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Greetings,
The Respect Life Office wishes you a peace and joy filled New Year.
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Join us on January 27, 2017 as we come together to support Life.
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Pre-Diocesan Gathering:
Friday, January 27, 2017
at 11:15 am
(West side of the Washington Monument and
the March will start at 15th Street NW and
continue on Constitution Avenue.)
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Post Prayer Service and Blessing:
Continuously, at 15 minute intervals
From: 2:00 pm -4:00 pm
Sr. JOSEPH'S ON CAPITOL HILL 313 2nd Street NE, Washington, D.C. 20002 Phone: (202) 547-1223
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For more information or to download registration forms visit ou
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If any parish has any March for Life activities please contact the
Respect Life Office.
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9 Days For Life: Prayer, Penance, And Pilgrimage
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On January 22 our nation will mark the 44th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that made abortion legal throughout the U.S.
Since that tragic decision, more than 56 million children's lives have been lost to abortion, and many suffer that loss - often in silence.
Join thousands of Catholics across the country in prayer for a Culture of Life from Saturday, January 21, 2017 - Sunday, January 29, 2017.
4 Ways to Join
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January 8, 2017
The Epiphany of the Lord
Gospel taken from the USCCB Daily Readings
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The Worship Of The Wise Men
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When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea,
in the days of King Herod,
behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, "Where is the newborn king of the Jews?
We saw his star at its rising
and have come to do him homage."
When King Herod heard this,
he was greatly troubled,
and all Jerusalem with him. Assembling all the chief priests and the scribes of the people, He inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it has been written through the prophet:
And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; since from you shall come a ruler, who is to shepherd my people Israel."
Then Herod called the magi secretly and ascertained from them the time of the star's appearance. He sent them to Bethlehem and said,
"Go and search diligently for the child. When you have found him, bring me word, that I too may go and do him homage." After their audience with the king they set out. And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was.
They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house
they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed for their country by another way.
MT 2:1-12
View Gospel:
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/010817.cfm
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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 forever and ever.
Amen
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Una Oración Por La Vida
Padre y creador de todo,
que adornan toda la creación
con el esplendor y la belleza,
y la moda vidas humanas
en su imagen y semejanza.
Despierta en cada corazón
reverencia por la obra de tus manos,
y renuevas entre tu gente
una buena disposición para nutrir y sostener
tu precioso regalo de vida.
Te lo pedimos por nuestro Señor
Jesucristo, tu Hijo,
que vive y reina contigo en
la unidad del Espíritu Santo,
Dios por los siglos de los siglos.
Amén
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Copyright © 2001, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. All rights reserved. Image: Detail, Madonna and Child by Giotto (c. 1266-1337). National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Used with permission. USCCB Publishing. To order Pub No. 5-486, call 800-235-8722.
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January 9, 2017
The Baptism of the Lord
Gospel taken from the USCCB Daily Readings
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Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan
to be baptized by him.
John tried to prevent him, saying,
"I need to be baptized by you,
and yet you are coming to me?"
Jesus said to him in reply,
"Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us
to fulfill all righteousness."
Then he allowed him.
After Jesus was baptized,
he came up from the water and behold,
the heavens were opened for him,
and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove
and coming upon him.
And a voice came from the heavens, saying,
"This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."
MT 3:13-17
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Pope Francis Names Diocese Of Allentown Bishop John O. Barres As Fifth Bishop Of Diocese Of Rockville Centre
Pope Francis today appointed Most Reverend John O. Barres, S.T.D., J.C.L., D.D., 56, to serve as the fifth Bishop of Rockville Centre. Until today, he was serving as Bishop of the Diocese of Allentown, PA. He succeeds Bishop William Murphy, 76, who has led the Diocese of Rockville Centre since 2001.
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RESPECT LIFE PROGRAM ARTICLE
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The Holy Family _James Collinson painting 1878
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Good News Of A Great Joy
As we celebrate the birth of our Lord, the introduction from Pope Saint John Paul II's encyclical Evangelium Vitae
provides a rich source of reflection on God's love for human life, which He created in His image and likeness:
"At the dawn of salvation, it is the birth of a child which is proclaimed as joyful news: 'I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people; for to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord' (Lk. 2:10-11). The source of this 'great joy' is the birth of the Savior; but Christmas also reveals the full meaning of every human birth, and the joy which accompanies the birth of the Messiah is thus seen to be the foundation and fulfillment of joy at every child born into the world (cf. Jn. 16:21)."
It is amazing to contemplate that the eternal Son of God became man and experienced every stage and aspect of the human condition, except sin. He was conceived in the Virgin Mary and took the form of a human being, beginning life like every human being-as a single-celled embryo.
According to Scripture, after the Incarnation of our Lord, Mary went in haste to visit her cousin Elizabeth, who was six months pregnant with John the Baptist. Given that it would have taken two to three days for Mary to reach Elizabeth, it's possible that Jesus had not yet implanted in Mary's womb (implantation occurs 5-7 days after conception) when His presence caused John to stir in Elizabeth's womb: "For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy." (Luke 1:44).
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The Washington, DC, City Council and the voters of Colorado both recently acted to legalize doctor-prescribed suicide. Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, chair of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities, called for increased efforts to fight against assisted suicide, saying it must be "opposed with renewed vigor."
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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. In some schools a crib was bought with monetary gifts and the children filled a crib with gifts for expectant Mothers.
