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Respect Life
The mission of the Respect Life Office is to enunciate and promote the principle that human life, at all stages from conception to natural death, is a gift from God, worthy of respect and protection.
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Bishop Barres’ Lenten Letter 2019
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Dear Friends:
As we begin our prayer, fasting and almsgiving for the needs of the poor and the suffering of the world in this Lenten season 2019, we recommit ourselves to repentance, conversion and holiness individually and as a Church.
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Message Of His Holiness Pope Francis
For Lent 2019
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Dear Brothers and Sisters
Each year, through Mother Church, God “gives us this joyful season when we prepare to celebrate the paschal mystery with mind and heart renewed… as we recall the great events that gave us new life in Christ” (Preface of Lent I). We can thus journey from Easter to Easter towards the fulfilment of the salvation we have already received as a result of Christ’s paschal mystery – “for in hope we were saved” (Rom 8:24).
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The 2019 Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday, March 6, for Latin-rite Catholics with Easter Sunday on April 21.
During Lent, we are asked to devote ourselves to seeking the Lord in prayer and reading Scripture, to service by
giving alms, and to sacrifice self-control through
fasting
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We celebrate the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary, on March 19th. This occasion is an opportunity to highlight the gift of adoption by seeking the intercession of St. Joseph for the many people whose lives are touched by adoption. Resources are available to assist you with inviting others to join in prayer leading up to the solemnity, March 10-18, 2019.
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St. Gianna Feast Day Mass
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April 27, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre
Most Reverend John O. Barres
Bishop of Rockville Centre, presiding
Part of the liturgy will include a blessing in thanksgiving for those celebrating the gift of a child, those planning now or in the future for a child and those who are expecting a child.
RSVP by April 19, 2019
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March 19, 2019
Solemnity of Saint Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Jacob was the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary.
Of her was born Jesus who is called the Christ.
Now this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the Holy Spirit.
Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly.
Such was his intention when, behold,
the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David,
do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home.
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March 25 2019
Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
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The angel Gabriel was sent from God
to a town of Galilee called Nazareth,
to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin's name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, "Hail, full of grace!
The Lord is with you." But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be.
Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son,
and you shall name him Jesus.
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ADVOCACY & PUBLIC POLICY
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Information on Abortion Expansion Legislation (Reproductive Health Act)
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Bishop John Barres on the Abortion Expansion Act
13 Feb 2019
In this special video Bishop Barres encourages us to contact our local legislators, elected officials, and continue to pray for a conversion of minds and hearts among the citizens of our State and our elected officials.
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Letter from Bishop Barres on the Abortion Expansion Legislation (Reproductive Health Act)
The Bishop’s letter encourages us to contact our local legislators and elected officials.
At the very heart of our beliefs about who we are and why we exist, is a message of love. God creates us out of love. Out of love, He redeems us by the sacrifice of his Son, Jesus. He calls us to an eternal destiny with Him because He loves each sacred human life, created in His image.
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Sign the Petition to Repeal the Abortion Law
Express your firm opposition to New York's new abortion law by the signing the petition to Governor Andrew Cuomo. Urge him and the legislature to repeal the radical new law in its entirety.
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Legislative Roll Call on Abortion Expansion Legislation (Reproductive Health Act)
See how your legislator voted, and send a message to your elected officials about their vote.
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Abortion Expansion Legislation (Reproductive Health Act) Analysis of the Bill
View a a full analysis of the Abortion Expansion Legislation
(Reproductive Health Act)
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Ways for You to Get Involved
Consider how you can give a greater witness to the truth that we are all created in God’s image.
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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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- New: Urge Congress to Stop Infanticide - Please urge your representative to co-sponsor the House version of the bill (H.R. 962) and sign the discharge petition when it becomes available in April.
- New: US Senate Fails to Pass the Born Alive Legislation - On February 25, the US Senate failed to pass the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. In spite of the shocking result, we must not become discouraged. Please take a minute to write to your senators to express appreciation for their support of Born Alive, or disappointment and disapproval if they voted against it.
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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.
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)
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Healing after Abortion
Day of Prayer and Healing for Women
Saturday, April 6, 2019
Please register by Monday, April 1, 2019.
All reservations and information will remain confidential.
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Diocesan Pregnancy Support
If you or someone you know of is pregnant, and in need of support, Catholic Charities and Catholic Health Services, can provide assistance.
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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.
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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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.
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Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Mother’s Circle of Hope Support Group
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Coping With Depression or Anxiety During Pregnancy or After the Birth of Your Baby? Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center is proud to offer to the local community a support group.
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Become a CREIGHTON MODEL FertilityCare™ PRACTITIONER
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The CREIGHTON MODEL Fertility
Care
System works cooperatively with a woman’s cycle to monitor normal and naturally occurring biological markers that identify the fertile and infertile days in her cycle.
The
FertilityCare
Practitioner Program prepares students to teach the Creighton Model
FertilityCare
System.
EDUCATION PHASE I
Cost $100.00 per night
(3 meals provided)
March 13 – March 20, 2019
Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, 440 W Neck Rd, Huntington, NY 11743
For more information contact:
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We are happy to announce the winners of the
2018-19 Respect Life Contest.
On March 18, 2019 At 11:00 a.m.
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If today you hear his voice,
harden not your hearts.
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10th
First Sunday of Lent
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One does not live on bread alone,
but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.
MT 4:4B
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This program prepares students to teach the CREIGHTON MODEL FertilityCare System.
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17th
S
econd Sunday of Lent
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From the shining cloud the Father's voice is heard: This is my beloved Son, hear him.
MT 17:5
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Respect Life Contest Winners Announcement
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We are happy to announce the winners of the 2018-19 Respect Life Contest. View the winners by going to our
website.
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19th
Solemnity of Saint Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Blessed are those who dwell in your house, O Lord; they never cease to praise you.
PS 84:5
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24th
Third Sunday of Lent
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Lord, you are truly the Savior of the world; give me living water, that I may never thirst again.
JN 4:42, 15
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25th
Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
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The Word of God became flesh and made his dwelling among us;
and we saw his glory.
JN 1:14AB
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The 2019 Bereavement Conference - Grief is a Journey with keynote speaker Kenneth J. Doka, Ph.D.
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31st
Fourth Sunday of Lent
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I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me will have the light of life.
JN 8:12
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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
Diana Tellis, Ministry/Dept. Assistant
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Ashley Foster, Media Specialist
Sr. Elizabeth A. Geraghty, Volunteer
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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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