"The more we strive to secure a common good corresponding to the real needs of our neighbours, the more effectively we love them."
CARITAS IN VERITATE
OF THE SUPREME PONTIFF
BENEDICT XVI |
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Greetings Friends,
Last month the Respect Life office in partnership with Faith Formation Children and Youth, hosted a pilot program for
Generation Life . The team of missionaries presented a talk on chastity education to five parishes, and spoke to over 1000
students, catechetical leaders, clergy and parents in our diocese last month. The response from those who participated in the talk was overwhelmingly favorable. Additionally, the team presented a talk on the dignity of the human person and the need to support and promote a "culture of life" to other leaders in the diocese. The preview offered not only outlined the mission of Generation Life, but will also give leaders an opportunity to institute this fundamental message on the understanding and value of the human person into their religious education and parish youth programs. More information on the programs in the DRVC for the upcoming 2012-2013 year will be commuicated this summer. Please join the United States of Catholic Bishops on a Prayer Campaign from June 21st to July 4th. This call to action urges laity to defend religious liberty and protect the first freedom of the Bill of Rights ;First Amendment Get informed and Take Action Now .Please also share with anyone who may be suffering from the effects of abortion the Project Rachel hotline number 1(888) 456 HOPE and view the video in the bottom of this email. If there is anyone you know who is pregnant and needs help please call 1(800) 712-HELP or go to OptionLine. Please also call the Respect Life Office 1 516 678 5800 ext.626 or 381. |
THE MOST CHERISHED OF AMERICAN FREEDOMS This is our American heritage, our most cherished freedom. If we are not free in our conscience and our practice of religion, all other freedoms are fragile. If our obligations and duties to God are impeded, or even worse, contradicted by the government, then we can no longer claim to be a land of the free. Is our most cherished freedom truly under threat? Among many current challenges, consider the recent Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate requiring almost all private health plans to cover contraception, sterilization and abortion-inducing drugs. * Bolletin Insert * Conscience Protection Resources |
 The Top 10 reasons to oppose the radical 'Reproductive Health Act' 10. It moves New York State in the opposite direction of "safe, legal and rare." 9. It would undermine maternity and prenatal care programs, which could be ruled "discriminatory" for favoring childbirth over abortion. 8. It could be used to mandate abortion coverage in all insurance plans (MORE) |
 Life Issues Forum: The Contraceptive Mandate: What Is Its Real Impact?
By Susan E. Wills
Supporters of the Health and Human Services (HHS) contraceptive mandate endlessly repeat these claims: contraception is an essential preventive healthcare benefit; cost is the chief barrier to access; and those who object to the mandate are "waging war on women." (More) |
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LA LIBERTAD RELIGIOSA
Esta es nuestra herencia Americana, nuestra más preciada libertad. Si no tenemos libertad de conciencia para practicar la religión, todas las demás libertades se vuelven frágiles. Si nuestras obligaciones y deberes para con Dios son impedidos, o peor aún, contradichos por el gobierno, entonces no podremos seguir afirmando que ésta es la tierra de la libertad. (Vea artículo) Tarjeta de Oracion |
ESSAY  Level I
by Liam Vita, St. Mary School
Respect Life, Respect Adoption
For nine months you faced sorrow, ridicule, and hatred. Some said you took the easy way out. You were called selfish. Your friends didn't talk to you and never liked at you the same way. You were shunned by your family, the ones who you thought would back up your decisions the most. While all of this was happening, you had better plans for me than anyone could imagine.
A few months ago, you met with possible adoption parents. You didn't have the resources to give me the best life so you looked for other options. There was no way you were going to abort me, so you put me up for adoption. At the adoption agency, you looked for the perfect couple that you knew I deserved. One couple stood out above the rest. They have been trying for a long time, they have a big family, and they have the ability to send me to the best schools in the best neighborhood. As you left the adoption agency, you knew you made the right decision.
The day that you both looked forward to and dreaded has arrived. Right after I was born, the nurse gave me to you for the first and last time. You held my tiny fingers and whispered into my ear all of your wishes for me. You said that this was all for me and that you could never be able to give me the life that the adoption parents could. You told me you loved me, kissed me on the forehead, and gave me to the ecstatic parents finally getting the child they always wanted.
Today, I live in a great house in a great neighborhood with great parents. I have brothers, sisters, and even a pet. I have lots of friends at school and do really well there too. There are so many opportunities for me. I feel important, protected, loved and most
of all, lucky. I have all that I deserve; I have all you wished for me.
By giving me up for adoption, you gave me the life I could never have had with you. You were not selfish or stupid. You thought of me before yourself and you were smart enough to realize that there are better things out there for me than you could have ever given me. You are my savior, giving me life, and giving it to the full. |
MOTHERS' DAY
BIRTHRIGHT BABY SHOWER
ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY CHURCH
20 CHESTNUT STREET, CENTEREACH, NEW YORK 11720 Ph: 631 585 8760
New baby supplies will be collected for women/girls and their babies aided by Long Island Birthright. Your generosity and caring will make a difference in their lives.
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Memorial Prayer Service for the Unborn
Sacred Heart Council, Knights of Columbus is having its annual Memorial Prayer Service for the Unborn on Saturday, May 5th at 10AM at Holy Sepulchre Cemeter, RT 112 entrance, Coram. All are invited to take part and join them at their Council Hall, 41 Horseblock Road, Centereach afterwards. Please pass this along, especially in bulletins. |
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DEUS CARITAS EST .... GOD IS LOVE
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
Allison O'Brien, Director
S. Elizabeth A. Geraghty, CSJ Project Rachel Ministry Coordinator
Diana Tellis, Ministry/Dept. Assistant |
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A Nigth of Praise & Worship with Chris Padgett
St. John Nepomucene, Bohemia
St. Agnes Cathedral, RVC
Mother's Day
SPECIAL NEEDS MASS, St. James, Setauket
Family Ministry Network Meeting, Babylon
St. Gianna Mass (Infertility), NYC | |
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Formation Wknd: Collaborative Skills, Huntington
REMA Renovacion Matrimonial, West Islip | |
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Annulment Info Mtg, Seaford | |
JUNE | |
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Annulment Info Mtg, Bay Shore | |
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Family Ministry Network Meeting, Manorville | |
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Diocesan Liturgy Celebrating the Gifts of Persons with Special Needs, Wantagh (tba)
Deanery Coordiantors Meeting | |
JULY | |
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Family Ministry Workshop, Wantagh | |
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Faith Foundations Course begins, Wantagh | |
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Bible on the Bluff, Riverhead. (sponsor: PFI Alumni) | |
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Summer Catechist Training begins, Muttontown | |
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Summer Catechist Training begins, Seaford
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Summer Catechist Training begins, Riverhead | |
AUGUST | |
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Faith Foundations Course begins, Medford
Respect Life Contest 2013 Material Send out | |
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Family Ministry Workshop, Hampton Bays | |
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Aspergers and PDD, Seaford | |
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Scripture on the Sound, Kings Park (Sponsor: PFI Alumni) |
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Respect Life Contest 2011 Video
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