This is how we answer our missionary call. This is how we build a culture of life, a culture that joyfully proclaims the truth of God's love, purpose, and plan for each person. Changing the culture is a process of conversion that begins in our own hearts and includes a willingness to be instructed and a desire to be close to Jesus-the source of joy and love.
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In this issue:
- Care and Services - Gianna Center of Long Island Open House
- In The Spotlight - Gianna Center Of Long Island Offers A Healthy Approach To Infertility
- Project Rachel - An Evening of Prayer for Men Suffering Abortion Loss, Wednesday, August 15, 2018
- Prayer & Worship- 25th Anniversary of Veritatis Splendor - August 6, 2018
- Advocacy & Public Policy - Bishops Call for a Novena for the Legal Protection of Human Life
- Take Action - Oppose Late-Term Abortion Expansion
- Education - Respect Life Blog Post 3: Suicide – College Students & What We Should Know
- Life Issues Forum - When a Friend Is Considering Abortion
- Respect Life Art Sale
- Upcoming Events Calendar
- Word of Life
Take Action below on current legislative alerts!
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My dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
On October 14, 2018, Pope Francis will canonize his predecessor, Pope Blessed Paul VI. I write you this pastoral letter on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Encyclical Letter
Humanae Vitae, “On Human Life” – authored by this soon-tobe-canonized saint. But this teaching of the late Holy Father is in many ways more important today than at any time before. It reveals how a holy pope, under terrible pressure to change the long-standing moral teaching of the Church, had the courage, strength and love to teach the truth that his sons and daughters around the world desperately needed to hear.
Read complete pastoral letter.
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Bishop Henning ordained ‘to follow in footsteps of apostles’
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Though the day held all the heat and humidity that late July brings to the northeast, St. Agnes Cathedral was full of joy as more than two dozen bishops, over 100 priests, and hundreds of the faithful gathered to witness the ordination and appointment of Bishop Richard Garth Henning as Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre.
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Bishop Barres lays his hands upon the head of Bishop-elect Henning, conferring the power of the Holy Spirit.
Gregory A. Shemitz photos
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Project Rachel Hope After Abortion
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Do you know someone who is suffering abortion loss? Project Rachel is a ministry about finding hope and healing after abortion.
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Diocese of Rockville Centre Day of Prayer and Healing for Women
The Day of Prayer and Healing for Women is an opportunity to experience the loving mercy of God in a safe and sacred space.
Saturday, December 1, 2018
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For more information, visit the Project Rachel Hope After Abortion
website , call the Respect Life Office's confidential phoneline: 1-888-456-HOPE(se habla espanol) 1-516-766-2538, email
projectrachel@drvc.org to begin healing after abortion loss.
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When a Friend Is Considering Abortion
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If someone shared with you that she was pregnant and hadn't ruled out having an abortion, would you know how to respond? Although the first instinct may be to convince her that abortion ends a baby's life, hearing facts is not the first thing she needs. Research shows that many women in a pregnancy crisis think, "This is the end of my life as I know it." To face the challenges before her, your friend needs to know you care about her for her own sake and she is not alone.
Read more
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Gianna Center of Long Island
Women's Health & Fertility
Comprehensive, Cooperative: A Unique New Approach to Women's Health and Wellness
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Our highly skilled team is delighted to offer an exciting approach to women's health care. We provide preventive and specialized obstetrical and gynecologic care to women, honoring their dignity and the sanctity of human life.
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If you or someone you know of is pregnant Catholic Charities and Catholic Health Services, can provide assistance please contact
1 (855) 301-4CHS or visit
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Gianna Center patients Jesse and Jeanette Firpo recently celebrated their daughter Laila’s christening.
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Before her journey to overcome infertility, Jeanette Firpo watched someone close to her deal with unsuccessful in vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryos that were conceived but never implanted in the womb.
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Fertility Support and Programs
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FertilityCare Awareness Classes
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The Gianna Center of Long Island for Women's Health & Fertility provides information on restorative women's health care to the community.
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Creighton Model Education Program
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The Catholic Health Services Gianna Center for Women’s Health & Fertility is pleased to announce the first FertilityCarePractitioner Education Program on Long Island available to those interested in joining the profession of promoting authentic women’s health care & natural family planning.
For more information, contact
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Gabriel's Courage - Catholic Health Services
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A program for families expecting a child with a life limiting illness. Gabriel's Courage is a family-centered perinatal program, offering a multidisciplinary team approach and continuum of care for families who choose to continue a pregnancy after receiving a life-limiting prenatal diagnosis. A program of Catholic Health Services (CHS) and Good Shepherd Hospice, Gabriel's Courage works in collaboration with the Diocese of Rockville Centre's peer ministry initiative to provide care to families.
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Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
Monday, August 6, 2018
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Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother John, and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves. And he was transfigured before them,
and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no fuller on earth could bleach them. Then Elijah appeared to them along with Moses,
and they were conversing with Jesus. Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, "Rabbi, it is good that we are here!
