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Bereavement Luncheon
The Bereavement Luncheon for St. Boniface Parish and St. Meinrad Parish is located in the parish center at St. Boniface Parish. Through the generosity of parishioners, the parish provides a simple luncheon, including catered fried chicken, two hot sides, lemonade, iced tea, and table service. Parishioners also provide homemade salads and desserts.
As noted on the funeral program, the luncheon will customarily begin following the graveside service upon the arrival of the deceased's immediate family.
*On days of fasting and abstinence during Lent, fish and potato medley substitute for the chicken and mashed potatoes and gravy.Pleaste note: If the family wishes to choose an alternative location for a bereavement luncheon, the parish will pay for the cost of the rental of the facility or assist in the cost of catering, up to $300. The meal is to be catered with staff from the vendor, rather than parish volunteers.
A note to parishioners
For your convenience, the St. Boniface Parish Center doors will open at 7 a.m. on the day of funeral. Place side salads that need to be chilled directly into the refrigerator. Items may include fruit and vegetable salads, casseroles, scalloped potatoes, and desserts.
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Please, no items containing nuts.
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Please consider using recyclable dishes when sharing food items for the bereavement luncheon. Recyclable items will remain in the parish center kitchen for future use. If you bring a personal reusable dish, please identify it with a permanent or water-resistant label on the bottom and the lid.
- All personal items clearly labeled will be washed and sanitized by bereavement luncheon volunteers and available for pickup within 48 hours of the luncheon. You can pick up these personal items from the courtesy pews located near the main entrance at the parish church you are associated with.
For more information or if you would like to be part of one of our bereavement ministry teams, contact:
Mary Wagner, Bereavement Luncheon Coordinator for St. Boniface Parish
Dolores Scherzer, Bereavement Luncheon Coordinator for St. Meinrad Parish -