Elizabeth Ministry

We are women of the parish who support families in special times of parenthood from the joys, trials and sorrows of the childbearing years and beyond.

We are here to share stories, spend time and serve those in need. We follow the example of Mary and Elizabeth as they supported one another during their pregnancies.

Elizabeth Ministry is for the following issues:

• Pregnancy
• Pregnancy Complications
• Bed Rest
• High Risk Pregnancy
• Fetal Abnormality Issues
• Celebration of Birth
• Postpartum Depression
• Miscarriage
• Stillbirth
• Infant or child Death
• Infertility
• Adoption
• Infant or child Crisis
• Family Crisis
• Special needs
• Physical and Mental

Rosebud Ministry
The Rosebud Ministry is a part of the larger Elizabeth Ministry. Families are invited to place the appropriate rose in our vases in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel so that members of the Elizabeth Ministry may pray and support them.

Rosebud Color Significance:

• Pink Rose: Pregnancy
  Red Rose: Birth or adoption
• Yellow Rose: Waiting to conceive or adopt
• White Rose: Grieving the loss of a child through miscarriage, abortion, stillbirth, or infant / child death.