*Infant & Child Loss Remembrance Service*
& Teddy Bear Tea
"Light of Life" by Yukon Artist Libby Dulac
St. Nicholas R.C. Church – 20675 87th Ave., Langley, BC
Remembrance Mass Service: 1 pm
“Teddy Bear” Tea Reception: 2 pm hosted by St. Nicholas Parish & local Elizabeth Ministry Chapters
*RSVP: Ann & Donna – info(at)littlelightofheaven.com
Prayers will be included for parents and family members who wish to honour the lives of all children gone-too-soon, including;
– Children of any age
– Infants & Toddlers
– Babies lost shortly after birth and through Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
– Babies who have died during pregnancy for any reason (e.g. ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, complications and stillbirth)
Couples who are trying to conceive and those struggling with infertility; parents who are expecting and those on a waiting list to adopt; as well as parents who lovingly chose to give up and/or welcome children through adoption and fostering will also be remembered on this day.
TEDDY BEAR TEA
Everyone is welcome to attend the reception immediately after the service. Families will be offered a teddy bear in honour of their child through Elizabeth Ministry. These teddy bears have been kindly donated by organizations such as Signal Hill and Gardens of Gethsemani.
Families can enter the name of their child in the “Little Book of Life” and light a candle for their little one.
This event is open to everyone from all faiths and backgrounds, especially bereaved parents and other family members including children, as well as those who support grieving families.
*Please RSVP so that enough programs, candles & refreshments are available.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NOTE: The Teddy Bear Tea is being hosted by St. Nicholas Parish and organized by *Elizabeth Ministry (EM) – St. Nicholas and St. Matthew’s Chapters. Future EM programs and events will be scheduled. Contact Donna or Ann to receive updates.
*Elizabeth Ministry is a faith-based, peer mentorship volunteer organization that celebrates the sanctity of life and honours the lives of all children. If you are interested in donating a teddy bear or refreshments, volunteering or starting a chapter at your Parish, please contact us:
Ann, Elizabeth Minister St. Matthew’s Chapter – annamsing (at) yahoo.com
Donna, Elizabeth Minister St. Nicholas Chapter – info (at) littlelightofheaven.com
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*SHORT DESCRIPTION*
The following is a short summary of the service for email invites and church bulletins etc.
Infant & Child Remembrance Service & Teddy Bear Tea – Sat., Feb.18
St. Nicholas Parish – 20675 87th Ave., Langley, BC.
Mass 1pm, Teddy Bear Tea reception to follow.
Come celebrate the lives of all children who have died at any age, including those lost as an infant or toddler and those who have died during pregnancy or birth for any reason. Bereaved parents, relatives and friends of all faiths and backgrounds welcome. At this service, families are invited to light a candle and enter the names of their children in the “Little Book of Life“. All are welcome!
Teddy bear donations to be given to bereaved families through Elizabeth Ministry (St. Matthew & St. Nicholas Chapters). Please RSVP: info (at)littlelightofheaven.com and visit littlelightofheaven.com for more info.