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The mission of Saint Monica Respect Life Ministry is to support the miracle of life through all its stages. With compassion and mercy, we engage in prayer, peaceful witness, education and outreach to families in need. We welcome everyone to become involved in this important work.
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Our 2017-2018 Parish Outreach Activities
Saturday, March 3 to Sunday, March 18, 2018
Contribute to the Baby Supply Drive benefitting families supported by the Legacy of Life Foundation.
Baby Supply Drive
March 3 - 18
Saint Monica Respect Life Ministry Lenten Outreach for the Legacy of Life FoundationDrop off items at the display in the Gathering Room. Pick up a reminder card from one of the church exits to help with shopping for these most needed items:
Spring Clothing - boys and girls size NB - 4T
Baby Socks & Shoes - infant to 3 years old
Similac Advanced Formula
Baby Bottles
Size NB (different from size 1) and Size 6 Diapers
Diaper Bags
Baby CarriersCheck donations to Legacy of Life Foundation are also most appreciated!
Please note Saint Monica Church in the check memo.
Questions? Contact Marybeth Panaro at 610-688-0090 -
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Attend a Memorial Service at Saint Monica Cemetery for all children lost to abortion.
December, 2017
Assist Saint Monica’s All Abilities Ministry with their Christmas event.
January. 2018
45th Annual National March for Life
Saturday, March 3 to Sunday, March 18, 2018
Contribute to the Baby Supply Drive benefitting families supported by the Legacy of Life Foundation.
Baby Supply Drive
March 3 - 18
Saint Monica Respect Life Ministry Lenten Outreach for the Legacy of Life FoundationDrop off items at the display in the Gathering Room. Pick up a reminder card from one of the church exits to help with shopping for these most needed items:
Spring Clothing - boys and girls size NB - 4T
Baby Socks & Shoes - infant to 3 years old
Similac Advanced Formula
Baby Bottles
Size NB (different from size 1) and Size 6 Diapers
Diaper Bags
Baby CarriersCheck donations to Legacy of Life Foundation are also most appreciated!
Please note Saint Monica Church in the check memo.
Questions? Contact Marybeth Panaro at 610-688-0090Late April, 2018
Help prepare and/or deliver a mid-day meal, a Celebration Supper, for women in the Legacy of Life Foundation’s STAR (Self-Transformation And Renewal) Program. Contact Carole Filtz at cmfiltz@msn.com for more information.
Other 2017-18 Witness for Life and Healing Opportunities
September 27 - November 5, 2017
Join the Fall 40 Days for Life Prayer Campaign and seek God’s favor to turn hearts and minds from a culture of death to a culture of life. Click here to signup for daily devotionals. Contact JoAnn O’Malley at 610-688-8375 if interested in participating in the prayer witness with Saint Monica Respect Life Ministry members on Thursday, September 28 at Planned Parenthood in West Chester.
October 6-8, 2017 or March 9-11, 2018
Invite someone in need of healing after abortion to a local Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat. Contact Geri Simboli at simboli2@earthlink.net or 610-399-0890 for more information.
February 14 – March 25, 2018
Join the Spring 40 Days for Life Prayer Campaign and seek God’s favor to turn hearts and minds from a culture of death to a culture of life. Click here to signup for daily devotionals.
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Join us!
You can be involved as much as you wish:
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Attend our meetings held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
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Sign-up for the parish Respect Life Ministry Flocknotes Group and receive quarterly updates.
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Contact Rosemary Friedrich at rcfriedrich@verizon.net or 610-688-4771 to get more frequent updates including monthly meeting minutes.
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Questions?
Contact Rosemary Friedrich or 610-688-4771.
“Caring for life from the beginning to the end. What a simple thing, what a beautiful thing…
So, go forth and don’t be discouraged. Care for life. It’s worth it.”– from a homily in 2005 by Cardinal Bergoglio (now Pope Francis)
celebrating August 31st feast of Saint Raymond Nonnatus, patron saint of expectant mothers, newborns