Respect Life
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During the month of November, we will be praying for those on the last miles of their earthly journey. May they have compassion and peace.
During the month of December, we will be praying for those who are homeless and poor. May we see the face of Jesus in them.
Diocesan Holy Hour for Life – Saturday, December 2 – St. Catherine of Sienna in
24 Hour Rosary – Friday, December 8, on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. We will be praying for the all babies to be born healthy and loved. Sign ups will be before and after all Masses on December 2 and 3.
National Night Out for Abortion – Friday, December 8, from 8;00pm-Midnight in St. Bridget’s Adoration Chapel. This is a national event to unite the United States of America in prayer to end abortion and increase respect for all human life from natural conception to natural death. The Rosary will be prayed at the top of each hour and the Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed or sung at the half hours. Quiet prayer will be the remaining time. The most important hour is from 10:00-11:00pm when the entire country will be united in prayer. Stay for a few minutes or the entire time.
Pray at the Abortion Site – Wednesday, December 13, at 611 Auburn Street in Rockford. You may pray there any time from 8:00am-8:00pm, but someone from St. Bridget’s Parish will be there from 11:00am-Noon.
Respect Life Mass - Saturday, December 16 at 8:15 am. The Respect Life Rosary will be prayed before
Pray at the Abortion Site – Wednesday, December 16, at 611 Auburn Street in Rockford. You may pray there any time from 8:00am-8:00pm, but someone from St. Bridget’s Parish will be there from 11:00am-Noon.
Respect Life Meeting TBA for DecemberPray for Expectant Mothers - Click Pray for Moms to access the August resource from Walking with Moms in Need to help us pray for moms and babies in need.
Prayer Reflection - Called to Serve Moms in Need this short reflection connects our personal call as Christians to live out the corporal and spiritual works of mercy with care for moms and respect for life.
For Respect Life information, contact Shirley 815-654-9416.
If you are pregnant and need help, click Pregnancy Resources to see what is available near you or call the Life & Family Evangelization Office at (815) 399-4300. We are here to help you!
If you or someone you know is suffering after abortion, please contact Project Rachel. Click Hope After Abortion to find help or access resources.
