Each October the Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month, and the first Sunday of October is observed as Respect Life Sunday. As Catholics, we are called to cherish, defend, and protect those who are most vulnerable, from the beginning of life to its end, and at every point in between.
“No Catholic can responsibly take a "pro-choice" stand when the "choice" in question involves the taking of innocent human life.” Resolution on Abortion (1989) National Conference of Catholic Bishops
Action: You're invited to join Catholics nationwide in celebrating Respect Life Month this October with the message "Live the Gospel of Life"! As we celebrate the 25^th anniversary of John Paul II’s encyclical The Gospel of Life, learn how you can respond to His summons to “respect, protect, love and serve life, every human life!” Learn more at https://www.respectlife.org/2020.
 

Life Facts: After conception:

• 18 days a Baby’s heart beats
• 8 weeks all organs function
• 9 weeks has individual fingerprints
• 10 weeks a baby can feel pain
• 12 weeks a baby can smile

     
 "Remember, Vote for Life. It may be your Own!" - Mother Angelica 
Action: Join in praying for the protection of human life on Respect Life Sunday, Oct. 4^th. For a listing of parish events including the Life Chain and Rosary Coast to Coast visit the Respect Life Website: https://archny.org/ministries-and-offices/respect-life/events-2/