

No one can comfort me. 
No one understands me.
What will happen to me, 

and will I ever experience gladness, joy and peace again?
Stay close by me, Lord, in my suffering. 
Put your arms under mine and bear me up, 
for I fear that if I fall, the weight of my suffering
will prevent me from ever getting up again.
Support my arms, Lord, 
so that they will not be closed—
but outstretched to support others
when they need my comfort.
Let me place my grief in you, Lord, 
so that it does not burn me into a shell, 
unable to radiate love ever again.
Protect me from the anger and bitterness
that attack me, Lord. 
Let me not seek out the dark places 
that beckon me with their 
false promises of protection and relief.
Place your finger into this gaping, 
open hole of my heart, 
so that it will respond to the healing power 
of your comfort, presence, and love.
And give me your assurances, Lord, 
so that in time, I will be able to feel 
certain hope and true faith 
that my child and I will be together again
forever, with You, in heaven.
I ask you this through Christ, Our Lord. 
Amen
By Emmaus Grief Minstry