Elizabeth Ministry
Elizabeth Ministry offers support, resources, prayers, and understanding
to women during the joys and challenges of the childbearing years.
Elizabeth Ministry Prayer
Creator God, I pledge to truly celebrate the gift of
each child conceived and born, and fully mourn each miscarriage, abortion,
stillbirth, infant or child death. I will be a strong witness to my belief in
the dignity and worth of all life, by treasuring the gift of fertility, by
supporting those suffering infertility, by encouraging those in the adoption
process, and by assisting families experiencing an infant or child crisis or
need. I will be a strong and consistent voice for life in my home, my church, my
community, and the world. Amen.
What is Elizabeth Ministry?
Elizabeth Ministry follows the example of the scripture story of the
Visitation of Elizabeth and Mary by bringing women together who share a similar
story.
Elizabeth Ministers:
- Celebrate birth with parents and families
- Give reassurance and advice to women who are pregnant, or caring for a
newborn
- Offer support to women dealing with infertility or a childless lifestyle
- Reach out to women who experience a miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant
death
- Respond at times of infant and child crisis
- Assist parents involved in the adoptive process
- Offer support and encouragement to grandparents
What We Do
Elizabeth Ministers are matched with women they are to visit according
to their areas of experience. They make a personal visit in the name of the
church community. The Elizabeth Minister brings a special gift from the parish
to the person they are visiting. Follow-up contacts are made as needed by phone,
email, and other visits.
How Can You Help?
Elizabeth Ministers are women who visit with a woman who is going through an
experience they themselves have previously experienced. Minimal training is
needed and visits are set up at your own convenience.
How Do You Get Started?
Fill out the attached form and drop it off in the Parish Ministry Center or
in the Sunday collection basket. Or you can call Paulette Hoppesch at
847-534-1236 or Stephanie Tatara at 847-490-0141
For More Information
Persons interested in learning more about this ministry should fill out the
Contact Information Form, call
Stephanie Tatara at 847-490-0141, or
email the parish office:
catholic@sainthubert.org.
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