This is done by encouraging people to "spiritually adopt" an unborn baby, and to follow their baby along the path to being born.
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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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Respect Life Parish Ministry Educational Overview Training
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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Educación en línea construyendo una cultura de vida, Educación y Formación General Para el Ministerio Parroquial de
Respeto a la Vida
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 empeza su entrenamiento y obtenga conocimiento profundo sobre asuntos del respeto a la vida y otros asuntos.
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Suggested New Year Reading
From The Respect Life Office
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Bring in the new year with a
great book from our
recommended reading list.
View List
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Gianna of Long Island
Center for 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. While we are successfully able to address male infertility as well, we are uniquely qualified to care for women of all ages and at all stages of life.
Named after
St. Gianna Beretta Molla, the Gianna of Long Island Center for Women's Health & Fertility is pleased to feature two unique women's health services-the
Creighton Model FertilityCare™ System and NaProTECHNOLOGY™, both of which allow us to provide women with a natural, restorative, scientifically-based approach to improving health and respecting fertility.
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CHS's Gianna Center and Pregnancy Support Website
Catholic Health Services (CHS) now offers a dedicated, interactive website section for the Gianna Center and its pregnancy support services. The Gianna Center based at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center offers highly specialized restorative reproductive medicine in accordance with Catholic teaching, under the medical direction of Paul Carpentier, MD, CFCMC. Also, assistance is available for anyone with unexpected or crisis pregnancy through a one-call outreach program connecting to community resources.
The confidential, dedicated telephone number for this program is
1 (855) 301-4CHS
, supported by the availability of multilingual interpretive services. Anyone of any faith may call or refer to this support line, including representatives of parishes, colleges and crisis pregnancy centers, to facilitate safe, nonjudgmental companioning for women and couples in a crisis pregnancy. To speak to someone about pregnancy options immediately between 7:00 pm and 7:30 am Monday to Friday or on the weekend, please call
1 (800) 712-HELP (4357).
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Do you know someone who is suffering abortion loss, their is hope and healing after abortion.
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Project Rachel Hope After Abortion
I would now like to say a special word to women who have had an abortion... do not give in to discouragement and do not lose hope...the Father of mercies is ready to give you His forgiveness and His peace in the Sacrament of Reconciliation." (Evangelium Vitae no. 99, John Paul II)
Project Rachel
Hope After Abortion website or call the Respect Life Office's confidential hotline:
1-888-456-HOPE (se habla espanol) to begin healing after abortion loss.
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Entering Canaan Day of Prayer and Healing for Women
Prayer and Healing Retreats, help those suffering the effects of abortion. We offer a safe place, a way out of the pain, in a non-judgmental atmosphere. All retreats are
led by the Sisters of Life and women who have experienced both the suffering of abortion and the joy of healing in Christ.
For more information visit our website
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Entering Canaan
DAYS OF PRAYER & HEALING
for women
Saturday, January 14, 2017
(Manhattan)
Saturday, February 4, 2017
(in Spanish)
Sunday, March 5, 2017
(Eastern Long Island Location)
Saturday, March 18, 2017
Saturday, April 8, 2017
Saturday, May 20, 2017
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For more information or to register contact
Sisters of Life
or
Theresa Bonopartis
877.586.4621 (toll free)
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The Day of Prayer and Healing for Women
is an opportunity to experience the loving
mercy of God in a safe and sacred space.
Sunday, March 5, 2017 Eastern Long Island Location
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Entering Canaan
DAY OF PRAYER & HEALING
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UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR
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Happy New Year!
So whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come.
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Memorial of Saint Agnes
Open our hearts, O Lord,
to listen to the words of your Son. ACTS 16:14B
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The Epiphany of the Lord
We saw his star at its rising
and have come to do him homage.
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Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death
and brought life to light through the Gospel. 2 TM 1:10
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The Baptism of the Lord
The heavens were opened and the voice of the Father thundered:This is my beloved Son, listen to him. MK 9:7
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Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul, Apostle
Jesus appeared to the Eleven and said to them:
"Go into the whole world
and proclaim the Gospel to every creature. MK 16:15
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9 Days For Life Begins: Prayer, Penance, And Pilgrimage
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Training Of Volunteers In The Ministry To The Sick |
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9 Days For Life Ends
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FURTHER MARCH FOR LIFE EVENTS
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NATIONAL PRAYER VIGIL FOR LIFE
COME PRAY WITH US!!!!!
The National Prayer Vigil for Life will be held from Thursday afternoon, January 26, through Friday morning, January 27, 2016 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC.
(map)
Thursday, January 26, 2017
The Opening Mass begins
Thursday, January 26 at 5:30 p.m.
National Rosary for Life - Crypt Church
8:30 - 9:30 pm
Most Reverend David A. Zubik, Bishop of Pittsburgh
Night Prayer (Byzantine Rite) - Crypt Church
10:00 - 11:00 pm
Celebrant: Most Reverend Kurt R. Burnette, JCL, DD,
Bishop of the Byzantine Eparchy of Passaic, NJ
Holy Hours for Life - Crypt Churc
11:00 pm
Led by seminarians from across the country
Friday, January 27, 2017
Holy Hours for Life - Crypt Church
12:00 am - 6:00 am
Morning Prayer, Benediction, Reposition - Crypt Church
6:30 am
Closing Mass - Great Upper Church
7:30 am
Principal Celebrant & Homilist: Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond,
Archbishop of New Orleans
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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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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
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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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