We are actively working on creating a calendar of topics to focus on each month. The way we might 'focus' on these topics could be a blog post sharing a parishoner's experience, a news article, encouraging prayer over a specific group of people, etc. These monthly topics do not negate that we cover every aspect of each, rather, we touch on their importance in the context of respecting life!

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October

• Respect Life Month
  • Archdiocesan Life Chain (1st week)
• Mental Illness Awareness week (1st week)

November 

• Annual Mass for bereaved (children, miscarriage, abortion, loss)

December 

• Jesus’ birth/Christmas
• Prayer Tree for inmates on death row

                                        

National Catholic Partnership on Disability Website



https://www.usccb.org/committees/divine-worship/policies/guidelines-sacraments-persons-with-disabilities

SPRED

St. Joseph of Cupertino, pray for us.

CLICK HERE FOR EDEN INVITATION
 

CLICK HERE FOR COURAGE

"You have to create space for people to feel safe."

CLICK HERE FOR THE VATICAN NEWS ARTICLE

"What to Do with the Least of Our Brothers" Friday Sept. 15, at 6:30 p.m
 Holy Rosary Priori Hall 
Fr. McCarthy will deliver this lecture on in vitro fertilization and embryo adoption at Holy Rosary. A consultant on moral theology and ethics for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, he will base his talk on his published dissertation, “What to Do with the Least of Our Brothers: Finding Moral Solutions to the Problem of Endangered Embryos.” It will detail the process of IVF by which babies are manufactured in sterile facilities, tested for their fitness for life in the world, and in their embryonic stage often set aside, freeze dried and abandoned or destroyed when they don’t meet the standards set for a child. Is it then acceptable for rejected embryos to be rescued by adoption? Copies of his book will be available for purchase after the lecture. Doors open at 6 p.m. Pizza from South of Chicago will be provided.


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Presented by:  Christine Turo-Shields, LCSW, EMCR Certified Therapist; Fr. Jim Farrell, Sr. Connie Kramer, SP: and Survivor Panel of Lisa Thibault and Judy Proctor

Friday, September 29 – Sunday, October 1, 2023

Description: this retreat provides a safe and comfortable opportunity for believers, and Catholics in particular, to come together to grieve, share experiences, and learn how God can help them in their journey of survival after a suicide tragedy.  The retreat will offer tools to aid in grief work and survival through books, prayer and activities.  NOTE:  the presentations are geared towards adults, however teens 15 years and older may attend with a parent or guardian. 

Registration:  commuter rate of  $35.00 per person; meals, private guest room to use during day sessions, Mass Saturday evening, program and materials.  Overnight accommodations are not included but are available and may be added to registration at $30.00 per night.  www.archindy.org/fatima - click on “Register” on home page and scroll through Calendar of Events to find this program.  You may also contact our Registrar, Lisa Coons, at (317) 545-7681 or [email protected].

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Presented by Sr. Connie Kramer, Fr. Jim Farrell, Nancy Pinard

Friday, October 20 – Sunday, October 22, 2023

Description:  Rediscover the healing and rejuvenating power of Christ through the wisdom, richness and truth of our Catholic faith.  Widows of ALL faith backgrounds and of any age are welcome to join on this weekend of hope and healing.

Registration:  $200.00 per person; includes private room, all meals, program and materials; Mass will be celebrated on Sunday.  www.archindy.org/fatima - click on “Register” on home page and scroll through Calendar of Events to find this program.  You may also contact our Registrar, Lisa Coons, at (317) 545-7681 or [email protected].

                                

https://www.respectlife.org/ 

NEWS:

Indiana Supreme Court Denies Rehearing, Certifies SEA1
9,000 Fewer Abortions Expected Annually In Indiana 
INDIANAPOLIS (August 21, 2023) – Indiana Right to Life President and Chief Executive Officer Mike Fichter issued the following remarks today about the Indiana Supreme Court ruling, in which the court denied a rehearing of its ruling from June and certified SEA 1 - making the law officially in effect. 
"Today’s closing of all abortion clinics is a victory for unborn babies throughout Indiana. Our state is sending a message to the rest of the nation that when we stand together with love and compassion in protecting unborn babies and supporting pregnant mother, we save lives, improve lives and support a national culture that values life. We are encouraged by the expectation that 9,000 fewer babies will be aborted per year in the state of Indiana. This is truly a historic day, and we are so thankful to the tens of thousands of Hoosiers who worked so hard for over 50 years to bring this day about. And we know there are many opportunities ahead for Indiana to do even more in caring for babies and pregnant mothers. One of these opportunities will be protecting young girls from being trafficked to other states for abortions. We look forward to this and other policy discussions in the weeks ahead."

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

40 Days for Life Fall 2023 Indianapolis
September 27 - November 5th in front of Planned Parenthood on Georgetown Road
Contact Linda Kile [email protected] for more information 
Wednesday, September 27th at NOON - 40 Days for Life outreach director and former Planned Parenthood manager Ramona Trevino will be visiting and speaking at 40 Days for Life events.


40 Days for Life Kick-Off Event
September 27th in front of Planned Parenthood 
8590 Georgetown Road Indianapolis, IN
contact Linda Kile [email protected] for more information 

Respect Life Mass with Archbishop Thompson 
Sunday October 1, 2023 10:00 am 
SS Peter and Paul Cathedral 
1347 N. Meridian Drive 
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Life Chain Prayer Service 
October 15, 2023 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us for an hour of Prayer!
Corners of West Washington Street and West Street 
East and West Side of West Street between above intersections
www.centralIndianalifechain.org

Indiana March for Life Monday January 22, 2024
Convention Center 500 Ballroom
100 S. Capitol Ave Indianapolis, IN
9:00 - 11:00 am Youth Event - 500 Ballroom Speakers TBD
11:30 Mass for Life - 500 Ballroom 
1:45pm March for Life - Georgia Street to Capitol Building 
2:30 pm Rally - the South Steps of the Capitol Building

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"THE CRIME OF BEING SMALL POEM"

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Reposted from: @liveactionorg
https://www.instagram.com/LiveActionOrg/ 

"Healing Hidden Hurts" - Post Abortion Healing

ABORTION PILL REVERSAL PHONE LINE LINK

Project Hope: Faith Based Mental Health Support Groups
"I come that you may have life and life abundantly." (John 10:10)
Christ wants us not to just survive, but to thrive!
 
Upcoming Project Hope Groups: 
St. Luke Catholic Church
7575 E. Holliday Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46260
6 weeks on Wednesdays 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
September 13 – October 25 (we will not meet 10/11)
 

Register online https://forms.office.com/r/xVPzNT4SfX, email [email protected], or call at 317-236-1543.
Learn More about Project Hope and register for upcoming groups at www.archindy.org/humanlifeanddignity/mental-hope.html

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https://www.archindy.org/humanlifeanddignity/mental-health.html

Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers



https://thejesuitpost.org/2023/05/five-questions-for-catholics-dealing-with-mental-health-issues/

https://grottonetwork.com/keep-the-faith/belief/spiritual-practices-that-help-manage-mental-health/

 

St. Dymphna, pray for us.

Walking With Moms Website

                                                                
The Respect Life team is interested in creating our own Parish Inventory Tool. This compiles a list of resources for pregnant moms in our neighborhoods!

Here is the tool compiled by Brie Anne Varick, director of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Office for Human Dignity, for Indianapolis...

Click here for Indy's Resources

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