Funerals & Memorial Masses

Holy Name of Mary Parish Community extends our condolences for your loss. It is never easy to lose a loved one, no matter their age or circumstances. Know that you and your family will be in our prayers.

“Do not let your hearts be troubled.  Trust in God still, and trust in me.  There are many rooms in my Father’s house; if there were not I should have told you.  I am going now to prepare a place for you, and after I have gone and prepared you a place, I shall return to take you with me; so that where I am you may be too.”  John 14:1-3

When a death occurs in your family, and your loved one has been called home to God, you may call or email our church to make funeral arrangements. We will help you navigate working with a mortuary, scheduling the date, time and place. You will also be guided and supported in choosing scripture readings, and music. We are grateful to be a support system for you and your family through this difficult time. For more information regarding funerals please contact Brenda McAllaster-Luna, at Brenda@hnmparish.org or 909-599-1243 ext. 137

Please join us on Saturday, October 31st at 10:00am for our annual Mass of Remembrance in the Church.
This is where we honor and celebrate all those who’ve gone before us.

Grief Support

Coping with the loss of a family member or close friend may be one of the hardest challenges that many of us face. When we lose someone close to us our grief can be particularly intense. Loss is understood as a natural part of life, but we can still be overcome by shock and confusion, leading to periods of sadness or depression. The sadness typically diminishes in intensity as time passes, but grieving and mourning are an important process to name and cope the emotions associated with grief. We need to continue to embrace the love and time shared with the deceases and learn to continue sharing the bonds, to carry them in our life and with more love than pain throughout your life. 

Everyone reacts differently to death and employs personal coping mechanisms for grief. There is no “normal” time period for someone to grieve. We are pleased to offer several different grief support groups to help you understand this journey and offer connection and hope in the process.

Grief Support Group is open to anyone and all who has suffered a loss through the death of someone they love. It meets the first Saturday each month in the Hall. There is also a Healing Mass and Anointing at 8:30am in church. We begin at 9:15am and you are welcome to attend at anytime throughout the year.

Soulmate Loss meets also on the first Saturday in the Hall for those facing the unique challenges of losing a spouse or partner. This is immediately following the General Grief Support Group and it starts at 11:00am. You are very welcome to attend both, the 9:15am and Soulmate Loss.

Grief and Soulmate Loss 2026-2027 Dates:

  • August 1st

  • No September Meeting

  • October 3rd

  • No November Meeting

  • December 5th

  • No January Meeting

  • February 6th

  • No March meeting

  • April 3rd

  • No meetings May-July

  • August 7th

  • September 4th

  • October 2nd

  • November 6th

  • December 4th

Traumatic Loss meets on the first Sunday of each month at 10:00am in the Damien Room. This support group is for those who have experienced loss due to an accident, violence, murder or suicide. I need to speak with you or meet with you before beginning this group.

TraumaticLoss 2026-2027 Dates:

  • August 2nd

  • No September 6th

  • October 4th

  • November 8th

  • December 6th

  • January 10th

  • February 7th

  • March 7th

  • April 4th

  • May 2nd

  • June 6th

  • No July 4th

  • August 8th

  • September 5th

  • October 3rd

  • November 7th

  • December 5th

Please feel free to reach out to Brenda McAllaster-Luna at 909-599-1243 ext. 137 or Brenda@hnmparish.org if you have questions or would like to attend.