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.  

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM.   

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

Carle Russell, Founder of Hudson, MA Pieta Group, and Bereaved Parent 

“The goal of Pieta is to assist in the healing of a wounded heart.  Reflecting back on our coming together once a month I have concluded the following.  WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE ARE NOT.  We are a courageous group of parents who are coping with life under difficult situations. We care for and support one another emotionally.  We laugh and enjoy ourselves when we get together. We are not an unhappy group of people.  Sometimes there are tears and often sadness as we open ourselves to another’s trials. These tears are often a help in healing. If depression is present, it is often fleeting as we tend to deal with and confront this destructive emotion. Are we making a statement? I think so.  It is one as old as time.  We shall preserve.  We will not give in to adversity.  This takes courage and strength. So often forces outside of ourselves are at work in our lives. To me this is but a sign that life is a continuing series of events that we are not destined to control, nor fully understand. We neither see or feel these forces but none the less they are at work.  So it is with the death of the young in our lives.  We are powerless to prevent or control their destiny.   We are not powerless to reach out and touch our fellow man.  Whether we reach out to give help or to receive help it does not really matter. 

 Therein lies the secret to strength.” 

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