Respect Life (Pro-life) Outreach 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.
Respect Life Month Awareness
As Catholics, we value life from womb to tomb.
A consistent ethic of life reflects the Church's firm conviction of the dignity of each person created in the image of God. Each of us has a responsibility to nurture and protect life at all its stages. How we treat one another is a respect life issue. Let us all reaffirm our commitment to care for each other as Christ taught us.
Respect Life Mission Statement and Values:
The St. Joseph Catholic Community Respect Life Committee believes in the sanctity of all human life from conception to natural death. We promote Pro-Life awareness and support local Pregnancy Resource Centers along with other Pro-Life organizations.
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Group Meetings: Typically the third Sunday, 11am-12pm, September through May at the Parish Center. All are welcome - help and pray in any way you are able. No effort is too small. We are a friendly group of pro-lifers and we really look forward to meeting YOU.
Pray With Us! We meet every Sunday at 9:30a in the Parish Center chapel to pray the Holy Rosary.
Fundraisers: We hold annual fundraisers and accept financial assistance to assist in the support of our Sacred Life programs. Watch for the March Shower of Love, May Flower and Fall Caramel Sales!
How We Contribute to Creating a Culture of Sacred Life:
Ensuring the Pro-Life education materials are available in the pamphlet rack on the information desk in the Gathering Area at the Parish Center.
Praying the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet with Father Dufner next to the Robbinsdale Clinic, 3821 West Broadway Avenue, Robbinsdale, on Saturdays beginning at 10am.
Prayer support to members of Rachel's Vineyard retreats.
St Joseph's Respect Life group welcomes YOU to join us on the second Sunday of the month to pray the Rosary at 9:30am and attend the 10am Mass.
Other local, domestic and international Respect Life causes (see below):
Late September through early November, the church prays for the sanctity of life at all its stages and especially for an end to abortion. For more information, visit www.40daysforlife.com.
Suicide Prevention
September is National Suicide Prevention month. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in crisis or emotional distress, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
To learn more or to get help, visit: suicidepreventionlifeline.org or 1-800-273-8255.
Domestic Abuse and Bullying Prevention
October is Domestic Abuse and Bully Prevention Month. Respect life by finding out more about how you can become more aware and an active participant. Find out how to talk with your loved ones about how they should be treated by others, and find resources that can help those who are being hurt or have had their dignity taken from them,
The Crisis Text Line (crisistextline.org) is a free 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the US to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.
Message in Support of Human Life
from Bishop David Ricken