Respect for Life
"Every Child… brings us God's smile and reminds us to recognize that life is His gift, a gift to be welcomed with love and preserved with care always and at every moment." - Pope Benedict XVI Mission Statement The Respect Life Committee exists to promote within our Church Community a culture where every human being is valued and protected from conception to the end of their natural life. We seek to create awareness of the life affirming position of the Roman Catholic Church regarding the most vulnerable. Ministry activities will respectfully promote education over protest, empathy over indifference and unity over division. We will strive to conduct events that aid and support human life. For Information about Pending Health Care Legislation go to:
The Illinois Right to Life Committee announces its first Pro-Life Family Night at Carson and Barnes Circus on Monday, August 16th. We have reserved two entire circus performances at 5 and 8 pm. The circus will perform at Maryknoll Park located at 845 Pershing Rd in Glen Ellyn IL. General seating prices are $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 2-11, children under 2 are FREE. Call the IRLC at 312-422-9300 for more information or to order tickets.
Christians throughout the Chicagoland area are invited to take part in the national 40 Days for Life campaign to end abortion from September 22 through October 31. In addition to 40 day of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion in America, please consider volunteering to pray outside of Family Planning Associates late-term abortion clinic (also known as Albany Abortion Clinic) at 5086 N. Elston Avenue in Chicago for one or more hours during the 40 days, and spread the word to others about this important life saving effort. St. Tarcissus Parish will be sharing the leadership along with St. Thecla Parish on Tuesday, September 28 from Midnight to Midnight. Please save an hour or two on that date to join us at the Albany Clinic to give a peaceful, prayerful witness to the need to end abortion.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Spiritual Adoption WEEK 11
By the way my birthday will be February 20, 2011. What is Spiritual Adoption? Spiritual Adoption is a way to prayerfully bond to one particular, yet unknown baby as he/she begins the journey from conception to birth. Through Spiritual Adoption, you commit yourself to remembering that child in prayer for 40 weeks, thus "adopting" them until the day that they are born. This is a prayerful way to open our hearts to those who are voiceless and to be a strong witness to the sanctity of all life.
5116 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630 The Women’s Center Bulletin Announcement for July 2010
We need a cargo van in good working condition. This is an income tax deductible contribution. Call at 773-794-4774. Mark your calendars for our annual Walk for Life and new “Fun Run”: Northwest Chicago on Sunday, September 12th and Southwest Palos Heights on Sunday, September 26th. Check our website for details or phone at 773-794-1313 for a brochure. Volunteers are needed: 1) to answer calls in our Chicago and Evergreen Park counseling offices. For information call at 773-794-1313, 2) someone with a truck who is willing to transport baby items to Our Lady of Knock in Calumet City. Call Peg at 773-794-3292, 3) a volunteer to promote our newsletter to schools and individuals. The newsletter, for young people, features stories about saints, God’s love for us, pro-life ideas, plus fun things. To help call Pat at 773-794-4777, and 4) volunteers to pick up baby furniture. Call at 773-794-1313. Diapers in sizes 4, 5, and 6 only are needed. Call Peg at 773-794-3292 for diaper donation. We need boy’s clothes in sizes 3 to 16, new infant sleepers and baby clothes, crib sheets and bumper pads. We also need 7 baby cribs, crib parts for repairs, 5 infant/carrier car seats, 3 toddler beds, 3 bouncers, 2 small chests of drawers, 3 Pack N Plays, 3 double strollers and 4 baby swings. It will be a great help if you can deliver these to us. For our address, or if a pick up is needed, please call 773-794-1313. No pickup of clothing except with baby furniture. The families who receive these items are grateful for your generosity. If you shop at Dominick’s Food Stores and register your Fresh Values card with The Women's Center, we earn a percentage of what you spend. You can shop any day and at any time of day. Please call us at 773-794-1313 to register your card.
Please donate at the donor center near you and prepare yourself for the donation process by: eating well, drinking plenty of water, and bringing a photo ID. Visit www.lifesource.org or call 1-877-Lifesource to make an appointment or to find a donor center. Be sure to mention the following code when donating: J219 for St. Tarcissus Parish. Let us pray that we always recognize in the frail bodies of our sick brothers and sister, no matter how ravaged by disease, our own divine image and our responsibilities. |
“I am tumbling around inside my mother and have noticed that there are more changes this week. I can now swallow fluid and even urinate. This is all just practice for my birthday. My internal organs are formed and most of them function fully. They just need more time to grow in size and efficiency. I’m starting to think about what my life will be like when I am born. For now, I am busy growing and resting and thanking God for the gift of life. Please keep praying for me."
At The Women’s Center those who are pregnant and in a difficult situation find compassion, friendship and help. Very often they are being coerced into aborting their baby; but with our support, they are able to give birth to their child. We receive beautiful “thank you” notes after their baby is born. 
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Feel free to call with questions or concerns! |
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