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We hope you have a wonderful
Respect Life Month!
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A PRAYER FOR LIFE
Respect Life Month Special Edition
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A Prayer for Life
Father and maker of all,
you adorn all creation with splendor and beauty,
and fashion human lives in your image and likeness.
Awaken in every heart reverence for the work of your hands,
and renew among your people a readiness to nurture
and sustain your precious gift of life.
Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ,
your Son, who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
With many thanks for your continued support of life issues,
Respect Life Office
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"Be Not Afraid" Respect Life Month, October 2017
By: Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, Chairman USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities
At such times, we may feel alone and unequipped to handle the circumstances. But we have an anchor of hope to cling to. With words that echo through thousands of years into the corners of our hearts, God says to us, 'Do not fear: I am with you' (Isaiah 41:10).
The 2017-2018 Respect Life theme, 'Be Not Afraid,' reminds us of this promise.
There are times we may doubt the value of our own lives or falter at the thought of welcoming and embracing the life of another. But reflecting on the healed wounds of the Risen Christ, we can see that even our most difficult trials can be the place where God manifests his victory. He makes all things beautiful. He makes all things new. He is the God of redemption..."
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CELEBRATE RESPECT LIFE MONTH
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Personal Ways To Celebrate
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Spiritual Adoption Program
The Purpose of the Spiritual Adoption Program is threefold:
- Encourage parishes, schools and other communities to pray for
babies in danger of abortion.
- Educate adults and children about the development of the pre-born child.
- Provide mothers in need with assistance at a 'baby shower' of donated baby gifts, or simply celebrate with a 'birthday party' at the conclusion of the program. For more information visit our website.
Support a Maternity Residence
Provide these residences with the help they need so that they can continue to help others.
For more information
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How To Build A Culture Of Life
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Pray for Life
WHAT IS PRAY FOR LIFE?
Monthly messages with new prayer intentions, short reflections, suggested actions, and more!
Receive by text message or email.
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Donate to Respect Life
The Respect Life Office is now accepting online donations for the
Maternity Advent Project and Pregnancy Support,
Post Aborting Healing and
Respect Life Care and Services.
The Respect Life Office's relationships with a number of maternity homes, residences and hopsitals and care centers allows us to direct donations of items such as toiletries, baby supplies, clothing, food, gift cards, etc. to where there is a real need.
The Diocese of Rockville Centre is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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Celebrate Respect Life Month
In a Group
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Rosary and Adoration for Life
The Respect Life Office invites all parishioners to unite in prayer and participate in this special program for life. The program consists of having three parishes each day - one in each vicariate - offer Eucharistic Adoration and Rosary for Life beginning on October 1st through October 31st. View or Calendar
Resources:
Prayer and Blessings
Pray for Life for those in need.
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Diocesan Maternity Advent
As we prepare for the coming of Jesus this Advent season, we are reminded of the precious gift of the Holy Family. Many of today's young mothers face the same challenges as the Holy Family, and are in dire need of shelter, basic amenities, love, and prayer.
WE NEED YOU!
Please support the Maternity Advent Project providing pregnancy care to women and families across Long Island.
METRO, PHONE, and GIFT CARDS are graciously welcomed.
Or make checks payable to: THE DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE
Place your order today!!
Kindly return your gifts by December 25
Thank you for your support!
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9 Days for Life
The ideal setting for this "One Night of Prayer, Penance, and Pilgrimage" would be a youth or young adult program on or around the weekend of January 20 or 27, 2018.
The goal of the program is to introduce young people to the 9 Days for Life novena. A short guide that suggests ideas for youth or young adult ministries seeking to incorporate the novena into their parish
programming in January 2018.
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We all are God's children, made in his image and likeness, and that wherever life was threatened - violence, poverty, hunger, discrimination, abortion - God's People defend it.
Join us in Washington D.C on
Friday, January 19, 2018 at 11:15 a.m as we march for life.
More Information
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Celebrate Respect Life Month
By Taking Action
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Tell Congress Assisted Suicide is Not Healthcare
Cardinal Dolan, Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities and Bishop Dewane, Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development have expressed their strong support for H. Con. Res. 80, a resolution expressing the sense of Congress that assisted suicide is a "deadly, discriminatory and non-compassionate practice." Please join your voice to theirs and urge your Representative to support the resolution which calls on the Federal Government to reject assisted suicide and to ensure that every person facing death has access to the best quality and comprehensive medical and palliative health care.
The resolution, introduced by Representative Brad Wenstrup, (R-OH) along with a bipartisan group of members states that "the Government has a legitimate interest in prohibiting assisted suicide" and explains how assisted suicide endangers everyone, especially those least able to defend against coercion. The Resolution warns that "assisted suicide...puts everyone, including the most vulnerable, at risk of deadly harm and undermines the integrity of the health care system."
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Good News! House Passes H.R. 36 Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Great news! Late today the House passed H.R. 36 the Pain-Capable Unborn
Child Protection Act by a bi-partisan majority of 237 to 189. We will let you know as soon as it is timely to shift our focus to the Senate. Thanks to all who sent messages, made phone calls and shared information on social media. Together we were heard!
Please watch for another call to action shortly which will allow us to speak up for the vulnerable at the end of life.
Thanks for standing with us and for all you do to build the culture of life.
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Celebrate Respect Life Month
Through Education
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Respect Life Parish Ministry Educational Overview Training
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Educación en línea construyendo una cultura de vida, Educación y Formación General Para el Ministerio Parroquial de
Respeto a la Vida
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Now available online for Respect Life Parish Ministry Educational Overview Training. Please go to our website to start your training and gain insightful knowledge on Respect Life Issues or Concern's.
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El entrenamiento en línea de Educación y formación general para el Ministerio Parroquial del Respeto a la Vida, está ahora disponible. Por favor, vaya a nuestra página del internet para empezar su entrenamiento y obtenga conocimiento profundo sobre asuntos del respeto a la vida y otros asuntos.
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Respect Life Month
Local Activities
Health Conference Coming to St. James, Setauket
Saturday, October 14th
Walk to Prevent Suicide Long Island Walk
October 22, 2017
Jones Beach State Park 1 Ocean Parkway Rd - Wantagh, NY
Exercise for Others
October 28, 2017
After Respect Life Month
Respecting Life All Year Round
Local Events
28th National Night of Prayer For Life
January 18-19, 2018
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Respect Life Office|
Diocese of Rockville Centre |
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516-678-5800 ext 626 or 381 | 516-536-3473 |
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