Respect Life News
For more information please contact the Respect Life Coordinator Katherine Miller at ksmillerhome@verizon.net.
For more information please contact the Respect Life Coordinator Katherine Miller at ksmillerhome@verizon.net.
Wellspring Life Pregnancy Clinic Walk and Run, Saturday, September 24th - As of today our team has raised $451 towards our fund-raising goal of $5,620 which is what our Holy Family raised last year. Thank you to those who have donated! The Wellspring Life serves women and families at three locations in and around Annapolis who are experiencing unexpected pregnancies. They offer free medical, counseling, and support services, giving women encouragement they need to choose life for their preborn babies. To register for this event, donate or join our team visit https://www.walkandrun.org, scroll down the page to the Church Teams list and select “Holy Family Catholic Church of Davidsonville” button to get to the HF Davidsonville Dashers Team Page. Select the My Team tab, and the team member you want to sponsor and select the “Give” button to donate or “Join This Team” to register to run. If you prefer not to donate online, contact Katherine Miller (ksmillerhome@verizon.net). You may pre-register to Walk or Run by Here is the link to an inspiring 1-minute 2022 Walk and Run for Life promo video: https://vimeo.com/721484325.
Project Rachel Baltimore’s Come to the Waters of Healing one-day retreats this fall are on Saturdays, September 17th, October 22nd, November 12th, and December 10th - These retreats offer a beautiful opportunity for healing to those who have struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain of an abortion. The retreat is a chance to get away from the daily pressures of work and family, to focus on a painful time in life, and to begin healing through a supportive and non-judgmental process.
Spiritual exercises focusing on God’s forgiveness, compassion, and mercy are shared through psychological exercises which help participants work through repressed grief and anger that may exist. Many preconceived fears of condemnation are transformed into blessings; memories of abandonment, pain, and confusion are replaced by peace and reconciliation. The day begins on Saturday around 9:00 a.m. and finishes around 5:00 p.m. Visit https://www.archbalt.org/project-rachel/ to see comments and testimonials from retreat participants that are most helpful in explaining the benefits in attending this type of retreat. Mass and confession are offered. Location is confidential. If you are interested in attending a retreat contact: projectrachel@archbalt.org or (410) 625-8491 (call) or (410) 299-9345 (text).
Spiritual exercises focusing on God’s forgiveness, compassion, and mercy are shared through psychological exercises which help participants work through repressed grief and anger that may exist. Many preconceived fears of condemnation are transformed into blessings; memories of abandonment, pain, and confusion are replaced by peace and reconciliation. The day begins on Saturday around 9:00 a.m. and finishes around 5:00 p.m. Visit https://www.archbalt.org/project-rachel/ to see comments and testimonials from retreat participants that are most helpful in explaining the benefits in attending this type of retreat. Mass and confession are offered. Location is confidential. If you are interested in attending a retreat contact: projectrachel@archbalt.org or (410) 625-8491 (call) or (410) 299-9345 (text).
WHY SHOULD I PRAY AT PLANNED PARENTHOOD?
BECAUSE IT BRINGS THE LOVE OF CHRIST TO WOMEN WHO ARE IN CRISIS
Our world is difficult and challenging, and many women, when they are with child, are stressed. To know that people are praying about this issue—not judging but praying—has been a comfort to some women who have seen the “40 Days” participants praying on West Street outside of the Annapolis Planned Parenthood, and at other prayer vigils across the nation. How do we know this? They have approached us and told us… that, far from feeling judged or criticized, they took heart at knowing that other people cared.
BECAUSE IT HELPS PEOPLE TO KNOW THAT THEY HAVE OPTIONS
Did you know that 78.3% of women experienced “pressure” to abort their babies, 58.3% chose abortion “to make others happy” and 66% said they knew they were making a mistake? The Annapolis Pregnancy Clinic (at 934 West Street) across the street from Planned Parenthood of Annapolis, offers sonograms, ongoing counseling, and financial/other assistance, to women who are pregnant. If you talk to someone who is considering an abortion, you have more than just “good will” to offer women who are under pressure and afraid. You can turn them to a large group of caring and loving people—at the Annapolis Pregnancy Clinic—who want to help them.
BECAUSE A CHILD IN THE WOMB IS A CHILD OF GOD
Through public witness, we can help people remember that a child’s life is sacred. Abortion is an emotional issue, and one that can bring up hurtful memories for men and women who have been involved in an abortion. For healing after an abortion contact www.project-rachel.net.
Natural Family Planning
Sara Shaffer, CNM
and Tracie Severson
Learn how these methods can positively impact your marriage and spiritual life.
You will learn about the science behind and the effectiveness of several methods of NFP.
Sara and Tracie are Holy Family parishioners and members of the Respect Life Committee.
For more information contact Sara Shaffer at sarashaff@gmail.com.
Sara Shaffer, CNM
and Tracie Severson
Learn how these methods can positively impact your marriage and spiritual life.
You will learn about the science behind and the effectiveness of several methods of NFP.
Sara and Tracie are Holy Family parishioners and members of the Respect Life Committee.
For more information contact Sara Shaffer at sarashaff@gmail.com.