Dear Friends for Life,
Thank you to all who supported the March for Life 2020 – whether through your pilgrimage to Washington, D.C., Holy Hours, prayers for the safety of Marchers, defraying of bus costs or provision of snacks, and all other forms by which our Diocesan Marchers were uplifted in the pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. on Friday, January 24, 2020! This day was a great success for our Diocese – a demonstration of our genuine love of Life, our dedication to building a Culture of Life, and our sense of real community in cooperating with each other to give glory to God and the Gift of Life. .
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“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” (Col. 3:17)
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40 Days for Life is an internationally coordinated 40-day campaign that aims to end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach.
Upcoming 40 Days for Life Campaign
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The 47th Annual March for Life was a great success!
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The 47th Annual March for Life was a great success! Our Diocese had a wonderful representation this year. Our Parishes that sent buses had a significant increase of people in attendance. All of our Schools in the Diocese sent at least 1 bus (some had 2 buses) of students.
It was a wonderful Witness to Life and the Sacredness of Every Human Person! Many new people that came said they were coming back next year and were going to bring a friend. God was truly present as those participating in the March stated, “The sacrifice of the pilgrimage was encountered with much joy and enthusiasm to continue this fight against abortion, and to defend, cherish and protect all human life from conception to natural death.”
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CFN Live - March for Life January 28, 2020
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Our guests discuss the dignity of human life and their participation in the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C.
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March for Life 2020 Reflections
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Worthy of Living a Life
March for Life Experience
A Reflection by Shyna Quadras
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The March for Life 2020 was one of the most eye-opening and incredible things I have ever experienced. I was blessed with the opportunity to go to the March with the Diocese of Rockville Centre and fellow students from Long Island college campus ministries this year. This was my first time going and it could not have been any better than it was. It was amazing to see thousands of people, ranging from all different ages, peacefully stand up for the right to life. I was so happy to march for something so close to my heart.
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A reflection on
March for Life 2020
by Theresa McGiff
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As a freshman in college at Stony Brook, I have quickly come to realize that not everyone values life the way they ought to. It is an opinion that is not widely spoken about on a college campus, especially one in New York. Being “pro-life” is not something I am ashamed of in fact it is something that I believe to be intrinsically correct, yet opportunities do not often arise to share these beliefs with others, especially when it is clear that pro-life ideals would not be widely accepted on a public university campus.
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Life is Precious
A Reflection by Isabella, age 15
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The March for Life, I think just the name speaks for itself truly. Not only is it a March for unborn babies, it is a witness in defense for all human beings from conception to their natural death. We marched for the unborn, the ill, the elderly, men, women, all human persons. It is a march for all human life around this Earth. This year was my first year attending the March, and at that moment I was speechless.
To see thousands of people all with the same values, to save all life, in one place at the same time was truly a blessed experience. As the young people of my generation are the upcoming adults of this world, I believe that me attending this March was a perfect start to getting ready for adulthood.
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The Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe Visits Long Island and NYC
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Check on our
website for updates on additional events and dates
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Prayer to St Valentine
O glorious advocate and protector,
St Valentine,
look with pity upon our wants,
hear our requests,
attend to our prayers,
relieve by your intercession the miseries
under which we labour,
and obtain for us the divine blessing,
that we may be found worthy to join you
in praising the Almighty for all
eternity: through the merits of
Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.
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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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Both the New York State Senate and Assembly have referred their “Medical Aid in Dying Act” bills to their respective Health Committees. These are bills to legalize Assisted Suicide in New York. When New Jersey passed its Assisted Suicide law in 2019, our governor promised that he would make it a priority to get assisted suicide legal for New Yorkers, too. Assisted Suicide is not health care. It is not dignified. It is not compassionate. The Office of Human Life, Family and Bioethics is working on a postcard campaign to oppose assisted suicide in New York State. Also, this will include an ongoing educational effort to expose the real dangers behind these bills.
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Please watch the video of Maggie Karner whose personal story of facing terminal illness illustrates genuine dignity and courage.
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POST-ABORTION MINISTRY
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.
For more information, visit the Project Rachel Hope
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Next Opportunity for Prayer and Healing
Day of Prayer and Healing for Women
Saturday, March 7, 2020
All reservations and information will remain confidential.
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The St. Frances Cabrini Pro Life Ministry Invites
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The Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be present during the talk with veneration.
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All Teens Ages 13 and up
to a Special Presentation on
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20 Way for Young Men to Become REAL Men and 20 Ways for Young Women to Claim the Dignity They Deserve
DATE: Sunday, March 22, 2020
TIME: 11:30 a.m.
PLACE: St. Frances Cabrini Church 134 Middle Country Rd. Coram, NY 11727 in the Parish Center
(located behind the church)
Attendance will equal one service hour.
A non-perishable food item is requested for the food pantry.
Please RSVP by March 20, 2020 (631)487-7261
Light Refreshments will be served
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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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The Gianna Center of Long Island for Women’s Health & Fertility offers an exciting approach to women’s health care. For more information: 1 (855) 301-4CHS or visit
chsli.org/pregnancy-support-services
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Gabriel's Courage
Catholic Health Services
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Support, information & encouragement for carrying your baby to term with an adverse prenatal diagnosis. There are few things more frightening in life than finding out your baby may not be healthy. The fear of the unknown and the pressure to terminate can be intense. You are not alone.
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Perinatal Mood Disorders
Catholic Health Services
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Supporting mothers who are coping with depression or anxiety during pregnancy or after the birth of her birth. Perinatal mood and anxiety disorder is the leading medical complication related to childbearing.
For more information contact
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Lisa A. Honkanen
, M.D. – Director
Donna Crean
– Assistant Director/Program Coordinator
Patricia Fox
– Project Rachel Coordinator
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50 North Park Ave. Rockville Ctr., NY 11570
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Additional Informational Websites
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED MISSION TO SERVE LIFE!
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