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Mission Statement
The Respect Life Ministry provides St. Aloysius parishioners educational information to share the Church’s teachings on the dignity of all life and opportunities to support life through activities and events that affirm life from the moment of conception to natural death. 
 

Resources:

For Those Suffering From Abortion:
Go to:  https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/respect-life/project-rachel-resources/ for confidential, non-judgmental help and   information on how to heal from abortion.

Recommended websites:
Elliot Institute:  national non-profit organization dedicated to research, education, and outreach regarding the effects of abortion on woman, men, families, and society.

Entering Canaan Ministry:  minsters to women, men, and siblings on their journey to healing from the pain, isolation, and silent suffering of abortion to the freedom of forgiveness, healing, and peace through Christ.

Recommended books:
A Journey to Healing Through Divine Mercy by Theresa Bonopartis:  
https://www.catholicfreeshipping.com/A-Journey-to-Healing-Through-Divine-Mercy-p/9781596143692.htm

The Jericho Plan: Breaking Down the Walls Which Prevent Post-Abortion Healing by Dave Reardon
https://www.christianbook.com/jericho-breaking-which-prevent-abortion-healing/theresa-burke/9780964895751/pd/95757

For Anyone Especially Parents:
Talking to Your Young Children About Abortion by Catholic Answers:
https://shop.catholic.com/blog/talking-to-your-young-children-about-abortion/?utm_content=bufferf2d22&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Speaking to Children About Abortion by Father Frank Pavone:
https://www.catholicparents.org/speaking-children-abortion/

See how you can reply to the most common pro-choice arguments you encounter every day at:

Live Action  A Leading Pro-Life and Human Rights Organization in America:
https://prolifereplies.liveaction.org

Click on the links below to learn more about the Church’s teachings on the dignity of all life.

USCCB -  Resources and Action Items pertaining to human life and the dignity of all persons.

Humanae Vitae -Read about God’s design for love and marriage.

Donum Vitae - Read about God’s plan for the origin of human life and the dignity of procreation.

Activities:
40 Days for Life:  An internationally coordinated 40-day campaign that aims to end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and a peaceful all day vigil in front of abortion businesses.https://www.40daysforlife.com/

March for Life:  https://marchforlife.org
St. Aloysius parishioners join with marchers from around the world at the annual March For Life in January in Washington DC, promote rosaries, meditations, and activities to mark the anniversary of the Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision.

St. Aloysius Marches for Life - 2020!
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 Watch a short time lapse video showing massive turnout for the 2020 March for Life. Wow!

Committee Information:
Please contact RespectLife@starcc.com if you are interested in learning more about Life issues, joining our ministry, or participating in any of the activities.  We meet several times a year and on an “as needed” basis. 

Spiritual Director:  Father Rob Kinnally and Deacon BIll Santulli

Members:  Gina Barber, Charlene Batchelor, Sally Carty, Millie Casinelli, Moira Cassidy, Ann Cross,Maribel DiFiore, Rita Ferri, Caty Galgano, Tom Galgano, Ed Gayer, Joe Lane, Isabel Lane, Kevin Leitao, Sue Lione, Shannon Marciano, Michael McDonough, Chris Otis, Maggie Pierce, Christine Wagner, Judy Wren

Teens welcome!

Questions?  Contact respectlife@starcc.com

What will you do in 2022?
Please click on the graphic below to download the "...One Thing?" flyer

Father Rob's Sanctity of Life Message:

GOLF SHIRT - $30
PERFORMANCE SHIRT - $25
MAGNETS - $5
TOTE BAG - Donation

To purchase contact RespectLife@starcc.com

Father Rob - Some Guidance on
the Moral Issues Regarding the COVID-19 Vaccines
Please Click Here to read his guidance.

Please Click Here to view a pdf with information on each vaccine

 

Get to Know:  SAFE Havens Act for Newborns

The Act is a new program that allows a parent to voluntarily give up custody of an infant age 30 days or younger, to the nursing staff of an emergency room. The parent will not be subject to arrest for abandonment. 

https://portal.ct.gov/DCF/1-DCF/SAFE-Havens-Act-for-Newborns