Respect Life Ministry  

Respect Life Ministry:  works to instill respect for human life at all stages, from conception until natural death, and to bring about a conversion of heart and mind for all to be open to God's special gift of life. The ministry works to educate the parish in all ways to nurture and protect life.

Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/respectlifestvdp/
Parish Site:  https://svdpparish.org/respect-lifepro-life
Ministry Lead: Catherine George, cgeorge@techbygeorge.com, 512-695-6559
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Respect Life Ministry Meetings

No meetings in November and December. Enjoy the holidays with your loved ones and we will see you in January!

We will be hosting a prayer vigil December 8, 2019 for the 30th Annual National Night of Prayer for Life.  Please see the Facebook page or contact Catherine George to RSVP if possible. We want to ensure that each hour is attended and covered in prayer. Thank you.



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 Texas Rally for Life 2020

 The Texas Rally for Life is one of the most important ProLife events in Austin and you don't want to miss it! People come from all over the state to attend this huge and uplifting rally!
If you plan on going and would like to meet up with friends to walk with just RSVP HERE, and meet on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 14th & San Jacinto before 1 pm. You can find more information at Texas Alliance for Life, our Facebook page, Signup Genius or by emailing Catherine George.

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Diocese of Austin: Masses for Life 

The Mass for Life begins at 8 a.m. on the First Saturday of each month at
San José Parish at 2435 Oak Crest Ave., Austin, TX 78704 
After Mass, prayer can be continued in the Adoration Chapel at San José Parish
or "out on the sidewalk" in front of an abortion facility. For more information on this go to the Diocese webpage.

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Post-Abortion Healing       

If you or someone you know is suffering after abortion, 
confidential non-judgmental help is available:
Call Project Rachel's national toll-free number: 888-456-HOPE(-4673)
or visit HopeAfterAbortion.org.
Para Espanol, Spanish-speakers may visit EsperanzaPosaborto.org

You can also visit the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops site about Post-Abortion Healing. 

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Ministry Lead:
Catherine George
cgeorge@techbygeorge.com
512-695-6559

Catherine is also a Day Captain and Sidewalk Advocate for the Central Texas Coalition for Life. If you are interested in learning more about praying "on the sidewalk" in front of local abortion clinics, participating in the next 40 Days for Life Campaign, or receiving training to be a sidewalk counselor please contact:
 catherine@centraltexascoalition.com