April 2017

Dear Father,
"Jesus, I Trust in You!" 
These powerful words are at the heart of the Project Rachel ministry.  It is our trust in the mercy and forgiveness of God that is central to our ministry of bringing hope and healing to those who suffer abortion loss.  
    The Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday, is an opportunity to reach the hearts of those who are suffering from abortion loss. While it is not always easy to talk about abortion, those in pain need to hear that they can be forgiven through the Sacrament of Reconciliation and experience the healing mercy of the Father.  
    Perhaps it is just including abortion in a list of other sins when preaching, or perhaps it is being more specific in addressing abortion in a conversation or homily.  
Below are some links that I received from the Pro-Life Office of the USCCB that you might find helpful as you prepare for Divine Mercy Sunday:

  1. Readings
  2. Homily notes - NEW!
  3. USCCB Divine Mercy Web Page with Eucharistic Holy Hour, Notes and Quotes for Reflection, and Origin of Divine Mercy Sunday, the Divine Mercy image, the Chaplet, and the Novena (en espaƱol)
  4. How to Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet 
  5.  April 2017 "Pray for Life" with Divine Mercy theme - NEW!
     Project Rachel, through Days of Prayer and Healing, seeks to help those who suffer deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ so that they may feel His gentle and healing touch. There are two upcoming Days of Prayer and Healing scheduled for women in our Diocese on
June 17th and  December 9th, 2017.
     If you know of a woman who would benefit from this ministry, please let her know about these dates and  have her contact us at projectrachel@drvc.org  or  1(888)456-HOPE(4673) . 
All communications are kept confidential.

If at any time you need assistance or materials from  Project Rachel or the Respect Life Office, please feel  free to contact me.  

Wishing you a blessed Easter Triduum,
Patricia Fox
Project Rachel Ministry Coordinator

Respect Life Office
Diocese of Rockville Centre
50 N. Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11571
516-678-5800 ext. 222
pfox@drvc.org

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