Mary Garden Showers
What Is Mary Garden Showers?
In 2020, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops launched Walking with Moms in Need. This is a parish-based ministry that ensures that any woman facing an unexpected pregnancy or parenting challenges can access support through her local Catholic parish. Out of this, Mary Garden Showers was born!
Mary Garden Showers is a ministry that supports local pregnant women in our community. Our goal is to host baby showers a few times a year at St. Ignatius for women referred to us through Pregnancy Center West. Mary Garden Showers is truly an entire parish ministry; everyone is invited to attend the showers to celebrate the mom, pray with her, and provide needed gifts from her registry. Being present to these women can be just as great of a gift as a material gift, and is a way to evangelize and share Christ’s love. Our presence is the best present!
We are a team of people at St Ignatius that meet with the mother, figure out her needs, plan a registry, and then host a baby shower for her family/friends and the parish. Showers are held in Loyola Hall and we collaborate with the parish school and Mini Vinnie Service Club, as well as other ministries such as Respect Life, Knights of Columbus, Christ Renews His Parish teams, American Heritage Girls, and Parish Health. Together we host a beautiful shower for the mom and offer appetizers and desserts, as well as needed items for her to welcome her baby safely at home. Please pray for all mothers in need.
For more information about the Mary Garden Showers Ministry at St. Ignatius, contact Emily or Michelle at marygardenshowers@sainti.org.
