A young mother of 3 children has been in intensive care for two weeks with cancer. After two surgeries and chemotherapy, the doctors believe the cancer cannot be cured. Her hospital care is over $100,000. Her prognosis for recovery is very bleak. As a Catholic, what are the options and what does the Church teach?

Join us on Thursdays, August 5, 12, 19, 26, as we hear speakers who explore the teachings of our Catholic faith concerning decisions related to long-term illness, death and dying and how to plan for funeral arrangements. All sessions will be in Kenny Hall with light refreshments at 7 pm and the talk at 7:15 pm. For information, call Dottie O’Connor, 404-233-2145, x440 or doconnor@ctking.com.

Sessions are as follows:

Thursday, August 5th

Compassionate Care for the Dying: A Catholic Approach. Explore the teachings of our Catholic faith related to death and dying. Speaker: Fr. Paul Burke, parochial vicar, Holy Spirit Catholic Church

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Thursday, August 12th

Critical Conditions. What are the Catholic norms and practices for critical health care scenarios? Speaker: Alan Sanders, Director, Center for Ethics, St. Joseph’s Hospital

Thursday, August 19th

The Catholic Funeral Rite: The Church’s Teaching on Cremation. Can I be cremated? What is the Catholic Funeral Rite? Speaker: Father Frank McNamee, pastor Cathedral of Christ The King. You Don’t Have to be Rich to leave a legacy. Speaker: Diane Duquette, Catholic foundation of N. Ga.

Thursday, August 26th

From the Funeral Home to the Burial: A Practical Planning Guide. How much does a funeral cost? What does Christ the King parish offer for the bereaved? Speakers: Bill Roach, Dignity Memorial Service Advisor, Dottie O’Connor, Christ the King Pastoral Care

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