University Hospital Galway’s Children's Remembrance Day Committee invites Parents to include their Loved Ones in a Special Mass of Remembrance

The Children's Remembrance Day Committee, University Hospital Galway is inviting parents and their families who have experienced the death of a child before birth, shortly after birth or at a later stage to remember their loved ones in a special Mass of Remembrance, which will take place on Sunday 09 June at 2.30pm in St Oliver Plunkett Church in Renmore, Galway.
 
During the Mass, Books of Remembrance with the names of those who have died will be presented to the Altar. The readings and reflections for the Mass are chosen specially with the congregation in mind.
 
The Chairperson of the Children's Remembrance Day Committee, Mrs Margaret Duignan, says, "There is a need for a special day for parents and families to share their grief. I would encourage anybody who would like their loved one to be included in this special Mass to contact us in advance. Support lets the bereaved person know that there are people there that they can call on.”
 
The Children’s Remembrance Day Committee was formed 17 years ago. Every year a special Mass takes place for those who have died and the Books of Remembrance are displayed in the chapel of Remembrance in University Hospital Galway.
 
Committee member Susan Massey, says, “Any death especially that of a child upsets a family. Parents are robbed of the joys and expectations that go with parenthood and siblings also feel cheated of the chance to get to know their little brother or sister. This Mass of Remembrance offers family members the opportunity to come together and share their grief in an understanding and empathetic environment.”
 
If you would like further information on the Special Children's Remembrance Day Mass, please contact Margaret Duignan or Susan Massey. Margaret can be contacted on 091 523206 or Susan on 091 635302.