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 Lenten Season Beginning Anew! "I desire mercy, and not sacrifice" (Mt 9:13).
The works of mercy on the road of the Jubilee" - Pope Francis's Lenten message for 2016
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The Diocese of Rockville Centre recently held an educational conference on Opposition to Assisted Suicide designed to educate diocesan leadership on the moral, medical, legal and legislative dangers of physician-assisted suicide. Newly proposed legislation on assisted suicide has been introduced in the New York State Legislature. This two-part Telecare special includes highlights from the conference.
For more information on the Opposition to Assisted Suicide visit our website.
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LIFE ISSUES FORUM
The True Face of Assisted Suicide
By Richard M. Doerflinger
Since California legalized assisted suicide last year for people diagnosed as terminally ill, the former Hemlock Society -- now a multi-million-dollar operation called "Compassion & Choices" or C&C -- has stepped up efforts to pass similar laws in other states. At the center of its campaign is the late Brittany Maynard, an attractive 30-year-old cancer patient who moved to Oregon to obtain a lethal drug overdose prescribed by a physician. Her husband is now a paid spokesperson for C&C.
Recently the state of Oregon released its 2015 figures on assisted suicide deaths, indicating how C&C's portrayal compares to the reality. State-sanctioned suicides in Oregon keep rising. There were 105 deaths in 2014 (44% higher than the previous year) and 132 in 2015 (another 26% higher). In each of these years, exactly one patient was under 35 years old (that must have been Ms. Maynard herself in 2014).
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Bereavement Conference 2016 Experiencing Merciful Love in Times of Pain
For the Bereaved and those Ministering to Them
Saturday, April 23, 2016
8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Kellenberg Memorial High School
Uniondale, NY 11553
Workshops will include topics on
Finding Forgiveness in Time of Grief | Finding Comfort in Scripture | Management of Perinatal Loss Anticipatory Grief | Bereavement Group Facilitation Dealing with Loss Due to Suicide | and more
For questions or more information contactDeacon Darrell Buono - Associate Director of Marriage & Family Ministry |
SAVE THE DATE! The Culture Project is Coming to the Diocese
The missionaries are available to present inspiring talks on Human Dignity and Chastity to programs and schools in the Diocese of Rockville Centre.
For 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 and pray in community, receive formation and are sent out on mission nationally and internationally, giving presentations to youth about dignity and sexual integrity.
We are anticipating the Culture project will provide Parent Sessions this year along with their presentations on human dignity and sexual integrity for Students and Catechistis.
When: October 1 - October 15, 2016 more information to follow.
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Respect Life Youth Contest Awards Ceremony
Date:Wednesday, March 16, 2016 | 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm
Place: Saint John the Baptist Diocesan High School 1170 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795 (map)
The Respect Life Office annual contest seeks to provide students the opportunity to reflect upon respect for life as a vital foundational part of the faith. We hope that all participants use this annual event as a springboard to discuss and explore further their individual talents and communicate the message of our ministry on the sanctity and dignity of all human life. Please come and join us as we recognize the talents and efforts of our youth.
For more information contact the Respect Life Office or visit our website. |
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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, March 19, 2016
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Saturday, May 28, 2016
Saturday, June 18, 2016
(Long Island)
Saturday, June 25, 2016
Saturday, October 29, 2016
(Long Island)
Entering Canaan
DAY OF PRAYER & HEALING
for Men
TBA
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For more information or to register contact
Sisters of Life
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Theresa Bonopartis
877.586.4621 (toll free)
Entering Canaan
DAY OF PRAYER & HEALING for Men
Contact Lumina
877.586.4621 (toll free)
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Project Rachel Hope After Abortion
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. |
Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy
Merciful Like the Father - December 8, 2015 - November 20, 2016
As we continue into this Year of Mercy, let us show to others the mercy that God has shown on us so that our actions can authentically reflect God's mercy. Below are a few different ways that you can live out that mercy every day!
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Suggested New Year Spring Reading From The Respect Life Office
As we await the spring season, pick up a great book with our recommended list for spring reading. View List
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Fourth Sunday of Lent -
I will get up and go to my Father and shall say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. LK 15:18
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Palm Sunday - The crowds going ahead of Him, and those who followed, were shouting,"Hosanna to the Son of David. Matthew 29.19
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Holy Thursday - I give you a new commandment, says the Lord: love one another as I have loved you. JN 13:34
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Fifth Sunday of Lent -
Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart; for I am gracious and merciful. JL 2:12-13
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Good Friday - For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit. 1 Peter 3:18
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Resurrection of the Lord
Easter Sunday - He is not here, but He has risen. Luke 24:6
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WORD OF LIFE | PALABRA DE VIDA
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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
S. Elizabeth A. Geraghty, CSJ Project Rachel Ministry Coordinator
Diana Tellis, Ministry/Dept. Assistant
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Ashley Foster, Media Specialist
Lea Green, Respect Life Office Intern
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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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