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The Transfiguration by Peter Paul Rubens
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Solemnity of the Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
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"My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me and holy is his Name. He has mercy on those who fear him in every generation. He has shown the strength of his arm, and has scattered the proud in their conceit. He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,
and has lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich he has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of his servant Israel for he has remembered his promise of mercy, the promise he made to our fathers, to Abraham and his children forever."
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Assumption of the Virgin Mary by Peter Paul Rubens
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25th Anniversary of
Veritatis Splendor
Encyclical letter by John Paul II
August 6, 2018
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"The splendour of truth shines forth in all the works of the Creator and, in a special way, in man, created in the image and likeness of God (cf. Gen 1:26)."
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Rosary and Adoration for Life 2018
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Let us continue to build a culture of life,
register your parish today!
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The Respect Life Office invites all parishes in the Diocese 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
Join Us in Prayer for Life
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+ ADVOCACY & PUBLIC POLICY
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Bishops Call for a Novena for the Legal Protection of Human Life
by:
Tom Grenchik
July 27, 2018
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The U.S. bishops urge our participation in a nationwide Novena for the Legal Protection of Human Life, each Friday from August 3 through September 28.
Cardinal Timothy Michael Dolan, Archbishop of New York and Chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Committee on Pro-Life Activities, invited all people of good will to join in this campaign of prayer that the change in the U.S. Supreme Court will move our nation closer to the day when every human being is protected in law and welcomed in life.
As part of the USCCB Call to Prayer, participants will receive weekly prayer reminders by text message or email. In addition to the current invitation to fast on Fridays, participants will be encouraged to pray one Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be for this intention and will receive important facts about how Roe is not health care, is bad law, and fails women.
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See below for a list of current issues for you to learn more and to take action.
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See below for a list of current issues for you to learn more and to take action.
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You are invited to a wonderful opportunity for renewal, formation, and fellowship.
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“
Things have a price and can be for sale, but people have a dignity that is priceless and worth far more than things.
” Pope Francis
Transitioning from high school to college can be exciting and overwhelming. No two students have the same experience, but it is certainly a time of big changes. Adapting to a brand new environment can be tricky, and coursework can be extremely challenging for some students. It is important that we make ourselves aware that college students are faced with immense amounts of stress, and have been said to be in the midst of a mental health crisis.
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About the Author
Brigid Lynn is the Respect Life Intern for Spring 2018. She is currently a sophomore in the Adelphi University Honors College, where she is studying Sociology with a minor in Dance. Brigid is passionate about serving the community and has participated in outreach programs both locally and internationally. She aspires to further her education and one day run her own non-profit organization to help those in need.
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The Respect Life Office Art Sale is selling donated artwork from two wonderful Long Island artists. The proceeds will be used to help
maternity residences
and other Respect Life needs.
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The 12" x 18" colored pencil on white acrylic paper is an original work of art donated to the Respect Life Office for pregnancy supportive care.
The framed work is titled Zechariah 9:9 and pictures a donkey with 3 crosses upon a hill in the background.
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Respect Life Website Donation Page
Join our Mission to Serve Life!
The Respect Life Office enunciates and promotes the principle that human life, at all stages from conception to natural death, is a gift from God, worthy of respect and protection. You can now make an online donation to the Respect Life Office.
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The Gianna Center of Long Island for Women’s Health & Fertility provides information on restorative women's health care to the community.
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Read the Encyclical letter by
St. Pope John Paul II
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Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.
MT 17:5
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Feast of Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr
Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life, says the Lord.
JN 8:12
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Memorial of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and Martyr
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,
for I am meek and humble of heart.
MT 11:29
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Visit our
website
for more information.
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Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Blessed are they who hear the word of God and observe it.
LK 11:28
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Feast of Saint Bartholomew, Apostle
Rabbi, you are the Son of God;
you are the King of Israel.
JN 1:49
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Memorial of the Passion of Saint John the Baptist
Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.
MT 5:10
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The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist,
Caravaggio
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WORD OF LIFE | PALABRA DE VIDA
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Please include these in your Sunday Bulletin.
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BULLETIN INSERTS - FOR PARISH RESPECT LIFE
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For more information
For more information
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Additional Respect Life Informational Websites
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DEUS CARITAS EST ... GOD IS LOVE
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Allison O'Brien, Director
Patricia Fox, Project Rachel Ministry Coordinator
S. Elizabeth A. Geraghty
Diana Tellis, Ministry/Dept. Assistant
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Ashley Foster, Media Specialist
Danielle Santevecchi
, Respect Life Intern
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CONTACT US
RESPECT LIFE OFFICE
50 North Park Ave.
F: (516) 536-3473
Rockville Ctr., NY 11570
P: (516) 678-5800
Exts.626 & 381
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED MISSION TO SERVE LIFE!
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