Respect Life
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The Respect Life Ministry of St. Mark's is dedicated to sharing information and resources which can help preserve all human life. We operate under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the Committee for Pro-Life Activities of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops (www.usccb.org). We adhere to the Church’s teaching that all human life is sacred, for it is created in the image and likeness of God. St. Mark’s Respect Life Ministry actively supports groups that share in our mission, but remains non-political and non-confrontational. Membership and Meetings Our ministry can be tailored to any busy schedule! We meet 2-4x/year, but do most of our work in planning committees. Committees meet on an as needed basis according to the schedules of its members. All members are encouraged to participate in all our projects even if they can't be part of the planning committee. Our committees include: Respect Life Month, Baby Bottle Drive, 40 Days for Life, Welcome Baby/Pregnancy Blessings, March for Life, Miscarriage Mass, Fellowship/Recruitment, Educational Outreach, Family Rosary, January Memorial Crosses, Rose Procession, Lenten Stations of the Cross, and more.
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Erecting Crosses in January Dee Barker, Karen Simkins, co-chairs |
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Promoting Parish Participation in the Annual March for Life Karen Simkins, chair Emily Naugle, co-chair |
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Annual Rose Procession during October — Respect Life Month Tami Koenig, chair Emily Naugle, co-chair |
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Lenten Stations of the Cross Emily Naugle, chair Terry Jung, co-chair |
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Respect Life Month & Diaper Drive Meredith Dixon, chair Karen Simkins, co-chair |
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Respect Life Sunday (First Sunday in October) — Parish & Pastor Involvement Terry Jung, chair |
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Family Rosary for Life The Abe Alsop Family, chair |
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Member Recruitment/Social Activities Emily Naugle, chair |
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Other committees include: Respect Life Public Relations and Education Baby Bottle Drive Spring Plant Sales New Mom Giving Tree |
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Resources: Idaho Catholics Respect Life - Facebook USCCB Respect Life Program - USCCB Respect Life Month (October)
God loves each human life from the instant of his or her conception and entrusts this gift to the protection of a mother and father. Abortion ends the life of a child and offends God. It also deeply wounds the men and women involved. If someone you know is suffering after abortion, here’s how to talk to a friend who’s had an abortion. Find help through Project Rachel Ministry.
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