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Respect Life MinistryThe St. Vincent de Paul 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, catherine@centraltexascoalition.com, 512-695-6559
Knights of Columbus Life Director, jgeorge@techbygeorge.com, 512-496-4236Our next meeting will be Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 7:30 pm
*UPDATE: We will NOT be in-person. Due to Covid Stage 4 Guidelines being reinstated we will continue to meet on zoom. Use this link to connect or use ID: 870 6629 4787 with password: LIFE
Project Rachel RETREAT in Austin! We are now able to host a retreat! *UPDATE: October 29-31, 2021. (Instead of September) Contact the local ministry for confidential information and to register. No judgement - only mercy, for those who have already had an abortion. Whether your loss was last month or years ago, you are welcome to come for healing. . Allow Our Father to grant you this healing grace. (More information listed below).
Post-Abortion Healing
If you or someone you know is suffering after abortion,
confidential non-judgmental help is available:Local assistance can be found at the diocese website, email, or call (512) 949-2487. There is also an upcoming retreat! October 29-31, 2021. This is the first one scheduled for some time so it may fill up quickly. Call or email now for more information or to register.
Para Espanol, Spanish-speakers may visit EsperanzaPosaborto.org
Nationally, call Project Rachel's national toll-free number: 888-456-HOPE(-4673) or visit HopeAfterAbortion.org.You can also visit the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops site about Post-Abortion Healing.
#abortionhealing #hopeAfterAbortion #EsperanzaPosaborto
All year long! Did you know we pray in front of abortion facilities all year round - not just during the two 40 Days for Life campaigns? There are also sidewalk advocates there to provide helpful information and support.
To sign up to pray, you can find information online at CentralTexasCoalition.com or by calling the Coalition for Life office at (512) 296-2071, or contacting Catherine George, Day Captain at CTCL catherine@centraltexascoalition.com .
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A ONE-STOP DIRECTORY
OF LIFE-AFFIRMING RESOURCES
RELATED TO PREGNANCY, WOMEN, AND FAMILIES IN CENTRAL TEXAS.
Please share this website with women in need. It is an excellent resource for help including medical, counseling, spiritual mentoring, housing and material support.
_____________________________________________________________________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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- Life Awards Gala on Saturday, August 21 in Dana Point, CA
- Respect Life Meeting *UPDATE: ZOOM only – no in-person meeting*. St.VdP: Tuesday, August 24, 2021, 7:30 pm, Zoom (link on web & FB)
- Texas Values 4th Annual Faith, Family & Freedom Forum, September 24-25, Great Hills Baptist Church
- 40 Days for Life Campaign, September 23 - October 31, 2021.
- Texas Alliance for Life, Benefit Dinner, October 2, 2021, Hilton Austin
- JPII Life Center Annual Life is Beautiful Gala, Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Hyatt Regency Downtown. Early bird special available now until October 1st!
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- Central Texas Coalition for Life, Austin: South Site Coordinator (paid position) and Sidewalk Intern, Contact Heather Gardner at 512-296-2071.
- Pflugerville Pregnancy Center, Pflugerville: Center Coordinator, Contact Brittany Green at 512-415-9069 or brittanyg@pfprc.org
- Heart of Texas PRC, Austin & Dripping Springs: Part-time Certified Sonographers; Part-time Client Advocate (East Austin) Contact Debi Wehmeier at 512-422-2662 or debi@heartprc.org
- St. Gabriel’s Pregnancy & Parenting Program, Catholic Charities of Central Texas, Waco: Parent Advocate/case manager, apply online at Catholic Charities of Central Texas Website: https://ccctx.isolvedhire.com/jobs/292330.html
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Be Pro-Life, Be Informed:
Question of the Week: What is 40 Days for Life?
From Central Texas Coalition for Life: 40 Days for Life is an internationally coordinated 40-Day campaign that aims to end abortion through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and a peaceful all-day vigil in front of abortion businesses. The next campaign begins September 22,2021. Sign up for the local campaign at www.centraltexascoalition.com___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Ministry Lead:
Catherine George
catherine@centraltexascoalition.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 facilities, participating in the next 40 Days for Life Campaign, (every fall and spring) or receiving training to be a sidewalk counselor please contact:
Catherine@centraltexascoalition.com
#40daysforlife #centraltexascoalitionforlife