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Greetings,
Respect Life Program 2015-16
Materials are available on our website.
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Bishop Murphy: Year of Mercy and Absolution for Sin of Abortion
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, with great love and care for us all, calls us to experience God's mercy especially during the Jubilee Year of Mercy which begins December 8, 2015. Meantime he announced yesterday another concrete demonstration of his merciful care. He grants to all priests, during the Jubilee Year, the special faculty to absolve any woman who has procured an abortion from that sin. Any woman carrying that burden may seek release from the sin with forgiveness and reconciliation simply by going to a priest, confessing her sin and receiving, in return for her sorrow, the gift of absolution, freeing her definitively through this beautiful sacrament of God's mercy, the sacrament of penance and reconciliation. Read More
Cardinal O'Malley: Welcomes Pope's Year of Mercy Plan for Post-Abortion Healing
WASHINGTON-Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap., archbishop of Boston and chairman of the
 Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), responded September 1 to Pope Francis' letter allowing all priests worldwide "to absolve of the sin of abortion those who have procured it and who, with contrite heart, seek forgiveness for it."
"Recognizing the seriousness of the sin of abortion and the implications this can have for those involved, Pope Francis is making particular outreach to women, noting that many women were under great pressure and felt that they had no choice," Cardinal O'Malley said. "For many years in the United States, including in the Archdiocese of Boston, diocesan bishops have granted their priests the faculty to absolve the sin of abortion. As part of the outreach of the Year of Mercy, the Holy Father will now grant all priests worldwide the faculty," Cardinal O'Malley said. Read more
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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.
Prayer for the Ministry of Project Rachel
Father, source of healing and forgiveness, we pray for all parents overwhelmed by grief and sorrow at the loss of their son or daughter to abortion:
You never abandon those who hope in you; so we pray that the hearts of those wounded by their abortion might be open to your Divine Mercy that they would know the grace of repentance and so experience the embrace of the Father.
We pray that Jesus, the Good Shepherd,
so rich in love and compassion, may hear the cry and see the tears of each of these mothers and fathers so He may heal their broken hearts and restore them to life.
Give these grieving mothers and fathers the consolation of believing and trusting that her child is now living in the Lord that this may soothe the terror of their soul.
We pray that the Blessed Virgin Mary,
Mother of all tenderness and our Mother,
may strengthen their faith in You.
We ask this through Christ our Lord,
who conquered sin and death,
and who lives with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
Bulletin InsertProject Rachel Prayer - Printable Prayer 8.5 x 11. Printable Prayer CardA Prayer To Our Lady Of Guadalupe (En Español)Post Abortion book-list resourceRespect Life Blog: My Thoughts Project Rachel (Español)
Book Resources
- Generation Roe: Inside the Future of the Pro-Choice Movement, by Sarah Erdreich
- Pro: Reclaiming Abortion Rights, by Katha Pollitt
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 Post-Abortion Retreats
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, October 24, 2015
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Saturday, January '16, 2016
Saturday, February 13, 2016
Saturday, February 27, 2016
(in Spanish / Español)
Saturday, March 19, 2016
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Saturday, May 28, 2016
Saturday, June 25, 2016
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For more information or to register contact
Sisters of Life
866.575.0075 (toll free)
or
Theresa Bonopartis
877.586.4621 (toll free)
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Entering Canaan
DAY OF PRAYER & HEALING
for Men
October 17, 2015
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For more information or to register contact
Lumina
877.586.4621 (toll free)
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Every Life Is Worth Living: Love 101: Back To Basics
Respect Life Program 2015 Articles
Remembering Who We Are
Like many other American children, I couldn't wait to buy The Lion King* when it was first released on video. Now, years later, there's a particular message in that movie that takes on deeper meaning as I think back on it.
I clearly remember the scene when the spirit of Mufasa tells Simba, his self-exiled son, to remember his identity. (As the deceased king's son, Simba is the rightful king.) This reminder motivates Simba to give up his life of leisure and, like the king he is, walk the more challenging road to which he is called.
Sometimes, we also need reminders of who we are and what we are made for. As baptized Christians, we are sons and daughters of our Heavenly Father. God, who isLove and who loves us beyond comprehension, wants us to live forever with Him in full and perfect love. We were created for this love, and our relationships on earth are meant to help us, and others, grow in this love.
Growing in Love Do you think of chastity as "just a bunch of rules" that prevent us from expressing affection? On the contrary, we can discover true love through the practice of chastity, "the successful integration of sexuality within the person and thus the inner unity of man in his bodily and spiritual being" (CCC no. 2337).
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The Culture project is Coming to the Diocese
Presentations are given to youth on human dignity and sexual integrity.
October 25 - 31, 2015
Religious Education Programs, High Schools, Youth Ministry, College Campuses, Parish Communities, Ministries and Catholic Schools.
