The Elizabeth Ministry responds to the needs of women during their childbearing years, by offering like-to-like ministry through personal visits and gatherings. It is an outreach in special times of motherhood, by bringing together women who share a similar experience. As participants, women are able to support, encourage and assist one another during this unique time in their lives.

Following the example of Mary and Elizabeth, we visit and share the sacredness of life:

• We celebrate the gift of each child conceived and born.
• We mourn each miscarriage and infant or child death.
• We treasure the gift of fertility.
• We support those suffering infertility.
• We encourage in the adoptive process.
• We assist families experiencing and infant or child crisis, or special needs.

The Church recognizes motherhood as one of the most sacred occasions given by God to women. St. Juliana Parish is proud to introduce the Elizabeth ministry, and is grateful for the women that have become Elizabeth Ministers, sharing their experiences with others.

If you would like to learn more about this ministry, receive a visit from an Elizabeth Minister, or become an Elizabeth Minister yourself, please contact Joyce Browne at the parish office (773.631.4127).