FEMA ha comenzado a ofrecer asistencia y alivio para los costos de funeral y entierro para las familias que han sufrido el fallecimiento de un ser querido debido al COVID-19. Es posible que ya conozca este programa a través de los medios impresos y noticiosos, pero creemos que deberíamos destacar alguna información importante para usted.
FEMA has begun offering assistance and relief for funeral and burial costs for families who have suffered the passing of a loved one due to COVID-19. You may already be aware of this program through print and news media, but we felt we should highlight some important information for you.
 
FEMA comenzó a aceptar solicitudes de asistencia funeraria COVID-19 el 12 de abril de 2021. 
FEMA began accepting applications for COVID-19 funeral assistance on April 12, 2021. 
 
Las solicitudes se aceptan por teléfono a través de la línea directa gratuita de FEMA al 844-684-6333. No se aceptarán solicitudes en línea. Applications are being accepted by phone through the dedicated FEMA toll-free hotline at 844-684-6333.  No online applications will be accepted.
 
Las funerarias, cementerios y otros terceros no son elegibles para presentar una solicitud en nombre de una familia.Funeral homes, cemeteries, and other third parties are not eligible to apply on behalf of a family.
 
Catholic Cemeteries & Mortuaries hará todo lo posible para ayudar a aquellos clientes que requieran copias de la documentación relacionada con los servicios proporcionados por nuestras instalaciones. Catholic Cemeteries & Mortuaries will make every effort to assist those Patrons requiring copies of documentation related to services provided by our facilities.
 
Es importante tener en cuenta que FEMA ha emitido una alerta de fraude advirtiendo de posibles estafadores que se acercan a los vulnerables. Todos deben saber que FEMA no se comunicará directamente con las personas y no enviará notificaciones individuales. It is important to note that FEMA has issued a fraud alert advising of possible scammers reaching out to the vulnerable.  All must be aware that FEMA will not directly contact individuals and does not send individual notifications.
 
Alentamos a los afectados o cualquier persona con preguntas a que visiten el sitio web de FEMA en:   We encourage those affected or anyone with questions, to visit the FEMA website at   https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance/faq
 
Si tiene preguntas adicionales y para comenzar el proceso de solicitud, comuníquese con la línea directa gratuita de FEMA al 844-684-6333. For additional questions and to begin the application process, please contact the FEMA toll-free hotline at 844-684-6333.

Friday, August 13 - Sunday, August 15, 2021
Holy Spirit Retreat Center in Encino

Beginning Experience(R) is an international lay ministry serving men and women who have experienced the loss of a spouse through death, divorce, or separation. This structured program helps a person move from the darkness of grief into the light of a new beginning with renewed hope.  Beginning Experience(R) is recognized by the Office of Marriage and Family Life.

To register or more information (including cost)

Contact Maria Rojas (& bilingual-Spanish) at
310-365-0186 or email to: beginningexp.losangeles@gmail.com

Catechist Formation is currently accepting applications for candidates who are interested in taking advanced catechetical formation (above the basic catechist certificate level). 

Who can participate in this program? Students/participants who are preparing to serve in parishes, archdiocesan/diocese offices, education, lay or religious ministers (working in any ministry in the church) and/or for their own personal growth. 
Participants who complete this process can receive either certification for Advanced Ministry Studies or Archdiocesan Master Catechist.

To download the applications, recommendation forms, and complete information about this course, please check out the website:
Advanced Ministry Studies
Should you have questions regarding this course please contact 
Flor de Maria Luna
Coordinator of Catechist Formation
Fluna@la-archdiocese.org

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