The Culture Project International is an initiative of young people set out to restore culture through the experience of virtue. Members of the team enter into a program where they live, pray in community, receive formation and are sent out on missions nationally and internationally. Presentations are given to youth on human dignity and sexual integrity.
Chyva's Corner-Words to the Youth
What does chastity mean to you? Is it a loss of freedom or is it the gift of authentic love? How you define chastity is how you will see its purpose in your life. Chastity is defined by Webster's dictionary as "the state of not having sex with anyone". In comparison, the USCCB cites the Catechism of the Catholic Church definition as, "chastity means the successful integration of sexuality within the person and thus the inner unity of man in his bodily and spiritual being"[1] (no. 2337). Read More
To read our other blog posts visit our website
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Respect Life Upcoming Events
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14th Annual Youth Respect Life Contest this years theme
"Every Life is Worth Living"
The Diocesan Respect Life Office is excited to announce the 14th Annual Youth Respect Life Contest for grades 7-8 Level ONE, and grades 9-12 Level TWO. We welcome all Catholic youth in the Rockville Centre Diocese attending Catholic Elementary, High Schools or parish programs including religious education, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, youth groups, youth choirs to participate. We encourage children with special needs to also participate.
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The Respect Life Office invites all parishioners to unite in prayer and participate in this special program for life. During respect life month in support of all life join us in prayer for like. All life is sacred and deserving of respect.
The program consists of having three parishes each day - one in each vicariate - offer Eucharistic Adoration and Rosary for Life beginning on
October 1st through October 31st.
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Back to Basics Respect Life Ministry Training - Fall 2015
September's Back to Basics Training has began, however by special request the Respect Life Office will be providing an additional Back to Basics training for Respect Life month.
New Dates:
Level I - Starts October 1, 2015 Level II - Starts October 1, 2015 Winter 2015
Level I - Starts November 1, 2015
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The Culture project is Coming to the Diocese.
Presentations are given to youth on human dignity and sexual integrity.
October 25 - 31, 2015
Religious Education Programs, High Schools, Youth Ministry, College Campuses, Parish Communities, Ministries and Catholic Schools.
The Culture Project International is an initiative of young people set out to restore culture through the experience of virtue. Members of the team enter into a program where they live, pray in community, receive formation and are sent out on missions nationally and internationally. Presentations are given to youth on human dignity and sexual integrity.
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Become a CREIGHTON MODEL
Marguerite d'Youville
FertilityCare
Practitioner Program
The Creighton ModelFertilityCareSystem 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 couple uses this information to plan or avoid a pregnancy and to monitor a woman's health.
Become part of a team providing Natural Procreative Choice for:
- Achieving Pregnancy
- Avoiding Pregnancy
- Procreative Wellness
Education Phase Schedule: Education Phase I October 3-10, 2015
Education Phase II October 5 to 10, 2015
For more information or for an application please contact:
Kathy Rivet, BS, CFCP, CFCE
Education Program Director
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27th Annual Mass
For Deceased Children
Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for
of such is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 19:14
The Annual Mass for Deceased Children will be on Saturday, October 17th at 12:30 p.m. at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre. Refreshments following Mass in the Parish Centre.
All are welcome. Come early to inscribe your child's name in the "Book of Families."
WALK TO PREVENT SUICIDE
Long Island Walk
When: Sunday, October 25, 2015
Where: Jones Beach State Park
Resouces
HELP STOP ASSISTED SUICIDE
A training conference for Catholics
Saturday, November 7, 2015,
10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
St. Pius X Church Parish Hall,
23 Crumitie Road, Loudonville, NY 12211
COST: $10 per person covers materials and lunch
Learn the best medical, legal and ethical arguments against the legalization of physician-assisted suicide. Be inspired by a young father battling cancer. Be enlightened by those who care for the aged and infirm. Arm yourself with the facts about dangerous legislation.
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 Spiritual Adoption Program
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. read more |
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Word of Life Palabra de Vida
English Español
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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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CONNECT WITH US
Just another way for you get more information on Respect Life issues.
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Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Jesus said to Nicodemus:
"No one has gone up to heaven
except the one who has come down from heaven, the Son of Man.
And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert,
so must the Son of Man be lifted up,
so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life." John 3:13-16
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Bulletin Inserts - For Parish Respect Life
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Please add these to your bulletin announcements.
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Suggested Summer Reading
From The Respect Life Office
Summer has come and we are blessed with this warmth and wonderful weather. Enjoy this time by reading while your relaxing by the beach, pool or outdoors.
Check out our recommended list for
great summer reading.
View List
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OUR OFFICE
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DEUS CARITAS EST ... GOD IS LOVE
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED MISSION TO SERVE LIFE!
Allison O'Brien, Director
S. Elizabeth A. Geraghty, CSJ Project Rachel Ministry Coordinator
Diana Tellis, Ministry/Dept. Assistant
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Ashley Foster, Media Specialist
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