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St. Louis Archdiocese Launches New Pro-life Website: HoldMyHand.Net

The Archdiocese of St. Louis launched a new website in its efforts raise public support for the campaign to defund Planned Parenthood, and to address the issues raised by the recently released Planned Parenthood videos.  

 The videos, released by the Center for Medical Progress, are available for viewing on the site along with information about what you can do to help in this effort. The Archdiocese hopes to awaken Catholics and all people of good will to the horrors of abortion and the "harvesting" of fetal remains.

Dear Friends of the Respect Life Apostolate,

We hope you’re having a very blessed Lent and thank you for the many ways you are promoting a Culture of Life through your Lenten prayers, almsgiving and sacrifices. As always, thank you for reviewing and sharing this email digest with your parish, school and community.
 FROM THE RESPECT LIFE APOSTOLATE…
Abortion Healing Ministry Women’s Bible Study, 2^nd & 4^th Wednesdays, through May 26
All women wounded by abortion are invited to join our new “Forgiven and Set Free” Bible study. This group meets every second and fourth Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Contact cynthiahaehnel@archstl.org or 314.792.7556 to sign up, the meeting location or other details. Help us spread the word on social media here. 
 Our Lady of Guadalupe Pro-Life Convent Spring Prayer Events
Individuals, families and small parish, school or pro-life groups are invited to pray for life with Sr. Sue Ann, Sr. Delores and the Respect Life Apostolate at Our Lady of Guadalupe Convent, located right across the street from our state’s last abortion facility. Contact madeleineappelbaum@archstl.org or 314.792.7598 for more information or to sign-up for each opportunity, with COVID-19 precautions in place.
·Adoration for Life – first and third Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12 noon
·Adoration & Mass – second and fourth Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
·40 Days for Life Hospitality – from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day through Sunday, March 31 (sign-ups not required; open to any pro-life pilgrim or group participating in 40 Days for Life)
·Prayer Patio – schedule a small group pro-life educational, prayer or fellowship event using the backyard prayer patio at the convent at no cost!
 FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. LOUIS…
Respect Life Articles in the St. Louis Review (click each underlined link to read)
·At March on the Arch, Archbishop Rozanski says the world needs more witnesses to the gift of life
·Permanent deacons’ diaper drive in need of more donations this year; annual diaper drive to be held March 14-21
·Society of St. Vincent de Paul strengthens outreach to pregnant women through Pregnancy Care Program
·Garden of Innocents provides dignified burials for unclaimed infants and children
 
Catholic Women for Christ Virtual Conference, March 12-14
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is partnering with Virtual Catholic Conference to sponsor this faith-filled prayer event for Catholic women this weekend, featuring presentations from both local and national Catholic leaders including Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski, Sr. Bethany Madonna, Rachel Leininger, Teresa Tomeo and Kelly Wahlquist. It’s not too late to register – click here to sign up and for more details.
 
Marriage & Family Life: February Disciples Dispatch Reflection
In this month’s Marriage & Family Life newsletter, the MFL program manager invites us to look to St. Joseph as a model of faith and holiness. Read Paul Duker’s inspiring reflection here.
 
FROM THE USCCB PRO-LIFE SECRETARIAT & MISSOURI CATHOLIC CONFERENCE…
USCCB Pro-Life Webinars for Annunciation and Divine Mercy Sunday
Get insightful ideas and resources from the USCCB Pro-Life team on bringing the respect life message to your parish, school and community this spring.
·Click here to access the Annunciation webinar recording here.
·Click here to access the Divine Mercy webinar recording.
 
USCCB Launches Respect Life Prayer & Action Campaign
The USCCB Pro-Life Secretariat, at the invitation of chairman Archbishop Joseph Naumann, recently established a national digital pro-life campaign involving prayer, action alerts and service opportunities. To learn more or to sign up, go online here or contact prolife@usccb.org.
 
MCC: Senate Committee Approves Four Pro-Life Bills
The Senate Health and Pensions Committee this week voted to pass four pro-life bills that were heard in the committee last week…The MCC testified in support of all four bills. These bills may now go to the full Senate for consideration. Click here to learn more.  
  40 Days for Life Campaign, through March 31
Registration for the spring 40 Days for Life prayer campaign is underway! Individuals, families, pro-life groups and parishes are encouraged to “Adopt-A-Day” or a specific prayer time through March 31. Sign-up online by clicking here. More information available by contacting info@coalitionforlifestl.com or 314-827-4039.
 Birthright of Hillsboro Pro-Life Cards for Mother’s and Father’s Days
Birthright of Hillsboro has pro-life cards for these two holidays available. Proceeds goes to support Birthright’s mission to pregnant and parenting moms and their children. To obtain them for your parish or family, please contact BirthrightofHillsboro@gmail.com or 636-789-1379 (call or text).
 Cindy, Mary, Madeleine, Kelly & Lisa, Respect Life Apostolate  
Office of Respect Life, Family & Social Responsibility
Department of Evangelization and Parish Ministry Support
Archdiocese of St. Louis: 20 Archbishop May Drive - St. Louis, MO 63119
P. 314-792-7555 – prolife@archstl.org – www.archstl.org/respectlife
 

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- Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI