Rita Hoff, Director

419-724-4675

rita.hoff@toledostpats.org

Office Hours:

8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. M-F

Here are some organizations that might be helpful to you!

If you have lost a child, visit www.spacebetweenbreaths.com

If you are a survivor of a suicide attempt, visit www.outofthedarkness.org

If you need to talk to others about your grief, try www.thegriefblog.com

Hospice of Northwest Ohio also has a number of grief support groups that are open to children and adults. As the times and dates for these groups may vary, the best way to connect to these services is to call Hospice at 419-661-4001.

Going through a divorce or separation is very difficult to understand and work throug.  Our support group provides an environment of complete confidentialty.  We meet on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-9:00pm in the Conference Room.  All are welcome to attend.  You do not have to be a parishioner at St. Pat's or be of Catholic faith to attend.

To download the Fall flier, click HERE.

 NEXT MEETING:

September 14th   Topics: Denial & Fear

As we begin our divorce or separation process, we find ourselves saying "I can't believe this is happening to me!" or "How did we get here?". We also begin to fear many of the unknowns that are ahead of us, we just don't know what they are or how to deal with them. These are common thoughts and feelings that come with the territory. Our topics for our next meeting are "Denial & Fear". We will meet in the Conference Room from 7-9pm on Tuesday, September 14th. Please join us to learn how to cope with this major transition in your l

For more resources, check out the following sites:

Want to try to accurately predict what to expect in chid support payments? Visit www.alllaw.com/calculators/childsupport

Want to see if your marriage can be saved? Visit www.helpourmarriage.com

Need more support? Check out www.divorcesupport.about.com

This group provides a support system to adult men and women who are grieving the death of a loved one in complete confidentialty.  With caring support, we provide spiritual, emotional, and social comfort. This is an ecumenical group compromised of area churches of various religious affiliation.  We meet on the first Tuesday of every month at 3:00pm in the Emmaus Room at St Patrick of Heatherdowns Parish.   Different topics for discussion are presented every month.  For further information, please call Rita 419-724-4675.

 NEXT MEETING: 

September 7th   Spkr: Susie Waible-Rose  Topic: "How Do I Go On?" 

After the death of our loved one, there are times when we say "How do I go on now?". Time seems to stand still, we cannot stay focused on the smallest routine, even our eneregy is low.  So how do we go on?

Hospice of Northwest Ohio also has several Grief Support Groups in place that are free and open to both adults and children. There are groups for entire families to attend together, men in grief, children's group for ages 5-12, teens women, loss of a parent of a spouse. There are varying days and times for each group. Please call Hospice at (419) 661-4001 for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities: We are looking for a volunteer who is interested in writing cards to parishioners who have lost a loved one, acknowledging their loss and extending an invitation to our Bereavement Support Group. 

For more information, please contact Rita at 419-724-4675 or email rita.hoff@toledostpats.org.