The annual service of Remembrance, Consolation and Hope will be held at St Mary's Catholic Church, Miller and Ridge Streets, North Sydney on Friday 5th December 2008. Further information can be found in the attached Invitation. 

The service welcomes all who have experienced the loss of a child or grandchild as a result of miscarriage, stillbirth, death in the newborn period or the death at any time of an older child.

This service recognises that the approach of Christmas, which celelbrates the birth of a special baby and with its emphasis on the family, may be a particularly painful and poignant time for those who are living with loss and grief. Many families have found the ritual of coming together with others at this time soothing and reassuring. 

The service will be of approximately one hour in duration. Whilst children are most welcome to attend, we would ask all attending the service to be sensitive to the experience of others. It would be appreciated if parents keep their children with them. Should children become bored or disruptive it is suggested that you move them to a grassed area outside which can be accessed through a door on the left of the church. 

As in previous years, photographic images of the children will be projected into the dome of the church. If you would like to provide a digital image please email it to Deborah de Wilde at peterbarr@bigpond.com. If you have any questions, please contact Deborah on 0412 514 996.