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Elizabeth's Embrace (formerly Elizabeth Ministry) is a witness to the dignity, worth and sacredness of life as it celebrates the gift of new life in families, mourns miscarriages and infant death, and supports infertility, family crisis and special needs. Through this work, Elizabeth's Embrace enriches the spiritual life of the entire Church.
Elizabeth ministers offer confidential peer support, mentoring, spiritual nourishment and educational and inspirational resources to women in their childbearing years. Do you have questions or want to talk with someone who understands your situation? Volunteers are women who have experiences similar to yours and we want you to join us or come to us for assistance.
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Infertility
Elizabeth ministers support women as they battle infertility. We know that this can be an intensely painful cross to bear and it is easy to feel isolated and alone in your suffering.
Our ministry provides support for those experiencing infertility issues by offering a listening ear, praying for you and getting together with you if you are open to doing so. We also serve as a resource on Catholic teachings regarding fertility and reproductive technologies and we help connect couples with morally acceptable and highly effective ways of addressing the underlying causes of infertility.
We highly encourage you to learn more about CREIGHTON MODEL FertilityCare System and NaPro TECHNOLOGY. Saint Pius is blessed to have an outstanding network of Creighton-trained professionals who are ready to help you address the sources of your infertility in ways that are morally acceptable, honor the marriage covenant, and are highly effective.
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Suzy Younger: [email protected] or 574-243-3991.
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Natural Family Planning
Saint Pius encourages the use of Natural Family Planning by educating all parishioners on this effective technique. Elizabeth ministers can provide more information to help.
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Suzy Younger: [email protected] or 574-243-3991
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Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
Elizabeth ministers assist women experiencing depression or anxiety after the birth of a child. Know that you are not alone. We’re here to listen and help.
[email protected]
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Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Elizabeth ministers support women who have experienced the loss of a child, including miscarriage, stillbirth and infant death. You are not alone. We are here to listen and help.
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Shaina Miller: [email protected]
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Adoption
The Elizabeth Ministry Adoption Team partners with Adoptive Families of Michiana to provide a local network of friendship and support from the early stages of adoption research, through the wait and placement of your child. Elizabeth ministers also offer parenting guidance for the baby, toddler, preschool and school-age years. Programs are tailored to meet the unique needs of domestic, foster, international and transracial adoptive families.
Contact Us
Suzy Younger: [email protected] or 574-243-3991
Peggy Hnatusko: [email protected]
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Request Meals
Do you or another Saint Pius parishioner you know need a helping hand with meals?
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