July 2012
Issue N0. 18

Greetings and Happy 4th of July!

 

 For we must all "practice the truth in love, and so grow up in all things in Him who is head, Christ. For from Him the whole body, being closely joined and knit together through every joint of the system, according to the functioning in due measure of each single part, derives its increase to the building up of itself in love".

                             DOGMATIC CONSTITUTION ON THE CHURCH 
                                                            LUMEN GENTIUM

 

           The fourteen days from June 21-the vigil of the Feasts of St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More-to July 4, - Independence Day, are dedicated to this "fortnight for freedom," a great hymn of prayer for our country. Our liturgical calendar celebrates a series of great martyrs who remained faithful in the face of persecution by political power-St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More, St. John the Baptist, SS. Peter and Paul, and the First Martyrs of the Church of Rome. Culminating on Independence Day, this special period of prayer, study, catechesis, and public action will emphasize both our Christian and American Heritages of Liberty Greetings. Please see 

Bishop Murphy's Homily from Fortnight for Freedom Solemn Vespers June 22 and on Wednesday, 7/4 Independence Day at St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre, Bishop-elect Brennan will be the Celebrant at the 12:10 pm Mass.

 

2011-2012 Legislative Agenda Life Issues Overview

 

 

 The "Reproductive Health Act" (S.2844/A.6112) did not come to the floor for a vote in either house. 

 

The bill to allow "behind-the-counter" access to emergency contraception for minors of any age (A.85/S.892) did not receive a floor vote in either house.

 

  A new bill was introduced in the Assembly (A.10788) to expand the so-called "clinic access law," which infringes on the rights of those who witness outside abortion clinics. Further, it creates a new civil cause of action for persons who feel they were "interfered with" on the way into or out of the clinic. Currently, the bill has not progressed.

 

  Both houses of the legislature passed a bill to encourage organ donations, A.10039-B/S.7103-A, known as "Lauren's Law. This bill, likely to become law with the Governor's signature, says that a person must check either "yes" or "skip this question," when answering the question, but they cannot be denied a license for failing to check a box.

 

  Also passed by both houses were bills to protect minors - one to require parental consent for body piercing on children under 18 (S.7446/A.10095) and another to ban tanning salons for those under 17 and still require parental permission for those under 18 (A.1074-B/S.2917-A).  It is expected the Governor will sign these into law. Lastly, the assisted suicide bill (A.9360) was officially withdrawn in May, so it no longer exists. For questions, please contact us at drvc.org/respectlife 

 

 

 

 

Bishops Renew Plea to Congress and Administration to Repair Affordable Care Act
   

The Supreme Court decision does not address fundamental flaws in the law. Legislation is still needed to fix conscience, abortion funding, and immigration problems.

 

WASHINGTON- The United States Supreme Court issued a decision upholding as a tax, the provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that requires individuals to purchase a health plan-the so-called "individual mandate." (Full Story) 

In the Spotlight
Life Issues Forum: A New Birth of Freedom

A New Birth of Freedom

By Mary McClusky June 22, 2012

Recent efforts of the Catholic Church have been focused on defending against an attempt by the Department of Health and Human Services to force religious institutions to facilitate and pay for products contrary to their moral teaching. (More)

(Art�culo en Espa�ol)

Long Island teens with Down Syndrome voted prom King, and Queen

 

When Meghan Latini was born with Down syndrome, mom Marianne hoped Meghan's peers would include her in their world - but she never imagined they would one day vote Meghan Huntington High School prom queen. Meghan and her boyfriend, fellow senior Brendan Higgins, who also has Down syndrome, won queen and king by a landslide: The members of the senior class of 2012 crowned the couple royalty...

Life Matters Persons With Disabilities 

Obispos Renuevan Llamado Al Congreso y La Administraci�n Para Enmendar El Acta De Cuidado De Salud Asequible
 
June 28, 2012
Decisi�n de la Corte Suprema no trata fallas fundamentales en la ley Legislaci�n aun necesita enmendar problemas de conciencia, abortos, e inmigraci�n.  

WASHINGTON-Hoy la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos emiti� una decisi�n que ratifica como un impuesto una cl�usula del Acta de Cuidado de Salud Asequible (ACA) que exige a los individuos la compra de un plan de salud conocido como el "mandato individual."  (Mas)

 
Word of Life/Palabra de Vida    ENGLISH                                      ESPA�OL 

Liturgical Prayers for Life  - Including a 

Prayer for a Mother Before Childbirth and

Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary for an Expectant Mother

"Blessing for a Child in the womb"  to buy (click here)

Please include these in your Sunday Bulletin.

Respect Life Office

www.drvc.org/respectlife

(516) 678-5800 Ext 626 & 381

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