Sat., Sept. 25th, 2021
Elizabeth Ministry Open House
2:45pm-4:30pm
Hope & Healing After the Loss of An Infant
At Elizabeth Ministry, we know what it is like to love, lose and miss a little one gone too soon through miscarriage, stillbirth and infant loss. If you are a grieving parent, family member or friend, you’re invited to join us on Saturday, Sept. 25 at 2:45-4:30pm at St. Nicholas Parish Hall (20675 87 Avenue, Langley). Learn more about Elizabeth Ministry and our peer support program for moms and dads.
As Mary visited Elizabeth, our ministers will journey, support and pray for you on this journey of grief and healing. Know that you are not alone. All are welcome – whether you lost an infant and/or child at age or not. Elizabeth Ministers from various Parishes will be in attendance. Volunteers welcome! To RSVP or for more info. contact Donna at info@LittleLightOfHeaven.com. Please bring a mask for anyone 12 yrs + as per RCAV requirements.
* Open gym time will be available for children of all ages, parent supervision needed.
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Infant and Pregnancy Loss Awareness Day Remembrance Service
Sat., October 16, 2021
2:30pm
Gardens of Gethsemani Catholic Cemetery
15694 32nd Avenue, Surrey, BC V3Z 9V1
October 15 is International Infant Loss Awareness Day. This day we remember our little ones who have gone too soon. To honour them Mass will be celebrated on Sat., Oct. 16th. This is our 6th annual Infant Loss Awareness Day event. Please come and join us for this special Mass via live streaming and in-person – registration TBA.
For more information please contact Anna, Catholic Cemeteries, RCAV 604.531.2141
PAST EVENTS:
Mass & Christmas Tree of Remembrance Service
Sun., Dec. 15th, 2019
Gardens of Gethsemani Catholic Cemetery
15694 32nd Avenue, Surrey, BC V3Z 9V1
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Infant Loss Awareness Day Remembrance Service
October 15, 2019
7:00 PM
Gardens of Gethsemani Catholic Cemetery
15694 32nd Avenue, Surrey, BC V3Z 9V1
October 15 is National Infant Loss Awareness Day. This day we remember our little ones who have gone too soon. To honour them Archbishop Miller will be celebrating Mass at the Evangelist Chapel at the Gardens of Gethsemani. This is our fourth annual Infant Loss Awareness Day event. We will light up the cemetery in their honour, so please come and join us for this special Mass.
For more information, please contact Catholic Cemeteries, RCAV 604.531.2141
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Bereaved Mother’s Tea, hosted by Elizabeth Ministry, St. Nicholas Chapter
Apr. 27, 2019 at 10am-12:30pm
This casual gathering will be held at St. Nicholas Parish 20675 87 Ave. Langley, BC V1M 3X4, in the hall for those who have suffered the loss of a child, infant or baby during birth or pregnancy. Meet other families, share faith-based resources and find out more about peer-support through Elizabeth Ministry.
Feel free to bring treats to share (optional). Guests are welcome to invite a support person or come on their own. RSVP is appreciated, but not required!
If you are interested in supporting grieving families after the death of an infant or child, or want more info. about Elizabeth Ministry, visit littlelightofheaven.com or contact Donna, Elizabeth Minister info@littlelightofheaven.com
Infant & Child Loss Remembrance Mass & Teddy Bear Tea
Sat., May. 25
Remembrance Mass Service: 9:00 am
Teddy Bear Tea Reception: 10:00 am
St. Nicholas Parish – 20675 87 Ave. Langley, BC V1M 3X4
All welcome, please join us! Prayers will be included for parents and family members who wish to honour the lives of children of any age who have gone-too-soon, including infants, toddlers and pre-born babies who have died during pregnancy or birth. Families will be invited to bring up a candle to the altar in memory of their loved one(s).
TEDDY BEAR TEA
Everyone including children are welcome to attend the reception immediately after the service. Families can bring photos and mementos and enter the name of their child/ren in the “Little Book of Life”. Feel free to bring a small dish of treats to share (optional). Hosted by Elizabeth Ministry, St. Nicholas Chapter.
Open Gym/Parent-Tot Drop In
St. Nicholas Parish, Langley, BC
I would like to attend your baby memorial event this year.
We’d love to have you! The plan is to also live stream for those who are unable to attend in person. Kindly contact Anna to RSVP. Thanks for reaching out.