" ...we are people of life because God in His unconditional love, has given us the Gospel of Life...and we are called to act accordingly...Pope John Paul II"

Blessing for Child in the Womb

Bishops Approve Blessing for Child in the Womb
BALTIMORE —The U.S. bishops approved the Order for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb for use in the dioceses of the United States with a 223-1 vote November 11, at their General Assembly in Baltimore. The bishops also approved a Spanish version of the blessing with a 224-0 vote.

The Blessing of a Child in the Womb, Within Mass and Outside Mass, in English and in Spanish, was prepared to support parents awaiting the birth of their child, to encourage in the parish prayers for and recognition of the gift of the child in the womb and to foster respect for human life within society. Upon approval by the USCCB and the Holy See, it will be incorporated in future editions of the Book of Blessings.

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LIFE CHOICES

Lifechoices, a not for profit organization devoted to helping pregnant women face Life's question, if you wish, you can visit their website at www.lifechoicesmedical.org or call them at 732-742-8005.

Life Choices Mobile Women's Health Center

 "The staff in the Women's Health Center treated me with respect.  I felt so comfortable with them - from a patient"

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SEVERAL SOURCES SHELTER

An organization in Ramsey NJ, started in 1981 when the founder Kathy DiFiore took into her own home the first pregnant teenager.  Since then, it has defined its Mission to save babies lives and shelter young mothers, while providing education and ongoing  compassionate support services. They further educate young people to make healthy life choices. They also shelter women who are homeless, sick and elderly and help them to restore their dignity.  

Several Sources is a 501-C3 Charity.

If you would like to help them, or want to avail of their services you can reach them via:

http://severalsources.com/

P.O. Box 157
Ramsey, NJ 07446
Phone: 201-825-7277
Email:mail@severalsources.net

Several Sources Founder, Kathy DiFiore, enjoys
time with some of the "saved" babies who have
lived at the Several Sources Shelters.

THE FREEDOM OF CHOICE ACT

Materials aimed at defeating THE FREEDOM OF CHOICE ACT – are available at the doors of the church.  Please distribute them among your relatives, friends, neighbors and co-workers.  FOCA must not be made the law.  It will spend our money on ABORTIONS.  No human being with a good conscience can justify having anything to do with killing anyone.  Even if people are not Catholic their support can be helpful in our efforts to stop FOCA from being passed.  Encourage every one you know to fill out a card that will be sent to each of our elected representatives.  Thank you for any time and effort you put into this very important effort.  -  Fr. Dennis

With the 35th anniversary of the infamous Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision occurring this month, here are some thoughts to ponder: 

"All rights presuppose the right to life. If the right to life is not defended, the defense of all other rights is useless.   It becomes a lie, because it would mean that the defense to the right to work, to society, etc. applies only to some, and not to all." 

Bishop Elio Sgreccia, Vice-President of the Pontifical Academy for Life, Vatican City

"The Holy Father speaks of the protection of life as the fundamental realization and respect for human rights. Without that realization, without that respect for the right to life, no other discussion of human rights can continue; it must be based upon the foundation of human dignity and the right to life."

Cardinal Renato Martino, President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, Vatican City

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The 2008-09 Respect Life Program is now available. 

This year’s theme – “Hope and Trust in Life!” – comes from Pope Benedict’s  homily from last December in which he described a lack of hope and trust in life as “the obscure evil of modern Western society.”  The theme complements key messages of the Holy Father during his historic visit to the United States in April.  Downloadable copies of Respect Life materials from 1996 onward are posted in English and Spanish on the Secretariat’s website at www.usccb.org/prolife/programs/rlp.