St. Anthony Shrine and Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Parishes
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Bereavement and Funeral Reception Ministry

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Role: Supports those who have lost a loved one
Major Responsibilities:
  •  Coordinate the funeral reception if the family wishes to hold a reception following the funeral
  • Help at the home of the deceased or family of the deceased if requested
  • Pray for the family and the deceased
Personal Qualities Needed: Compassion for the family of the deceased and a warm friendly demeanor
Time Commitment: Receptions usually require the team to be at the parish hall at least one hour prior to the reception; to stay for the duration of the reception; and to clean up afterwards.  It may also include speaking with a member of the family prior to the day of the reception to ensure that all is prepared for the reception.  If help at home is needed the time required is up to the individual who volunteers to help.

Guidelines for Funeral Receptions

All volunteers 14 and older must take the child and youth protection training Virtus. To volunteer contact the parish office at 301-447-2367 or [email protected].

Saint Anthony Shrine
16150 St. Anthony Rd. | Emmitsburg, MD. 21727
(301) 447-2367​​
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
103 N Church St. | Thurmont, MD 21788
​(301) 271-4099
                
                             Parish Office and Mailing Address:
           16150 St. Anthony Road | Emmitsburg, MD  21727
         ​           Phone 301-447-2367  |  Fax 301-447-3618

                            Deacon Joseph Wolf |  Phone - 301-271-4099
  
                                                            Office hours:  Monday-Thursday 9-3
                                                       Call for an appointment/no walk ins

                                               Closed-Friday
​             *During inclement weather we follow the FCPS closings, if they are on a delay,

                                               we open late, if they close we are closed, etc...If there is no scheduled school day and the snow emergency plan is effect we will   If there is no scheduled school day and the snow emergency plan is effect we will be closed.

                          Please send emails to: [email protected]
  • Home
    • About Us >
      • Parish Staff
      • Reconciliation Schedule
      • Bulletin
      • Parish logo
      • Our History
      • Our Patron Saints
      • Parish Registration
      • Directions
      • Contact Us
  • Sacraments
    • Baptismal Preparation
    • Marriage Preparation
    • Funerals
    • RCIA
    • Annulments
    • Anointing of the Sick
  • Faith Formation
    • K-8 Faith Formation Program
    • 1st Reconcilation Preparation
    • 1st Eucharist Preparation
    • Confirmation Preparation
    • Vacation Bible School
  • How to get involved
    • Child and Youth Protection
    • Youth Ministry Team >
      • iT - High School Youth Ministry
      • SMAC - Middle School Youth Ministry
    • Liturgy Team >
      • Altar Servers
      • Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
      • Greeter
      • Lectors
      • Music
      • Sacristan
      • Ushers
    • Bereavement and Funeral receptions ministry
    • Visitors to the homebound
    • Welcome & Volunteer Ministry
  • Forms...