Respect Life Ministry

- Adults

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you." Jeremiah 1:5
We are all created in the image and likeness of God.
The St. Vincent de Paul Respect Life Ministry works to promote and respect human life from conception to natural death. We all have the responsibility to nurture, protect, and sustain life at all stages. Our parish, in collaboration with our parish school, the Archdiocese Office of Marriage and Family Life, local and international organizations, as well as surrounding parishes, will work towards the common goal of protecting life.
Prayer for the Month of October

A Prayer for Life to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament

O Jesus, you came that we might have life—and have it in abundance. Together with the Father and the Holy Spirit, you form us in our mothers' wombs and call us to love you for all eternity.
As your most precious gift of human life is attacked, draw us ever closer to your Real Presence in the Eucharist. Dispel the darkness of the culture of death, for you are the light that shines in the darkness, and the darkness cannot overcome it.

By the power of your Eucharistic Presence, help us to defend the life of every human person at every stage. Transform our hearts to protect and cherish all whose lives are most vulnerable. For you are God, forever and ever. Amen.

The USCCB Respect Life theme and prayer for 2024:
"I came so that you might have life." John 10:10
These prayer cards will be available in the Gathering Space for the Respect Life weekend on October 5th and 6th.

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Upcoming Events

October Events/Activities/Prayer Opportunities

Respect Life Social
Thursday, October 3rd from 6:30pm-8:30pm in the
St. Vincent de Paul Community Room
Meet parishioners interested in events and prayer opportunities that support the gift of life, come for a short time or stay for a while. Join us for light refreshments, fellowship, and prayer.

40 Days For Life Campaign
Saturday, October 5th from 7:30am - 2:00pm
Chapel of Innocents
The 40 Days for Life Campaign is an internationally coordinated 40-day campaign that aims to end abortion through prayer, fasting, and peaceful all day vigils form September 25th to November 3rd. Please join fellow parishioners along with the Knights of Columbus whatever time you can to pray for the unborn on Saturday, October 5th. If you are unable to join this peaceful presence, please consider a time of private prayer or fasting throughout the 40 day campaign, as we pray for the unborn, those considering an abortion, and those who are in need of healing. The Chapel of Innocents is located at
3821 W. Broadway Ave., Robbinsdale, MN
(adjacent to the Robbinsdale Clinic)

Respect Life Weekend
Saturday, October 5th and Sunday, October 6th
"Every October, we consider more deeply why every human life is valuable and reflect on how to build a culture that protects life from conception to natural death" ~USCCB
Visit the Respect Life table in the Gathering Space after all the Masses this weekend for more information on our Respect Life Ministry, and join parishioners for a Coffee and Company sponsored by the Respect Life Ministry on Sunday, October 6th.

Public Rosary Crusade
Saturday, October 12th at 12:00pm
Along the sidewalk to the West of the Church
Join fellow parishioners and other Catholics across America to support "America Needs Fatima" Campaign.
Our church will be one of the 22,000 rallies taking place around the world to spread the Fatima message and devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary to pray for the tragedies and sufferings of all life. We will be gathering on the sidewalk to the west of our church, across the street from Fair's Nursery. For more information call:
Pat Prasky at 763-245-7795.

Second Collection for Women's Care Center
Saturday, October 12th and Sunday, October 13th.
We will have a second collection on Saturday and Sunday, October 12th and 13th for Women's Care Center. The center provides free, confidential counseling, support and education for pregnant women. Free pregnancy testing and ultrasounds help determine viability and and dates (prenatal medical care and abortions are NOT provided).

End of Life Information in the Gathering Space
Saturday, October 19th and Sunday, October 20th.
End of life materials will be available in the Gathering Space after all Masses this weekend.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Saturday, October, 26th and Sunday, October 27th
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is observed in October to raise awareness of domestic violence and recognize its victims. During this month, people come together to:
*Mourn those who have died from domestic violence.
*Celebrate progress made to end domestic violence.
*Connect with others working to create change.
Visit the table in the Gathering Space after all the Masses this weekend for more information about Domestic Violence.

***Please visit the Kiosk in the link for
Respect Life information***
Resources

Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
The Respect Life (Pro-life) Outreach of the Archdiocese aims to promote respect for human life from conception to natural death, to bring about a conversion of heart and mind to be open to God’s special gift of life. A consistent ethic of life reflects the Church’s firm conviction of the dignity of each and every person. Created in the image and likeness of God, every person is unique and special. Each of us has a responsibility to God, to self and to others to nurture, protect and sustain life at all stages.

USCCB
The USCCB proclaims that human life is a precious gift from God; that each person who receives this gift has responsibilities toward God, self and others; and that society, through its laws and social institutions, must protect and nurture human life at every stage of its existence. (USCCB Website)

Pro-Life Action Ministries
Pro-LIfe Action Ministries is an interdenominational Christian organization dedicated to publicly defending the sanctity of human life. We work to save lives from abortion, infanticide and euthanasia through peaceful direct-action and educational projects. We are best known for our daily presence in front of abortion facilities praying and offering love and support to abortion-bound mothers.

Human Life Alliance
Human Life Alliance promotes awareness of the inherent dignity and personhood of human life, born and preborn, without exception or compromise. Human Life Alliance proclaims and defends a culture of life and chastity through education, social and political awareness and life-affirming alternatives to abortion, infanticide, assisted suicide and euthanasia. Human Life Alliance accomplishes its mission in a spirit of prayer and non-violence.

Women's Care Center
Our Parish supports this pregnancy resource center which is dedicated to restoring hope for women facing unplanned pregnancies. Women's Care Center provides free, confidential counseling, support and education for pregnant women, free pregnancy testing, and ultrasounds. Women's Care Center can help you every step of the way! A counselor is available by email to answer your questions. Email: [email protected]

Rachel's Vineyard
Rachel’s Vineyard Twin Cities is a Catholic 501(c)3 non-profit organization that offers weekend retreats to help women and men resolve issues of guilt, shame, pain, grief, and anxiety after an abortion. Their retreats are open to people of all faiths and anyone impacted by abortion (moms, dads, grandparents, siblings, abortion workers, etc.).

Project Rachel
Through Project Rachel, which is the Catholic Church's post-abortion healing ministry, women can find forgiveness and peace of heart through compassionate counseling.

Maria's Voice
Engage the public community-wide through three pillars of Domestic Violence Prevention: Awareness, Education, and Safe Action.
What can I do?
- Pray
- Walk with those who are in need of mercy and compassion
- Participate in Respect Life events offered at the Parish level as well as in the community
- Support Women's Care Center in Anoka
- Visit the Kiosk in the link for resource pamphlets
- Be an advocate at the Legislative level
- If you are interested in the Respect Life Ministry contact Margaret Schauer in the Parish Office
Contact Us
- Margaret Schauer
  
  Pastoral Minister
  
  763-762-7410
  margaretschauersaintvdp.org