Consistent with Catholic social thought, this committee seeks to foster a culture that recognizes the dignity of all persons from the moment of conception until natural death, no matter their age, race, creed, gender or ability. The means by which this committee does this is through:
- Prayer—The Rosary on the first Saturday of each month following the 8:00 a.m. Mass, and participation in the 40 Days for Life during October.
- Education—Hosting speakers on scientific and ethical matters concerning the dignity of persons; the publication of short passages in the weekly bulletin to inform and/or encourage reflection on life issues; informing parishioners of pending legislation that either promotes or threatens the lives and/or dignity of persons.
- Action—Support for organizations like Birthright and St. Gerard’s Center for Life including food, clothing and bottle drives, and participation in the annual March for Life each January.
Contact Cal Anderson (651-7850) for more information.
(10/6/2009)
OCTOBER IS RESPECT LIFE MONTH
OCTOBER IS RESPECT LIFE MONTH
“Every child, at every age of development, brings us God’s smile and invites us to recognize that life is his gift, a gift to be welcomed with love and preserved with care always and at every moment.”
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
St. Mary’s joins the national and Archdiocesan campaign of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion (September 24th – November 2nd). St. Mary’s parishioners are asked to consider committing one hour at one or both of the events below. Sign-up sheets will be available at the Church entrances October 10th thru October 18th. For more information, call Cal at 651-7850 or Louise at 653-4088.
October 23rd & 24th: 24-hour Eucharistic Adoration
24 hour Eucharistic Adoration will be held at St. Mary’s with St. Bernard’s parishioners invited to participate, immediately following the 8:00 AM Mass on October 23rd until 8:00 AM, October 24th.
October 24th: 12-hour Prayer Vigil at Abortion Clinic
12 hour prayer vigil at abortion clinic Hartford GYN, 1 Main St. Hartford.